US astronaut Mark Vande Hei returns to Earth in Russian capsule after record-long spaceflight
NASA astronaut Mark Vande Hei caught a Russian ride from the International Space Station on Wednesday with two cosmonauts.
NASA astronaut Mark Vande Hei caught a Russian ride from the International Space Station on Wednesday with two cosmonauts.
Meet the men behind the all-private mission to the ISS
A former decorated NASA astronaut and an international crew of paying customers will become the first to dock at the International Space Station as an all-private mission flying in SpaceX's Crew Dragon spacecraft next month.
A former decorated NASA astronaut and an international crew of paying customers will become the first to dock at the International Space Station as an all-private mission flying in SpaceX's Crew Dragon spacecraft next month.
Mysterious, unexpectedly fast new wave found in the sun, researchers say
Researchers said this new discovery could help unlock the mysterious physics surrounding Earth’s sun.
Researchers said this new discovery could help unlock the mysterious physics surrounding Earth’s sun.
After nearly a year in space, NASA astronaut Mark Vande Hei is coming back to Earth
Russian Soyuz to undock from ISS on March 30 bringing a NASA astronaut and 2 cosmonauts home.
Russian Soyuz to undock from ISS on March 30 bringing a NASA astronaut and 2 cosmonauts home.
Space Orbiter to provide closest images of sun
The European Space Orbiter reached its closest distance to the sun Saturday giving researchers an unprecedented look, according to NASA.
The European Space Orbiter reached its closest distance to the sun Saturday giving researchers an unprecedented look, according to NASA.
Satellite images show New York-sized ice shelf collapse in East Antarctica
Scientists are concerned because an ice shelf the size of New York City collapsed in East Antarctica, an area that had long been thought to be stable.
Scientists are concerned because an ice shelf the size of New York City collapsed in East Antarctica, an area that had long been thought to be stable.
Chef José Andrés is sending a family meal of paella to space with Axiom-1 crew
International astronaut crew will share paella and other Spanish dishes on the space station.
International astronaut crew will share paella and other Spanish dishes on the space station.
A wet dress rehearsal for a rocket? NASA prepares Artemis I for final test
Before any performance, whether a school play or a Broadway production, there is a dress rehearsal – usually many rehearsals – before opening night. The same goes for NASA's new moon rocket.
Before any performance, whether a school play or a Broadway production, there is a dress rehearsal – usually many rehearsals – before opening night. The same goes for NASA's new moon rocket.
Pete Davidson no longer going to space on Blue Origin flight, company says
Pete Davidson is no longer going to the edge of space on Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin rocket after the launch was delayed, the company said.
Pete Davidson is no longer going to the edge of space on Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin rocket after the launch was delayed, the company said.
Spirits of past space shuttles to help boost new moon rocket
As NASA’s giant moon rocket rolls to the launch pad for the first time, some pieces of space shuttle history are riding along with it. The SLS rocket’s engines and boosters powered each of the shuttles through the years, all the way back to Columbia.
As NASA’s giant moon rocket rolls to the launch pad for the first time, some pieces of space shuttle history are riding along with it. The SLS rocket’s engines and boosters powered each of the shuttles through the years, all the way back to Columbia.
March full moon 2022: 'Worm moon' to ring in the arrival of spring
March’s full moon — called the “worm moon” — is set to reach peak illumination this week. Here's when to see it at its brightest.
March’s full moon — called the “worm moon” — is set to reach peak illumination this week. Here's when to see it at its brightest.
NASA: Bright star, galaxies captured in latest James Webb telescope optical testing
NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope captured a mesmerizing image of the cosmos with a very bright star at its center and a couple dozen galaxies and additional stars surrounding it.
NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope captured a mesmerizing image of the cosmos with a very bright star at its center and a couple dozen galaxies and additional stars surrounding it.
New planets could begin to form around binary star system, astronomers say
Two young stars and a bunch of baby planets: Astronomers are beginning to see the start of what could be three very alien solar systems forming around a binary star.
Two young stars and a bunch of baby planets: Astronomers are beginning to see the start of what could be three very alien solar systems forming around a binary star.
NASA to roll out Artemis-1 moon rocket to launch pad for critical test
Preparations are underway in Florida as NASA plans to roll out the Space Launch System, its 322-foot-tall moon rocket, to the launchpad for the first time this week.
Preparations are underway in Florida as NASA plans to roll out the Space Launch System, its 322-foot-tall moon rocket, to the launchpad for the first time this week.
Leonid meteor shower 2021: When it will peak, where to best see it
The Leonid meteor shower peaks mid-November 2021. Here’s how to best view the show.
The Leonid meteor shower peaks mid-November 2021. Here’s how to best view the show.
VIDEO: Astronaut becomes China's first woman to walk in space
China Manned Space Engineering Network posted video to Weibo showing Wang Yaping leaving and re-entering the module, along with fellow astronaut Zhai Zhigang.
China Manned Space Engineering Network posted video to Weibo showing Wang Yaping leaving and re-entering the module, along with fellow astronaut Zhai Zhigang.
Wally Funk, female aviation pioneer, becomes oldest person in space at 82
Wally Funk finally got to live her dream on Blue Origin’s rocket launch Tuesday, becoming the oldest person to go to space at 82.
Wally Funk finally got to live her dream on Blue Origin’s rocket launch Tuesday, becoming the oldest person to go to space at 82.
Mars, Venus, moon appear close together in planetary conjunction
Skywatchers will have another chance to view Mars, Venus and the young moon in the same field of view Tuesday evening.
Skywatchers will have another chance to view Mars, Venus and the young moon in the same field of view Tuesday evening.
UK meteor flashes across night sky, stuns hundreds of residents
UK residents were treated to an astronomical show Sunday when a meteor lit up the night sky.
UK residents were treated to an astronomical show Sunday when a meteor lit up the night sky.
Scientists discover hell-like planet with oceans of lava, perpetual sunlight and rock rain
Scientists discovered a planet with oceans of lava and raining rocks.
Scientists discovered a planet with oceans of lava and raining rocks.