Thousands sign petition for Jeff Bezos not to return to Earth after Blue Origin flight
A satirical petition to not allow Jeff Bezos to return to Earth has nearly reached its goal of 25,000 signatures.
A satirical petition to not allow Jeff Bezos to return to Earth has nearly reached its goal of 25,000 signatures.
Chinese astronauts enter new space station on 3-month mission
The Shenzhou-12 craft carrying a three-person crew docked with China’s new space station on Thursday to start a three-month mission.
The Shenzhou-12 craft carrying a three-person crew docked with China’s new space station on Thursday to start a three-month mission.
Nelson confident in space agency's budget, mission: 'Everybody loves NASA'
Florida senator Bill Nelson is using his experience in Washington to try to move Biden’s proposed $24.8-billion NASA budget through Congress.
Florida senator Bill Nelson is using his experience in Washington to try to move Biden’s proposed $24.8-billion NASA budget through Congress.
China Mars rover beams back spectacular images from red planet
New images were released Friday of China’s first Mars rover Zhurong.
New images were released Friday of China’s first Mars rover Zhurong.
‘Ring of fire’ solar eclipse: Where, when and how to watch
NASA says the "ring of fire" solar eclipse happens because the moon is too far away from Earth and cannot completely block out the sun’s view, leaving what appears to be a fiery ring around the moon.
NASA says the "ring of fire" solar eclipse happens because the moon is too far away from Earth and cannot completely block out the sun’s view, leaving what appears to be a fiery ring around the moon.
Jupiter's largest moon seen in first close-up in two decades
The spacecraft flew closer to Jupiter’s largest moon than any other in more than two decades, offering dramatic glimpses of the icy orb.
The spacecraft flew closer to Jupiter’s largest moon than any other in more than two decades, offering dramatic glimpses of the icy orb.
Jeff Bezos plans to go to space aboard Blue Origin flight in July
Jeff Bezos, his brother and the winner of an auction will be aboard Blue Origin’s first human space flight on July 20.
Jeff Bezos, his brother and the winner of an auction will be aboard Blue Origin’s first human space flight on July 20.
Earth, moon, Mars, and Venus: Nelson outlines NASA's roadmap
NASA announced new plans this week to expand the space agency’s focus on addressing climate change on Earth. NASA Administrator Bill Nelson spelled out the plans and the vision, which include two new probes of Venus.
NASA announced new plans this week to expand the space agency’s focus on addressing climate change on Earth. NASA Administrator Bill Nelson spelled out the plans and the vision, which include two new probes of Venus.
Food, experiments, and tardigrades headed to International Space Station
A gleaming new Dragon cargo capsule packed with solar panels, food, and some of the toughest creatures on Earth is headed to the International Space Station after a Thursday afternoon launch from Kennedy Space Center.
A gleaming new Dragon cargo capsule packed with solar panels, food, and some of the toughest creatures on Earth is headed to the International Space Station after a Thursday afternoon launch from Kennedy Space Center.
NASA picks 2 new missions to Venus to study 'lost habitable' world
NASA is sending missions to Venus to better understand the solar system’s hottest planet and how it evolved so differently from Earth.
NASA is sending missions to Venus to better understand the solar system’s hottest planet and how it evolved so differently from Earth.
One-on-one with NASA Administrator Bill Nelson
Former U.S. Senator Bill Nelson grew up in Brevard County near Cape Canaveral. His grandparents were homesteaders on what is now Kennedy Space Center property. Now, he is spearheading our nation's race to the stars in his new role as NASA’s administrator. He said space is not only in his genes but part of his heritage.
Former U.S. Senator Bill Nelson grew up in Brevard County near Cape Canaveral. His grandparents were homesteaders on what is now Kennedy Space Center property. Now, he is spearheading our nation's race to the stars in his new role as NASA’s administrator. He said space is not only in his genes but part of his heritage.
‘Ring of fire’ solar eclipse to occur June 10, partially visible in US
The "ring of fire" annular solar eclipse will be visible to Americans in the upper Midwest and East Coast on June 10.
The "ring of fire" annular solar eclipse will be visible to Americans in the upper Midwest and East Coast on June 10.
‘Potentially hazardous’ asteroid the size of Seattle Space Needle to pass by Earth
The asteroid is named 2021 KT1 and is 600 feet, which is roughly the same size as the Space Needle in Seattle, Washington.
The asteroid is named 2021 KT1 and is 600 feet, which is roughly the same size as the Space Needle in Seattle, Washington.
NASA to rocket tardigrades, glow-in-the-dark baby squid into space
The micro-animals will head to the International Space Station next week onboard a Falcon 9 rocket during SpaceX’s 22nd cargo resupply mission.
The micro-animals will head to the International Space Station next week onboard a Falcon 9 rocket during SpaceX’s 22nd cargo resupply mission.
SpaceX completes first round of Starlink launches; still dozens more to go
SpaceX kept up their busy pace at Cape Canaveral on Wednesday, launching another batch of Starlink internet satellites and completing the first round of the constellation.
SpaceX kept up their busy pace at Cape Canaveral on Wednesday, launching another batch of Starlink internet satellites and completing the first round of the constellation.
Super 'Blood Moon' lunar eclipse enthralls viewers
A super "Blood Moon" captured the attention of viewers across the world on Wednesday. The event is a combination of May's full Flower Moon – which is classified as a supermoon – and a total lunar eclipse.
A super "Blood Moon" captured the attention of viewers across the world on Wednesday. The event is a combination of May's full Flower Moon – which is classified as a supermoon – and a total lunar eclipse.
Blood Moon lunar eclipse 2021: Where and when to watch
Notably, this Blood Moon will be a combination of May's full Flower Moon – which is classified as a supermoon – and a total lunar eclipse.
Notably, this Blood Moon will be a combination of May's full Flower Moon – which is classified as a supermoon – and a total lunar eclipse.
China's Zhuron Mars rover sends back first images
China's Mars rover — which has ground-penetrating radar, a laser, and sensors to gauge the atmosphere and magnetic sphere — has begun to transmit images of the Red Planet.
China's Mars rover — which has ground-penetrating radar, a laser, and sensors to gauge the atmosphere and magnetic sphere — has begun to transmit images of the Red Planet.
Success! ULA launches U.S. Space Force satellite
This was ULA's 144th mission and the 91st dedicated to U.S. national security.
This was ULA's 144th mission and the 91st dedicated to U.S. national security.
SpaceX successfully launches 28th batch of Starlink satellites on Saturday
SpaceX successfully launched a Falcon 9 rocket carrying another batch of Starlink satellites on Saturday evening.
SpaceX successfully launched a Falcon 9 rocket carrying another batch of Starlink satellites on Saturday evening.