SpaceX Crew-1 astronauts now expected to return to Earth on Sunday

SpaceX Crew-1 astronauts now expected to return to Earth on Sunday

The Crew-1 astronauts were expected to begin their journey home on Friday. But for the second time, weather was the reason for keeping them in space a little bit longer. Now, we know when Crew-1 is expected back home.

The Crew-1 astronauts were expected to begin their journey home on Friday. But for the second time, weather was the reason for keeping them in space a little bit longer. Now, we know when Crew-1 is expected back home.

Florida ex-Sen. Bill Nelson confirmed as next NASA administrator

Florida ex-Sen. Bill Nelson confirmed as next NASA administrator

Former Democratic Sen. Bill Nelson has been confirmed by the United States Senate to lead NASA, becoming the 14th administrator. He succeeds Jim Bridenstine, a Republican from Oklahoma.

Former Democratic Sen. Bill Nelson has been confirmed by the United States Senate to lead NASA, becoming the 14th administrator. He succeeds Jim Bridenstine, a Republican from Oklahoma.

Astronaut Michael Collins, part of Apollo 11 crew, dies at 90

Astronaut Michael Collins, part of Apollo 11 crew, dies at 90

Michael Collins was part of the three-member crew on Apollo 11, the first lunar landing mission in 1969, alongside Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin.

Michael Collins was part of the three-member crew on Apollo 11, the first lunar landing mission in 1969, alongside Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin.

More patrols, fewer boaters for SpaceX splashdown off Florida Saturday

More patrols, fewer boaters for SpaceX splashdown off Florida Saturday

The astronauts flying SpaceX back to Earth this weekend urged boaters to stay safe by staying away from their capsule’s splashdown in the Gulf of Mexico.

The astronauts flying SpaceX back to Earth this weekend urged boaters to stay safe by staying away from their capsule’s splashdown in the Gulf of Mexico.

Space station hosts biggest crowd in decade after SpaceX arrival

Space station hosts biggest crowd in decade after SpaceX arrival

The International Space Station’s population swelled to 11 on Saturday with the jubilant arrival of SpaceX’s third crew capsule in less than a year. It’s the biggest crowd up there in more than a decade.

The International Space Station’s population swelled to 11 on Saturday with the jubilant arrival of SpaceX’s third crew capsule in less than a year. It’s the biggest crowd up there in more than a decade.

For pilot, latest SpaceX mission is a family affair

For pilot, latest SpaceX mission is a family affair

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket lifted off just before 6 a.m., cutting a bright path through the predawn sky. The booster's expanding exhaust plume was illuminated by the rising sun, leaving a dazzling display in the sky for several minutes that was visible for hundreds of miles across Florida.

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket lifted off just before 6 a.m., cutting a bright path through the predawn sky. The booster's expanding exhaust plume was illuminated by the rising sun, leaving a dazzling display in the sky for several minutes that was visible for hundreds of miles across Florida.

NASA's Ingenuity helicopter successfully completes 1st flight on Mars

NASA's Ingenuity helicopter successfully completes 1st flight on Mars

NASA's Ingenuity helicopter has successfully completed its first flight on Mars. Ingenuity will open new possibilities and will spark questions for the future about what we could accomplish with an aerial explorer.

NASA's Ingenuity helicopter has successfully completed its first flight on Mars. Ingenuity will open new possibilities and will spark questions for the future about what we could accomplish with an aerial explorer.

UCF researchers prepares for mission similar to NASA's first controlled flight on Mars

UCF researchers prepares for mission similar to NASA's first controlled flight on Mars

History was made Monday as NASA launched the first-ever controlled flight of an aircraft on another planet. The helicopter drone Ingenuity took its first flight on Mars, serving as a major breakthrough for future missions.

History was made Monday as NASA launched the first-ever controlled flight of an aircraft on another planet. The helicopter drone Ingenuity took its first flight on Mars, serving as a major breakthrough for future missions.

NASA shares stunning image of blue dunes on Mars

NASA shares stunning image of blue dunes on Mars

NASA has released a new photograph from Mars, showing a sea of blue dunes on the Red Planet. 

NASA has released a new photograph from Mars, showing a sea of blue dunes on the Red Planet. 

40 years ago, the first space shuttle mission blasted off

40 years ago, the first space shuttle mission blasted off

It’s now been 40 years since the maiden flight of space shuttle Columbia, the first flight of a reusable spacecraft and the inaugural mission of the 30-year space shuttle program.

It’s now been 40 years since the maiden flight of space shuttle Columbia, the first flight of a reusable spacecraft and the inaugural mission of the 30-year space shuttle program.

NASA delays first flight attempt for Mars helicopter Ingenuity

NASA delays first flight attempt for Mars helicopter Ingenuity

Once the Ingenuity Mars helicopter’s flight takes place, it will be the first powered, controlled flight on another planet.

Once the Ingenuity Mars helicopter’s flight takes place, it will be the first powered, controlled flight on another planet.

NASA reveals Artemis program will land 1st person of color on the moon

NASA reveals Artemis program will land 1st person of color on the moon

NASA’s Artemis program, which is already set to send the first woman to the moon in 2024, will also send the first person of color to the moon.

NASA’s Artemis program, which is already set to send the first woman to the moon in 2024, will also send the first person of color to the moon.