SpaceX launches rocket to resupply the ISS, completing 100th successful Falcon 9 liftoff
This mission hits several milestones for both SpaceX and NASA.
This mission hits several milestones for both SpaceX and NASA.
Local students’ experiments among cargo launched to space station
An automated cargo capsule is on its way to the space station after launching from Cape Canaveral this morning. The SpaceX Dragon capsule is carrying food, gear, and even some experiments put together by Bay Area students.
An automated cargo capsule is on its way to the space station after launching from Cape Canaveral this morning. The SpaceX Dragon capsule is carrying food, gear, and even some experiments put together by Bay Area students.
NASA grows radishes for first time onboard International Space Station
It was one small step for the plant kingdom but a giant leap for NASA after it grew radishes for the first time onboard the International Space Station last month.
It was one small step for the plant kingdom but a giant leap for NASA after it grew radishes for the first time onboard the International Space Station last month.
Vice President Pence to visit Cape Canaveral on Wednesday
Vice President Mike Pence will travel to Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida on Wednesday, December 9.
Vice President Mike Pence will travel to Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida on Wednesday, December 9.
Jupiter and Saturn to align in the sky this month as 'Christmas Star'
The rare occurrence will happen after sunset on Dec. 21, 2020, the start of the winter solstice.
The rare occurrence will happen after sunset on Dec. 21, 2020, the start of the winter solstice.
Dazzling Geminid meteor shower will peak Dec. 13 — here’s how to watch
According to NASA, the Geminids are considered to be one of the best and most reliable annual meteor showers.
According to NASA, the Geminids are considered to be one of the best and most reliable annual meteor showers.
Mystery object orbiting Earth is 54-year-old rocket, not asteroid, NASA confirms
A mysterious object temporarily orbiting Earth is a 54-year-old rocket, not an asteroid after all.
A mysterious object temporarily orbiting Earth is a 54-year-old rocket, not an asteroid after all.
China successfully lands spacecraft on moon to bring rocks back to Earth
The China National Space Administration says Chang'e 5 successfully landed at its designated site shortly after 11 p.m., or 1500 GMT, Tuesday after making a powered descent from its orbiter.
The China National Space Administration says Chang'e 5 successfully landed at its designated site shortly after 11 p.m., or 1500 GMT, Tuesday after making a powered descent from its orbiter.
Mysterious object that could be 1960s rocket booster will fly past Earth today: how to view it
A mysterious space object that has been captured by Earth's orbit and is widely believed to be a rocket booster from the 1960s is now viewable to skygazers as it gets closer to the planet.
A mysterious space object that has been captured by Earth's orbit and is widely believed to be a rocket booster from the 1960s is now viewable to skygazers as it gets closer to the planet.
Winners of NASA essay contest will witness 1st Artemis deep space exploration launch in 2021
The three grand prize winners for the NASA and Future Engineers Artemis Moon Pod essay contest will attend the first launch of NASA’s Artemis 1 mission, which will be the foundation for human deep space exploration.
The three grand prize winners for the NASA and Future Engineers Artemis Moon Pod essay contest will attend the first launch of NASA’s Artemis 1 mission, which will be the foundation for human deep space exploration.
NASA starts assembling Artemis Space Launch System rocket
Artemis I mission is scheduled for next year, with astronauts returning to the moon as soon as 2024.
Artemis I mission is scheduled for next year, with astronauts returning to the moon as soon as 2024.
Jupiter and Saturn are about to do something not seen for nearly 800 years
The rare occurrence will happen after sunset on Dec. 21, 2020, the start of the winter solstice.
The rare occurrence will happen after sunset on Dec. 21, 2020, the start of the winter solstice.
Retired astronaut's love of space and art featured at MOSI exhibit
Retired astronaut Nicole Stott partnered with the Space for Art Foundation for an exhibit at MOSI in Tampa featuring the work of fellow astronauts -- including her own.
Retired astronaut Nicole Stott partnered with the Space for Art Foundation for an exhibit at MOSI in Tampa featuring the work of fellow astronauts -- including her own.
Astronaut from Tampa Bay recalls the highs and lows of her path to space
In 1969, America watched in wonder as the Apollo 11 landed on the moon. It was Nicole Stott's first lesson about astronauts.
In 1969, America watched in wonder as the Apollo 11 landed on the moon. It was Nicole Stott's first lesson about astronauts.
Pickup truck-sized asteroid came less than 250 miles from hitting Earth
An asteroid roughly the size of a Ford F-150 flew less than 250 miles away from Earth last week, setting a record for the closest-known asteroid to fly past the planet without hitting it, NASA announced.
An asteroid roughly the size of a Ford F-150 flew less than 250 miles away from Earth last week, setting a record for the closest-known asteroid to fly past the planet without hitting it, NASA announced.
SpaceX capsule with 4 astronauts docks with space station
SpaceX’s newly launched capsule with four astronauts arrived Monday at the International Space Station, their new home until spring.
SpaceX’s newly launched capsule with four astronauts arrived Monday at the International Space Station, their new home until spring.
Jupiter, Saturn and Mars will be visible from Earth for the rest of November
According to EarthSky.org, Jupiter, Saturn and Mars will be visible from Earth for the remainder of November.
According to EarthSky.org, Jupiter, Saturn and Mars will be visible from Earth for the remainder of November.
Leonid meteor shower will light up the sky this week: What to know
After skygazers were treated to two meteor showers last month, November will see the return of the Leonid meteor shower, set to light up the sky early this week.
After skygazers were treated to two meteor showers last month, November will see the return of the Leonid meteor shower, set to light up the sky early this week.
Baby Yoda spotted as zero-g indicator for SpaceX Crew-1 Mission
If you have a good eye, you might have noticed an unexpected guest on the Crew-1 mission.
If you have a good eye, you might have noticed an unexpected guest on the Crew-1 mission.
With ‘Resilience’ launch, astronauts hope to set positive tone for country
For just the second time since the retirement of the space shuttle, a crew of astronauts is on its way to the International Space Station after blasting off from American soil – a feat that they hope will inspire a country still facing a challenging pandemic and social unrest.
For just the second time since the retirement of the space shuttle, a crew of astronauts is on its way to the International Space Station after blasting off from American soil – a feat that they hope will inspire a country still facing a challenging pandemic and social unrest.