Photo: Lightning bolt strikes launch pad at Kennedy Space Center
After back-to-back days of storms forced SpaceX to delay the launch of its Falcon Heavy rocket, SpaceX has plans for two rocket launches on Friday evening from Florida's Space Coast.
After back-to-back days of storms forced SpaceX to delay the launch of its Falcon Heavy rocket, SpaceX has plans for two rocket launches on Friday evening from Florida's Space Coast.
Stunning image of Uranus and its rings captured by James Webb telescope
The planet’s faintest rings have only been observed by two other facilities in the past, according to NASA.
The planet’s faintest rings have only been observed by two other facilities in the past, according to NASA.
Watch again: NASA's SpaceX Crew-6 lifts off from Florida, now bound for space station
SpaceX launched four astronauts to the International Space Station for NASA on Thursday, including the first person from the Arab world going up for an extended monthslong stay.
SpaceX launched four astronauts to the International Space Station for NASA on Thursday, including the first person from the Arab world going up for an extended monthslong stay.
James Webb telescope finds massive galaxies dating back to beginning of universe
Astronomers have discovered what appear to be massive galaxies dating back to within 600 million years of the Big Bang.
Astronomers have discovered what appear to be massive galaxies dating back to within 600 million years of the Big Bang.
SpaceX ignites giant Starship rocket in crucial pad test
SpaceX is a big step closer to sending its giant Starship spacecraft into orbit, completing an engine-firing test at the launch pad on Thursday.
SpaceX is a big step closer to sending its giant Starship spacecraft into orbit, completing an engine-firing test at the launch pad on Thursday.
NASA's launch schedule stays full for 2023 after a busy year with historic missions
This year was an amazing and exciting year for NASA. The long-awaited Artemis 1 moon mission finally launched, sending the Orion spacecraft to the moon and back, paving the way for future human exploration of the lunar surface.
This year was an amazing and exciting year for NASA. The long-awaited Artemis 1 moon mission finally launched, sending the Orion spacecraft to the moon and back, paving the way for future human exploration of the lunar surface.
'Buried treasure': James Webb telescope’s newest images show star at birth
‘It's like finding buried treasure,’ said scientists analyzing new images from the James Webb Space Telescope through different filters.
‘It's like finding buried treasure,’ said scientists analyzing new images from the James Webb Space Telescope through different filters.
NASA's Mars lander bids farewell with possible last image: 'Thanks for staying with me'
Earlier this year, NASA announced the spacecraft was losing power.
Earlier this year, NASA announced the spacecraft was losing power.
NASA's most requested photo, the ‘Blue Marble', turns 50
It’s an iconic photo of our home planet: The wispy white clouds and ice caps swirling with the blues and tans of the land and sea – all standing in stark contrast to the blackness of space. But you may not know the full story behind this unique view of Earth.
It’s an iconic photo of our home planet: The wispy white clouds and ice caps swirling with the blues and tans of the land and sea – all standing in stark contrast to the blackness of space. But you may not know the full story behind this unique view of Earth.
James Webb telescope's new image unveils a new star form, displaying ‘fiery hourglass’
The top half of the "hourglass" reveals clouds of gas and dust in shades of orange and bronze, while clouds on the bottom half are awash in blues and lavenders.
The top half of the "hourglass" reveals clouds of gas and dust in shades of orange and bronze, while clouds on the bottom half are awash in blues and lavenders.
Artemis I launch: A not-so-small step towards NASA’s next giant leap
Nearly 50 years after the last men walked on the moon, NASA is one step closer to sending the first woman. The Artemis I mission blasted off early Wednesday on an ambitious test flight of the agency’s new moon rocket and capsule.
Nearly 50 years after the last men walked on the moon, NASA is one step closer to sending the first woman. The Artemis I mission blasted off early Wednesday on an ambitious test flight of the agency’s new moon rocket and capsule.
NASA Artemis 1 live updates: Historic moon mission launches to space from Florida Space Coast
Live updates from NASA and the launch team on the launch of Artemis 1 from Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
Live updates from NASA and the launch team on the launch of Artemis 1 from Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
Apollo engineer recalls Saturn V hiccups, 'can hardly wait' for Artemis 1 launch
Apollo electronics engineer Ken Poimboeuf helped build the massive Saturn V rocket that took us to the moon more than 50 year ago. He said there were hiccups then, but NASA is known for getting the job done.
Apollo electronics engineer Ken Poimboeuf helped build the massive Saturn V rocket that took us to the moon more than 50 year ago. He said there were hiccups then, but NASA is known for getting the job done.
UCF researchers could develop the cure for hydrogen leak that grounded Artemis 1
Scientists at the University of Central Florida are working to create a composite material that they hope will prevent scrubs like the one that happened Sept. 3 on the Artemis launchpad because of a hydrogen leak.
Scientists at the University of Central Florida are working to create a composite material that they hope will prevent scrubs like the one that happened Sept. 3 on the Artemis launchpad because of a hydrogen leak.
Artemis I’s LEGO astronauts: On a mission to inspire
Call it one small step for tiny astronauts. There may not be a human crew aboard NASA’s Artemis I mission, but there will be four small LEGO astronauts keeping an eye on the Orion capsule’s flight to the moon.
Call it one small step for tiny astronauts. There may not be a human crew aboard NASA’s Artemis I mission, but there will be four small LEGO astronauts keeping an eye on the Orion capsule’s flight to the moon.
Moon rocket launch looms as NASA evaluates hurricane damage
NASA started the countdown Monday for this week’s planned liftoff of its new moon rocket, although hurricane damage could cause yet another delay for the test flight.
NASA started the countdown Monday for this week’s planned liftoff of its new moon rocket, although hurricane damage could cause yet another delay for the test flight.
Will Nicole impact NASA's latest Artemis I launch attempt? SLS and Orion to remain at KSC launch pad
Florida is preparing for impacts from Subtropical Storm Nicole. The system will soak the Space Coast and bring hurricane-strength winds near where NASA's Artemis 1 rocket is awaiting liftoff.
Florida is preparing for impacts from Subtropical Storm Nicole. The system will soak the Space Coast and bring hurricane-strength winds near where NASA's Artemis 1 rocket is awaiting liftoff.
NASA scientists working on ground missions in preparation to put American boots back on the moon
Research teams are working to develop a new pressurized moon rover in Arizona.
Research teams are working to develop a new pressurized moon rover in Arizona.
James Webb telescope captures stunning photo revealing ‘kaleidoscope of color’ in Pillars of Creation
NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has provided a new detailed look at the Pillars of Creation that shows the scene in high definition. The region is where young stars form and lies 6,500 light-years away.
NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has provided a new detailed look at the Pillars of Creation that shows the scene in high definition. The region is where young stars form and lies 6,500 light-years away.
Watch for fireballs: Orionids meteor shower expected to peak this week
While the Orionids meteor shower peak is on Oct. 21, the Orionids will be active through Nov. 22. NASA says that some of these Orionids can leave behind glowing "trains," and some faster meteors could also become fireballs.
While the Orionids meteor shower peak is on Oct. 21, the Orionids will be active through Nov. 22. NASA says that some of these Orionids can leave behind glowing "trains," and some faster meteors could also become fireballs.