First all-private crew rockets into space on mission of ‘Inspiration’
Whether you call them civilians, amateurs, tourists, or astronauts, four private citizens – strangers to each other and the public a year ago – have now joined an exclusive club, looking down at Earth from orbit.
Whether you call them civilians, amateurs, tourists, or astronauts, four private citizens – strangers to each other and the public a year ago – have now joined an exclusive club, looking down at Earth from orbit.
Meet the first all-civilian crew of SpaceX's Inspiration4 mission
Liftoff is set for 8:02 p.m. on Wednesday, September 15th from Launch Complex 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
Liftoff is set for 8:02 p.m. on Wednesday, September 15th from Launch Complex 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
ISS captures lightning illuminating Nebraska sky from space
NASA released stunning video of a lightning storm over the Midwest recorded by the International Space Station.
NASA released stunning video of a lightning storm over the Midwest recorded by the International Space Station.
Astronaut tweets stunning view of Florida from space
"Can you find Miami, Tampa, Orlando, Jacksonville, Atlanta?"
"Can you find Miami, Tampa, Orlando, Jacksonville, Atlanta?"
9/11 sites: Original satellite images show aftermath of terrorist attacks
Satellite images taken in the days after the 9/11 attacks reveal the sobering impact on all three sites.
Satellite images taken in the days after the 9/11 attacks reveal the sobering impact on all three sites.
SpaceX's first all-civilian spaceflight launch date set, will orbit around Earth for 3 days
Inspiration4 will blast off Sept. 15 from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
Inspiration4 will blast off Sept. 15 from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
NASA searching for out-of-this-world experiments by students
Alright, future astronauts, NASA has a challenge for you.
Alright, future astronauts, NASA has a challenge for you.
SpaceX Dragon capsule arrives at space station with ants, avocados, robot onboard
SpaceX has launched another Falcon 9 rocket into orbit carrying a Dragon cargo capsule on a resupply mission to the International Space Station.
SpaceX has launched another Falcon 9 rocket into orbit carrying a Dragon cargo capsule on a resupply mission to the International Space Station.
Jupiter Opposition 2021: When, how to see Jupiter at its biggest, brightest
Jupiter reaches its biggest and brightest point in the night sky tonight. Here’s how to view the gas giant.
Jupiter reaches its biggest and brightest point in the night sky tonight. Here’s how to view the gas giant.
SpaceX boss Elon Musk says Starship will land humans on moon ‘probably sooner’ than 2024
SpaceX boss Elon Musk tweeted Starlink will land humans on the moon "probably sooner" than 2024.
SpaceX boss Elon Musk tweeted Starlink will land humans on the moon "probably sooner" than 2024.
Perseid meteor shower peaks: When, where and how to watch
NASA warns that the next Perseid meteor shower may not be visible until 2024. The agency expects the sky in 2022 and 2023 will not be ideal during the Perseids’ peak.
NASA warns that the next Perseid meteor shower may not be visible until 2024. The agency expects the sky in 2022 and 2023 will not be ideal during the Perseids’ peak.
Mercury-bound spacecraft flies by Venus, beams back brilliant images
A European-Japanese spacecraft snapped 89 images of Venus in a close flyby on its way to Mercury.
A European-Japanese spacecraft snapped 89 images of Venus in a close flyby on its way to Mercury.
Bennu asteroid: Earth's chances of collision with space rock slim, NASA says
Scientists have fine-tuned the path of the asteroid Bennu and say the odds of it smacking into Earth are higher than previously thought but still quite low.
Scientists have fine-tuned the path of the asteroid Bennu and say the odds of it smacking into Earth are higher than previously thought but still quite low.
Stunning time-lapse shows Perseids meteors streak across night sky
Stunning time-lapse video captured Perseids meteors streaking across the starry sky.
Stunning time-lapse video captured Perseids meteors streaking across the starry sky.
NASA to hire people to pretend to live on Mars for a year
The mission will try to stimulate problems that astronauts might encounter getting to and living on the Red Planet.
The mission will try to stimulate problems that astronauts might encounter getting to and living on the Red Planet.
Friday launch of Boeing's Starliner capsule delayed
The launch of a United Launch Alliance rocket carrying Boeing's Starliner capsule has met another setback.
The launch of a United Launch Alliance rocket carrying Boeing's Starliner capsule has met another setback.
NASA hosts session on how to land an internship
NASA held a virtual seminar on how to get an internship with the space agency.
NASA held a virtual seminar on how to get an internship with the space agency.
NASA, Boeing prepare for second run at Starliner launch
A failed mission to the International Space Station in 2019 created a lot of disappointment for Boeing. Almost two years later, their Starliner space capsule is getting ready for a do-over in space for their un-crewed mission this Friday.
A failed mission to the International Space Station in 2019 created a lot of disappointment for Boeing. Almost two years later, their Starliner space capsule is getting ready for a do-over in space for their un-crewed mission this Friday.
Skittles releases Zero-g pack after candy goes to space
To celebrate the snack’s first trip out of the Earth’s atmosphere, Mars Wrigley is releasing a special edition Skittles pack. The candy will come in a special packaging to look similar to the food astronauts eat.
To celebrate the snack’s first trip out of the Earth’s atmosphere, Mars Wrigley is releasing a special edition Skittles pack. The candy will come in a special packaging to look similar to the food astronauts eat.
Dixie fire: Satellite video shows blaze burning from outer space
Satellite video shows the impact of the Dixie fire which has reached 197,487 acres and is only 22% contained as of July 26.
Satellite video shows the impact of the Dixie fire which has reached 197,487 acres and is only 22% contained as of July 26.