The uncrewed Artemis 1 mission carries a suite of experiments designed to learn more about the moon and deep space, and how to keep astronauts safe far from home.
Orion crew module hatch closed for Artemis 1 test flight
The Orion crew module hatch was closed for launch Thursday morning after technicians at pad 39B completed final closeouts and outfitting inside the spacecraft before liftoff next week on the unpiloted Artemis 1 test flight around the moon.
Colorado, Indiana Students to Hear from NASA Astronaut in Space
Students from Colorado and Indiana will have the opportunity next week to hear from NASA astronaut Kjell Lindgren aboard the International Space Station.
Best photo editing apps for astrophotography 2022
Make your night sky photographs shine even brighter when you use one of the best photo editing apps for astrophotography.
SpaceX test-fires repaired booster for weekend Starlink launch
SpaceX rolled a Falcon 9 rocket to its launch pad at Cape Canaveral and test-fired its engines Thursday, prepping for liftoff Saturday night carrying another group of Starlink internet satellites into orbit. The Falcon 9 booster has been repaired after a hard landing in December knocked it out of SpaceX’s […]
SpaceX’s next astronaut launch for NASA delayed to Oct. 3
SpaceX’s next astronaut launch for NASA has been delayed four days to Oct. 3, an adjustment made to avoid spacecraft traffic coming to and from the International Space Station.
Webb images of Jupiter show auroras, rings, moons
A few weeks after officially starting science operations, the James Webb Space Telescope turned its mirrors toward Jupiter and captured stunning new infrared views of the gas giant planet, its auroras, moons, and faint rings.
Europe plays key role in NASA’s epic return to the moon
European space officials have hailed the importance of NASA’s upcoming inaugural Artemis mission and the vital role ESA is playing in supporting a return to the moon.
Best astronomy apps for stargazing in 2022
A longtime amateur astronomer shares his favorite apps for enjoying time under the starry skies.
NASA, Rice University Mark 60th Anniversary of John F. Kennedy Speech
NASA and Rice University in Houston will host multiple events in September to celebrate the 60th anniversary of John F. Kennedy’s historic speech at Rice Stadium, rallying the nation to land astronauts on the Moon before the end of the decade and bring the crew safely back to Earth.