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Happy 55th Birthday, NASA! Now Everybody Go Home

NASA officials released this photo in honor of the space agency's 55th birthday celebrated on Oct. 1, 2013. Image uploaded Oct. 1, 2013.

October 1st, 2013

Most NASA employees will be able to celebrate the space agency's 55th birthday from the comfort of their own homes today (Oct. 1).

NASA's New Moon Probe Begins Final Leg of Lunar Trek

LADEE Above Lunar Sunset Artist's Concept

October 1st, 2013

NASA's newest lunar probe is gearing up to fly into orbit around the moon. The space agency's Lunar Atmosphere and Dust Environment Explorer (LADEE) spacecraft is in its third and final orbit around Earth.

First Person: SpaceX's New Falcon 9 Rocket Launch Soars from California

Falcon 9 Lifts Off from SpaceX’s Pad at Vandenberg, September 2013

September 30th, 2013

On Sunday, Sept. 29, the private spaceflight company SpaceX launched a new version of its Falcon 9 rocket in a successful test flight that included many firsts, including the firm's first-ever West Coast launch.

Space History Photo: Conrad and Cooper Practice Survival Training

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October 1st, 2013

The Prime crew for the Gemini 5 space flight complete practice survival training.

Government Shutdown Would Ground NASA 'Almost Entirely,' Obama Says

U.S. President Barack Obama gives a statement to reporters on Sept. 29, 2013 to discuss the looming government shutdown of Oct. 1, which would shut down much of NASA.

September 30th, 2013

NASA will be among the government agencies to experience a near total shutdown if the threatened government shutdown becomes reality on Tuesday, President Barack Obama said today (Sept. 30).

Private Space Race: 2 Commercial Spaceships Now Available for Space Station Deliveries

Orbital Sciences' first Cygnus spacecraft is seen nearing the International Space Station in this photo taken by an astronaut aboard the orbiting lab on Sept. 29, 2013, during the spacecraft's first rendezvous.

September 30th, 2013

Two private American companies are now responsible for hauling cargo to the International Space Station for NASA. Orbital Sciences' Cygnus spacecraft attached to the orbiting laboratory today by 8:44 a.m. EDT (1244 GMT), a first for the cargo ship.

Private Cygnus Spacecraft Makes Historic 1st Rendezvous with Space Station

The first commercial Cygnus spacecraft is moved into docking position by the International Space Station's robotic arm on Sept. 29, 2013 after arriving at the orbiting lab during a major test flight by spacecraft builder Orbital Sciences Corp.

September 29th, 2013

An unmanned Cygnus cargo spacecraft built by Orbital Sciences arrived at the International Space Station early Sunday (Sept. 29), capping a major test flight for the new private spacecraft. This is the first-ever station visit for the Cygnus spacecraft.

Government Shutdown In Space: NASA Astronauts Safe on Space Station

International Space Station as seen from NASA space shuttle.

October 1st, 2013

The U.S. government shutdown beginning today (Oct. 1) will shut down much of NASA, but the space agency is taking special measures to safeguard American astronauts currently living on the International Space Station.

SpaceX Rocket Launch Sparks 'UFO' Sightings: Reports (Video)

A video taken in Mauritius shows a spooky looking glowing orb shining in the sky. It was actually created by fuel released by a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket.

September 30th, 2013

SpaceX's first launch from California on Sunday (Sept. 29) gave some unsuspecting observers a little more than they bargained for.

Next-Gen Falcon 9 Rocket Delivers Satellite To Orbit | Video

Next-Gen Falcon 9 Rocket Delivers Satellite To Orbit | Video

September 29th, 2013

The SpaceX rocket blasted off from Vandenberg Air Force Base on September 29th, 2013. It carried the CASSIOPE satellite to orbit.