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China Invites Foreign Astronauts to Fly On Future Space Station

China Dragon Space Station

September 28th, 2013

Chinese space officials are rolling out a welcome mat to other nations eager to gain access to their future space station. China plans to launch a second space laboratory by 2015, an experimental space station in 2018 and a 60-ton station by 2020.

Private Space Plane Passes Runway Tests

Dream Chaser Space Plane Passes Runway Tests

August 19th, 2013

A privately built space plane successfully completed a series of key tests earlier this month, as part of an ongoing effort to judge the winged vehicle's ability to one day carry astronauts to and from the International Space Station.

Russian Spacecraft Delivers Spacesuit Repair Kit to International Space Station

The Progress 52 spacecraft approaches the International Space Station for docking on July 27, 2013.

July 27th, 2013

An unmanned Russian spacecraft arrived at the International Space Station Saturday (July 27) bearing food, supplies and a repair kit for a malfunctioning spacesuit on the orbiting outpost.

'Train Like An Astronaut' - NASA's Physical Fitness Program | Video

'Train Like An Astronaut' - NASA's Physical Fitness Program | Video

September 9th, 2013

Coming soon: astronaut Mike Hopkins workout videos from Space and tips from astronaut trainers. More info about NASA's new public outreach fitness program can be found here: http://www.facebook.com/trainastronaut and #trainlikemike.

Space History Photo: Schweickart On "The Porch"

space history, nasa, apollo

August 5th, 2013

An astronaut is pictured on his extravehicular activity on the fourth day of the Apollo 9 mission.

New Yorkers Celebrate Space at Intrepid Museum's SpaceFest

Astronaut Mario Runco Jr. at SpaceFest

July 27th, 2013

The Intrepid is hosting a four-day event to promote science and exploration, and to showcase the museum's most famous artifact: the space shuttle Enterprise. The SpaceFest event, which includes astronaut appearances, runs through Sunday.

Protection of Apollo Moon Landing Sites Sparks Controversy

'Crescent' by Homer Hickham

July 26th, 2013

A new bill introduced into the U.S. Congress would establish the Apollo Lunar Landing Sites National Historical Park on the moon. However, the proposal is seen by some as lightning rod legislation, sparking controversy in legal and public circles.

Astronaut Reveals 'Lucky Charm' Floating on Space Station

Chris Cassidy's 'Lucky Charm' Toy Astronaut Figurine

September 6th, 2013

An astronaut working onboard the International Space Station (ISS) has revealed his "lucky charm" — a miniature toy astronaut figurine — in a video recently sent down to Earth.

Happy Birthday, NASA! 55 Years and Counting

President Eisenhower Presents NASA Commissions

July 30th, 2013

Fifty-five years ago today, a space agency was born. NASA launched into existence on July 29, 1958, when President Dwight Eisenhower signed the National Aeronautics and Space Act (Pub.L. 85-568) into law. It opened for business on Oct. 1.

Russian Cargo Ship Launches Spacesuit Repair Kit to Space Station

A Russian Soyuz rocket launched on July 27, 2013 carrying the unmanned Progress 52 resupply vehicle for the International Space Station.

July 27th, 2013

A Russian Soyuz rocket launched an unmanned resupply ship to the International Space Station Saturday (July 27) for an express delivery to the orbiting outpost. The vehicle will be delivering a repair kit for a malfunctioning spacesuit.