NASA Names New Chief Astronaut
- NASA's astronauts have a new chief. NASA’s current top astronaut Peggy Whitson, who became NASA’s chief astronaut in 2009, has stepped down from the post to rejoin the spaceflying ranks. Astronaut Robert Behnken will succeed her. [Full Story
NEXT STOP: Perseid Meteor Shower Wows Weekend Stargazers
Perseid Meteor Shower Wows Weekend Stargazers
A weekend meteor shower lit up the night sky with a fiery "shooting star" display to the delight of stargazers and space photographers around the world. [Full Story
NEXT STOP: NASA Names New Chief Astronaut