
'Strap yourself in and feel the Gs': NASA announces 'Max Power' aerospace expo
NASA announced today (Aug. 14) that it will hold a two-day aerospace expo this November — an event whose name should draw a chuckle from "Simpsons" fans.
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By Hanneke Weitering Published
On Aug. 14, 1992, a space rock entered the atmosphere over Mbale, Uganda and exploded into hundreds of pieces!

By Josh Dinner Published
With four launches and nine spacewalks under his belt, Fincke leaves NASA as the fourth-most-flown astronaut at the space agency.

By Josh Dinner Published
Northrop Grumman plans to take technology built into the HALO module for NASA's canceled lunar space station and repurpose it to help develop the Artemis moon base.

By Mike Wall Published
Virgin Galactic has pushed the resumption of its commercial flights back by a few months, to February 2027. The company hasn't been to space since June 2024.

By Leonard David Published
A SpaceX rocket body slammed into the moon earlier this month, showcasing a risk that will increase as humanity establishes a footprint on Earth's nearest neighbor.

By Sharmila Kuthunur Published
That's three times longer than the Milky Way galaxy.

By Chelsea Gohd Published
The silhouette of the ISS transiting across the sun's face during the Aug. 12, 2026 total solar eclipse.

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Witness live views of Earth from the International Space Station as it orbits the planet. Space streaming company Sen is broadcasting 24/7 from the ISS in beautiful 4K HD.

NASA astronaut Sally Ride became the first American woman in space aboard the space shuttle Challenger.

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By Keith Cooper Published
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By Sharmila Kuthunur Published
"This helps future missions interpret what they find and better understand where to look for signs of habitability."

By Keith Cooper Published
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