Latest articles by Clara Moskowitz
MISSION UPDATE: Dragon Capsule Has Reached Orbit
SPACE.com's launch updates for the first SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launch on June 4, 2010.
First Attempt to Launch New Falcon 9 Rocket Aborted
The brand new commercial Falcon 9 rocket experienced an unexpected glitch just before liftoff during its first flight test Friday, stalling what was to be its maiden launch.
Earth's Climate Used to Weigh Chances of Alien Life
A new study of how climate conditions have affected the origin and evolution of life on Earth could provide clues to understanding how climates on alien planets might affect their potential for life.
New Private Rocket Now Aiming for Friday Test Launch
The private spaceflight company SpaceX has officially set Friday as the target date for the launch debut of its new Falcon 9 rocket.
NASA's Next Big Telescope Kicks Off NY Science Fest
NASA's latest big-ticket space observatory – the James Webb Space Telescope – took center stage alongside space and science luminaries on Tuesday here at the World Science Festival.
Last Space Shuttle Rocket Boosters Delivered to NASA
The last set of space shuttle rocket segments arrived in Florida Thursday after one final train ride from their Utah-based factory.
Flying on a Space Shuttle is the 'Coolest Thing' Ever, Astronaut Says
The six astronauts who flew back to Earth aboard shuttle Atlantis Wednesday said their trip was a blast, and they wish they could ride a space shuttle again.
Shuttle Atlantis Could Still Fly One More Mission Before Retiring
The Wednesday landing of NASA's space shuttle Atlantis may have capped a successful mission that is slated to be the spaceship's last, but the orbiter's immediate future is not yet set in stone.
Space Shuttle Atlantis Lands Safely After Final Voyage
NASA's shuttle Atlantis landed safely in Florida Wednesday to end what is expected to be its final voyage in space.
Shuttle Atlantis Headed for Florida Landing
The space shuttle Atlantis is aiming to land in Florida today to wrap up what could be its final voyage into space as NASA's shuttle era draws closer to its end.
New Private Rocket Poised for First Launch
A brand-new rocket that could one day become the first commercial spaceship to carry people to orbit is set to make its first test flight very soon, a company official said.
Astronauts Open Space Station's Newest Room
Atlantis shuttle astronauts and the crew of the International Space Station will open the station's newest room Thursday, a Russian research module that doubles as a spaceship docking port.
Spacewalkers Install New Batteries, Free Snagged Cable on Station
Two spacewalking astronauts began a tricky battery swap on the space station's solar arrays Wednesday, a job that is expected to take two full spacewalks to complete.
Gulf Oil Slick Looks 'Very Scary' From Space, Cosmonaut Says
The dramatic flood of oil in the Gulf of Mexico is an alarming sight from space, cosmonauts and astronauts on the International Space Station said Tuesday.
Astronauts Attach New Russian Science Module to Space Station
Astronauts aboard the space shuttle Atlantis plan to install a new Russian research room on the International Space Station Tuesday.
Shuttle Atlantis Closes In on Space Station
The space shuttle Atlantis, bearing six astronauts and a new laboratory room, is closing in on the International Space Station.
Camera Glitch Should Not Impact Shuttle Mission, NASA Says
A camera glitch that occurred while astronauts were inspecting the space shuttle Atlantis' heat shield Saturday shouldn't cause any overall negative impact to the mission, a NASA official said.
Sensor Glitch Slows Down Space Shuttle Heat Shield Inspection
Astronauts on space shuttle Atlantis will scan their spacecraft's heat shield for damage as they chase the International Space Station ahead of a planned Sunday docking.
Shuttle Atlantis Soars Into Space on Final Mission
Space shuttle Atlantis launched into space Friday on its final planned mission before NASA retires the space shuttle fleet.
