Latest articles by Elizabeth Howell
Geminid meteor shower 2024: When, where and how to see one of the best meteor showers of the year
Reference The Geminid meteor shower peaks the night of Dec. 13-14. Our guide tells you where and how to see them.
NASA's Artemis 2 mission: Everything you need to know
Reference Artemis 2 is the second scheduled flight of the Artemis program and the first crewed Artemis mission that will send four astronauts around the moon.
Donald "Deke" Slayton: Mercury astronaut who waited more than a decade to fly to space
Slayton made his first space flight in 1975 as the Apollo docking module pilot of the Apollo-Soyuz Test Project (ASTP) mission.
Buran: The Soviet space shuttle that flew just once
The Buran spacecraft was the Soviet Union's response to NASA's space shuttle program.
'Star Trek:' History & effect on space technology
Ever since we were invited to explore the "final frontier" on the USS Enterprise, "Star Trek" technologies have also made their way into our everyday lives.
The best sci-fi movies and TV shows to stream on Disney Plus in December
Here are the best space and science fiction movies and TV shows to watch on Disney Plus in October.
Project Mercury: America's 1st crewed space program
Project Mercury was NASA's program that launched the first American astronauts into space, completing a total of six crewed spaceflights.
Starlink satellites: Facts, tracking and impact on astronomy
Reference Starlink satellites have been developed by SpaceX to provide internet to remote locations. Here we explore the controversial megaconstellation in more detail.
Astronaut catches Dextre space robot 'busting a move' outside ISS — for science (video)
NASA astronaut Don Pettit took a 10-hour timelapse of Dextre, a handy Canadian robot, working with a science experiment on the ISS.
Sojourner: The first successful Mars rover
Mars Pathfinder carried the first rover to Mars, using an innovative airbag landing system to bounce safely onto the surface.
ISS astronauts open hatch to Russian spacecraft after strange smell delays cargo delivery
Cargo is finally being unloaded from a docked Russian Progress spacecraft at the ISS. A delay occurred after astronauts reported an unexpected smell on Nov. 23.
'Unexpected odor' on Russian spacecraft delays cargo delivery for ISS astronauts
A Progress spacecraft at the ISS has a strange smell and unusual droplets after arriving at the ISS, NASA reported. Troubleshooting is ongoing, but its hatch is closed for now.
Blue Origin's powerful New Glenn rocket rises on the pad ahead of 1st launch (photo)
The new rocket's maiden flight may be in late 2024.
SpaceShipOne: The first private spacecraft
SpaceShipOne was a major turning point for private spaceflight.
NASA begins stacking SLS rocket for Artemis 2 moon mission (photos)
The solid rocket boosters are coming together.
Canada wants your help to name its 1st moon rover
Canada will soon roll a rover onto the moon, and you can help name the pioneering machine.
Russian Soyuz rocket launches supplies to ISS on 90th Progress cargo spacecraft (video)
Liftoff occurred at 7:22 a.m. EST. (1222 GMT).
Trump to attend SpaceX Starship's 6th flight test today
President-Elect Donald Trump confirmed he will attend SpaceX Starship's 6th flight test on Nov. 19. It comes as SpaceX founder Elon Musk takes a greater role in the forthcoming Trump administration.
NASA's Spirit Rover: Everything you need to know
Spirit's explorations provided scientists with a remarkable glimpse into Mars' early and wet history.
SpaceX Starlink satellites seen as ‘wonky streaks’ by ISS astronaut (photos)
"Starlink satellites look like a miniature version of the monolith from '2001: A Space Odyssey.' "
Green auroras and a SpaceX Dragon glow in new astronaut photos from the ISS
The long-duration photographs capture Earth in motion.
Best space games 2024: Outer Wilds, No Man's Sky, Dead Space, and more
Explore the cosmos and battle aliens with the best space games, from No Man's Sky to Mass Effect.
Supermoon: what is it and when is the next one?
Reference Learn what makes a supermoon unique, how it impacts the moon's brightness, and when you can catch the next one in our ultimate supermoon guide.
