Latest articles by Elizabeth Howell
NASA audit puts Boeing's Starliner under an even bigger microscope: When will it fly astronauts again?
A new NASA audit says the agency will need to purchase more astronaut flights to the ISS by 2030 and focuses on issues with Boeing's Starliner spacecraft.
How NASA's 'America 250' celebrations are reaching from the sky to the moon
NASA has big plans for July 4 — the 250th anniversary of the ratification of the Declaration of Independence — which involves both aircraft and spacecraft.
Could future astronauts use oysters as water filters? Here's why one company thinks so
A prototype oyster habitat used for water filtration is aiming for an eventual space launch after an early-stage prototype was demonstrated to the public earlier this year.
NASA used a drone to deliver a human kidney. Is this the future of transplant transport?
The drone flew beyond line of sight with a kidney not viable for organ transplant, to test the concept for future deliveries to patients.
NASA sent a FIFA World Cup 2026 ball to the ISS so astronauts can test their footwork in zero gravity (video)
Soccer balls are tricky to design for proper spin. NASA highlighted how it is helping with FIFA ball design — and providing entertainment for ISS astronauts.
Why is the US Space Force researching 'orbital warehouses'?
As the US military readies for two 2027 missions to test spacecraft maneuvering, a new challenge with orbital warehouses aims to beef up space infrastructure.
The critical robot arm on the ISS isn't working properly, but NASA has a plan to fix it
A part of Canadarm2 robotic arm on the ISS broke in May, requiring repairs by spacewalking astronauts no earlier than June 30. A spare is already on the station.
Elon Musk wants to put 1 million AI satellites in space. Here's how SpaceX could do it
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk outlined more details for his company’s planned data centers in space ahead of a widely anticipated IPO on Friday (June 12) expected to make him a trillionaire.
NASA chief defends all-male Artemis 3 astronaut crew amid backlash: 'I don't think anyone should be reading into this'
The four astronauts named to the Artemis 3 crew are all male, but NASA officials emphasized they were selected based on their qualifications and experience.
Thruster breakthrough? New 2-in-1 propulsion system is about to get an in-space test
A new propulsion system feeds the same "monopropellant" fuel into electrical and chemical thrusters, potentially saving on mass and complications for future missions to Mars.
Massive boom over northeastern US was a meteor explosion as powerful as 300 tons of TNT, NASA confirms
Footage from a satellite confirmed that a May 30 sonic boom heard over the northeastern US was from a meteor, NASA stated.
DARPA readies robotic deep-space repair satellite for 2026 launch
DARPA has a plan to keep geosynchronous satellites going for years beyond their expiration date. The agency aims to test it with a mission launching as soon as this summer.
SpaceX Starship Flight 12: Don't miss these stunning photos from the launch of the most powerful Starship yet
Starship V3 led to some stunning launch photography after it lifted off from Starbase on SpaceX's 12th flight of the rocket that aims to land astronauts on the moon.
Cowboy Space raises $275 million to launch AI data centers on brand-new rocket
The newly rebranded Cowboy Space Corp. will use the money to develop and operate AI data centers in orbit, which it will launch on a homegrown rocket.
See Artemis 2's amazing views of Earth in timelapse video taken from 12,000-photo drop
While making history on the first human moon mission in more than 50 years, the Artemis 2 astronauts captured incredible pictures of our home planet.
NASA's twin Voyager spacecraft are very low on power after nearly 50 years. How long can they keep going?
Voyager, the iconic twin spacecraft that NASA launched in 1977, are still flying in interstellar space. But their power is dwindling, and it's unclear how much longer they can last.
Where does Earth's mysterious 'ring current' come from? NASA and the US Space Force are launching a mission to find out
NASA, working with the Space Force, plans to launch a space weather mission later this month to study a strange "ring current" surrounding our planet.
Artemis 2 moon launch brought nearly 350,000 people to Florida's Space Coast
About 346,000 U.S. visitors — roughly the equivalent of the population of Honolulu, Hawaii — came to Florida's Space Coast during the Artemis 2 launch campaign.
Trump's proposed NASA budget is a 'horrible threat to our future' in space, Planetary Society CEO says
In conversation with Space.com, the new Planetary Society CEO talked about the fight to restore NASA's funding again 2027.
Canadian astronaut Josh Kutryk finally flying to ISS after Boeing Starliner mishap: 'I'm committed to making the most of this unique opportunity'
Just two weeks after Canada made history on the Artemis 2 moon mission, Canadian astronaut Josh Kutryk was assigned to the upcoming Crew-13 mission to the ISS.
'Guess I'll be waiting a minute to surf again': Artemis 2 moon astronaut Christina Koch shares her recovery journey
A week after the Artemis 2 moon mission ended, NASA astronaut Christina Koch struggled to walk in a straight line during a blindfold test. But it's all part of readjusting to life on Earth.
A Lego 'Project Hail Mary' set just soared into the stratosphere, breaking the Guinness World Record for highest flight
Amaze, amaze, amaze! A Lego version of the 'Project Hail Mary' spaceship soared into the stratosphere and set an altitude record.
James Webb Space Telescope peers into a dying star surrounded by mysterious buckyballs: 'The structures we're seeing now are breathtaking'
The James Webb Space Telescope captured the first detailed images of planetary nebula Tc 1, revealing new details of what happens after a sun-like star dies.
