Latest articles by Elizabeth Howell
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.
Gladys West, GPS pioneer and one of NASA's famed 'Hidden Figures,' dies at 95
West's work on modeling the Earth's shape assisted with the development of GPS, today used by an estimated 4 billion people.
Comet C/2025 K1 (ATLAS) crumbles apart in stunning new telescope images
The comet broke into pieces after making a close approach around the sun in October 2025.
40 years after the space shuttle Challenger disaster, spaceflight remains far from routine
Seven astronauts lost their lives during the Challenger space shuttle disaster on Jan. 28, 1986. Four decades later, human spaceflight remains a difficult business.
Watch NASA's Artemis 2 moon rocket on the launch pad with this 24-hour livestream
The Artemis 2 moon mission's SLS rocket is on the pad at Kennedy Space Center for testing ahead of a possible Feb. 6 launch, and you can watch it 24/7 via this livestream.
NASA's Artemis 2 moon rocket is on the launch pad. What's next?
Artemis 2 is at the launch pad, but several big tests must be performed before it launches as soon as Feb. 6.
ISS astronaut spots Artemis 2 moon rocket on the launch pad from space (photo)
A NASA astronaut on the ISS captured the Space Launch System rocket for Artemis 2, a mission that aims to bring four astronauts around the moon as soon as Feb. 6.
What is a supermoon and when can you see the next one in 2026?
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.
Unusual 'ingredients' helped stars form in a galaxy near the Milky Way
Some newly found stars in a small galaxy called Sextans A are forming without some of the usual "ingredients," raising questions about how the early universe evolved.
Moon fever hits DC as Artemis 2 rocket 'candle' lights up Washington Monument just 1 month before launch (photos)
The Washington Monument lit up on New Year's Eve in celebration of the Artemis 2 moon mission as well as the 250th anniversary year of the Declaration of Independence.
5 key takeaways from Jared Isaacman's 2nd NASA chief nomination hearing
Private billionaire SpaceX astronaut Jared Isaacman appeared before a Senate committee Dec. 3 for consideration as NASA administrator. Here are 5 big takeaways from the hearing.
How to Watch 'Apollo 1: Destination Moon', the Channel 4 documentary revisiting the tragic accident during the race to the moon
'Apollo 1: Destination Moon' follows a real-life astronaut mission that ended tragically — and the lessons learned for future Apollo missions.
The US must beat China to moon, Trump pick for NASA chief Jared Isaacman tells Senate: 'If we make a mistake, we may never catch up'
Billionaire private astronaut Jared Isaacman didn't mince words Wednesday (Dec. 3) during his second hearing before the Senate committee considering his nomination for NASA administrator.
For the 1st time ever, 8 spacecraft are docked to the International Space Station
All eight of the International Space Station's docking ports are currently occupied by visiting spacecraft, marking a milestone for crewed spaceflight.
'We've even got some lobster': Thanksgiving dinner on the International Space Station will be out of this world for astronauts (video)
Astronauts on the International Space Station just shared their Thanksgiving meal plans. Like many Americans, they will welcome guests — if a launching Soyuz crew arrives in time.
After 5 years on Mars, NASA's Perseverance rover may have found its 1st meteorite (photos)
NASA's Perseverance rover spotted a possible space rock on the surface of Mars. The meteorite's nickname is 'Phippsaksla.'
New video takes you into the cockpit for 1st flight of NASA's new X-59 'quiet' supersonic jet
NASA's historic first flight of the X-59 last month was captured on video, showing the quiet supersonic jet soaring over the Mojave Desert.
China's rising influence in space prompts Senate to call for new US research institute in post-ISS era
Congress is worried that China and its Tiangong space station will make research gains against the U.S. after the ISS retires in 2030. New legislation aims to counter that.
These 2 moon rovers used cameras and lasers to hunt for simulated water ice — and one looks like WALL-E
Two cute rovers recently teamed up in a moon-like facility in search of water, to support future Artemis missions and their astronauts.
'Like a mermaid swimming through a sea of auroras': ISS astronauts photograph 2 comets dancing above the northern lights
"That moment feels as enjoyable as heading out on a date."
New 'exosuit' with artificial muscles could help astronauts explore the moon and Mars
A new "exosuit" was put through its paces with analog astronauts in Australia. The research team would love to try the suit out on the International Space Station, too.
Make it so: Lego unveils 1st 'Star Trek' kit with the iconic USS Enterprise D and 'Next Generation' crew
The iconic Star Trek U.S.S. Enterprise is available with Lego starting on Nov. 28, featuring the craft and crew from The Next Generation.
These 5 Venus missions could launch in the next decade to study Earth's 'evil twin'
Several new missions to Venus are expected in the late 2020s and early 2030s, but some of them depend on funding that may not materialize.
