Latest articles by Elizabeth Howell
Seven astronauts lost their lives during the Challenger space shuttle disaster on Jan. 28, 1986. Four decades later, human spaceflight remains a difficult business.
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.
Artemis 2 is at the launch pad, but several big tests must be performed before it launches as soon as Feb. 6.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
'Apollo 1: Destination Moon' follows a real-life astronaut mission that ended tragically — and the lessons learned for future Apollo missions.
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.
All eight of the International Space Station's docking ports are currently occupied by visiting spacecraft, marking a milestone for crewed spaceflight.
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.
NASA's Perseverance rover spotted a possible space rock on the surface of Mars. The meteorite's nickname is 'Phippsaksla.'
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.
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.
Two cute rovers recently teamed up in a moon-like facility in search of water, to support future Artemis missions and their astronauts.
"That moment feels as enjoyable as heading out on a date."
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.
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.
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.
Footage from a NOAA satellite taken Oct. 28 shows Melissa’s deadly spin as it moves across the Caribbean.
Japan declared its Akatsuki spacecraft dead on Tuesday (Oct. 28), more than a year after the Venus climate probe failed to respond to calls from mission control.
Siddharth Patel has been watching the sky since the age of five. Fresh off two possible asteroid discoveries, he's taking a big step toward his astronaut dream.
