Latest articles by Elizabeth Howell
25 biggest space conspiracy theories: Debunked
Here we debunk some of the most common and enduring space conspiracies.
New Glenn: Blue Origin's powerful reusable rocket
Blue Origin's powerful New Glenn rocket has a reusable first stage, like those of SpaceX's Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy.
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 2025
Here are the best space and science fiction movies and TV shows to watch on Disney Plus in October.
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.
The ISS has been leaking for 5 years. NASA and Russia disagree on how to fix it
Crew-8 commander Matthew Dominick says NASA is carefully making decisions for astronaut safety while the ISS deals with a leak, and spacesuit issues, related to aging hardware.
A guide to the Canadian Space Agency: Key missions, achievements, and future plans
Reference Discover everything you need to know about the Canadian Space Agency, including its missions, achievements, and role in space exploration.
Artemis 2's Orion capsule goes into altitude chamber to prep for 2025 moon mission (photo)
Today, an altitude chamber. Next year, the moon.
Altair: A guide to the brightest star in Aquila
Altair is one of the three stars in the Summer Triangle asterism.
NASA dealing with aging ISS and spacewalk hardware: 'None of our spacesuits are spring chickens'
Crew-8 commander Matthew Dominick says NASA is carefully making decisions for astronaut safety while the ISS deals with a leak, and spacesuit issues, related to aging hardware.