Family, fellow astronauts to celebrate life of moon voyager Al Worden By Robert Z. Pearlman An Apollo astronaut who set a record for social distancing is being remembered for the close relationships he made in life.
'Challenger: The Final Flight' docuseries recounts space shuttle tragedy on Netflix By Robert Z. Pearlman
Space shuttle rocket boosters roll into California for Endeavour orbiter exhibit By Robert Z. Pearlman Two rocket boosters whose parts were used in 80 space shuttle missions are parked outside of Los Angeles, a step closer to joining NASA's retired Endeavour orbiter in an stand-up display.
'The Virtual Astronaut’ launches with live space explorer event series By Robert Z. Pearlman You can now attend a full lineup of live astronaut talks and "meet and greet" opportunities — all without having to leave your home.
Cargo spacecraft named for fallen NASA astronaut Kalpana Chawla By Robert Z. Pearlman A commercial cargo spacecraft bound for the International Space Station will fly under the name of a fallen NASA astronaut who was the first Indian-born woman to enter space.
Netflix Mars mission series 'Away' lifts off with nods to NASA history By Robert Z. Pearlman One scene looks like it's ripped from reality. Because it is.
Space art-ifact: Uplift Aerospace offers to paint murals on Blue Origin spacecraft By Robert Z. Pearlman A commercial spacecraft that has been designed to launch people on brief trips into space has inspired a new creative use — as a canvas for artwork.
Skylab 4 capsule to land in new exhibit at Oklahoma History Center By Robert Z. Pearlman A historic NASA spacecraft will soon leave the Smithsonian for the Sooner State.
NASA delays new astronaut selection due to coronavirus constraints By Robert Z. Pearlman NASA has delayed the selection of its next astronaut class, citing constraints related to the ongoing spread of the coronavirus.
Astronaut Jerry Carr, who led NASA's final Skylab crew, dies at 88 By Robert Z. Pearlman Former NASA astronaut Gerald "Jerry" Carr, who led the record-setting, final mission to the first U.S. space station, Skylab, has died at 88.
Rocket Center gets $500K grant to 'save' mock NASA space shuttle By Robert Z. Pearlman An early space shuttle mockup qualified as an "American Treasure" worthy of preservation and a half-a-million-dollar federal grant.
NatGeo sets October launch date for 'The Right Stuff' on Disney Plus By Robert Z. Pearlman "The Right Stuff," National Geographic's new scripted series about America's first astronauts, is set to blast off on Oct. 9 on the Disney+ streaming service.
First American flag launched and returned from orbit 60 years ago By Robert Z. Pearlman The first American flag to be flown into space and return to Earth intact did so 60 years ago this month — nine months earlier than another flag said to hold the same distinction.
Japan's final HTV cargo spacecraft leaves space station for fiery end By Robert Z. Pearlman Japan's "white stork" has taken flight from the International Space Station for the last time.
'Space salsa' adds spicy kick to astronaut freeze-dried food By Robert Z. Pearlman Move over astronaut ice cream: a retired science teacher's new recipe is ready to heat up the world of freeze-dried space food.
'Space cola wars' at 35: When Coca-Cola, Pepsi tested soda in space By Robert Z. Pearlman For John-David Bartoe, a payload specialist aboard the space shuttle, becoming one of the first to drink Coca-Cola or Pepsi off Earth was a sip too far.
Astronauts: SpaceX capsule could land in Smithsonian, someday By Robert Z. Pearlman The first U.S. commercial spacecraft to launch astronauts into Earth orbit and then return them home safely could land in the Smithsonian, but not yet, said its crew.
NASA's Perseverance launch sparks new Zippo 'Mars 2020' lighter By Robert Z. Pearlman The liftoff of NASA's Perseverance rover sparked the launch of a new collectible in celebration of the Mars 2020 mission.
NASA's Perseverance rover to test future spacesuit materials on Mars By Robert Z. Pearlman NASA's Perseverance rover is headed to Mars "well suited" to help advance the day when humans walk on the Red Planet.
Donations needed to 'Save Space Camp' after pandemic shortfall By Robert Z. Pearlman Space Camp may soon be forced to count down to its final launch. The U.S. Space & Rocket Center, which has been home to Space Camp since 1982, is at risk of permanently closing due to the pandemic.
Mars sample return: NASA's Perseverance rover to return Martian meteorites to Mars By Robert Z. Pearlman NASA is sending its Perseverance rover to the red planet with two pieces of Martian meteorite that were discovered on Earth.
'For All Mankind' enters the shuttle era in first look at Apple TV+ series' season two By Robert Z. Pearlman The space race between the U.S. and Soviet Union charges into uncharted territory in the first look at the second season of the Apple TV+'s "For All Mankind."
'The Right Stuff' cast debuts first clip from NatGeo and Disney Plus space series By Robert Z. Pearlman A missing piece of mail almost derails Alan Shepard's future in a first look scene from the pilot episode of "The Right Stuff."
NASA astronauts tie spacewalk record while prepping space station for upgrades By Robert Z. Pearlman Two NASA astronauts tied a spacewalk record while preparing the International Space Station for future upgrades.
