Human Spaceflight

Astronaut flexes his muscles mid-spacewalk | Space photo of the day for July 7, 2026

By Chelsea Gohd Published 7 July 26

NASA astronaut Chris Williams recently flexed his muscles for a photo while on a spacewalk with fellow astronaut Jessica Meir.

Artemis moon astronauts visit Capitol Hill | Space photo of the day for July 6, 2026

By Chelsea Gohd Published 6 July 26

Following their return to Earth from a 10-day journey around the moon and back in April, NASA's Artemis II astronauts headed to Capitol Hill.

'Flying saucer' arrives at NASA for Artemis 3 moon mission in time for World UFO Day | Space photo of the day for July 2, 2026

By Chelsea Gohd Published 2 July 26

Just in time for UFO Day.

NASA audit puts Boeing's Starliner under an even bigger microscope: When will it fly astronauts again?

By Elizabeth Howell Published 1 July 26

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.

I got a sneak peek at space shuttle Endeavour's new home in California, and it's breathtaking (photos)

By Chelsea Gohd Published 25 June 26

The spectacular new Air & Space Center, which is more than three decades in the making, will open on Nov. 13.

Menstruation in space will be studied for 1st time with 'Operation Period'

By Chelsea Gohd Published 19 June 26

Maybe the next Sally Ride won't be asked the "100 tampons" question.

Astronaut captures snake-like auroras from a SpaceX Dragon | Space photo of the day for June 9, 2026

By Chelsea Gohd Published 9 June 26

NASA astronaut Jessica Meir captured a breathtaking view of auroras on Earth from orbit while sheltering with her fellow astronauts in a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft.

This former Paralympic athlete could become the 1st person with a physical disability to live in orbit

By Julian Dossett Published 8 June 26

European Space Agency astronaut John McFall could be headed to the private Haven-1 space station as soon as 2027.

'It's very aesthetically pleasing.' Prada and Axiom just revealed the stylish cooling suit Artemis astronauts will wear under their spacesuits on the moon

By Chelsea Gohd Published 8 June 26

Prada (yes, that Prada) and Axiom Space are taking spacesuits up a notch with this liquid cooling ventilation garment.

Could meteor storms harm NASA's future moon missions?

By Anthony Wood Published 7 June 26

"If a major meteor shower outburst or storm is forecast during a mission or crew activity, the mission would be delayed or the crew kept inside until the outburst or storm is over."