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By Mike Wall last updated
Northrop Grumman's robotic Cygnus XL spacecraft departed the International Space Station today (Oct. 9) after a six-month stay.

By Mike Wall last updated
The four astronauts of SpaceX's Crew-12 mission returned to Earth on Thursday (Oct. 8), wrapping up their nearly eight-month flight to the International Space Station.

By Chelsea Gohd Published
We have our first look at the science from Artemis II, and it's as amazing as we might have hoped.

By Tariq Malik last updated
Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026: Updates on SpaceX and NASA's Crew-12 astronaut mission home from the International Space Station.
By Josh Dinner Published
Google is celebrating World Space Week 2026's Rocket Revolution with a sparkling Google Doodle of the Rosebud Nebula.

By Mike Wall Published
The astronauts of SpaceX's Crew-13 mission reached the International Space Station today (Oct. 1) less than eight hours after launch, setting a new speed record for a U.S. spacecraft.

By Robert Lea last updated
Reference As the Artemis program aims to return humanity to the moon and beyond, the Artemis Accords lay out a framework for nations collaborating in this effort.
By Josh Dinner Published
High definition, slow-motion views of NASA's Artemis II launch last April have been released to the public, showcasing dozens of angles of the Space Launch System rocket lifting off the pad.
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