Missions

NASA's aging infrastructure can't handle Artemis launches without $1 billion in upgrades, watchdog warns

By Josh Dinner Published 24 June 26

NASA's plan to return astronauts to the moon and bolster a rapidly growing commercial space industry is facing an infrastructure obstacle.

'Everybody wanted to be the first': Apollo astronauts were more competitive, Artemis 2 pilot says

By Mike Wall Published 24 June 26

NASA's Artemis moon program differs from Apollo in many ways, including the attitudes of its astronauts.

NASA wants to dump the ISS in the sea. Experts say the plan 'raises serious concerns for ocean health'

By Leonard David Published 23 June 26

NASA's plan to deorbit the International Space Station in coming years has stirred up a wave of reaction by a leading ocean conservation organization.

SpaceX Dragon says goodbye to the ISS | Space photo of the day for June 23, 2026

By Chelsea Gohd Published 23 June 26

The cargo spacecraft catches the sunlight as it departs its visit to the space station.

Do we need a lunar building code to build moon bases safely?

By Leonard David Published 20 June 26

As NASA pushes to build a sustained human presence on the moon, one expert says what's needed is a lunar building code.

A private company will build and launch NASA's next Mars orbiter in 2028 — and it's not SpaceX

By Josh Dinner Published 19 June 26

Schmidt has also reportedly invested significant sums in the company.

Home again! SpaceX Dragon cargo capsule splashes down off California coast

By Mike Wall Last updated 17 June 26

A SpaceX Dragon cargo spacecraft returned to Earth today (June 17), ending its monthlong mission to the International Space Station.

NASA discussing bold mission to boost Swift space telescope today: Listen live

By Mike Wall Published 17 June 26

NASA will discuss an ambitious mission to boost the orbit of its Swift space telescope during a press conference today (June 17), and you can listen to it live.

Ever have a scary HR meeting on your calendar? That's how the Artemis 3 crew found out their assignments

By Josh Dinner Published 12 June 26

NASA took an unconventional approach to informing the astronauts of Artemis 3 about their crew assignments.

The critical robot arm on the ISS isn't working properly, but NASA has a plan to fix it

By Elizabeth Howell Published 12 June 26

A part of Canadarm2 robotic arm on the ISS broke in May, requiring repairs by spacewalking astronauts no earlier than June 30. A spare is already on the station.