Astra may make 2nd orbital launch attempt this year after test flight failure By Mike Wall Friday night's launch failure was apparently caused by a software issue that should be relatively straightforward to fix, Astra representatives said.
Space photos: The most amazing images this week! By Doris Elin Urrutia See the best photos on Space.com this week.
Astra's 1st orbital test launch fails during first-stage engine burn By Mike Wall Astra launched its first orbital test mission tonight (Sept. 11), sending its two-stage Rocket 3.1 skyward from the Pacific Spaceport Complex in Alaska.
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.
Astronaut Clayton Anderson will promote children's literacy in 1st 'Virtual Astronaut' talk next week By Elizabeth Howell Two-time NASA spaceflyer Clayton Anderson is the first speaker in a new virtual initiative designed to keep astronauts in the public eye.
Everyone wants a Space Force — but why? By Chelsea Gohd Countries around the world are following the U.S. in creating their own version of the Space Force.
Laika and her crew: 'Space Dogs' documentary explores Moscow through a stray's eyes By Mike Wall A new film channels the spirit and traces the lineage of Laika, the first creature ever to orbit Earth.
Hitch a ride to space (and back) on a SpaceX Falcon 9 in this awesome video By Amy Thompson Falcon 9 made a rare onshore landing following its historic launch on Aug. 30.
NASA wants to buy moon dirt from private companies By Mike Wall NASA, which has already booked robotic rides to the lunar surface on commercial landers, now aims to pay private companies to collect moon dirt.
Space tug to test out robotic arm on 2022 demonstration mission By Mike Wall Two space companies are teaming up on a planned 2022 mission that could help open up the off-Earth economy.
'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.
William Shatner wants the US Space Force ranks to use captains, not colonels By Elizabeth Howell William Shatner wants U.S. Space Force to rename its colonels to captains.
Buff space mice could stop astronauts from losing bone and muscle mass By Charles Q. Choi Astronauts lose bone and muscle mass on long-duration missions, but a new treatment administered to mice in space could prevent that from happening, a new study finds.
Watch SpaceX's SN6 Starship prototype soar on test flight (video) By Mike Wall A striking video gives a bird's-eye view of the recent test hop by SpaceX's SN6 Starship prototype.
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.
China's reusable experimental spacecraft returns to Earth after two-day mystery mission By Elizabeth Howell A Chinese reusable experimental spacecraft has safely landed after two days in orbit, according to state media, and may have deployed a satellite during its mysterious, brief journey in space.
Space calendar 2020: Rocket launches, sky events, missions & more! By Hanneke Weitering Here's a guide to all the rocket launches and astronomical events in 2020, as well as milestones for space missions, anniversaries and conferences.
4 Indian astronauts are training in Russia for future spaceflights By Leonard David Four Indian astronauts continue to train at Russia's Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center near Moscow as prospective space travelers for India's crewed Gaganyaan project.
Chinese rocket booster appears to crash near school during Gaofen 11 satellite launch By Andrew Jones A Chinese Long March 4B rocket successfully launched a new Earth-watching satellite Monday (Sep. 7) but its first stage narrowly missed a school when it fell back to Earth.
NASA megarocket blasts past cost estimates, forces Congress notification By Elizabeth Howell NASA's new Space Launch System megarocket and associated ground infrastructure have soared past original cost estimates to a degree that requires the agency to notify Congress.
