Flying on Mars getting tougher as Ingenuity helicopter gears up for 14th hop By Elizabeth Howell NASA's Ingenuity helicopter is getting ready for its 14th Red Planet flight, but the thinning Martian air is making such sorties more and more challenging.
FAA releases draft environmental review of SpaceX's Starship By Elizabeth Howell The FAA's draft environmental review of SpaceX's Starship operations suggests the program can likely proceed with its first orbital launch, although protecting wildlife could be a stumbling block.
The Space Force's prototype dress uniforms look like something out of science fiction By Mike Wall We just got our first look at the U.S. Space Force's formal wear.
Inspiration4: SpaceX's historic private spaceflight in photos By Space.com Staff See photos of the Inspiration4 mission, which launched on Sept. 15, 2021 with the first all-civilian crew.
Boeing's next Starliner test launch for NASA may slip to 2022 By Mike Wall Boeing engineers are still troubleshooting valve problems that thwarted a launch try this summer.
NASA splits human spaceflight directorate into two new branches By Mike Wall NASA is reorganizing its human spaceflight office, a move the agency believes will aid its push to put boots on the moon and Mars.
New film finds 'The Wonderful' aboard the space station: director Q&A By Robert Z. Pearlman Clare Lewins did not think she was the right director for a film about the International Space Station.
NASA unveils landing site on the moon for ice-hunting VIPER rover By Mike Wall The ice-hunting Volatiles Investigating Polar Exploration Rover (VIPER) will land just west of Nobile Crater, which sits near the moon's south pole, NASA officials announced today (Sept. 20).
SpaceX's all-civilian Inspiration4 crew speak out on historic space mission in 1st interview since splashdown By Elizabeth Howell The Inspiration4 crew says they hope the diversity of their astronauts helped inspire others and told NBC News that the spaceflight experience changed them forever.
Inspiration4 crew celebrates return to Earth after 3-day SpaceX mission By Chelsea Gohd Inspiration4's crew of civilian astronauts is sharing their joy after returning to Earth from their three-day mission in orbit.
SpaceX's private Inspiration4 astronauts had some toilet trouble in space By Amy Thompson After spending nearly three days in space, the Inspiration4 crew may have more appreciation for the facilities here on Earth — namely, the toilets.
NASA to reveal moon landing site for ice-lunar rover today. Here's how to follow it live. By Elizabeth Howell NASA will hold a press conference Monday as part of its Artemis program.
China launches Tianzhou 3 cargo ship to new space station By Mike Wall China has launched a cargo mission to its new space station, just days after astronauts departed the orbiting outpost.
SpaceX's Elon Musk donates $50 million to Inspiration4 spaceflight fundraiser for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital By Tariq Malik SpaceX founder and CEO Elon Musk has pledged to donate $50 million to benefit childhood cancer research by the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
SpaceX's Inspiration4 mission just opened a new era of private spaceflight By Mike Wall Inspiration4 may be over, but many other missions are poised to follow in its pioneering footsteps.
SpaceX's private Inspiration4 crew returns to Earth with historic splashdown off Florida coast By Amy Thompson After three days in space, SpaceX's first all-civilian crew returned to Earth tonight, splashing down off the Florida coast to end a historic mission.
SpaceX's private Inspiration4 astronauts will return to Earth tonight and you can watch it live By Tariq Malik SpaceX's first all-civilian crew will return to Earth tonight with a splashdown off the Florida coast to end a mission like no other.
SpaceX's Inspiration4 crew is having a blast and doing science in orbit (video) By Hanneke Weitering From ultrasounds to ukulele jam sessions and space art, it appears the Inspiration4 crew is staying busy in orbit.
SpaceX Inspiration4 mission crew talks to St. Jude patients from space (video) By Elizabeth Howell In between playfully snacking on M&Ms, the all-civilian Inspiration4 crew took a break from their science-heavy mission to chat with kid patients from a Memphis children's hospital.
Inspiration4 SpaceX mission carrying indie-pop song to orbit By Elizabeth Howell The all-civilian Inspiration4 crew is carrying a special package to space in their personal equipment — a digital copy of an independent artist's song about finding meaning in existence.
