Peggy Whitson: Record-holding astronaut
Reference Astronaut Peggy Whitson has spent more time in space than any other American, and that is only one of the records she holds.
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SpaceX launches 13 satellites for US Space Force, lands rocket — and ties its own record (video)
SpaceX launched an advanced new set of military satellites into orbit for the U.S. Space Force on Sept. 2 and tied its own launch rate record.
SpaceX Crew-7 and Crew-6 astronaut missions: Live updates
Read the latest news about SpaceX's Crew-6 and Crew-7 missions to the International Space Station for NASA.
India tests parachutes for Gaganyaan crew capsule using a rocket sled (video)
Last month, India tested the parachute system for its Gaganyaan crew capsule using a rocket-powered sled. See footage of the action.
India launches Aditya-L1 solar observatory, its 1st-ever sun probe
India launched its first dedicated solar probe early Saturday morning (Sept. 2), sending the Aditya-L1 spacecraft skyward to tackle some big sun mysteries.
Crucial test of Europe's long-delayed Ariane 6 rocket delayed
Hotfire testing of the new Ariane 6 rocket has been delayed due to problems with ground equipment.
Amazing satellite video shows China's space station come together in Earth orbit (video)
An Australian company has released images showing how China constructed its Tiangong space station.
SpaceX, NASA delay Crew-6 Dragon astronauts' return to Earth due to bad weather
SpaceX and NASA say the Crew Dragon capsule carrying four Crew-6 astronauts will now depart the International Space Station no earlier than Sept. 3, a 24-hour delay.
How to become an astronaut
Reference Becoming an astronaut doesn't just happen overnight. It takes many years of education and experience to meet the basic qualifications.
SpaceX Crew-6 astronauts say goodbye from ISS and prepare for return to Earth
SpaceX's Crew-6 astronauts bade farewell from orbit in a livestreamed event on Aug. 31. They will undock from the ISS no sooner than Sept. 2, pending the effects of Hurricane Idalia.
You can watch India's Aditya-L1 solar probe launch live on Sept. 2. Here's what it will do.
India is setting its sights on the sun after its successful moon landing. The Aditya-L1 spacecraft will investigate the mysteries of our star following its launch on Sept. 2.
SpaceX launches 22 Starlink satellites toward orbit
SpaceX launched 22 of its Starlink internet satellites toward orbit tonight (Aug. 31) and aced a rocket landing at sea.
NASA moon orbiter spots crash site of Russia's failed Luna-25 lander (photos)
NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter has found the spot where Russia's Luna-25 lander crashed into the moon earlier this month.
Black astronauts celebrate ISS, Artemis 2 moon missions while reflecting on history
Two Black astronauts spoke to Space.com about their experiences in space and what's coming next.
See more gorgeous photos of SpaceX's Starship engine test
SpaceX has released more photos of the epic Aug. 25 static fire test of its Starship Super Heavy booster, which is being prepped for liftoff.
Old Soviet satellite breaks apart in orbit after space debris collision
A three-decades old Soviet satellite has disintegrated in orbit some 870 miles (1,400 kilometers) above Earth, likely following a space debris strike.
This daring skydiver could be the 1st woman to jump from Earth's stratosphere. Here's how she plans to do it (exclusive)
Hera Rising aims to bring the 1st woman skydiver into the stratosphere in 2025. Swati Varshney, 1 of the 3 finalists for the opportunity, spoke with Space.com about her journey.
Hera Rising will attempt the 1st stratospheric skydive by a woman in 2025 (exclusive)
An experienced team aims to bring a woman into the stratosphere in 2025 for a record-breaking parachute jump. Diversity and education will also be in focus.
New data reveal US space economy's output is shrinking – an economist explains in 3 charts
Using the broad definition and adjusting for inflation, the relative size of the space economy fell by about one-fifth from 2012 to 2021.
The CIA knows a lot about other nations' space programs. You can too with its new 'World Factbook' update
The United States Central Intelligence Agency, better known as the CIA, has released a new entry in its World Factbook that catalogues the programs and milestones of space agencies around the world.
