SpaceX delays launch of Transporter-2 rideshare mission on Falcon 9 rocket By Amy Thompson SpaceX has postponed the launch of its next rideshare mission Transporter-2 to allow more time for rocket checks.
Starliner: Boeing's next-generation spaceship By Chelsea Gohd The aviation giant Boeing aims to take astronauts to space in their commercial capsule.
'Rosie the Rocketeer' dummy buckles up for Boeing's 2nd Starliner launch test By Meghan Bartels Although the next flight of Boeing's Starliner capsule won't carry any astronauts, it will ferry one passenger to and from the International Space Station.
Scientists just detected an earthquake from a balloon and might be able to do it on Venus, too By Meghan Bartels Researchers have detected an earthquake using instruments flying in a balloon above California, and the technology could one day detect quakes on Venus.
NASA spacecraft spots China's Mars rover Zhurong heading south on Red Planet (photo) By Mike Wall China's first-ever Mars rover was on the move earlier this month, imagery by a NASA spacecraft shows.
Space Perspective starts selling seats for balloon rides to stratosphere By Mike Wall Space Perspective is taking seat reservations for its "Spaceship Neptune," a balloon-borne pressurized capsule designed to carry people about 100,000 feet into the sky. The price: $125,000 apiece.
More than 22,000 apply to join European Space Agency's astronaut corps, a new record By Tereza Pultarova The European Space Agency has received a record number of applications for its recently closed call for new astronauts with more than 22,000 people applying.
China's Tiangong space station: What it is, what it's for, and how to see it By Paulo de Souza It will be built on a modular design, similar to the International Space Station operated by the United States, Russia, Japan, Canada and the European Space Agency.
Hubble Space Telescope's 1980s computer glitch may run deeper than NASA thought By Meghan Bartels It turns out it's tricky to troubleshoot a 1980s computer that's dashing around Earth hundreds of miles over our heads.
Tide to develop first laundry detergent for astronauts' clothing on space station By Robert Z. Pearlman Future astronauts may not need to worry about moon dust and Mars soil stains, thanks to a new effort by Tide to develop a detergent for use in space.
Former astronaut Pam Melroy sworn in as NASA deputy chief By Mike Wall Former astronaut Pam Melroy was sworn in as NASA deputy administrator on Monday (June 21), four days after being confirmed for the post by the U.S. Senate.
NASA picks 3 new science experiments for commercial moon missions By Rahul Rao Behind the scenes, NASA's Artemis program relies on Commercial Lunar Payload Services partners to deliver science equipment to the moon.
Plasma wind tunnel annihilates satellite model in atmospheric reentry test By Mindy Weisberger Satellite parts that melt away during reentry reduce the risk of space debris impacts on Earth, a new video demonstrates.
Mars helicopter Ingenuity nails 8th flight on the Red Planet By Meghan Bartels NASA's experimental Mars helicopter has now flown eight times on the Red Planet, traveling farther than scientists hoped would be possible.
Russia wants to send cosmonauts to China space station By Andrew Jones Roscosmos is looking at ways to send its cosmonauts to the Chinese space station, launching from sites in either Russia or French Guiana.
Rocket that will launch Boeing's 1st crewed mission for NASA arrives in Florida (photos) By Mike Wall The United Launch Alliance Atlas V booster that will loft Boeing's Crew Flight Test mission arrived at Cape Canaveral on Sunday (June 20), making the journey by boat from Decatur, Alabama.
ACE? Rigel? NASA wants help naming a 'Moonikin' that will fly around the moon By Elizabeth Howell A moonbound 'manikin' that will fly on a forthcoming NASA Artemis mission needs a name — and the agency wants your help.
Hubble Space Telescope sidelined by issue with its 1980s computer By Chelsea Gohd NASA is working quickly to fix the Hubble Space Telescope after an issue with a 1980s-era computer on board caused the famous orbiting observatory to temporarily shut down.
New spacecraft sustainability rating targets space junk By Tereza Pultarova New spacecraft sustainability rating will evaluate satellite missions based on responsible design with respect to protecting the orbital environment from the proliferation of space debris.
Build to Launch: Lego Education to bring NASA's Artemis 1 mission into classrooms By Robert Z. Pearlman As NASA assembles the final parts for its return to the moon, Lego is ready to launch into classrooms with a learning series themed around the space agency's Artemis 1 mission.
