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Thousands of strange white rocks found on Mars. Will they ever be brought to Earth?
By Sharmila Kuthunur published
Scientists are puzzled by thousands of white rocks scattered across the Jezero Crater on Mars.
Boeing's 1st Starliner astronaut launch delayed again, to May 6
By Mike Wall published
The first crewed launch of Boeing's new Starliner capsule has been delayed by an additional five days, to May 6.
An eclipse for everyone – how visually impaired students can ‘get a feel for’ eclipses
By Cassandra Runyon, David Hurd published
Over 7 million people are blind or visually impaired and may not be able to experience an eclipse the traditional way.
We asked over 50 women space leaders for words of inspiration. Here's what they told us
By Meredith Garofalo published
Current leaders across the space industry share wisdom and advice as we reflect on the achievements of women in space during Women's History month.
1st Boeing Starliner astronauts are ready to launch to the ISS for NASA (exclusive)
By Elizabeth Howell published
NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore have been training on Boeing's Starliner spacecraft for years. The team says they're ready for the first astronaut launch no earlier than May 1.
NASA's 1st female chief engineer at Kennedy Space Center wants to put a space station around the moon (exclusive)
By Elizabeth Howell published
For Women's History Month, NASA's Teresa Kinney shared what she's learned in 40 years of working in agency circles, and how she's trying to help the next generation fly to space.
NASA's new astronauts are excited for April's total eclipse: 'I'm going to be that little kid all over again' (exclusive)
By Elizabeth Howell published
Several new NASA astronauts used to study the sun on the regular. They shared their research ahead of the next solar eclipse that crosses the United States on April 8.
I toured NASA's Mission Control ahead of Boeing's 1st Starliner astronaut flight. Here's what it was like (exclusive)
By Elizabeth Howell published
"We understand the steps that need to be taken."
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