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Can you solve NASA's Pi Day 2024 challenge?
By Meredith Garofalo published
Hungry for Pi? Check out NASA's Pi Day challenge and put your wits to the test solving problems just like NASA scientists and engineers.
After a successful moon voyage, NASA's Artemis 1 Orion spacecraft helps prepare for the next (video)
By Elizabeth Howell published
Artemis 1's Orion spacecraft circled the moon in 2022, but its mission is not over. Ahead of the Artemis 2 astronaut mission in 2025, the vehicle is back in testing to ensure it's safe for humans.
Splashdown practice for Artemis 2 moon mission 'an incredible experience,' new NASA astronaut says (exclusive)
By Elizabeth Howell published
Former U.S. cyclist Christina Birch's first major astronaut assignment will be helping to develop moon spacecraft. She practiced splashdowns in the open water in February 2024.
CNN explores NASA's Columbia shuttle tragedy in riveting docuseries (video)
By Jeff Spry published
A first trailer for CNN Originals' new docuseries, "Space Shuttle Columbia: The Final Flight."
SpaceX's Crew-7 capsule returns 4 astronauts to Earth with predawn splashdown (video)
By Mike Wall last updated
SpaceX's Crew-7 astronauts returned to Earth around 5:50 a.m. EDT on Tuesday (March 12) with their homecoming broadcast live
NASA gets $25.4 billion in White House's 2025 budget request
By Mike Wall published
President Biden's 2025 federal budget request allocates $25.4 billion to NASA, a minimal increase over what Congress just allocated for 2024.
NASA chief Bill Nelson promises a 'fight' for agency's 2025 budget request
By Elizabeth Howell published
NASA Administrator Bill Nelson lamented spending cuts in his agency during his annual address on March 11, as the agency released its 2025 budget request.
SpaceX Crew-7 astronauts undock from the ISS for March 12 return to Earth
By Elizabeth Howell published
SpaceX Crew-7's astronauts left the International Space Station March 11. Their return to Earth may occur as soon as March 12.
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