NASA

NASA

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is the U.S. government's leading space agency. It was founded in 1958, and since then, it has relentlessly explored space and aeronautics by conducting research and launching crewed/uncrewed missions.

NASA’s Mike Fincke passes ISS command to Sergey Kud-Sverchkov ahead of Crew-11 departure

SpaceX's Crew-11 will undock from the International Space Station on Wednesday.
18 hours ago

NASA one step closer to launching Artemis II—the first manned lunar mission in over 50 years

The Artemis II mission will pave the way for Artemis III, which will put astronauts on the surface of the Moon.
1 day ago

What happens when astronauts get sick in space?

As NASA looks to bring back SpaceX Crew-11 astronauts early amid a medical situation, let's take a look at medical maneuvers in space.
1 day ago

NASA reveals return date for all four SpaceX Crew-11 astronauts

NASA has finalized plans for the SpaceX Crew-11 mission to undock from the ISS, beginning the four-person team's return to Earth.
1 day ago

NASA launches Pandora satellite to search for signs of life on distant exoplanets

The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying Pandora also had SPARCS and BlackCat CubeSats on board.
1 day ago

NASA’s second ESCAPADE spacecraft nails a key trajectory maneuver

The maneuver was scheduled for much earlier but was delayed on account of lower-than-expected thrust during burn attempts.
4 days ago

NASA plans early return of all four SpaceX Crew-11 astronauts in first ISS medical evacuation

The update comes after NASA had to postpone a scheduled spacewalk after a medical concern arose.
4 days ago

NASA postpones the 1st spacewalk of 2026 after a 'medical concern' with an astronaut

The spacewalk was to be carried out by astronauts Mike Fincke and Zena Cardman.
5 days ago

NASA’s Chandra stitches decades of data on supernova remnant into its longest video yet

NASA’s Chandra video reveals 25 years of change in Kepler’s supernova remnant.
6 days ago

NASA's JWST reveals ancient monster stars that could be the ancestors of black holes

The James Webb Space Telescope has identified massive, short-lived stars that are essentially 'seeds' for the universe's first supermassive black holes.
6 days ago

JAXA-NASA XRISM mission captures the clearest view of the vicinity of a rapidly-spinning black hole

Astronomers used the XRISM mission to separate signals and analyze the extreme gravitational forces at work in active galactic nucleus MCG–6-30-15.
7 days ago

NASA's Hubble Space Telescope confirms first-ever failed starless galaxy made of dark matter

The object, nicknamed Cloud-9, is a relic from the early days of the universe.
7 days ago

January 2026 skywatching tips: NASA's guide to stunning celestial events

From Jupiter being at its brightest to a meteor shower raining fireballs, January has a lot to offer.
7 days ago

NASA's Hubble traces a glowing 'wake,' uncovering evidence of Betelgeuse’s elusive companion star

Astronomer had been trying to solve the mystery behind Betelgeuse's behavior for decades.
7 days ago

NASA's IXPE successfully studies a distant white dwarf star for the first time in history

The breakthrough study made use of IXPE's unique X-ray polarization feature.
Jan 6, 2026

NASA’s Chandra pops the cosmic cork with a stunning view of the Champagne Cluster

The Champagne Cluster was discovered back on December 30, 2020.
Jan 5, 2026

Track the moon in 2026 with NASA: Lunar phases and libration

NASA visualizations reveal how the Moon’s phases, tilt, and size will change through 2026.
Jan 2, 2026

NASA is tracking asteroid more than twice the size of Empire State Building as it approaches Earth

The asteroid is projected to make its closest pass on February 14, 2026, and is classified under the "Potentially Hazardous Asteroids" umbrella.
Dec 31, 2025

NASA sets the stage for January spacewalks outside the International Space Station

Before the spacewalks, NASA will conduct a preview on January 6, 2026.
Dec 31, 2025

The Artemis II crew: All about the people powering NASA’s return to the Moon

Four astronauts. One lunar flyby. Artemis II tests humanity’s path back to the Moon.
Dec 30, 2025