In photos: ULA's Vulcan rocket launches historic first national security mission from Florida
The USSF-106 mission lifted off at 8:56 p.m. EDT on August 12, marking a new era in the nation's space defense.
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NASA's Artemis II Orion spacecraft advances in launch preparations at Kennedy Space Center
After weeks of preparation, the Orion capsule has been fully fueled and loaded with propellants, gases, and coolants required for its ten-day mission.
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NASA planning to build a 100 kilowatt nuclear reactor on the moon by 2030
The directive establishes an aggressive new timeline, aiming to launch a lunar reactor by 2030 despite NASA's significant budget cuts.
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NASA and SpaceX delay Crew-10's return due to unfavorable weather conditions
With a new undocking time of no earlier than 6:05 p.m. EDT on Friday, August 8, the crew is now slated to return to Earth on Saturday, August 9.
Aug 7, 2025
NASA's Europa Clipper successfully completes critical radar test for Jupiter's moon Europa: 'We got everything we dreamed'
Scientists announced the instrument is ready for its primary mission after a successful test, which had been impossible to carry out on Earth.
Aug 6, 2025
NASA's Lunar Trailblazer mission concludes after failed communication
Launched aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Kennedy Space Center on February 26, the spacecraft was tasked with creating detailed maps of lunar water.
Aug 5, 2025
NASA's Curiosity has learned four new tricks to boost efficiency after 13 years exploring Mars
These enhancements ensure that Curiosity's mission to uncover the secrets of Mars' past climate continues for years to come.
Aug 5, 2025
NASA and SpaceX target Friday for Crew-11 liftoff after Thursday's weather delay
The crew consists of NASA astronauts Zena Cardman and Mike Fincke, JAXA astronaut Kimiya Yui, and Roscosmos cosmonaut Oleg Platonov.
Aug 1, 2025
A look at NASA-ISRO’s billion-dollar 'first-of-its-kind satellite' NISAR in numbers
NISAR stands out as the first satellite to combine both L-band and S-band radar technologies on one platform.
Jul 31, 2025
NASA-ISRO's historic NISAR satellite lifts off to observe changes down to the centimeter on Earth's surface
An ISRO Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV) rocket propelled the NISAR satellite into orbit on Wednesday, lifting off at 8:10 a.m. EDT (5:40 p.m. IST).
Jul 31, 2025
NASA's Artemis campaign taps Firefly for $176 million mission to advance lunar exploration
Scheduled for a 2029 landing, this Artemis mission will see Firefly Aerospace deliver two advanced rovers and three scientific instruments to the lunar surface.
Jul 30, 2025
New Skyfall mission plans revolutionary deployment of 6 scout helicopters on Mars
The Skyfall mission is engineered to unleash six independent helicopters, each capable of flying itself to the Martian surface.
Jul 27, 2025
All you need to know about powerful new U.S.-India satellite NISAR ahead of its launch
The NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) satellite is slated for a launch no earlier than Wednesday, July 30.
Jul 24, 2025
How NASA literally saved mission by repairing overheated camera 370-million-miles away near Jupiter
Executed from 370 million miles away, this innovative repair delivers critical lessons on sustaining spacecraft functionality in extreme radiation.
Jul 23, 2025
Starlab accelerates commercial space station development with key milestones
Under a 2021 NASA Space Act Agreement, Starlab completed milestones including comprehensive reviews of its preliminary design, safety protocols, spacecraft mockups, and procurement.
Jul 18, 2025
Crew-11 astronauts begin pre-launch quarantine at NASA's Johnson Space Center ahead of ISS mission
The four Crew-11 astronauts began their pre-flight quarantine at Johnson Space Center on July 17.
Jul 18, 2025
Ax-4 crew returns from the ISS with life-saving data on how space effects the human body
The four-person crew concluded their mission by splashing down in the Pacific Ocean at 5:32 a.m. EDT on July 15.
Jul 16, 2025
Ax-4 crew is back home as mission concludes with a successful Pacific splashdown
After a 20-day mission, the Ax-4 crew returned to Earth with a successful splashdown at 5:32 a.m. EDT, bringing to a close their 18-day stay on the International Space Station.
Jul 15, 2025
Axiom-4 crew is returning to Earth after successfully undocking from the ISS following an 18-day mission
The splashdown is expected to happen at 5:31 AM ET on Tuesday, July 15.
Jul 14, 2025
NASA and SpaceX plan to launch the Crew-11 astronaut mission to the ISS on July 31
The Crew-11 mission allows a SpaceX Cargo Dragon on the upcoming CRS-33 resupply mission to perform a crucial reboost of the ISS.
Jul 11, 2025