SPACEFLIGHT

'Quite a ride': SpaceX Crew-12 commander shares first words from orbit

The launch was preceded by a couple of delays due to bad weather.
Published: Feb 13, 2026  |  By Saubhagya Mukherjee

NASA's SpaceX Crew-12 successfully launched to International Space Station, docking set for February 14

Crew-12 is now en route to the ISS, where it will unite with Expedition 74 and conduct science experiments.
Updated: Feb 13, 2026  |  By Pranjal Nath

ULA's Vulcan rocket completes mission for US Space Force despite 'significant performance anomaly'

It carried GSSAP for the US Space Command’s Space Surveillance Network in near-geosynchronous orbit.
Published: Feb 13, 2026  |  By Pranjal Nath

NASA's SpaceX Crew-12 gets 'go' for launch on February 13 following multiple weather reviews

ISS prepares itself for the arrival of Crew-12 in SpaceX’s Dragon capsule on Saturday, February 14, 2026.
Published: Feb 13, 2026  |  By Pranjal Nath

NASA advances Artemis IV preparations with key water system activation at Stennis Space Center

The activation helped obtain critical data that will support the testing of the new exploration upper stage for Artemis IV.
Published: Feb 12, 2026  |  By Saubhagya Mukherjee

All hands on deck: The international collaboration behind Artemis II's SLS rocket and Orion capsule

NASA aims to establish a long-term presence on the Moon and Mars through learnings of Artemis II.
Published: Feb 11, 2026  |  By Pranjal Nath

NASA's Artemis II and Crew-12 astronauts will be first to carry latest smartphones to space

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman said, 'We are giving our crews the tools to capture special moments for their families."
Published: Feb 11, 2026  |  By Pranjal Nath

NASA's SpaceX Crew-12 commander will carry her 3-year-old daughter's stuffed rabbit to the ISS

Her colleague Sophie Adenot will also be carrying a special personal item.
Published: Feb 10, 2026  |  By Pranjal Nath

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-12 launch delayed by a day due to weather; further delay also possible

The launch could be delayed to February 13 if conditions are not good enough.
Updated: Feb 10, 2026  |  By Pranjal Nath

SpaceX pauses Mars plans, shifts focus on building a 'self-growing city' on Moon within a decade

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk cites feasibility as the driving factor behind the decision.
Published: Feb 10, 2026  |  By Saubhagya Mukherjee

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-12 gets go-ahead for February 11 launch as FAA clears Falcon 9 to fly again

Crew-12 mission was poised to be affected by Falcon 9’s grounding, but can lift off on schedule now.
Published: Feb 9, 2026  |  By Pranjal Nath

Artemis II mission: NASA carries out repairs, updates operations for second wet dress rehearsal

Technicians have removed two seals in an area that showed high levels of hydrogen gas.
Published: Feb 9, 2026  |  By Pranjal Nath

NASA's Artemis II mission: Why astronauts are quarantined ahead of launch

The Artemis II crew was quarantining but was released as the lift-off date was rescheduled to March 2026.
Published: Feb 9, 2026  |  By Pranjal Nath

How the Artemis II crew will eat and use the bathroom inside Orion

Though lined with high-tech equipment, Orion must also sustain four humans’ lives through 10 days.
Published: Feb 9, 2026  |  By Pranjal Nath

NASA could give a shoutout to your own 'Moon crew' during the Artemis II coverage: Here's how

NASA may have had to postpone the launch to March, but kids will be 'over the Moon' with what it has in store.
Published: Feb 6, 2026  |  By Pranjal Nath

How will Artemis II astronauts stay connected to mission controllers on Earth?

The Artemis II astronauts will have near-constant communication with Earth.
Updated: Feb 4, 2026  |  By Pranjal Nath

Will Artemis II rocket be rolled back into Vehicle Assembly Building? Here's what NASA said

Although the wet dress rehearsal countdown could not be completed, NASA is quite satisfied with the test.
Published: Feb 4, 2026  |  By Pranjal Nath

With the grounding of SpaceX's Falcon 9, what happens to Crew-12’s mission to the ISS?

Crew-12 stands at a crossroads with its launch vehicle under investigation.
Published: Feb 4, 2026  |  By Pranjal Nath

NASA postpones Artemis II launch to March after wet dress rehearsal

The delay means that the Artemis II astronauts will be stepping out of quarantine for the time being.
Published: Feb 3, 2026  |  By Pranjal Nath

Here's how the Artemis II astronauts prepared for their historic trip around the Moon

The four astronauts of the Artemis II mission started preparing for their journey in 2023.
Updated: Feb 3, 2026  |  By Biplab Das