Crew-9 splashdown in Gulf of America: Astronauts Suni Williams, Butch Wilmore back on Earth
NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore are back on Earth. NASA and SpaceX's Crew-9 mission successfully splashed down into the Gulf of America, off the Florida Coast on Tuesday evening. It comes nearly 10 months after Williams and Wilmore launched to the International Space Station aboard Boeing's Starliner spacecraft.
NASA, SpaceX Crew 10 rocket launch: How to watch live, stream
NASA and SpaceX are preparing to launch four astronauts to the International Space Station (ISS) on Friday night from Florida.
NASA SpaceX Crew-10 mission scrubbed: Here's the next launch opportunity
NASA’s SpaceX Crew-10 is now targeting no earlier than 7:03 p.m. EDT on Friday, March 14, to launch four crew members to the International Space Station.
SpaceX Crew-10 relief mission to launch to save 2 stranded astronauts
Four astronauts will blast off as part of a SpaceX mission to rescue two astronauts who have been stuck in space for months.
SpaceX Starship test ends in explosion off Florida's coast: What we know
SpaceX's eighth Starship test flight ended in failure after the rocket lost engines and control before exploding off Florida’s coast. The incident prompted the Federal Aviation Administration to order ground stops for multiple airports, which were lifted after about an hour and a half.
Astronomers discover largest superstructure in cosmos
A team of international astronomers has discovered something that could reshape our understanding of outer space.
Odds of Asteroid 2024 YR4 hitting Earth go up again
Updates on Asteroid 2024 YR4 have been slower during the full Moon, but experts say the precision of the object’s orbit is getting better. In March, NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope will focus on the potential threat to Earth providing the best estimate of its size.
NASA astronauts Suni Williams, Butch Wilmore get new homecoming date from space
NASA astronauts, Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore, who launched aboard the troubled Starliner capsule to the International Space Station months ago, have a new homecoming date – if there are no more delays.
Here's when to see the February 2025 full moon
February’s full moon peaks this week, illuminating the skies during the shortest month of the year. Here's what to know if you hope to see it.
Here's how to see the first full ‘Wolf’ moon of 2025
The first full moon of 2025, January’s full “Wolf Moon," will brighten the sky soon.
Spacecraft makes final flyby of smallest planet in solar system
Despite temperatures reaching 800 °F during the day, Mercury's shadowy craters may contain ice.
Big plans for NASA next year
What's in store for NASA next year? We take a look at the plans.
NASA spacecraft travels closer to the sun than ever before
On Christmas Eve, a NASA spacecraft will pass closer to the center of our solar system than any human-made object ever has.
NASA astronauts' return delayed again
Two astronauts got some more bad news.
Return flight for 2 NASA astronauts stuck in space delayed again
Six months later, a one-week mission is getting even longer for two NASA astronauts stuck in space.
NASA Crew-8 mission: Astronaut suffers 'medical issue' after splashdown off Florida coast
Crew-8 astronaut suffers "medical event" shortly after splashdown down on Earth off Florida's coast.
Rare comet lights up the sky, won't return for 80,000 years
A rare comet that won’t be seen for another 80,000 years is visible in the night sky through part of October.
A rare comet brightens the night skies in October
The space rock is slinging toward Earth from the outer reaches of the solar system and will make its closest pass on Saturday.
SpaceX launches rescue mission for 2 stranded NASA astronauts
SpaceX has launched a rescue mission for the two stuck astronauts at the International Space Station.
Musk says SpaceX could send 5 uncrewed Starships to Mars in 2 years
Musk posted on the social media platform X – another one of his companies – about the future of traveling to Mars.