Stranded Astronauts Take First Spacewalk, Set Record Above Earth
NASA’s stranded astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore completed their first spacewalk together, setting a new record and addressing crucial maintenance aboard the ISS.
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NASA’s Parker Solar Probe Safely Completes Closest Approach to the Sun
NASA’s Parker Solar Probe has safely completed the closest-ever approach to the sun by a human-made object, passing just 6.1 million kilometers from the solar surface and sending vital data back to Earth.
NASA’s Parker Solar Probe Set for Record-Breaking Sun Encounter
NASA’s Parker Solar Probe is set to make a historic close approach to the sun, venturing closer than any spacecraft before.
NASA Astronauts’ ISS Mission Extended from 8 Days to 9 Months
NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore’s mission aboard the ISS has been extended from 8 days to over 9 months due to delays in their return spacecraft.
Webb Telescope Reveals Prolonged Planet Formation in Early Universe
The James Webb Space Telescope reveals that planet-forming disks in the early universe lasted longer, shedding light on how massive planets could form in its infancy.
Juno Mission Unveils Magma Chambers Beneath Io’s Volcanoes
NASA’s Juno mission discovers that volcanoes on Jupiter’s moon Io are powered by individual magma chambers rather than a global magma ocean, solving a 44-year-old mystery about Io’s volcanic activity.
SpaceX Ignites Super Heavy Booster Ahead of Anticipated Starship Test Flight
SpaceX has conducted a successful static fire of its Super Heavy booster, paving the way for the anticipated seventh test flight of Starship, which is integral to NASA’s Artemis Moon mission.
NASA Postpones Artemis Moon Missions Following Spacecraft Setbacks
NASA delays its Artemis moon missions due to spacecraft issues, rescheduling Artemis II for April 2026 and Artemis III for mid-2027.
NASA Awards SpaceX $256.6 Million Contract for Dragonfly Mission to Titan
NASA has awarded SpaceX a $256.6 million contract to launch the Dragonfly mission to Saturn’s moon Titan, marking a significant step in the search for life’s building blocks.
Earth’s ‘Mini Moon’ May Be a Piece of Our Moon
An asteroid has been orbiting Earth as a “mini moon” and may be a fragment from our own moon. NASA plans to study it during its return in January before it departs until 2055.
Scientists Uncover Magnetic Misconceptions About Uranus from Voyager 2 Flyby
New research reveals that Voyager 2’s 1986 observations of Uranus were misleading due to rare solar wind conditions, offering fresh insights into the planet’s magnetic field.
NASA’s Europa Clipper Sets Course for Jupiter’s Icy Moon
NASA’s Europa Clipper launched from Kennedy Space Center, embarking on a mission to Jupiter’s icy moon Europa to discover if it can support life. Arrival is expected in five and a half years.
NASA’s Europa Clipper Begins Journey to Jupiter’s Icy Moon
NASA’s Europa Clipper probe launched aboard SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy rocket, beginning its mission to explore Jupiter’s icy moon Europa for signs of life.
NASA’s Europa Clipper Launches Toward Jupiter’s Icy Moon
NASA’s Europa Clipper launches aboard Falcon Heavy, embarking on a mission to explore Jupiter’s icy moon Europa for signs of life-supporting ingredients.
NASA’s Europa Clipper Launch Postponed Due to Hurricane Milton
NASA’s Europa Clipper mission launch has been postponed due to Hurricane Milton approaching Florida’s Space Coast. The spacecraft is secured as NASA determines the next launch opportunity before November 6.
NASA’s DSOC Sets Laser Communication Record with Signal to Distant Psyche Spacecraft
NASA’s DSOC technology sets a new laser communication record, successfully transmitting a signal to the distant Psyche spacecraft, marking a significant advancement in deep-space communication.
SpaceX Launches Mission to Bring Home Stranded Astronauts from ISS
SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket launches to bring home two American astronauts stranded on the ISS due to issues with Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft, marking a significant milestone in space collaboration.
NASA and SpaceX to Launch Crew-9 Mission with International Astronauts Next Week
NASA and SpaceX are set to launch the Crew-9 mission to the International Space Station on September 26, featuring NASA astronaut Nick Hague and Roscosmos cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov.
NASA’s Europa Clipper Mission Set for October Launch to Explore Jupiter’s Icy Moon
NASA’s Europa Clipper mission, set to launch on October 10, aims to explore Jupiter’s icy moon Europa to determine if environments beneath its surface could support life.
Uncrewed Boeing Starliner Returns to Earth Amid Ongoing Technical Issues
Boeing’s uncrewed Starliner spacecraft returned to Earth after technical issues delayed the return of two astronauts, raising questions about Boeing’s future in space missions.