Beachside spectators have monitored the rocket and Launch Complex 36 pre-launch activities on the horizon for weeks, including a Dec. 27 hot-fire test.
On this date, Jan. 5, 1970, President Richard Nixon officially announced his direction to NASA to build the space shuttle program.
NASA has plans to return humans to the moon with the Artemis mission—but Elon Musk’s preference for Mars could have influence ...
On Wednesday, Mukuku Village in Kenya got an unexpected visitor from space. At about 3 p.m. local time, a large metallic ring ...
Years in the making, the commercial rocket is on the verge of its maiden flight.
Time-lapse of Space Shuttle Endeavour stacked with an external tank and pair of solid rocket boosters for a exhibit at the California Science Center. Credit: California Science Center | time-lapse by ...
Only three countries in the world - United States, Russia, and China - have the ability to carry out docking of two ...
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is on the cusp of a significant achievement with its SpaDeX mission, scheduled ...
The Silverton native is on a six-month mission on the International Space Station and is the second-oldest NASA astronaut.
What to know about the growing threat of space debris as satellites multiply and experts warn of potential orbital disaster.
The International Space Station continues to act as humanity’s outpost in low-Earth orbit, a role that began at the turn of ...
From DIY Christmas trees to harmonica concerts, astronauts have been creative in keeping traditions alive while in orbit.