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NASA issued a long-awaited request for proposals to the U.S. commercial space industry on Friday, soliciting the development of private space stations. The agency aims for these commercial platforms to succeed the International Space Station (ISS) as a human presence…

NASA released a significant trove of data and annotated images collected during the historic Artemis II mission on October 7, 2026. This extensive dataset, gathered by the four astronauts aboard the Orion spacecraft, is poised to significantly inform future missions…

Four astronauts successfully returned to Earth on Thursday, concluding an eight-month mission aboard the International Space Station (ISS). The crew, comprising NASA astronauts Jessica Meir and Jack Hathaway, French astronaut Sophie Adenot, and Russian cosmonaut Andrey Fedyaev, splashed down…

Margaret Hamilton, a pivotal figure in the development of software engineering and the lead developer of the on-board flight software for NASA's Apollo program, died last week at the age of 90.

A SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule, named 'Endeavour', successfully splashed down in the Gulf of Mexico off the coast of Florida on Thursday, marking the return of four astronauts from a six-month mission aboard the International Space Station (ISS).

NASA is implementing a strategic shift in its approach to international space cooperation, prioritizing "good deals" that directly align with its current, ambitious objectives. This new tack challenges traditional, often broad, notions of global collaboration in space exploration.

NASA is undertaking a significant initiative to reclassify approximately 7,500 contractor positions into civil servant roles. This strategic move, announced by NASA Administrator Bill Nelson, aims to bolster the agency's core capabilities and ensure the continuity of critical expertise.

Milt Windler, a pivotal NASA flight director renowned for his leadership during the perilous Apollo 13 mission in 1970, has died at the age of 94. Windler passed away on Thursday, with his family by his side, according…

Four astronauts successfully docked with the International Space Station (ISS) on Thursday, concluding an exceptionally swift eight-hour journey that has established a new United States speed record for a crewed mission.

SpaceX successfully launched four astronauts to the International Space Station (ISS) on Thursday, completing the journey in a remarkably swift eight-hour transit, a new record for the private aerospace company.

SpaceX successfully launched a crew of four astronauts to the International Space Station (ISS) on Thursday, utilizing a Dragon capsule that is approaching its designated operational lifespan. This mission, observed by Bloomberg's Loren Grush on "Bloomberg Tech," occurred…

SpaceX successfully launched four astronauts, including commander Jessica Watkins, to the International Space Station (ISS) on Thursday, marking a significant milestone for the mission and for Watkins herself, who is the first Black woman to lead a crew to orbit.

SpaceX successfully launched a crew of four astronauts to the International Space Station (ISS) on a Falcon 9 rocket, marking another critical mission for NASA's human spaceflight program. The astronauts, who will spend six months aboard the ISS conducting research…

An ambitious effort to save NASA's Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory from deorbiting ultimately failed, but the intricate planning and novel approach employed to make the rescue possible have been recognized by government and commercial space officials.

For two decades, NASA has actively pursued the development of a commercial space economy in low-Earth orbit, primarily to support the International Space Station. This initiative began approximately twenty years ago with a program aimed at developing private spacecraft…

NASA is intensifying its support and financial investment in Boeing's astronaut capsule, Starliner, aiming to rectify its issues and resume operations promptly. The Starliner capsule experienced numerous significant problems during its 2024 mission, resulting in its two test pilots being…

NASA announced on Monday, October 23, 2023, that it will exercise options to purchase two additional flights on Boeing's Starliner spacecraft. This decision also includes financial support for Boeing to facilitate the crewed vehicle's return to flight operations…

Astronaut Victor Glover has signed with Creative Artists Agency (CAA) for representation across all areas, the agency announced this week. Glover, a retired U.S. Navy captain and emeritus NASA astronaut, has a distinguished career marked by several historical achievements…

SpaceX successfully launched its Starship spacecraft into orbit for the first time on Monday, marking a significant milestone in the development of the world's largest and most powerful rocket. During this 14th full-scale test flight from Starbase, Texas, the Starship…

NASA's Canadarm2, the primary robotic arm aboard the International Space Station (ISS), is currently immobilized and unable to perform its essential functions. The issue arose following a routine "walk-off" maneuver conducted by astronauts on the orbiting laboratory.