6 things to know about the first space shuttle flight
Back on April 12, 1981, the space shuttle roared to life for the first time. Columbia lifted off from Kennedy Space Center carrying two astronauts – a moonwalker, John Young, and a rookie, Bob Crippen.
Back on April 12, 1981, the space shuttle roared to life for the first time. Columbia lifted off from Kennedy Space Center carrying two astronauts – a moonwalker, John Young, and a rookie, Bob Crippen.
US, Japan announce joint venture for Moon exploration
The pressurized rover will be in addition to one in development by U.S. companies that is expected to be in operation by 2030. The last lunar vehicle to be used on the Moon happened during the Apollo 17 mission in 1972.
The pressurized rover will be in addition to one in development by U.S. companies that is expected to be in operation by 2030. The last lunar vehicle to be used on the Moon happened during the Apollo 17 mission in 1972.
NASA engineers have renewed hope to fix hobbled Voyager 1 after interstellar space data outage
The process of troubleshooting an issue with Voyager 1 traveling through interstellar space is complicated. It takes about 45 hours for commands to be sent and a response to come back, but NASA engineers recently got a new clue to solving the spacecraft computer issue.
The process of troubleshooting an issue with Voyager 1 traveling through interstellar space is complicated. It takes about 45 hours for commands to be sent and a response to come back, but NASA engineers recently got a new clue to solving the spacecraft computer issue.
'Devil comet' could become visible to the naked eye this month
Stargazers should check the sky to get a glimpse of 12PPons-Brooks which is heading toward its closest approach to the sun on its 71-year orbit.
Stargazers should check the sky to get a glimpse of 12PPons-Brooks which is heading toward its closest approach to the sun on its 71-year orbit.
NASA looking to hire astronauts: Do you have what it takes?
Applicants who are accepted can expect an annual salary of $152,258 per year.
Applicants who are accepted can expect an annual salary of $152,258 per year.
How to watch the total solar eclipse with NASA
April’s solar eclipse will be hard to miss. If you’re anywhere within a large swath of the U.S., all you’ll need to do is look up. But if you want to watch this once-in-a-lifetime celestial event with experts, NASA is ready for you.
April’s solar eclipse will be hard to miss. If you’re anywhere within a large swath of the U.S., all you’ll need to do is look up. But if you want to watch this once-in-a-lifetime celestial event with experts, NASA is ready for you.
SpaceX launches 'Odysseus' lunar lander, aiming for historic US moon mission
SpaceX launched Intuitive Machines' Odysseus lunar lander on Thursday. The U.S. hasn't returned to the moon's surface in more than 50 years. Here’s when the touchdown attempt is planned.
SpaceX launched Intuitive Machines' Odysseus lunar lander on Thursday. The U.S. hasn't returned to the moon's surface in more than 50 years. Here’s when the touchdown attempt is planned.
40 years ago, he became the first one-man spacecraft
Astronaut Bruce McCandless drifted away from the space shuttle and into history. The photo of his untethered spacewalk became one of the most iconic images of the decade.
Astronaut Bruce McCandless drifted away from the space shuttle and into history. The photo of his untethered spacewalk became one of the most iconic images of the decade.
Skyscraper-size asteroid expected to pass by Earth Friday
There’s no risk of it hitting our planet since it will pass seven times the distance from Earth to the moon.
There’s no risk of it hitting our planet since it will pass seven times the distance from Earth to the moon.
Challenger explosion anniversary: 38th Anniversary of NASA's Space Shuttle tragedy, claiming 7 lives
On this day in history, Jan. 28, 1986, the space shuttle Challenger — scheduled for a routine launch from Cape Canaveral in Florida — exploded after just 73 seconds in flight, killing all seven Americans on board.
On this day in history, Jan. 28, 1986, the space shuttle Challenger — scheduled for a routine launch from Cape Canaveral in Florida — exploded after just 73 seconds in flight, killing all seven Americans on board.
First female commander of private space mission
She's known as "America's Most Experienced Astronaut." Peggy Whitson is the first female commander of a private space mission. Amid her training, Whitson joined LiveNOW from FOX's Josh Breslow with a message for young women who want to explore space travel.
She's known as "America's Most Experienced Astronaut." Peggy Whitson is the first female commander of a private space mission. Amid her training, Whitson joined LiveNOW from FOX's Josh Breslow with a message for young women who want to explore space travel.
Remembering space shuttle Columbia, 20 years later
On a sleepy winter morning in 2003, most Americans had no idea that seven astronauts were gliding back to Earth after more than two weeks in space. But the whole nation would soon know that space shuttle Columbia was not going to make it home.
On a sleepy winter morning in 2003, most Americans had no idea that seven astronauts were gliding back to Earth after more than two weeks in space. But the whole nation would soon know that space shuttle Columbia was not going to make it home.
2022 was 5th warmest year on record
2022 has officially been declared the fifth warmest year on record. Elizabeth Hoy, a senior scientist at NASA, joined LiveNOW from FOX's Josh Breslow to discuss.
2022 has officially been declared the fifth warmest year on record. Elizabeth Hoy, a senior scientist at NASA, joined LiveNOW from FOX's Josh Breslow to discuss.
Listen: The sounds of a dust devil on Mars
The sights and sounds from the surface of Mars. (Credits: NASA / JPL-Caltech / LANL / CNES / CNRS / INTA-CSIC / Space Science Institute / ISAE-SUPAERO)
The sights and sounds from the surface of Mars. (Credits: NASA / JPL-Caltech / LANL / CNES / CNRS / INTA-CSIC / Space Science Institute / ISAE-SUPAERO)
Artemis 1 moon rocket finally blasts off into space
After several scrubs, the Artemis 1 moon rocket launched Wednesday morning from Central Florida. Dr. Addie Dove with the University of Central Florida spoke with LiveNOW from FOX's Josh Breslow about the significance of this unmanned flight.
After several scrubs, the Artemis 1 moon rocket launched Wednesday morning from Central Florida. Dr. Addie Dove with the University of Central Florida spoke with LiveNOW from FOX's Josh Breslow about the significance of this unmanned flight.
Next attempt at launch of Artemis moon rocket set for 1:04AM ET
NASA will once again attempt to launch the Artemis moon rocket at 1:04AM ET. FOX 35 Orlando's Nestor Mato spoke live with LiveNOW from FOX's Rain Augustine about what to expect.
NASA will once again attempt to launch the Artemis moon rocket at 1:04AM ET. FOX 35 Orlando's Nestor Mato spoke live with LiveNOW from FOX's Rain Augustine about what to expect.
Artemis: Former NASA engineer gives perspective on launch
NASA aims to send astronauts around the moon as part of the Artemis project.
NASA aims to send astronauts around the moon as part of the Artemis project.
Countdown to NASA's big return to the moon
NASA said that the agency is "go" for next week's launch of the Artemis I mission. The agency said Monday that the Flight Readiness Review has concluded. Its teams are proceeding toward a two-hour launch window starting at 8:33 a.m. ET on Aug. 29 at Florida's Kennedy Space Center. Artemis I marks the first integrated test of NASA?s Orion spacecraft, Space Launch System (SLS) rocket and the ground systems.
NASA said that the agency is "go" for next week's launch of the Artemis I mission. The agency said Monday that the Flight Readiness Review has concluded. Its teams are proceeding toward a two-hour launch window starting at 8:33 a.m. ET on Aug. 29 at Florida's Kennedy Space Center. Artemis I marks the first integrated test of NASA?s Orion spacecraft, Space Launch System (SLS) rocket and the ground systems.
First all private crew successfully docks at Int'l Space Station | LiveNOW from FOX
LiveNOW from FOX's Rain Augustine chats with FOX Weather's Brandy Campbell about the Ax-1 mission. Four civilian astronauts will stay in space for at least 10 days, with at least eight days on the space station, where L?pez-Alegr?a, Connor, Pathy, and Stibbe will perform experiments, participate in educational and public relations outreach activities, and enjoy their time in orbit.
LiveNOW from FOX's Rain Augustine chats with FOX Weather's Brandy Campbell about the Ax-1 mission. Four civilian astronauts will stay in space for at least 10 days, with at least eight days on the space station, where L?pez-Alegr?a, Connor, Pathy, and Stibbe will perform experiments, participate in educational and public relations outreach activities, and enjoy their time in orbit.
NASA astronaut returns to Earth after US record stay in space
NASA astronaut Mark Vande Hei landed in Kazakhstan on March 30, after completing a US record-breaking 355 days in space. Credit: International Space Station via Storyful
NASA astronaut Mark Vande Hei landed in Kazakhstan on March 30, after completing a US record-breaking 355 days in space. Credit: International Space Station via Storyful