NASA seeks new ideas for Mars sample return mission due to budget constraints

The current Mars sample return plan would cause NASA to take funds from other planned missions. The space agency is seeking an alternate plan for getting Mars samples back in the 2030s and for less than $7 billion.

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.

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.

Delta IV Heavy rocket successfully launches for final time from Florida

A United Launch Alliance (ULA) Delta IV Heavy rocket successfully launched the NROL-70 mission for the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) for the final time on Tuesday afternoon. The rocket launched at 12:53 p.m. from Space Launch Complex-37 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Central Florida.

Astronauts get eerie view of Moon’s shadow as it trudges across Earth during solar eclipse

The astronauts living and working on the International Space Station orbit the Earth about every 90 minutes, witnessing 16 sunrises and sunsets day, along with up to five eclipses a year.

2024 eclipse: See photos of the celestial event

Millions of spectators along a narrow corridor stretching from Mexico to the U.S. to Canada witnessed the celestial event.

Solar eclipse glasses: How to save, recycle, and donate

What can people do with their solar glasses once the solar eclipse is over? Here are a few options.

Why the moon may be getting its own time zone, sort of

Why is time so important on the moon? NASA is aiming to send astronauts around the moon in September 2025 and land people there a year later.

Eclipse 2024: How to safely take video, photos

Looking directly at the sun, even for a few seconds, without proper eyewear can cause serious damage, even if it’s through a camera lens. Here’s how to safely snag the perfect photo.

NASA investigates whether space station battery crashed through Florida home

NASA is investigating whether a piece of space junk re-entered Earth's atmosphere and came crashing through the roof and two stories of a Naples, Florida, home. 

Flying drones during a solar eclipse: What you need to know

Yes, it is possible to film a solar eclipse using a drone, but there are some important considerations and challenges to keep in mind.

Is looking at an eclipse bad for your eyes?

There are safe ways to view the upcoming total eclipse this April and that is by wearing protective eyewear or using a handheld viewer that has solar filters.

See it: Satellite images show Baltimore bridge before and after collapse

Maxar satellite images show the Francis Scott Key Bridge above the Patapsco River taken before the devastating crash. Photos taken around noon on Tuesday show the container ship under parts of the collapsed bridge and the search efforts underway around the crash site.

It’s not too late to plan a trip to see the solar eclipse

It’s not too late to get in on a trip for the total solar eclipse next month, but be prepared to pay a premium or get a little creative with your itinerary. Here are some tips.

FAA warns of impacts to air travel during Great North American Eclipse

More than 30 million Americans are estimated to live in the path of totality, with many millions more expected to travel to the 15 states where the event will be visible. The FAA highlighted airports in Dallas, Indianapolis, and Cleveland as being at risk for delays during the eclipse.