NASA's Mars Perseverance rover finds diversity, hints of microbial life in ancient lake bed rocks
NASA's Perseverance rover has spent 1.5 years on Mars exploring an ancient lake bed. Scientists say several rock samples collected on Mars have organic molecules associated with life. A follow-up mission will pick up these samples from Perseverance in 2030.
A new space race? China adds urgency to US return to moon
It's not just rocket fuel propelling America's first moonshot after a half-century lull. Strategic rivalry with China's ambitious space program is helping drive NASA’s effort, as both nations push to establish the first lunar bases.
Images from asteroid-smashing DART mission expected to be 'stunning'
NASA is two weeks away from intentionally crashing a spacecraft into an asteroid, and scientists believe the visuals sent back from the impact will be worth the wait.
Blue Origin capsule blasts away from failing rocket during dramatic in-flight abort
Space tourism company Blue Origin had an unexpected test of its rocket’s in-flight abort system during a Monday morning launch, though no people were onboard at the time.
NASA spacecraft set to intentionally crash into an asteroid to help save Earth
The Double Asteroid Redirect, or DART, spacecraft will be used as a battering ram to crash into a near-Earth asteroid on Sept. 26.
NASA hoping for late-September launch if Artemis I moon rocket is fixed in time
NASA leaders are hopeful they can launch the Artemis 1 mission before the end of September. However, the Space Launch System rocket must first undergo repairs, and the U.S. Space Force would need to approve.
NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope captures 'cosmic tarantula' in new image
The James Webb Space Telescope captured a detailed image of the Tarantula Nebula, located 161,000 light-years away from Earth.
MOXIE on Mars: How this little box could help humans breathe on the Red Planet
The device, called MOXIE, could one day become a "full-scale oxygen factory" on the Red Planet.
Artemis I scrubs again: Launch of NASA’s giant new moon rocket delayed by familiar foe
NASA is getting a lot of practice prepping its new moon rocket for flight. For the second time this week, technical problems forced the agency to scrub the launch of its Artemis I mission.
Artemis 1 countdown resumes for Saturday launch; weather forecast improves
All eyes are on Florida's Space Coast to see history in the making Saturday as NASA attempts to launch a mega moon rocket on a 37-day mission that will orbit the moon and return back to Earth.
NASA releases stunning new images of Phantom Galaxy from Hubble, James Webb telescopes
New images from the James Webb and Hubble space telescopes have produced a stunning view of the Phantom Galaxy, a "grand design" spiral galaxy located 32 million light-years away from Earth.
Newly discovered 'super-Earth' exoplanet could be 'water world'
While the planet may be nearly double the size of Earth, initial observations and calculations indicate the planet is five times denser -- which could be consistent with a surface covered in a very deep ocean.
NASA targeting Saturday for another Artemis I launch attempt after rocket engine trouble
A bleed issue in one of the four RS-25 rocket engines scrubbed Monday’s debut launch of the Space Launch System and Orion spacecraft.
'Harry Potter' actor slams Air Canada: 'The worst airline in North America'
'Harry Potter' actor Matthew Lewis claimed airline representatives tore up his ticket.
Artemis I updates: Launch of NASA’s giant new moon rocket delayed by technical issues
History will have to wait a few more days. NASA’s Artemis I launch, scheduled for Monday morning, will be postponed until at least the end of the week thanks to a series of delays and technical problems during its first launch attempt.
Air France: 2 pilots suspended for physically fighting in the cockpit
Two Air France pilots were suspended after physically fighting in the cockpit on a Geneva-Paris flight in June, an Air France official said Sunday.
'The eyes' of NASA's Orion spacecraft will provide navigation, beautiful views of Earth and the moon
The Redwire Space camera system will also help provide live views of Orion's journey to the moon and back.
Jet2 plane makes emergency landing in Greece after passengers told that pilot fainted: report
Plane forced to land after pilot passes out mid-flight.
Artemis-1 launch: Key milestones to track before liftoff
Artemis 1 mission: NASA's Space Launch System and Orion are set to launch from Kennedy Space Center launchpad 39B no earlier than 8:33 a.m. on August 29.
'Star Trek' legend Nichelle Nichols' ashes to be launched into deep space on Vulcan rocket
The ashes of "Star Trek" actress Nichelle Nichols will be launched on a memorial spaceflight, along with the ashes of late creator Gene Roddenberry and wife Majel Barrett Roddenberry.