Astronauts
Book Review and Giveaway: Ask the Astronaut
Imagine yourself sitting in front of a veteran astronaut. You are able to ask him or her all the space…
First American to Live on ISS for 3 Long Missions Arrives after Soyuz Night Launch and Docking
The first American to become a three-time, long-term resident of the International Space Station (ISS) has just arrived at the…
NASA Test Fires SLS Flight Engine Destined to Launch Astronauts Back to the Moon
NASA engineers have successfully test fired the first flight engine destined to power the agency’s mammoth new SLS rocket that…
Scott Kelly Arrives Back On Earth and the USA from Year in Space! Enjoys Dip in His Pool
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FL - NASA’s first ever ‘Year in Space’ astronaut Scott Kelly was in good shape and smiling…
NASA Astronaut Scott Kelly Returns from a Historic Year in Space on Station
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FL - NASA Astronaut Scott Kelly and his Russian cohort Mikhail Kornienko successful returned to Earth late…
Harrowing Return to Earth Ends Year in Space for Kelly
After 340 placid days in space, the return to Earth will be punctuated by a 25 minute free-fall, extreme heat,…
Commercial Cygnus Cargo Freighter Departs ISS After Resuming US Resupply Runs
A commercial Cygnus cargo freighter departed the International Space Station (ISS) this morning (Feb. 19) after successfully resuming America’s train…
Space Farmer Scott Kelly Harvests First ‘Space Zinnias’ Grown Aboard Space Station
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FL - Nearing the final days of his history making one-year-long sojourn in orbit, space farming NASA…
Obama Administration Proposes Smaller 2017 NASA Budget of $19 Billion with Big Exploration Cuts
The Obama Administration has announced its new Federal budget and is proposing to cut NASA’s Fiscal Year 2017 Budget to…
NASA Unveils Orion Pressure Vessel at KSC Launching on EM-1 Moon Mission in 2018
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FL - NASA officials proudly unveiled the pressure vessel for the agency’s new Orion capsule destined to…