Space Exploration Technologies

Event Alert: Watch Space Station Hatch Opening Live Tonight

Update, 8:33 p.m. EDT: The Soyuz spacecraft arrived safely at station at 7:53 p.m. EDT (11:53 a.m. UTC) and coverage of…

11 years ago

Astronauts ‘In Good Shape’ As They Face Space Station Docking Delay

Despite a problem that held up last night's International Space Station docking, the Expedition 39/40 crew is doing well as…

11 years ago

UPDATE 2: Crew’s Space Station Docking Delayed Two Days Due To Glitch

Update, 10:13 p.m. EDT: Tonight's docking with the International Space Station will not happen because one of the engine firings scheduled…

11 years ago

Seen From Space! Crew’s Rocket Launch Spotted By NASA Astronaut In Orbit

Seriously, how cool is this picture? The International Space Station crew caught an incredible view of their three future crewmates…

11 years ago

NASA Asks: Which Spacesuit Prototype Do You Prefer? Vote On Your Favorite

If you ever wanted to participate in spacesuit design, even in a small way, here's your big chance. NASA is…

11 years ago

NASA Opens Doors For Asteroid Capture Ideas, Offering $6M For Possible Future Missions

Got some ideas about how to snag an asteroid? NASA has just announced $6 million in opportunities for its asteroid…

11 years ago

‘Yesterday’s Coffee’: Drinking Urine In Space Could Preview Mars Exploration Techniques

"Here on board the ISS, we turn yesterday's coffee into tomorrow's coffee" is a slogan that sounds a little like…

11 years ago

A Terrifying Virtual View Of Floating Away From The Space Station

You wanna talk about fear? This view would likely be many people's worst nightmare -- being in a spacesuit, untethered,…

11 years ago

NASA ‘Game-Changing’ Space Propellant Tank To Stay Grounded For Now

A lighter and stronger "game-changing" tank that could have flown in space in a few years will be tested on…

11 years ago