Space Exploration

Want to be an Astronaut? Learn How to Speak Russian

A fire breaks out on the International Space Station while the orbiting complex is over Russian mission control. How, as…

12 years ago

Antares Rocket Erected at Virginia Pad for Inaugural April 17 Launch – Photo Gallery

1st fully integrated Antares rocket - decaled with huge American flag - stands firmly erect at seaside Launch Pad 0-A…

12 years ago

Terran Fleet at Mars Takes a Break for Conjunction – Enjoy the Video and Parting View

Curiosity and Mount Sharp - Parting Shot ahead of Mars Solar Conjunction Enjoy this parting view of Curiosity's elevated robotic…

12 years ago

How the Air Force and SpaceX Saved Dragon from Doom

The picture perfect docking of the SpaceX Dragon capsule to the International Space Station (ISS) on March 3 and the…

12 years ago

NASA Trailer Achieves Crowdfunding Goal to Run Before Star Trek: Into Darkness

Here's one bit of NASA outreach that won't be affected by suspensions or sequesters: an edited version of "We Are…

12 years ago

The Man Who Sold The Moon … And Other ‘Lunarcy’

One man claims to own the moon. Another promises to create effective lunar habitats. And yet another, a former astronaut,…

12 years ago

Happy Easter Sunday from the ISS ! Crew Hunts Easter Eggs & Goodies

ISS Commander Chris Hadfield plans surprise Easter egg hunt for station crew today - Easter Sunday, March 31, 2013. Credit:…

12 years ago

Astronomical Pranks of April Fools’ Past

The first day of April is always a traditional time for pranks and puns, and astronomers and scientists aren’t above…

12 years ago

Chris Hadfield’s Top 5 Videos from Space

Chris Hadfield -- the ever-tweeting, always charming Canadian running the space station these days -- has had an eventful few…

12 years ago

SpaceX Dragon Departs Station for Pacific Splashdown with Valuable Science Cargo

The SpaceX Dragon commercially developed cargo craft loaded with thousands of pounds of precious science samples has departed from the…

12 years ago