Space Flight
NASA Severs Most Ties With Russia, Sparing Station But Pushing For U.S. Launches Again
NASA plans to cease most work with the Russian Federal Space Agency amid growing tensions concerning the Ukrainian crisis, a…
SpaceX’s Next-Generation Reusable Rocket Roars In Tie-Down Test
As SpaceX pursues its quest of rocket reusability, it recently subjected the first stage of its next generation Falcon 9…
Have A Heart! This Organ Plays Shape-Shifter In Space, Leading To Mars Mission Questions
Could a long mission to Mars increase your risk of heart problems back on Earth? That's something that scientists are…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…