Cross your fingers that NASA can fix Hubble by switching to backup hardware
The Hubble telescope is currently broken, but NASA engineers are ready to switch to backup hardware to try to fix it.
Watch the final space shuttle launch on its 10th anniversary
NASA this week marked the 10th anniversary of the final space shuttle launch, which took place on July 8, 2011, when Atlantis blasted into space.
Mars Ingenuity helicopter completes its most challenging flight yet
NASA’s Mars helicopter, Ingenuity, smashed three flight records during its ninth outing on the red planet at the weekend.
Perseverance rover is driving itself around Mars using auto-navigation system
As the Perseverance rover explores Mars, engineers at NASA are trying out a new capability which lets the rover navigate itself around the rocky terrain.
Hubble woes continue as NASA prepares to switch to backup hardware
The computer problems plaguing the Hubble Space Telescope continue, with NASA attempting to switch over to backup computers in order to fix the issue.
Mars helicopter Ingenuity is getting ready to try its fastest flight yet
The plucky little Mars helicopter Ingenuity is preparing to venture out far away from its rover companion on its most challenging flight to date.
NASA’s skywatching tips for July feature Venus and the Milky Way
NASA is back with its top tips for what to look out for in the sky this month, with Venus and the Milky Way two particular treats to look forward…
This astronaut dance is more than a simple space boogie
Shortly before embarking on Friday’s spacewalk, ISS astronauts Thomas Pesquet and Shane Kimbrough performed what looked like a little dance.
How engineers for NASA’s Ingenuity helicopter do tech support on another planet
Ever wondered how NASA fixes software glitches on its explorers? Here’s how engineers are fixing problems with the Ingenuity helicopter on Mars.
How NASA’s Perseverance rover captured its iconic selfie
Earlier this year, NASA released a now-iconic image of the Perseverance rover on the surface of Mars. Ever wondered how that shot was taken?