NASA’s Mars helicopter aiming for new record on next flight
NASA is aiming to achieve several more firsts during the fifth flight of its groundbreaking Ingenuity Mars helicopter on Friday, May 7.
NASA’s mighty moon rocket completes its gentlest mission ever
NASA’s mighty SLS moon rocket will never take a more leisurely trip than this — a barge ride along scenic waters from a test facility to the launch site.
How to watch Crew-1 astronauts reveal details about their Crew Dragon ride
Following their historic mission, SpaceX’s Crew-1 astronauts will talk about their experiences, including how they felt during the ride home on the Crew Dragon.
NASA offers tips on what to look out for in May’s night sky
NASA has just released its latest update on what stargazers should look out for in the night skies over the next four weeks.
Crew-1 astronauts splash down safely off the Florida coast
The four astronauts of Crew-1 have made it home safely from the International Space Station, splashing down off the coast of Florida early this morning.
SpaceX’s historic Crew-1 mission in pictures
SpaceX’s Crew-1 astronauts returned home on a Crew Dragon spacecraft on May 2, 2021, after nearly six months in space. Re-live their adventure in pictures.
NASA’s Mars helicopter went further, faster in fourth flight, and we’re not done yet
Another day, another successful flight test for NASA’s Mars Ingenuity helicopter. In fact, the mission has been so successful that it’s going to be extended. For Ingenuity’s fourth flight test,…
NASA highlights the idyllic, lonely space oasis of ‘Necklace Nebula’ stars
This cluster of stellar bodies may be formally known as the “Necklace Nebula,” but to me it just looks like a peaceful, lush oasis hanging out in deep space. Image:…
Mars helicopter’s rotors fail to spin for ambitious fourth flight
NASA’s Mars helicopter was hit with a software issue on Thursday that stopped its fourth test flight from taking place. Another attempt will be made on Friday.
NASA scrubs Wednesday’s return of space station’s Crew-1 astronauts
The return of the International Space Station’s Crew-1 astronauts has been delayed by several days due to expected windy conditions in the recovery zone.