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October 25, 2023

International Space Station astronauts redefine 'The Right Stuff' for the modern era

What does it take to be selected for space missions? Two astronauts aboard the International Space Station reveal the crucial characteristics that make up "the right stuff."

October 24, 2023

ISS Astronauts redefine ‘The Right Stuff’ for the modern era

What does it take to be selected for space missions? Two astronauts aboard the International Space Station reveal the key crucial characteristics that make up "the right stuff."

October 22, 2023

Astronauts aboard International Space Station share views of the Israel-Hamas war from above

Hundreds of miles above the Earth, the International Space Station offers a unique perspective of the world below. Astronauts say their view of the Israel-Hamas war is different.

October 21, 2023

How astronauts aboard the International Space Station see the Israel-Hamas war

Hundreds of miles above the Earth, the International Space Station offers a unique view of the world below. Astronauts say their view of the Israel-Hamas war is different.

October 3, 2023

NASA mission that could unlock secrets to Earth’s origin set to launch after delays

NASA's mission to the metal-rich asteroid Psyche that may give insights about Earth's core is set for Oct. 12 after delays over the spacecraft's nitrogen cold gas thrusters.

October 2, 2023

NASA delays Psyche asteroid mission over spacecraft’s thrusters

NASA and SpaceX are expected to launch a spacecraft to investigate the metal-rich asteroid "Psyche" on Oct. 12, officials announced Thursday.

September 28, 2023

NASA finds more than rocks inside space capsule carrying asteroid samples

Black dust and debris were found by NASA scientists and engineers inside the canister containing the first astroid sample retrieved from deep space in American history.

September 27, 2023

NASA astronaut returns to Earth after 371 days in space, a US record for longest continuous spaceflight

American Frank Rubio returned to Earth Wednesday, and now holds the record for the longest U.S. spaceflight at 371 days.

September 22, 2023

Sample of Empire State Building-sized asteroid set to crash down in Utah desert

After collecting a sample of an asteroid nearly three years ago, NASA's OSIRIS-REx is set to return precious space dust to Earth this weekend.

September 19, 2023

Record-breaking astronaut reveals he would have declined assignment if he had known this

Frank Rubio's first mission as an astronaut is the longest space flight ever for an American. Had he known he would be in space for over a year, he would have declined his mission.