More NASA science, tech will fly to moon aboard future firefly flight
NASA continues to advance its campaign to explore more of the Moon than ever before, awarding Firefly Aerospace $179 million to deliver six experiments to the lunar surface. This fourth task order for Firefly will target landing in the Gruithuisen Domes on
NASA accelerates space exploration, Earth Science for All in 2024
With a look back at 2024, NASA is celebrating its many innovative and inspiring accomplishments this year including for the first time, landing new science and technology on the Moon with an American company, pushing the boundaries of exploration by
How astronauts celebrate Christmas and New Year’s Eve
Celebrating Christmas and New Year's Eve is a time-honoured tradition, even for those who venture beyond Earth's atmosphere. While most of us enjoy the festive season surrounded by family and friends, astronauts aboard space stations find creative ways to bring
Trump Names Jared Isaacman to NASA Administrator Position
In a surprise move that has generated quite a stir, former U.S. President Donald Trump has named Jared Isaacman, a private astronaut and CEO of Shift4 Payments, his pick for NASA Administrator should he reclaim the presidency. The announcement has
NASA awards launch services contract for Dragonfly Mission
NASA has selected SpaceX to provide launch services for the Dragonfly mission, a rotorcraft lander mission under NASA's New Frontiers Program, designed to explore Saturn's moon Titan. The mission will sample materials and determine surface composition in different geologic settings, advancing
NASA receives 14th consecutive ‘clean’ financial audit opinion
For the 14th consecutive year, NASA received an unmodified, or "clean," opinion from an external auditor on its fiscal year 2024 financial statements. The rating is the best possible audit opinion, certifying that NASA's financial statements conform with Generally Accepted Accounting
NASA science, cargo launch on 31st SpaceX resupply mission to Station
Following a successful launch of NASA's SpaceX 31st commercial resupply mission, new scientific experiments and cargo for the agency are bound for the International Space Station. The SpaceX Dragon spacecraft, carrying more than 6,000 pounds of supplies to the orbiting laboratory,
NASA sets coverage for its SpaceX Crew-9 Dragon Station relocation
In preparation for the arrival of NASA's SpaceX 31st commercial resupply services mission, four crew members aboard the International Space Station will relocate the agency's SpaceX Crew-9 Dragon spacecraft to a different docking port Sunday, Nov. 3. Live coverage begins at 6:15
NASA welcomes Chile as newest Artemis Accords signatory
Chile signed the Artemis Accords Friday during a ceremony hosted by NASA Administrator Bill Nelson at the agency's headquarters in Washington, becoming the 47th nation and the seventh South American country to commit to the responsible exploration of space for all humanity. "Today we welcome Chile's signing