NASA to talk science, tech aboard next intuitive machines moon flight
NASA will host a media teleconference at 1 p.m. EST Friday, Feb. 7, to discuss the agency's science and technology flying aboard Intuitive Machines' second flight to the Moon. The mission is part of NASA's CLPS (Commercial Lunar Payload Services) initiative and
Artemis: Astronauts won’t walk on the moon until 2026
NASA Administrator Bill Nelson has announced new delays to the Artemis program for the first manned mission to the Moon since 1972, postponing the next two planned missions, including the planned lunar landing. Nelson said at a press conference that
NASA’s Planetary Defenders head to the Sundance Film Festival
NASA is bringing the high-stakes world of planetary defense to the Sundance Film Festival, highlighting its upcoming documentary, "Planetary Defenders," during a panel ahead of its spring 2025 premiere on the agency's streaming service. "We're thrilled that NASA is attending Sundance Film
NASA welcomes Liechtenstein as newest Artemis Accords Signatory
Liechtenstein signed the Artemis Accords Friday during a ceremony hosted by NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy at the agency's headquarters in Washington, becoming the 52nd nation to commit to the responsible exploration of space for all humanity. "Today, as Liechtenstein signs the Artemis
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