Expedition 63, The First Crew to Launch Amidst COVID-19, Returns to Earth

TECH & INNOVATION 10.22.2020 13:00 PM

The trio of NASA astronaut Chris Cassidy and Russian cosmonauts Anatoly Ivanishin and Ivan Vagner, who left for the International Space Station last April, successfully returned to Earth on Wednesday, October 21.

New Radio Images Show Direct Effect of Volcanic Activity on Io's Atmosphere

10.22.2020 06:00 AM

A new set of radio images taken by the Atacama Large Millimeter/ submillimeter Array (ALMA) has captured the direct impact of volcanic activity on Io's atmosphere.

NASA SOFIA: Space Agency to Reveal Exciting Moon Discoveries Next Week

10.22.2020 03:00 AM

NASA's Space Boeing has discovered something new! What could it be? Witness the livestream next week!

Scientists Develop Gecko-Inspired Adhesive Grippers for Astrobee Robot

10.21.2020 11:00 AM

NASA has been funding scientists developing gecko-inspired technology for robotic applications at the International Space Station. Two Stanford laboratories developed gecko-like grippers for the Astrobee robot to pick up objects to assist astronauts efficiently.

International Space Station Deals With Busted Toilet as Astronauts Head Home

10.21.2020 08:00 AM

Astronauts kicked off a seriously crappy night on the ISS due to a busted toilet. Astronauts had another long night on deck the International Space Station, as the crew had to contend with several small concerns that were beginning to sound like a broken record.

NASA's OSIRIS-REx Successfully Touches Asteroid Bennu's Surface

10.20.2020 23:07 PM

After spending nearly two years circling the asteroid Bennu, NASA’s OSIRIS-REx spacecraft finally got a piece of the space rock.

Moon Photobombs the Sun in Stunning View From NASA Solar Dynamics Observatory

10.20.2020 08:00 AM

NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory was taking a video of the Sun when the Moon suddenly swooped in.

Next Generation Travel: Direct Fusion Drive Can Get Spacecrafts to Titan in Two Years

10.20.2020 05:00 AM

Since nuclear fusion was discovered, it has become something of a holy grail in the search for efficient and clean energy sources. While the technology remains in a developmental phase, scientists are looking for a revolutionary application - fusion drives for spacecraft.

Giant Red Star Betelgeuse Is Smaller, Closer to Earth Than We Thought

10.19.2020 23:56 PM

The red supergiant Betelgeuse in the constellation Orion may not be quite as large or far away from Earth, a new study shows.

Moon’s Early Magnetic Field Might Be Responsible for Life on Earth. Here's Why

10.19.2020 11:00 AM

Earth's magnetic field causes the beautifully colored aurorae in the Arctic and Antarctic regions.

The OSIRIS-REx Spacecraft is Getting Ready to Land on Asteroid Bennu

10.19.2020 09:00 AM

Since 2016, the OSIRIS-REx spacecraft has been observing asteroid Bennu and discovered organic materials on the surface. This week, the spacecraft will attempt the first mission of its kind - to collect samples from an asteroid's surface.

NASA Awards Intuitive Machines to Land PRIME-1 on the Moon

10.19.2020 06:00 AM

The deal between NASA and Intuitive Devices is worth approximately $47 million. NASA has chosen Intuitive Devices based in Houston to land a water-measuring technology on the moon.

Neil DeGrasse Tyson: Refrigerator-Sized Asteroid Could Hit Earth Soon

10.18.2020 21:52 PM

Famous astrophysicist Neil DeGrasse Tyson notes that a refrigerator-sized asteroid is heading towards earth at a speed of 21,300MPH.

Before Its First Anniversary, US Space Force to Announce Official Name for Members

10.18.2020 07:40 AM

Ahead of its first anniversary in December, the United States Space Force has prepared a lineup of announcements - including the official name for its members.

NASA Awards Contracts To 14 Companies for Artemis Operation To the Moon and Beyond

10.16.2020 09:00 AM

NASA has recently awarded a total of $370 million to 14 companies in different areas, in support of the agency's upcoming space missions to the Moon under the Artemis project.