European Vega C rocket launches CO2-mapping satellite, 4 Earth-observation spacecraft to orbit
A Vega C rocket launched the MicroCarb carbon dioxide mapper and four Earth-observation satellites tonight (July 25) from South America.
Rogue black hole found terrorizing unfortunate star in distant galaxy
The Hubble Telescope and Chandra X-ray Observatory saw an enigmatic intermediate-mass black hole lighting up in X-rays, potentially revealing a way of finding more of them in the future.
Celebrating 25 Years of Continuous Human Presence Aboard the International Space Station
NASA/Jonny Kim NASA and its partners have supported humans continuously living and working in space since November 2000. A truly global endeavor, the International Space Station has been visited by…
NASA Invites Media to SpaceX’s 33rd Resupply Launch to Space Station
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, with the company’s Dragon spacecraft, stands in a vertical position at Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida on Tuesday,…
Navigating the shift to commercial space stations
In this bonus edition of Space Minds, host David Ariosto speaks with Robyn Gatens, NASA’s Director for the International Space Station, live at the AIAA Ascend conference in Las Vegas…
NASA Rehearses How to Measure X-59’s Noise Levels
3 min read Preparations for Next Moonwalk Simulations Underway (and Underwater) NASA test pilot Nils Larson walks around an F-15B research aircraft for a rehearsal flight supporting the agency’s Quesst…
NASA Invites Virtual Guests to SpaceX Crew-11 Mission Launch
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying the company’s Dragon spacecraft launches NASA’s SpaceX Crew-10 mission to the International Space Station on Friday, March 14, 2025, from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center…
Blue Origin to fly first Blue Ring spacecraft in spring 2026
Blue Origin will fly the first mission of its Blue Ring spacecraft next spring carrying a space situational awareness payload from Scout Space. The post Blue Origin to fly first…
Senegal signs the Artemis Accords
Senegal is the latest country to sign the Artemis Accords, a move that some believe could help the United States blunt growing Chinese influence in Africa. The post Senegal signs…
Industry warns of severe consequences from ISS funding cuts
Industry officials issued a stark warning that proposed NASA budget cuts to the International Space Station could jeopardize both the operation of the station and the transition to commercial stations.…