Science May 25

The Dragon’s clean lines and minimalist interior, with touchscreens instead of a mess of switches and knobs, make even the space shuttles seem yesteryear.

Science May 21

For the first time in nearly a decade, U.S. astronauts are about to blast into orbit aboard an American rocket from American soil. And for the first time in the history of human spaceflight, a private company is running the…

Science May 20

It will be the first time a private company, rather than a national government, sends astronauts into orbit.

Science May 17

It’s the sixth flight of an X-37B, a solar-powered plane that's flown by remote control without a crew. Officials aren't saying how long the spacecraft will remain in orbit this time or the purpose of the mission.

Nation May 01

It will be the first launch of astronauts from NASA's Kennedy Space Center in nine years, and the first anywhere by a private company. NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine says it saddens him to keep people away, but the priority is…

Science Apr 30

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine announced Thursday the three companies that will develop and build lunar landers, with the goal of returning astronauts to the moon by 2024, and ultimately on to Mars.

Science Apr 10

Two NASA astronauts said they expect it will be tough returning to such a drastically changed world next week, after more than half a year at the International Space Station.

Arts Apr 09

Apollo 13's best known quotes originated not in space or Mission Control, but in Hollywood.

Nation Apr 09

A half-century later, Apollo 13 is still considered Mission Control’s finest hour.

Science Mar 19

A NASA astronaut who's about to leave the planet for six months will blast off without any family or fanfare because of the coronavirus.