Apr 10 After months in space, astronauts returning to a changed world By Marcia Dunn, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
Apr 09 Apollo 13's most famous quotes originated in Hollywood By Marcia Dunn, Associated Press Apollo 13's best known quotes originated not in space or Mission Control, but in Hollywood. Continue reading
Mar 19 No family, fanfare for NASA astronaut launching next month By Marcia Dunn, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
Jan 23 First space-baked cookies took 2 hours in experimental oven By Marcia Dunn, Associated Press "Overall, I think it's a pretty awesome first experiment.”… Continue reading
Oct 18 Watch 2:49 How these 2 astronauts took a giant leap for womankind By William Brangham NASA astronauts Jessica Meir and Christina Koch conducted the first all-female spacewalk outside the International Space Station on Friday. The occasion represented a momentous milestone for the space program, which long disregarded women. Meir and Koch held a news conference… Continue watching
Jul 19 WATCH: Trump meets with Apollo 11 astronauts Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins President Donald Trump marked the 50th anniversary of the first human steps on the moon at an Oval Office meeting Friday with former Apollo 11 astronauts. Continue reading
Apr 11 How Scott Kelly's year in space changed his poop By Vicky Stein The much-anticipated NASA Twins Study was released Thursday, more than three years since astronaut Scott Kelly returned from the International Space Station. Continue reading
Aug 25 Missing tape discovery solves 40-year lunar mystery By Nola Taylor Redd, Scientific American Traces of the Apollo astronauts’ presence lingered long after they left. Continue reading
Nov 15 Watch 7:20 Can humans cope with long space travel? Astronaut Scott Kelly spent a year as a guinea pig By Miles O'Brien A year in space isn’t for the faint of heart. Retired NASA astronaut Scott Kelly, author of a new book, “Endurance,” sits down with science correspondent Miles O’Brien to discuss the physical effects of a long space mission and what… Continue watching
Feb 20 Record number of Americans apply to be astronauts, NASA says By Michael D. Regan A record number of potential astronauts applied for NASA's space program, eclipsing a number that had been set nearly 40 years ago. Continue reading