Mar 31 WATCH: Artemis II astronauts announced by NASA, Canadian Space Agency By Marcia Dunn, Associated Press NASA on Monday named the four astronauts who will fly around the moon late next year, including the first woman and the first African American assigned to a lunar mission. Continue reading
Mar 15 WATCH: NASA reveals sleeker suits for future moonwalkers Moonwalking astronauts will have sleeker, more flexible spacesuits that come in different sizes when they step onto the lunar surface later this decade. Continue reading
Mar 14 NASA’s James Webb telescope captures a star on the cusp of death By Marcia Dunn, Associated Press The observation was among the first made by Webb following its launch in late 2021. Its infrared eyes observed all the gas and dust flung into space by a huge, hot star 15,000 light-years away. Continue reading
Mar 08 California company’s 3D-printed rocket poised to make debut launch By Marcia Dunn, Associated Press It’s a relatively small rocket, just 110 feet (33 meters), and won’t be carrying anything for this test flight except for a memento: the first successful metal 3D print from the company's printers. Continue reading
Mar 05 Watch 1:21 The story of Ellen Ochoa, the first Hispanic woman in space By John Yang, Lorna Baldwin This Women’s History Month, we’re highlighting stories of women whose accomplishments have often not received widespread attention. Today, we learn about NASA astronaut Ellen Ochoa, who became the first Hispanic woman to go to space in 1993. Continue watching
Mar 03 New astronaut crew from U.S., Russia and UAE arrives at International Space Station By Marcia Dunn, Associated Press A new crew from the United States, Russia and United Arab Emirates has arrived at the International Space Station. Continue reading
Mar 02 SpaceX launches four astronauts from U.S., Russia and UAE to International Space Station By Marcia Dunn, Associated Press SpaceX has launched four astronauts to the International Space Station for NASA. The crew includes the first person from the Arab world going up for a monthslong stay. Continue reading
Feb 24 Russia launches rescue ship to International Space Station after ship springs a leak By Marcia Dunn, Associated Press Russia has launched a rescue ship for two cosmonauts and a NASA astronaut whose original ride sprang a dangerous leak at the International Space Station. Continue reading
Feb 22 Webb telescope spots what astronomers believe are surprisingly large galaxies dating back to early universe By Marcia Dunn, Associated Press While the new James Webb Space Telescope has spotted even older galaxies during its first year of work, it's the size and maturity of these six apparent mega-galaxies that stun scientists. Continue reading
Feb 01 How Octavia Butler remembered the fallen Columbia astronauts on the NewsHour By Bella Isaacs-Thomas Acclaimed science fiction author Octavia Butler offered insight into the place that space and its explorers occupy in our collective imagination in a discussion with former Newshour anchor Jim Lehrer, astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson and other guests. Continue reading