May 14 Watch 6:05 A closer look at the novel celestial events thrilling scientists this month By John Yang, Miles O'Brien, Harry Zahn It's been an exciting time for astronomers, astrophysicists and other scientists who specialize in deciphering the far reaches of space. Since the beginning of May, observations of some never-before-seen celestial events have been reported in science journals. Science correspondent Miles… Continue watching
May 14 Watch 2:22 Remembering Kalpana Chawla, the first Indian American to go to space By John Yang, Harry Zahn, Azhar Merchant This Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we’re highlighting people whose contributions have often been overlooked. Tonight, we explore the legacy of Kalpana Chawla, the first American of Indian descent to travel to space, who gave her life in… Continue watching
Apr 25 WATCH: South Korean President Yoon opens U.S. visit with spotlight on space, mega deals By Aamer Madhani, Associated Press Vice President Kamala Harris kicked off the state visit of South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol with a tour of a NASA facility as the Biden administration looks to deepen ties with the close ally. Continue reading
Apr 04 Meet the 4 astronauts who will fly around the moon during NASA's Artemis II mission By Wendy Whitman Cobb, The Conversation The Artemis II mission is scheduled for launch in late 2024 and is a critical step towards NASA’s goals of establishing a permanent human presence on and near the moon. Continue reading
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