Aug 29 NASA's Artemis 1 launch postponed following engine problem By Marcia Dunn, Associated Press The 322-foot Space Launch System rocket was set to lift off Monday morning from Florida with three test dummies aboard on its first flight, a mission to propel a capsule into orbit around the moon. Continue reading
Aug 29 WATCH: NASA officials give briefing on postponement of new Artemis moon rocket launch By Marcia Dunn, Associated Press NASA called off the launch of its mighty new moon rocket on its debut flight with three test dummies aboard Monday after a last-minute cascade of problems culminating in unexplained trouble related to an engine. Continue reading
Aug 28 NASA's new moon rocket on track for Monday liftoff, despite lightning strikes By Marcia Dunn, Associated Press Astronauts could return to the moon in a few years, if this six-week test flight goes well. NASA officials caution, however, that the risks are high and the flight could be cut short. Continue reading
Aug 26 How NASA's Artemis 1 launch will mark a new era in space exploration By Bella Isaacs-Thomas The uncrewed test flight will send a novel spacecraft on a weekslong journey around the moon and back to Earth. Continue reading
Aug 25 Watch 7:22 Burgeoning salmon farming industry sparks controversy over pollution and sustainability By Miles O'Brien, Kate Tobin There has been a growing appetite around the world for fish. But that growth in demand is raising all kinds of questions and concerns for the industry about sustainability and impact. Science correspondent Miles O'Brien has the first of a… Continue watching
Aug 25 How you can contribute to scientific discoveries from your couch By Isabella Isaacs-Thomas Federal agencies from NASA to NOAA ask nonprofessionals to help execute a wide range of scientific projects. Continue reading
Aug 22 James Webb Space Telescope shows Jupiter's auroras, tiny moons By Marcia Dunn, Associated Press The Webb Space Telescope took the photos in July, capturing unprecedented views of Jupiter's northern and southern lights. One wide-field picture also shows the faint rings around the planet, as well as two small moons with galaxies in the background. Continue reading
Jul 27 NASA to launch 2 more mini helicopters to Mars to help return rock samples to Earth By Marcia Dunn, Associated Press NASA's Perseverance rover has been collecting samples and will transport them to the rocket that will launch them off the red planet a decade from now. Continue reading
Jul 26 Watch 5:07 International Space Station's future in doubt after Russia announces withdrawal Russia says it will officially withdraw by 2024 from participating in the International Space Station. The country's space chief says Moscow will focus instead on building its own orbiting outpost, spurring concerns. The announcement Tuesday was expected, amid tensions between… Continue watching
Jul 12 Watch 5:32 NASA's Webb Space Telescope offers a window into the cosmos By Miles O'Brien, Dorothy Hastings NASA shared new revelations Tuesday from the James Webb Telescope, the largest space observatory ever made. The new images capture distant galaxies, new stars and planets, and the furthest look into the birth of the cosmos ever recorded. Science correspondent… Continue watching