NASA: News
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration commonly abbreviated as NASA is the American government’s national civil space program that has earned a name for itself in space exploration. NASA is spread across 20 centers across the United States. It employs approximately 18,000 civil servants and claims to have created over 312,000 jobs across the US, generating over $64.3 billion in economic output in 2019. It also works with several contractors, academicians, and international partners. The agency operates with an annual budget of $23.2 billion (as of FY2021). NASA was established in 1958 with a distinctly civilian orientation encouraging the peaceful application of space science. Over the years, NASA has pioneered several human spaceflight programs including the X-15 program from 1954 to 1968, Project Apollo from 1960 to 1972, Skylab from 1965 to 1979, and Apollo-Soyuz from 1972 to 1975. NASA is also credited with putting the international space station into orbit, launching the commercial crew program that has helped the likes of SpaceX, and the Artemis program designed around the colonization of the moon. As of September 2021, NASA is led by Administrator Bill Nelson.
16 Nov 2024
Elon MuskSpaceX's Starship Flight 6 test launch scheduled for November 19
SpaceX is gearing up for its sixth Starship test flight, called Starship Flight 6, no sooner than Tuesday, November 19.
16 Nov 2024
MarsEurope's 'Hera' asteroid probe on track for Mars rendezvous
The European Space Agency (ESA)'s Hera asteroid probe, has successfully completed a critical milestone in its mission to study the site of the first-ever asteroid deflection test.
16 Nov 2024
BoeingBiden jokes about rescuing stranded astronauts, Sunita, Wilmore, from space
United States President Joe Biden recently joked about going to space to bring back astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore.
15 Nov 2024
AnthropicAnthropic partners with US government to prevent AI nuclear leaks
In a first, leading artificial intelligence (AI) firm Anthropic has partnered with US Department of Energy's (DOE) nuclear experts.
15 Nov 2024
MicrosoftWant to know everything about Earth? Ask NASA's AI chatbot
NASA has teamed up with Microsoft to create an AI chatbot called Earth Copilot.
13 Nov 2024
Pratt & WhitneyNASA invests $11.5 million in 5 sustainable aircraft concepts
NASA has awarded five research grants, totaling $11.5 million, under its Advanced Aircraft Concepts for Environmental Sustainability 2050 (AACES) program.
12 Nov 2024
Elon MuskSpaceX plans to establish Starlink-like satellite network around Mars
SpaceX is looking to build a satellite network around Mars, just like its Earth-based Starlink system.
10 Nov 2024
Asteroid'Hera' mission to study NASA-deflected asteroid completes key maneuver
The European Space Agency (ESA)'s planetary defense mission, Hera, has successfully executed the first major maneuver of its journey since its launch in October.
10 Nov 2024
Space NewsNorthern Taurid meteor shower peaks tomorrow: Check NASA's viewing tips
The Southern Taurids already peaked on November 5, and now it's the Northern Taurids's turn to dazzle the night sky around November 11-12.
09 Nov 2024
International Space Station (ISS)NASA remains tight-lipped on Crew-8 astronaut's post spaceflight health scare
NASA is yet to reveal the details of a medical issue that resulted in the hospitalization of one of its astronauts, after returning from space last month.
09 Nov 2024
Donald TrumpMusk joined Trump's call with Zelenskyy; what did they discuss
SpaceX and Tesla CEO Elon Musk was reportedly on the line during a phone call between United States President-elect Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
08 Nov 2024
Lockheed MartinNASA's X-59 supersonic jet nears first flight, passes engine tests
NASA's revolutionary X-59 jet, or the Quiet SuperSonic Technology (QueSST) aircraft, has passed its first engine tests.
08 Nov 2024
ChinaMars once had a vast ocean, new evidence suggests
China's Zhurong rover has unearthed new evidence supporting the theory that Mars once housed a vast ocean, a study published in Scientific Reports has revealed.
06 Nov 2024
AstronautsIs Sunita Williams OK? Starliner astronauts' photos spark health concerns
NASA's astronauts Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore have been stuck on the International Space Station (ISS) since June 6, after their Boeing Starliner spacecraft encountered technical issues.
06 Nov 2024
GaganyaanISRO's Gaganyaan mission delayed to 2026: Here's why
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has pushed back its ambitious Gaganyaan mission, now slated for 2026, extending the original timeline by almost a year.
05 Nov 2024
JapanJapan launches world's first wooden satellite, LignoSat: Know its significance
Japan has successfully launched the world's first wooden satellite, LignoSat, into space.
05 Nov 2024
International Space Station (ISS)US elections: How NASA enables astronauts to vote from space
As the United States gears up for its presidential election on November 5, two astronauts on board the International Space Station (ISS) will be casting their votes from space.
02 Nov 2024
SpaceXSpaceX plans to test in-orbit refueling of Starship in 2025
SpaceX is gearing up for a historic mission to test propellant transfer between two orbiting Starships as early as March 2025.
29 Oct 2024
Space NewsNASA reveals 9 potential landing sites for Artemis 3 mission
NASA has revealed nine possible landing sites for its next Artemis 3 mission, a major step in the planning.
29 Oct 2024
International Space Station (ISS)Sunita Williams wishes Happy Diwali from space, shares video message
Indian-origin NASA astronaut Sunita Williams, who is currently stationed at the International Space Station (ISS), has sent her Diwali greetings to people across the globe.
26 Oct 2024
BoeingBoeing is considering selling parts of its space business: Report
Boeing, a longtime NASA contractor, is said to be considering the sale of certain parts of its space operations.
25 Oct 2024
BoeingA SpaceX capsule just returned, but Starliner's astronauts weren't aboard
NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore—test pilots for Boeing's Starliner spacecraft's maiden crewed flight—had originally planned a week-long trip to the International Space Station (ISS).
23 Oct 2024
ChinaNASA to study lunar samples brought by China's Chang'e-6 mission
NASA is in talks with China to finalize a loan agreement to study lunar rock samples from the Chang'e-6 mission, Reuters has reported.
23 Oct 2024
Albert EinsteinNASA's latest telescope will unlock the mysteries of black holes
NASA has just unveiled a prototype of an innovative telescope, one that is designed specifically for a new space-based gravitational wave detection mission.
22 Oct 2024
International Space Station (ISS)NASA's astronauts cannot return from ISS due to poor weather
The return of NASA's SpaceX Crew-8 mission from the International Space Station (ISS) has been delayed due to bad weather near Florida's splashdown sites.
21 Oct 2024
Space NewsHow NASA's Artemis Accords will ensure peaceful deep space exploration
NASA's Artemis Accords, a global alliance to set rules for peaceful deep space exploration, has gained a lot of momentum.
20 Oct 2024
Space NewsHubble captures stunning image of 'stellar volcano' in Aquarius constellation
NASA's Hubble Space Telescope has clicked a stunning image of two stars from a system, called R Aquarii, situated about 710 light-years away in the Aquarius constellation.
20 Oct 2024
Space NewsNASA's Roman Telescope completes rigorous spin test amid launch preparations
NASA's next-generation Roman Space Telescope, named after the agency's first chief astronomer Nancy Grace Roman, has successfully completed a critical "spin test."
19 Oct 2024
MarsNASA discovers potential habitats for microbial life on Mars
A recent study by NASA has found small patches on Mars that could harbor life.
19 Oct 2024
International Space Station (ISS)This trash compactor would tackle the biggest problem in space
Sierra Space, a leading space technology company, is all set to send a unique trash compactor to the International Space Station (ISS) in 2026.
18 Oct 2024
EuropeWhat is Europe's 'Moonlight' mission and why is it important
The European Space Agency (ESA) has launched an ambitious initiative, the Moonlight Lunar Communications and Navigation Services (LCNS) program.
18 Oct 2024
Bill GatesBill Gates' guide to understanding climate change
Bill Gates, the world's most successful entrepreneur and a great philanthropist, is a strong advocate for the fight against climate change.
18 Oct 2024
Space NewsIncreasing space missions could lead to tech blackouts, warn experts
The increasing number of space missions has alarmed scientists and astronomers alike about the possibility of Kessler syndrome becoming a reality.
17 Oct 2024
Solar SystemSun officially enters its 'solar maximum period': What it means
The sun has officially entered its "solar maximum period," a phase in the 11-year solar cycle characterized by increased sunspots and solar activity.
16 Oct 2024
Elon MuskSpaceX to catch Starship's upper stage with 'chopsticks' next year
SpaceX has revealed plans to catch the upper stage of its Starship megarocket, using its innovative "chopstick" arms technology in early 2025.
16 Oct 2024
MoonGucci-rival Prada designing spacesuits for NASA's Artemis 3 Moon mission
Italian luxury fashion house, Prada, is ready to make a major contribution to NASA's Artemis 3 mission.
14 Oct 2024
JupiterNASA's $5.2B probe begins journey to Jupiter's icy moon Europa
NASA has successfully launched a $5.2 billion probe, the Europa Clipper, on a 1.8 billion mile journey to Jupiter and its icy moon Europa.
14 Oct 2024
Elon MuskWatch: 'Young Sheldon' predicted SpaceX's rocket catch feat years ago
In a remarkable twist of art predicting life, fans noticed that the popular TV show Young Sheldon had predicted a major SpaceX achievement years before it happened.
14 Oct 2024
JupiterNASA mission to explore Jupiter's 'potentially habitable' moon launches today
NASA is gearing up for the launch of its ambitious Europa Clipper mission today at 8:30 pm IST.
14 Oct 2024
International Space Station (ISS)Unveiling Haven-1: The world's 1st commercial space station
A US-based space tech firm, Vast, has unveiled the final design for Haven-1, the world's first commercial space station.
14 Oct 2024
Space NewsIndian astrophotographers capture comet seen once in 80,000 years
Indian astrophotographers have managed to capture the rare Comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS). This celestial event, which started in early October, was visible from different parts of India.
12 Oct 2024
Falcon 9SpaceX receives FAA nod to resume Falcon 9 launches
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has cleared SpaceX to resume its Falcon 9 launches.
11 Oct 2024
AsteroidIs there a 5th force? Asteroid Bennu's data suggests so
Asteroid Bennu, a near-Earth object, has played a key role in improving our knowledge of asteroids and Earth's history.
09 Oct 2024
Federal Aviation AdministrationSpaceX plans Starship launch on October 13, awaits FAA approval
SpaceX has announced plans to conduct the fifth launch of its Starship megarocket as early as October 13.
08 Oct 2024
European Space AgencySpaceX launches 'Hera' mission to study asteroid deflected by NASA
The European Space Agency (ESA)'s Hera mission has successfully been launched.
07 Oct 2024
Larsen & ToubroIndia's L&T eyes role in building NASA's next space station
Larsen & Toubro (L&T), India's leading engineering firm, is exploring opportunities in the global space market.
07 Oct 2024
JupiterNASA's Europa Clipper launch delayed due to Hurricane Milton
NASA and SpaceX have announced the postponement of the much-anticipated Europa Clipper mission, originally scheduled for Thursday.
30 Sep 2024
Solar SystemWhy NASA is developing a time zone for Moon
NASA is moving ahead with its plan to introduce a standard time zone on the Moon, called Coordinated Lunar Time (LTC).
30 Sep 2024
International Space Station (ISS)SpaceX Dragon capsule docks at ISS to rescue Sunita Williams
SpaceX's Dragon capsule has made a successful docking at the International Space Station (ISS), marking a significant step in the mission to rescue astronauts Barry Wilmore and Sunita Williams stranded there.
29 Sep 2024
SpaceXSpaceX Crew-9 mission launched to rescue Sunita Williams from ISS
SpaceX's Crew-9 mission has lifted off from the Space Launch Complex-40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida.
27 Sep 2024
SpaceXSpaceX's Crew-9 mission to rescue stranded astronauts launches tomorrow
SpaceX's Crew-9 mission, carrying NASA astronaut Nick Hague and Roscosmos cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov, is set to launch on Saturday.
26 Sep 2024
International Space Station (ISS)Rare comet set to light up skies after 80,000 years
Comet C/2023 A3, also known as Tsuchinshan-ATLAS, is set to make a spectacular appearance in Earth's skies after approximately 80,000 years. This rare celestial event provides an opportunity for astronomers and sky enthusiasts to observe the comet.
26 Sep 2024
Blue OriginBlue Origin's New Glenn rocket completes crucial test fire
Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket has successfully completed its first second-stage hot fire test.
25 Sep 2024
BoeingNASA delays mission to bring back Sunita Williams from ISS
NASA and SpaceX have announced a delay in the launch of their Crew-9 mission, originally scheduled for September 26. It is meant to bring back astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams from the International Space Station (ISS).
24 Sep 2024
MarsNASA reveals the mystery behind Mars's strange 'zebra rock'
NASA's Perseverance rover has made a remarkable discovery on Mars, a rock unlike any other seen before.
23 Sep 2024
Asteroid3 asteroids to pass Earth this week, NASA confirms
This September, three asteroids are set to make their close approach to Earth.
23 Sep 2024
Elon MuskSpaceX targeting 5 Starship missions to Mars within 2 years
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has revealed a timeline for the company's ambitious Starship mission to Mars.
22 Sep 2024
Space NewsNASA planning $19.5M mission to send artificial 'star' into space
NASA is preparing to launch an artificial star into space, in a groundbreaking mission led by researchers at George Mason University.
21 Sep 2024
Space NewsNASA invites public to design navigation tech for Artemis missions
NASA's public competition, the Lunar Navigation Challenge, aims to develop innovative navigation solutions for its upcoming Moon mission.
21 Sep 2024
BoeingBoeing's space and defense chief Ted Colbert resigns
Boeing has announced the immediate departure of Ted Colbert, the head of its Defense, Space & Security division.
20 Sep 2024
AsteroidEarth to gain temporary 'mini moon' this autumn
Almost a week later, Earth is set to gain a temporary 'second moon' or 'mini moon.'
18 Sep 2024
Space NewsCompany behind first private Moon-landing to build lunar communication infrastructure
NASA has awarded a contract worth up to $4.82 billion to Intuitive Machines, a Houston-based aerospace company.
16 Sep 2024
New DelhiRare celestial event tomorrow: Partial lunar eclipse coincides with supermoon
A rare celestial event is set to captivate skywatchers across the globe on Tuesday.
14 Sep 2024
AstronautsSunita Williams to vote from space: How is it possible?
NASA astronauts, Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore, have announced their plans to participate in upcoming US presidential election on November 5, from space.
14 Sep 2024
International Space Station (ISS)Stranded in space, Sunita Williams shares experiences of extended stay
Astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams, currently stationed at the International Space Station (ISS), said it's been tough dealing with their Boeing spacecraft leaving without them, and the prospect of spending several extra months in space.
12 Sep 2024
JupiterNASA approves mission to explore world 'potentially habitable today'
NASA's ambitious Europa Clipper mission is set to launch in October, following a successful review of the spacecraft.
12 Sep 2024
StartupsThis is the first Indian start-up to secure NASA contract
Pixxel, a Bengaluru-based space data start-up, has made history by becoming the first Indian company to secure a contract with NASA.
10 Sep 2024
JupiterNASA mission to explore Jupiter's moon will launch next month
NASA's Europa Clipper spacecraft is set to launch next month, following a successful review of its mission readiness.
10 Sep 2024
ChinaChina accelerates Mars exploration plans, targets sample return in 2031
China is accelerating its plans for a historic Mars mission, aiming to launch as early as 2028.
10 Sep 2024
Jared IsaacmanPolaris Dawn takes flight: SpaceX launches first private spacewalk mission
SpaceX has successfully launched the highly anticipated Polaris Dawn mission, marking a significant milestone in private space exploration.
07 Sep 2024
BoeingBoeing's Starliner lands on Earth without astronauts
Boeing's Starliner space capsule has successfully landed on Earth, marking the end of an extended mission.
06 Sep 2024
DinosaursMoon had volcanoes erupting when dinosaurs were ruling Earth: Study
A groundbreaking study has revealed that the Moon was volcanically active around 120 million years ago, during the era when dinosaurs inhabited Earth.
05 Sep 2024
BoeingBoeing's Starliner set for uncrewed return to Earth tomorrow
Boeing's Starliner spacecraft is scheduled to make an uncrewed return journey to Earth on Friday, September 6.
02 Sep 2024
Space NewsIs anyone there? SETI tries new trick for finding aliens
The Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence (SETI) recently conducted an extensive exploration of more than 1,300 galaxies.
