NASA: News
05 Mar 2024
Space NewsOxygen levels on Jupiter's moon Europa lower than expected
Scientists have discovered that Jupiter's moon Europa has less oxygen on its icy surface than previously believed, which could affect the possibility of life in its hidden ocean.
04 Mar 2024
SpaceXSpaceX launches Crew 8 to ISS for six-month science mission
Today, a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket took off from Florida, carrying three American astronauts and a Russian cosmonaut, to the International Space Station (ISS) for a six-month scientific mission.
27 Feb 2024
Space NewsUS Odysseus Moon mission faces early shutdown: Here's why
The Odysseus lunar lander, a collaboration between private firm Intuitive Machines and NASA, is set to conclude its mission earlier than expected due to a power issue.
23 Feb 2024
Blue OriginBlue Origin's space rocket stacked on launchpad for first time
Jeff Bezos's space venture, Blue Origin, has showcased its orbital-class New Glenn rocket at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida.
23 Feb 2024
Space NewsUS returns to Moon for first time in 50 years
The US has made history by landing a privately-built spacecraft, Odysseus, on the Moon for the first time since NASA's Apollo 17 crewed-mission in 1972.
18 Feb 2024
MarsNASA seeks volunteers for simulated Mars mission: How to apply
NASA is on the lookout for a second batch of volunteers to participate in its year-long simulated Mars mission called Crew Health and Performance Exploration Analog (CHAPEA).
13 Feb 2024
Space NewsCollins Aerospace's spacesuit for NASA passes crucial microgravity test
Collins Aerospace, a private firm working with NASA, has made progress in developing new spacesuits for astronauts working outside the International Space Station (ISS).
08 Feb 2024
MarsMars Sample Return mission faces uncertainty due to NASA layoffs
NASA's Mars Sample Return mission, which aims to bring back samples collected by the Perseverance rover, is in trouble.
06 Feb 2024
AstronomyAstronomers spot intriguing super-Earth in dwarf star's habitable zone
Astronomers have discovered a "super-Earth" orbiting a red dwarf star within the habitable zone.
05 Feb 2024
Solar EclipseTotal solar eclipse on April 8: What makes it special?
Get ready for an awe-inspiring cosmic spectacle in April 2024, as a total solar eclipse will grace the skies above the US, Canada, and Mexico.
04 Feb 2024
SpaceXSpaceX to launch NASA's PACE ocean-monitoring satellite on February 6
Get ready for SpaceX's upcoming launch of NASA's PACE satellite on Tuesday at 1:33am EST (12:03pm IST) from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida.
01 Feb 2024
SpaceXSpaceX to launch private space station Starlab before 2030
SpaceX is teaming up with Voyager Space and Airbus, to launch a private space station called Starlab into orbit, using just one Starship rocket.
27 Jan 2024
Space NewsNASA's Perseverance rover confirms ancient lake's presence on Mars
NASA's Perseverance rover has discovered ancient lake sediments in the Jezero Crater on Mars, raising hopes of getting signs of life in samples it collected.
26 Jan 2024
Space NewsNASA's Ingenuity Mars Helicopter mission ends after 72 flights
NASA's Ingenuity Mars Helicopter has officially been grounded after completing an impressive 72 flights over three years.
23 Jan 2024
Health & WellnessFDA approves innovative vibrating belt to treat low bone density
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has given the green light to Osteoboost, a vibrating belt created by Bone Health Technologies in partnership with NASA.
13 Jan 2024
Lockheed MartinInteresting things to know about NASA-Lockheed Martin's X-59 supersonic aircraft
NASA, on Friday (local time), unveiled the X-59 supersonic aircraft ahead of its testing.
10 Jan 2024
Lockheed MartinNASA working on X-59's first test flight: What to expect
NASA is unveiling its newly painted X-59 aircraft, designed for quieter supersonic flight, on Friday (January 12), in Palmdale, California.
08 Jan 2024
US GovernmentNASA's first lunar lander in 50 years lifts off
The new Vulcan Centaur rocket, carrying a NASA lunar lander, has taken off from Cape Canaveral, Florida.
05 Jan 2024
MoonNASA is letting people fly their names to the Moon
NASA is offering a unique opportunity for people around the world to send their names to the Moon aboard the VIPER (Volatiles Investigating Polar Exploration Rover) lunar rover and receive a virtual boarding pass.
02 Jan 2024
India2024's first meteor shower peaks January 4-5: How to watch
The first meteor shower of 2024, the Quadrantids, will reach its peak on the night of January 4 and the early hours of January 5 for people in India
30 Dec 2023
Space NewsExciting space missions to look out for in 2024
This year saw several remarkable space missions.
28 Dec 2023
RussiaUS, Russia to continue joint ISS spaceflights until 2025
US and Russian space agencies have decided to continue working together on transporting crews to the International Space Station (ISS) until at least 2025.
25 Dec 2023
Solar SystemTop 5 discoveries about the Sun in 2023
The Sun has been the center of attention in 2023, with several groundbreaking discoveries about the most powerful body in the solar system.
25 Dec 2023
Black HoleTop 7 exciting black hole revelations from 2023
Black holes are among the most mysterious objects in the universe.
25 Dec 2023
AstronomyQuadrantids meteor shower starts tomorrow: When and how to watch
The Quadrantids, one of the best annual meteor showers, starts December 26. They are best viewed from the Northern Hemisphere and will be visible in India.
22 Dec 2023
TechnologyNASA's Ingenuity Mars Helicopter sets new distance record
NASA's Ingenuity helicopter has set a fresh distance record by traveling 2,315 feet in Mars's thin atmosphere.
20 Dec 2023
Space NewsAstrobotic's Peregrine lunar lander to launch on January 8
Astrobotic's Peregrine lunar lander is set to lift off on January 8. The Pittsburgh-based company plans to land the nearly 6.5-foot tall spacecraft on the Moon's surface on February 23.
19 Dec 2023
TechnologyNASA streams cat video from deep space using laser communications
NASA's Psyche mission recently achieved a groundbreaking feat by transmitting a video of an orange cat named Taters from nearly 19 million miles away using laser communications technology.
19 Dec 2023
Space NewsNASA announces GUSTO balloon telescope: What are its objectives?
NASA is gearing up to launch an experiment called GUSTO which will create a 3D map of a section of the Milky Way galaxy.
14 Dec 2023
AstronomyGeminid meteor shower peaks tonight: How to watch
Get ready for a dazzling display of celestial fireworks as the Geminid meteor shower lights up the night sky on December 14-15.
06 Dec 2023
International Space Station (ISS)ISS celebrates its 25th anniversary today: How to watch live
NASA is gearing up to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the International Space Station (ISS) today.
05 Dec 2023
Space NewsTop 7 extraordinary space missions of 2023
As we bid farewell to 2023, let's take a moment to marvel at the most captivating space stories that unfolded this year.
05 Dec 2023
Solar SystemHow NASA aims to study solar system's cosmic shield
NASA is working on a new mission that will provide insights into the protective magnetic bubble surrounding our solar system, called the heliosphere. This layer acts as a shield that protects the planets from interstellar radiation.
04 Dec 2023
AstronomyGeminid meteor shower peaks this month: How to watch
The Geminid meteor shower, an annual celestial spectacle, is set to peak on December 14.
04 Dec 2023
AstronomyNASA skywatching guide: Top celestial events to catch this month
This December, the night sky will be filled with exciting celestial events, including the year's most spectacular meteor shower, a visible ancient asteroid, and a bright full moon a day after Christmas.
29 Nov 2023
TechnologyNASA's Odyssey provides spectacular view of Mars's horizon
NASA's Odyssey orbiter has snapped an awe-inspiring image of the Martian horizon, offering a view akin to what astronauts might witness if they were orbiting Mars.
28 Nov 2023
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)NASA chief to review NISAR's progress: Know mission highlights
NASA Administrator Bill Nelson has arrived in India for a week-long visit. The focus of his trip will be to strengthen the partnership between NASA and the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).
25 Nov 2023
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)These countries have pursued solar missions like India's Aditya-L1
The India Space Research Organisation (ISRO) took a significant step in solar exploration with the launch of the Aditya-L1 mission on September 2.
24 Nov 2023
AstronomyFull 'Beaver Moon' rises on November 27: How to watch
The upcoming "Beaver Moon" on November 27 will light up the night sky as the 12th full moon of the year.
19 Nov 2023
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)Lunar Sample Return Mission: What is ISRO's next Moon endeavor
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has set sights on the Lunar Sample Return Mission (LSRM). The ambitious mission aims to gather soil or rock samples from the Moon and return them to Earth.
