NASA: News
02 Jun 2024
BoeingBoeing Starliner's first crewed launch delayed due to computer glitch
Boeing's first crewed Starliner launch, scheduled for June 1, 2024, was abruptly postponed less than four minutes before liftoff due to computer issues.
01 Jun 2024
ChinaZebrafish flourish in China's space station amid unusual behavior
Last month, China's Tiangong space station became home to four zebrafish, who are reportedly thriving in the microgravity environment of their space aquarium.
01 Jun 2024
AsteroidTiny moon revealed as two in disguise; astronomers astonished
In a surprising revelation last year, astronomers discovered that a tiny moon orbiting an asteroid, fondly referred to as "Dinky," was actually two moons fused together.
30 May 2024
BoeingNASA astronauts to fly on Boeing's Starliner on June 1
Boeing's new Starliner capsule is set to embark on its inaugural astronaut mission on June 1, following a successful flight readiness review.
28 May 2024
Washington UniversityAstronomers uncover hidden ocean beneath Pluto's icy surface
Astronomers have made a groundbreaking discovery, finding strong evidence of a vast ocean of liquid water hidden beneath the icy surface of Pluto.
26 May 2024
Climate ChangeNASA launches satellite to study climate change at Earth's poles
NASA has successfully launched a compact satellite from Mahia, northern New Zealand on Saturday to monitor climate change in the polar regions.
25 May 2024
BoeingNASA, Boeing heading for Starliner crewed launch on June 1
NASA will launch the first crewed test flight of Boeing's Starliner as early as June 1, despite recent technical issues.
24 May 2024
European Space AgencyEuropean Space Agency funding development of independent cargo spacecraft
European Space Agency (ESA) has selected Thales Alenia Space and The Exploration Company to advance the designs of a cargo spacecraft.
23 May 2024
Space NewsNASA's Psyche spacecraft activates thrusters, enters 'full cruise' mode
NASA has successfully activated the electric Hall thrusters of its spacecraft, Psyche.
22 May 2024
BoeingNASA delays Boeing Starliner's first crewed flight indefinitely: Here's why
NASA has announced a delay in the debut crewed flight of Boeing's Starliner capsule, originally slated for May 25, due to a helium leak in the spacecraft's propulsion system.
19 May 2024
MarsNASA-backed pulsed plasma rocket system set to revolutionize Mars missions
An innovative rocket system, the Pulsed Plasma Rocket (PPR), is poised to transform future deep space missions to Mars by significantly reducing travel time.
18 May 2024
Blue OriginBlue Origin to resume space tourism program after two-year hiatus
Blue Origin, the space company owned by Jeff Bezos, is set to recommence its space tourism program after a nearly two-year hiatus.
18 May 2024
AstronautsNASA astronauts rehearsing moonwalks in Arizona desert: Here's why
NASA is currently engaged in a week-long expedition in the Arizona desert, simulating moonwalk scenarios.
18 May 2024
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)India sets sights on second Mars mission with advanced technology
India is planning an ambitious second mission to Mars, potentially launching as early as late 2024.
15 May 2024
MarsIntuitive Machines looking to aid NASA's Mars Sample Return mission
Private aerospace company, Intuitive Machines, has proposed a technology-based solution to aid NASA's Mars Sample Return (MSR) mission.
14 May 2024
MoonNASA announces plans for first railway system on Moon
NASA has unveiled its plans to build the first-ever lunar railway system, aimed at providing reliable, efficient, and autonomous payload transport on the Moon.
14 May 2024
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningNASA names David Salvagnini as first chief AI officer
NASA has taken a significant stride in the rapidly evolving field of artificial intelligence (AI) by appointing its first-ever chief AI officer, David Salvagnini.
07 May 2024
BoeingBoeing Starliner's first crewed test flight delayed over technical issue
Boeing's highly anticipated Starliner space capsule has experienced a delay in its first crewed test flight due to a technical issue.
06 May 2024
BoeingNASA astronauts to fly to ISS aboard Boeing Starliner tomorrow
NASA is set to launch its latest spacecraft, the Boeing Starliner, on its first crewed test flight to the International Space Station (ISS).
28 Apr 2024
JapanJapanese satellite successfully interacts with space debris, snaps image
In a significant space mission, a Japanese satellite has successfully interacted with a three-ton chunk of rocket debris, BBC reports.
25 Apr 2024
BoeingSunita Williams to pilot Boeing Starliner's first manned ISS flight
Sunita Williams, the renowned Indian-origin NASA astronaut, is set to be part of the first crewed flight of Boeing's Starliner spacecraft to the International Space Station (ISS).
23 Apr 2024
TechnologyFarthest human-made object from Earth phones home after myterious silence
NASA's Voyager 1 probe, the most distant human-made object from Earth, has resumed transmitting usable data to mission control.
23 Apr 2024
SpaceXSpaceX reports highest worker injury rate in the industry
SpaceX, a prominent figure in the space industry, has reported an escalating worker injury rate for the second year running.
18 Apr 2024
EuropeUnveiling hidden histories: Non-fiction books on historic revelations to read
Nonfiction books are like a voyage through history's dimly lit corridors, bypassed by well-known stories.
18 Apr 2024
DubaiDubai floods: Flight disruption continues; remote working extended till tomorrow
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is currently managing the fallout from its heaviest rainfall since 1949—that led to widespread disruption in Dubai.
17 Apr 2024
SaturnNASA's Dragonfly mission to Saturn's moon Titan gets green light
NASA has received approval to send a drone-like explorer, named Dragonfly, to Titan, Saturn's largest moon.
17 Apr 2024
DubaiExplained: Is artificial rain behind Dubai flood?
In an unusual occurrence, Dubai, a city typically characterized by its arid climate and soaring temperatures, was hit by heavy rainfall on Tuesday.
16 Apr 2024
United States of AmericaNASA identifies origin of space debris that damaged US home
NASA has confirmed the source of the mysterious debris that caused significant damage to a Naples, Florida home on March 8.
16 Apr 2024
Elon MuskNASA seeks faster, more affordable Mars sample return to Earth
NASA is actively seeking a more economical and swifter method to retrieve samples from Mars due to budgetary restrictions.
13 Apr 2024
Space NewsNASA's Artemis 2 Orion spacecraft undergoes testing for Moon mission
NASA's upcoming lunar spacecraft, the Artemis 2 Orion, has begun critical testing at the Kennedy Space Center.
13 Apr 2024
MarsNASA's DART mission inadvertently redirects space debris toward Mars
In an unforeseen turn of events, NASA's asteroid deflection mission from September 2022, has inadvertently set a trajectory for space debris toward Mars.
13 Apr 2024
SpaceXSpaceX achieves new milestone with 20th Falcon 9 re-flight
SpaceX has set a new benchmark in space technology by successfully launching its Falcon 9 rocket.
08 Apr 2024
Solar EclipseTotal solar eclipse 2024: Where and how to watch it
Today (April 8), a rare astronomical phenomenon, a total solar eclipse, will occur.
03 Apr 2024
MoonUS government commissions NASA to create lunar timekeeping system
The White House has tasked NASA with the creation of a unique time reference system for the Moon, dubbed Coordinated Lunar Time (LTC).
01 Apr 2024
Elon Musk'Dangerous illusion': Top UK astronomer criticizes Musk's Mars colonization plan
Elon Musk, CEO of SpaceX, has come under criticism for his ambitious plan to establish a one-million-strong colony on Mars by 2050.
23 Mar 2024
Space NewsIntuitive Machines gears up for second lunar expedition in 2024
Intuitive Machines, a pioneer in commercial lunar landings, is preparing for its second Moon mission this year.
15 Mar 2024
MoonNASA offers last chance to send your name to Moon
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is providing a unique opportunity for individuals to send their names to the Moon, by its Volatiles Investigating Polar Exploration Rover (VIPER).
07 Mar 2024
Space NewsScientists worried as Voyager 1 sends incoherent messages to Earth
NASA's Voyager 1 spacecraft, currently over 24 billion kilometers away from Earth, has been sending back confusing messages since mid-November 2023.
06 Mar 2024
Space NewsNASA seeks new astronauts for first time in 4 years
NASA is once again searching for new astronaut candidates, the first time in four years.
06 Mar 2024
Fashion33gm air and glass purse stuns Paris Fashion Week debut
Coperni, the Parisian fashion brand, captivated attendees at its Fall 2024 Paris Fashion Week with the introduction of a revolutionary bag crafted solely from air.
