NASA: News
27 Jun 2024
Solar SystemSurprising finding in asteroid Bennu's sample hints at oceanic origin
An analysis of the asteroid Bennu sample, returned by OSIRIS-REx mission in September 2023, has revealed surprising findings.
27 Jun 2024
SpaceXSpaceX wins contract to help NASA de-orbit the 430,000kg ISS
NASA has selected SpaceX for an $843 million contract to develop a unique spacecraft, the US Deorbit Vehicle, tasked with de-orbiting the International Space Station (ISS) in 2030.
26 Jun 2024
International Space Station (ISS)Astronaut Don Pettit set for 4th space mission this September
NASA's oldest active astronaut, Don Pettit, is preparing for his fourth journey to space.
26 Jun 2024
BoeingTime running out: Could SpaceX rescue stranded Starliner astronauts?
SpaceX may be called upon to assist two astronauts, Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams, currently stranded at the International Space Station (ISS) due to a helium leak in their Boeing Starliner.
24 Jun 2024
AsteroidNASA says we're not prepared to handle asteroid strikes
NASA recently conducted a hypothetical exercise, revealing significant gaps in Earth's readiness for a potential asteroid impact.
24 Jun 2024
ChinaNASA snaps rare gigantic jets lighting up Himalayan skies
In a rare celestial event, gigantic jets, a powerful type of lightning, were observed shooting up from a thunderstorm over the Himalayan mountains.
24 Jun 2024
BoeingNASA under fire for ignoring Starliner helium leak before launch
NASA's Starliner spacecraft, part of the Commercial Crew Program, has experienced helium leaks that have delayed the return of astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams, from the International Space Station (ISS).
23 Jun 2024
Solar SystemNASA issues alert about plane-sized asteroid approaching Earth today
NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory has issued a public alert about an asteroid, named 2024 KN1, set to make its closest approach to Earth today.
23 Jun 2024
AsteroidNASA study finds asteroid with 72% chance of hitting Earth
NASA recently conducted a study that revealed a potential asteroid threat with a 72% chance of hitting Earth.
22 Jun 2024
BoeingNASA postpones Boeing Starliner's return from ISS citing technical issues
NASA has officially announced a delay in the return of Boeing's Starliner spacecraft from the International Space Station (ISS).
21 Jun 2024
SaturnNew study reveals mystery behind Saturn's planet-wide storms
Saturn's seasonal heating patterns are responsible for triggering planet-wide storms, as per a recent analysis of data from NASA's Cassini spacecraft.
20 Jun 2024
James Webb Space TelescopeJames Webb telescope spots evidence of gigantic asteroid collision
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has discovered signs of a massive collision, between two enormous asteroids in the Beta Pictoris star system.
20 Jun 2024
Space NewsNASA plans to launch toaster-sized 'star' to study the universe
NASA is gearing up to launch an artificial star, around the size of a toaster and equipped with eight lasers, into space.
20 Jun 2024
SaturnMethane waves are shaping Saturn's largest moon, reveals MIT study
Saturn's largest moon, Titan, bears a striking resemblance to Earth due to the presence of large liquid bodies on its surface.
19 Jun 2024
MoonStrawberry Moon 2024: How to watch this spectacular celestial event
Space enthusiasts as well as skywatchers, are eagerly anticipating a unique celestial event this month, known as the Strawberry Full Moon.
19 Jun 2024
Space NewsNASA's Voyager 1 spacecraft resumes data transmission after 7-month silence
NASA's Voyager 1 spacecraft is currently the farthest man-made object from Earth, at approximately 15 billion miles away.
19 Jun 2024
Milky WayStar explosion to illuminate sky in once-in-a-lifetime event in 2024
For the first time in 80 years, a rare celestial event is set to occur in our Milky Way galaxy.
19 Jun 2024
BoeingNASA, Boeing delay Starliner's return from ISS to June 26
NASA and Boeing have postponed the return of the Starliner capsule to Earth until at least June 26, due to ongoing thruster troubleshooting and the upcoming scheduled spacewalk.
18 Jun 2024
MarsNASA's Perseverance rover overcomes obstacles to explore Martian 'Bright Angel'
NASA's Perseverance rover has been exploring the southern side of Neretva Vallis, an ancient river channel on Mars, since January.
18 Jun 2024
MarsAre we alone? NASA estimates trillions of Earth-like planets
NASA scientists have made a remarkable revelation, estimating that at least a trillion Earth-like planets in the universe could potentially support life.
16 Jun 2024
Space NewsWomen's bodies may tolerate space travel better than men: Study
A recent study, published in Nature Communications, suggests that women may have a slight advantage over men in tolerating the harsh conditions of space travel.
16 Jun 2024
University Of CaliforniaNASA's Chandra Observatory continues to search for life beyond Earth
NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory and the European Space Agency's XMM-Newton are being used by astronomers to explore the potential habitability of exoplanets.
15 Jun 2024
International Space Station (ISS)NASA postpones spacewalk outside ISS due to 'spacesuit discomfort'
NASA has postponed a planned spacewalk outside the International Space Station (ISS) due to an unspecified "spacesuit discomfort."
14 Jun 2024
MarsMartian meteorites unlock secrets of the Red Planet's hidden layers
A team of scientists from the University of California, San Diego's Scripps Institution of Oceanography is studying meteorites from Mars that have landed on Earth.
13 Jun 2024
International Space Station (ISS)NASA explains the strange emergency alert heard during ISS livestream
NASA recently found itself in an awkward situation when an emergency signal, intended for training purposes, was inadvertently broadcast on its live stream.
13 Jun 2024
International Space Station (ISS)NASA astronauts to collect microbe samples during ISS spacewalk today
Two NASA astronauts are set to embark on the first spacewalk of 2024 today at the International Space Station (ISS).
12 Jun 2024
BoeingBoeing's Starliner spacecraft's return to Earth delayed until June 18
The return of Boeing's CST-100 Starliner spacecraft, carrying NASA astronauts Barry "Butch" Wilmore and Sunita "Suni" Williams, has been delayed until June 18.
12 Jun 2024
MarsEnigmatic holes on Mars might hold secrets to extraterrestrial life
Mars is home to a series of enigmatic holes or pits, located on the sides of ancient volcanoes in the Tharsis region.
11 Jun 2024
International Space Station (ISS)'Spacebug' detected on ISS, poses health risk to astronauts
A potentially hazardous "superbug" has been discovered on the International Space Station (ISS), raising health concerns for NASA's astronaut Sunita Williams and her fellow crew members.
10 Jun 2024
BoeingNASA astronauts give tour of Boeing's Starliner docked at ISS
NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore have given a tour of Boeing's Starliner capsule, currently docked at the International Space Station (ISS).
09 Jun 2024
ChinaChina's Shenlong spacecraft releases mysterious object into orbit, puzzles scientists
China's experimental reusable spacecraft, Shenlong, has reportedly released an unidentified object into a low-Earth orbit, approximately 600km above the Earth.
08 Jun 2024
SpaceXNASA allocates $10 million to Mars sample return proposals
NASA has committed $10 million toward seven proposals, aimed at refining its 15-year $11 billion plan, to gather and return samples from Mars.
08 Jun 2024
Kristen StewartKristen Stewart to play astronaut Sally Ride in 'The Challenger'
Kristen Stewart is set to star as Sally Ride, the first American woman and the third woman to fly in space, in a new limited series titled The Challenger.
07 Jun 2024
International Space Station (ISS)Sunita Williams carries Upanishads, Bhagavad Gita, samosas to ISS
Indian-American NASA astronaut, Sunita Williams, aged 58, embarked on her third space journey on Wednesday, for the inaugural crewed mission of the Boeing's Starliner capsule to the International Space Station (ISS).
06 Jun 2024
BoeingBoeing's Starliner encounters additional helium leaks en route to ISS
Boeing's decade-long Starliner mission has run into new problems on its journey to the International Space Station (ISS), as reported by NASA.
05 Jun 2024
BoeingBoeing's Starliner successfully launches NASA astronauts after years of delays
Boeing has successfully launched astronauts into space for the first time, joining SpaceX as a second taxi service for NASA.
05 Jun 2024
Elon MuskSpaceX's Starship megarocket receives FAA license for June 6 launch
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has officially granted a license to SpaceX for the launch of its upcoming Starship Flight 4 test mission.
03 Jun 2024
International Space Station (ISS)NASA delays Boeing Starliner's maiden crew flight to June 5
NASA has rescheduled the launch of Boeing's Starliner spacecraft for Wednesday, June 5 at 10:52am ET (8:22 pm IST) following a last-minute delay on Saturday.
02 Jun 2024
MarsNASA orbiter discovers mysterious circular pit on Martian surface
NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO) has uncovered a nearly perfect circular pit on the Martian surface, sparking scientific curiosity.
02 Jun 2024
Space NewsAstronauts need better safety standards to survive lunar sandstorms
As NASA prepares for its return to the Moon after over 50 years, a new theory suggests astronauts may face greater risks than previously anticipated.
