mars Curiosity Rover Uncovers Evidence of Ancient Martian Oasis NASA's Curiosity Rover discovers mineral salts in the Gale Crater that point to an ancient oasis with briny ponds. The finding helps scientists understand how Mars transitioned from a wet environment to a freezing desert.
nasa NASA Releases Detailed 3D Moon Data Pack for Digital Artists NASA provides a new CGI Moon Kit that combines high-resolution imagery with precise depth data. This free resource allows creators to build highly accurate 3D lunar maps for games, movies, and other digital projects.
nasa NASA Prepares to Fly Its First All-Electric X-Plane NASA receives the fully electric X-57 Maxwell at its California research center, marking the agency's first crewed X-plane flight in two decades. The aircraft will undergo rigorous ground and flight testing to advance electric aviation standards.
nasa NASA Distributes $43.2 Million to Blue Origin and SpaceX for Lunar Tech NASA awards $43.2 million to 14 companies to develop crucial technologies for the Artemis Moon mission and future Mars exploration. Blue Origin receives the largest share to advance lunar propellant production.
bell helicopter Bell Completes First Autonomous Flight for APT 70 Cargo Drone Bell Helicopter successfully flies its Autonomous Pod Transport 70 drone without a human pilot for the first time. The vertical take-off craft aims to revolutionize package delivery and rescue missions with its unique tilt-rotor design.
ula United Launch Alliance Wins Contract to Send Astrobotic Lander to Moon ULA secures a deal to launch Astrobotic's Peregrine lunar lander in 2021 using its new Vulcan Centaur rocket. The mission supports NASA's commercial lunar program and doubles as a key certification flight for the rocket.
apollo 11 Apollo 11 Crew Member Shares Personal Memories of Historic Moon Landing A former Apollo 11 crew member looks back on the thrilling and tense moments of the 1969 lunar mission. He shares unique behind-the-scenes perspectives as the world celebrates the 50th anniversary of humanity's first steps on the moon.
apollo program Apollo Moon Mission Technology Transforms Everyday Life On Earth The massive technological investment of the Apollo space program yields practical innovations that ordinary people use daily, from freeze-dried meals to water purification systems.
apollo 11 IBM Programmers Recall the Hidden Computers Behind the Apollo 11 Moon Landing Retired IBM engineers reflect on the crucial software and computing systems that guided Apollo 11 astronauts to the Moon and back safely. Their behind-the-scenes work proves essential to the mission's success, even when unexpected glitches arise.
nasa NASA Develops Lunar GPS to Guide Future Moon Rovers NASA is working on a specialized navigation system that brings GPS capabilities to the Moon, allowing spacecraft to determine their location without relying on Earth-based tracking networks.
apollo 11 Restored Apollo 11 Panorama Shows Moon Landing Site in Stunning Detail A newly assembled high-resolution panorama from Neil Armstrong's window captures the desolate beauty of the Apollo 11 landing site. The image includes the first photograph ever taken by a human on another world.
nasa NASA Marks Apollo 11 50th Anniversary With Live Broadcasts and Nationwide Events NASA honors the historic Apollo 11 moon landing with a special two-hour live television broadcast and various partner-led events across the country. The celebration reflects on the 1969 achievement while looking ahead to future Moon and Mars exploration.
nasa Restored Apollo Mission Control Center Reopens Ahead of Moon Landing Anniversary NASA's historic Apollo Mission Control Center reopens to the public after a meticulous restoration that returns the room to its exact 1969 appearance. The facility looks exactly as it did when astronauts first landed on the moon.
spacex SpaceX Launches First Uncrewed Crew Dragon Capsule Into Orbit SpaceX successfully launches its first Crew Dragon spacecraft on an unpiloted test flight to the International Space Station. This milestone mission paves the way for American astronauts to launch from U.S. soil later this summer.
mit MIT's Hidden Contributions to the Apollo 11 Lunar Landing As the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11 arrives, MIT's central role in the mission extends far beyond the well-known guidance computer. The Institute also contributes to ongoing lunar research through the analysis of moon rocks.