spacex SpaceX Crew Dragon Capsule Safely Returns NASA Astronauts to Earth SpaceX and NASA successfully complete the final phase of the Demo-2 mission, bringing astronauts Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley home after two months at the International Space Station. This historic splashdown paves the way for Crew Dragon's official certification and regular operational flights.
spacex SpaceX Crew Dragon Docks With ISS, Ends Nine-Year US Launch Gap SpaceX's Crew Dragon spacecraft successfully docks with the International Space Station, marking the first crewed orbital launch from the US since 2011. NASA astronauts Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley join the existing station crew after a smooth, ahead-of-schedule arrival.
spacex SpaceX Crew Dragon Makes Historic Docking at International Space Station SpaceX successfully docks its first crewed Crew Dragon capsule at the International Space Station, marking the first time a commercial spacecraft carries humans to the orbiting lab.
nasa SpaceX Demo-2 Mission Marks Historic Return of American Astronaut Launches NASA highlights a striking infrared image of the SpaceX Demo-2 launch that carried two astronauts to the International Space Station. This milestone mission brings human spaceflight back to American soil for the first time since 2011.
spacex Storms Force SpaceX and NASA to Delay Historic Astronaut Launch Bad weather along Florida's Atlantic coast prompts NASA and SpaceX to scrub the historic Demo-2 mission. The backup launch date provides another opportunity to send astronauts to the International Space Station.
nasa Comet NEOWISE Delivers Once-in-a-Lifetime Sky Show Comet NEOWISE puts on a spectacular display in July 2020, treating observers on Earth and the International Space Station to the brightest comet seen in decades. The icy visitor will not return to the inner solar system for nearly 7,000 years.
comet neowise Spectacular Comet NEOWISE Delivers Best Northern Hemisphere Show Since 1997 Comet NEOWISE is currently wowing early risers with a stunning naked-eye display, easily outperforming recent comets ATLAS and SWAN. The celestial visitor is now shifting its visibility to the evening sky as it heads back toward the outer solar system.
nasa NASA Perseverance Rover Finds Potential Biosignatures in Martian Rock NASA's Perseverance rover unearths the closest evidence yet to past life on Mars, with validated results showing potential biosignatures inside a specific rock sample. The robotic explorer continues to collect core samples for eventual return to Earth.
spacex SpaceX Overcomes Weather Delays to Launch 60 Starlink Satellites SpaceX successfully delivers its 13th batch of Starlink satellites to orbit after multiple weather-related delays, bringing the total constellation to 775 satellites.
spacex SpaceX Crew-1 Mission Safely Delivers Four Astronauts to ISS The SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft Resilience successfully docks with the International Space Station, carrying three NASA astronauts and one JAXA astronaut. This historic mission marks a major step in operational commercial spaceflight.
nasa NASA's Ingenuity Helicopter Exceeds Expectations With 72 Historic Mars Flights NASA's Ingenuity Mars Helicopter completes a groundbreaking mission after achieving 72 flights on the Red Planet, far surpassing its original five-flight goal. The aircraft serves as a successful aerial scout and paves the way for future planetary exploration.
spacex SpaceX Crew Demo-2 Mission Update Showcases Historic Human Spaceflight SpaceX provides an update on the historic Crew Demo-2 mission, which marks a pivotal moment in commercial human spaceflight. The mission highlights the capabilities of the Falcon 9 rocket and Crew Dragon spacecraft.
nasa NASA Mars 2020 Mission Landing Details Remain Temporarily Offline The official NASA JPL press kit for the Mars 2020 mission landing is currently inaccessible due to a server blocking error. Visitors encounter a 403 error message when attempting to access the mission overview webpage.
nasa NASA Perseverance Rover Successfully Touches Down on Mars NASA's Perseverance rover completes its daring descent to the Martian surface to search for ancient signs of life. The mission marks a major milestone in deep space exploration.
nasa NASA Astronauts Showcase SpaceX Crew Dragon During Historic ISS Approach Astronauts Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken provide a video tour of their SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule as they prepare to dock with the International Space Station. The footage highlights the sleek interior and advanced technology of the new spacecraft.