international space station Space Station Experiments Drive Innovative Health Treatments on Earth The Expedition 74 crew investigates how microgravity impacts cartilage and digestion to advance medical care both in space and on Earth. Astronauts also prepare for an upcoming robotics maintenance spacewalk.
spacex SpaceX Astronauts Dock With Space Station in Historic First Two NASA astronauts successfully arrive at the International Space Station aboard a privately built SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule. This milestone ends a nine-year U.S. reliance on Russian rockets for orbital travel.
international space station Space Station Experiments Advance Health Treatments Ahead of Robotics Spacewalk The Expedition 74 crew investigates how microgravity impacts cartilage and digestion to improve both astronaut health and Earth-based medicine. The orbital residents also prepare for an upcoming robotics maintenance spacewalk.
international space station Space Station Research Advances Health Treatments Ahead of Robotics Spacewalk The Expedition 74 crew investigates how microgravity impacts cartilage and digestion to improve health care both in space and on Earth. The orbital residents also prepare for an upcoming robotics maintenance spacewalk at the end of the month.
international space station Space Station Experiments Target Joint and Digestive Health Ahead of Robotics Spacewalk The Expedition 74 crew studies how weightlessness impacts cartilage and digestion to advance medical treatments both in space and on Earth. The astronauts also prepare for an upcoming robotics maintenance spacewalk.
spacex SpaceX Clears Final Hurdle for Historic May 27 Astronaut Launch SpaceX officially passes NASA's Flight Readiness Review, paving the way for the first crewed launch of a private spacecraft from US soil since 2011.
nasa NASA Prepares Mars Helicopter for Historic First Extraterrestrial Flight NASA plans to launch the Ingenuity helicopter to Mars later this year to attempt the first-ever powered flight on another planet. The four-pound craft faces immense atmospheric challenges but serves only as a technology demonstrator for future aerial exploration.
nasa NASA Partners With NanoAvionics to Test Advanced Solar Sail Propulsion NASA selects NanoAvionics to build a satellite for testing a massive new solar sail that uses sunlight instead of fuel for propulsion. The technology promises to lower costs and enable long-duration deep-space missions.
spacex SpaceX Bans Zoom Citing Privacy and Security Risks SpaceX prohibits employees from using Zoom due to significant privacy and security concerns, following similar warnings from U.S. law enforcement and NASA.
artificial intelligence Twenty Bold Science and Tech Forecasts Shaping the 2020s Decade A new comprehensive report outlines twenty major scientific and technological milestones expected throughout the 2020s. These forecasts range from artificial intelligence achieving human-level capabilities to exciting new developments in space exploration and gene editing.
nasa NASA Unveils Science Payloads for First Commercial Moon Deliveries NASA reveals 16 science and technology payloads for the initial commercial lunar lander missions under the CLPS program. These deliveries by Astrobotic and Intuitive Machines help pave the way for human astronauts to return to the moon.
space 2020 Ushers in Unprecedented Mars Missions and New Human Spaceflight The year 2020 features an unprecedented wave of Martian exploration alongside the highly anticipated return of human spaceflight from American soil. Four separate countries are launching Red Planet missions while private companies prepare to carry astronauts into orbit.
space Commercial Space Industry Poised for Major Expansion in 2020 The commercial space sector continues its rapid growth into 2020, driven primarily by NASA's Commercial Crew program and anticipated astronaut launches.
space Notable Space Setbacks and Mishaps Highlight a Tumultuous Year Despite remarkable achievements in space exploration, 2019 experiences significant high-profile failures ranging from corporate bankruptcies to unexpected lunar crashes.
boeing Boeing Starliner Capsule Lands Safely in New Mexico After Docking Failure Boeing's unpiloted Starliner spacecraft successfully completes a ground landing in New Mexico despite missing its rendezvous with the International Space Station due to a timing glitch.