nasa James Webb Space Telescope Cleared for December 22 Launch After Vibration Scare NASA confirms the James Webb Space Telescope is ready for its December 22 liftoff after an unexpected vibration incident delayed earlier preparations.
nasa MIT's MOXIE Instrument Aims to Produce Oxygen on Mars NASA's Perseverance rover carries an MIT-designed instrument called MOXIE that generates oxygen from the Martian atmosphere. This technology demonstration supports future human exploration while the rover searches for signs of ancient life.
nasa NASA's Ingenuity Mars Helicopter Achieves New Speed and Distance Records NASA's Ingenuity helicopter successfully completes its third Martian flight, reaching faster speeds and traveling farther than ever before. The historic test pushes the boundaries of powered flight on another planet.
spacex SpaceX Crew-2 Completes Second Operational Crew Dragon Mission to ISS SpaceX Crew-2 successfully transports four international astronauts to the International Space Station for a nearly 200-day mission. This milestone marks the second operational flight of the Crew Dragon spacecraft under NASA's Commercial Crew Program.
spacex SpaceX Launches Four International Astronauts Toward Space Station SpaceX successfully sends a four-person international crew to the International Space Station aboard a Crew Dragon capsule. The mission marks the company's third crewed launch in under a year.
nasa NASA Achieves First Powered Flight on Mars With Ingenuity Helicopter NASA's Ingenuity helicopter successfully completes the first controlled, powered flight on another planet, hovering three meters above the Martian surface for nearly 40 seconds.
nasa NASA Achieves First Powered Controlled Flight on Mars With Ingenuity Helicopter NASA's Ingenuity helicopter successfully completes the first powered, controlled flight on another planet, hovering above the Martian surface for 39 seconds.
nasa NASA Releases Mars Helicopter Ingenuity Footage Ahead of 50th Flight NASA shares a new video reel showcasing the historic flights of the Ingenuity Mars Helicopter. The footage captures key milestones as the aircraft approaches its 50th successful mission on the Red Planet.
nasa NASA Releases Altimeter Data From Historic Ingenuity Helicopter Flight NASA shares an altimeter chart detailing the first powered flight of the Ingenuity Mars Helicopter. This milestone supports the broader goals of the Perseverance rover's mission to search for ancient microbial life.
nasa NASA Helicopter Achieves First Powered Flight on Mars NASA's Ingenuity helicopter successfully completes the first powered flight on another planet, rising 10 feet above the Martian surface. This historic 40-second milestone paves the way for future aerial exploration of the Red Planet.
nasa NASA's Ingenuity Helicopter Redefines Future of Planetary Exploration NASA's Ingenuity helicopter successfully proves powered flight on Mars is possible after completing 72 flights over three years. Its groundbreaking mission establishes aerial scouting as a vital tool for future interplanetary exploration.
nasa NASA's Perseverance Rover Captures First Ever Mars Helicopter Flight NASA's Ingenuity helicopter completes the first powered, controlled flight on another planet while the Perseverance rover records the historic event from a distance.
nasa NASA's Perseverance Rover Captures First-Ever Audio Recording of Mars NASA's Perseverance rover uses onboard microphones to record the first audio of the Martian surface, featuring a faint breeze and mechanical sounds. The rover also provides stunning high-definition video of its harrowing landing in Jezero Crater.
nasa NASA Perseverance Rover Captures First Audio Recordings of Martian Wind NASA's Perseverance rover successfully beams back the first audio clips ever recorded on the surface of Mars, featuring the low growl of wind gusts. The historic release also includes unprecedented video footage of the rover's descent and landing.
nasa NASA Releases Multi-Angle Video of Perseverance Rover Landing on Mars NASA shares thrilling onboard camera footage showing the Perseverance rover's descent and touchdown in Mars' Jezero Crater. The video captures unique perspectives from multiple cameras during the complex landing sequence.