Elon Musk Says It's Time To Start Preparations For 'Deorbiting' The International Space Station: 'It Has Served Its Purpose'
Elon Musk calls for the deorbiting of the International Space Station, stating it has "served its purpose" as astronauts are left adrift for over 250 days.
Trump and Musk Again Falsely State NASA Astronauts Were 'Left in Space' for 'Political Reasons' Days After Crew Refutes Claim
President Trump and Elon Musk are perpetuating their false claim that the Biden administration intentionally left two NASA astronauts in space.
NASA Says Odds of Devastating Asteroid Striking Earth in 2032 Now Greater Than Winning a Game of Roulette
NASA has updated the odds of a devastating asteroid striking Earth, saying it is now greater than the odds of winning a game of roulette.
NASA Employees Ordered to 'Drop Everything' and Scrub DEI-Related Text From Websites: Report
NASA is reportedly removing all terms from its website related to accessibility, indigenous people, women and other topics relating to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) following Trump's DEI ban.
NASA Announced Increased Chance of Asteroid Hitting Earth in 2032. Internet Is Hilariously 'Rooting for the Asteroid'
NASA's estimated chance that an asteroid could collide with Earth in 2032 was raised from 1.6% to 1.9%, with the news pulling some dark humor into its orbit.
NASA Astronauts Stuck in Space for 7 Months Dismiss Fears for Their Safety: 'It Doesn't Feel Like We're Cast Away'
NASA astronauts have spent seven months aboard the International Space Station, far exceeding their planned eight-day mission after safety concerns grounded their return spacecraft. Despite the extended stay, they remain focused on scientific research and maintenance tasks, with plans to return to Earth in April 2025 aboard a SpaceX vehicle.
Boeing's Year of Crises in Review: Crashes, Whistleblowers and a Major Loss to SpaceX
In 2024, Boeing lost millions of dollars in its contract with NASA to SpaceX, more than 200 whistleblowers reported it to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), and two Boeing 737-800s crashed within a day of each other in Norway and South Korea.
Holiday Photos of Astronauts Stuck in Space For Half a Year Shock Internet: 'They're Wasting Away!'
Social media users were dumbfounded by the appearance of the astronauts who have been stuck in space since June in a newly released holiday photo.
Mysterious 'Unexpected Odor' Emerges from Russian Spacecraft Delivering Supplies To International Space Station
A mysterious "unexpected odor" was reported by Russian astronauts after a spacecraft delivering supplies docked at the International Space Station.
Dozens of Nobel Prize Winners Break Silence to Endorse Kamala Harris, Sound Alarm on Trump: This Is a 'Wake-Up Call for People'
More than 80 Nobel Prize winners banded together to endorse Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris in an open letter.
Historic Comet Expected to Dazzle Night Sky During October; Closest Approach on the 12th
Experience the brilliance of comet C/2023 A3, visible nightly this October, with its closest approach to Earth on October 12.
WATCH: Astronaut Shares Footage Flying Over Hurricane Milton From Space
The NASA astronaut shared the picture and timelapse of the storm from space on Tuesday.
NASA Releases Stunning Photos of the Sahara Desert Turning Green Under Historic Rains
The Sahara Desert was hit by an extratropical cyclone earlier this month, leading some areas to receive more than 200 millimeters of rainfall.
Saharan Air Layer projected to impact certain parts of the United States, weather experts say
The big layer of dust is slowing down the formation of new hurricanes and tropical storms, but it can also create health issues for the population
NASA Cans Lunar Rover After Spending $450 Million Building It
NASA announced Wednesday that cost overruns and delays have forced it to cancel a planned Moon rover it already spent $450 million to develop, marking a significant setback for the agency's lunar exploration program.
Arizona is so hot right now people are getting second-degree burns by falling on sidewalks and roads
The American Burn Association said that about 40% of patients that suffer surface burns require surgery
NASA Awards Elon Musk's SpaceX $843M Contract To Bring ISS Out Of Orbit
SpaceX's new project, named the U.S. Deorbit Vehicle, is designed to deorbit the ISS, ensuring its re-entry into Earth's atmosphere minimizes risks to populated areas.
From NASA to farm unions: Meet the Latinas among 2024's recipients of the Presidential Medal of Freedom
Ellen Ochoa and Teresa Romero join a class that also includes Al Gore, Nancy Pelosi and Michael Bloomberg
How to Watch NASA Fire Three Rockets During Monday's Solar Eclipse
They are sounding rockets aimed at taking atmospheric measurements during the event
ECLIPSE 2024: Follow the Path of Total Solar Eclipse in Mexico, Texas, Arkansas, Indiana, New York and Beyond
2024's total eclipse will be seen by millions along its path through vast swaths of North America
Apollo To Artemis: Why America Is Betting Big On Private Space
The focus on fledgling companies under NASA's Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) initiative builds on the example set by the meteoric rise of SpaceX, which was derided in its startup phase as reckless, but is now arguably the agency's favorite contractor.
Bad Day In Space: Moon Mission Fails And NASA Program Delayed
A private US lunar lander mission is doomed to fail, and NASA pushes back plans to return astronauts to the Moon.
The Feline Frontier: NASA Sends Cat Video From Deep Space
NASA on Monday announced it had used a state-of-the-art laser communication system on a spaceship 19 million miles (31 million kilometers) away from Earth -- to send a high-definition cat video.
New Rockets Set To Launch In 2024
Here is a look at the maiden flights space watchers can look forward to next year.
The White House Convenes Latino Space Leaders to Advance Involvement in NASA, Space Exploration
White House officials met with over 100 Latino leaders and students in the sector to discuss ways to expand representation in NASA and STEM-related industries.
José Hernández's Voyage From the Fields of California to Become the Inspiration of Millions
The Latin Times spoke with the Mexican-American Astronaut about his journey, his involvement with Amazon Prime Video's 'A Million Miles Away,' and his father's recipe for success
Hispanic Astronaut Frank Rubio Returns to Earth Setting Record for Most Time Spent in Space
Born in Los Angeles to Salvadoran parents, Rubio is part of a joint mission between NASA and Roscosmos, an agency of the Russian Federation
Major Asteroid Sample Brought To Earth In NASA First
A seven-year space voyage came to its climactic end Sunday when a NASA capsule landed in the desert in the US state of Utah, carrying to Earth the largest asteroid samples ever collected.
NASA's Mars Rovers Could Inspire A More Ethical Future For AI
Rather than using AI to replace workers, companies can build teams that ethically integrate the technology.
NASA To Publish Long-awaited UFO Report
The US space agency announced last year it was reviewing evidence regarding unidentified anomalous phenomena, or UAPs -- which has replaced the term "UFO" in official parlance.