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NASA astronaut snaps spooky photo of SpaceX Dragon capsule from ISS
By Elizabeth Howell published
The Dragon, named Freedom, is flying SpaceX's Crew-9 mission for NASA.
NASA announces 9 possible moon landing sites for Artemis 3 lunar mission
By Sharmila Kuthunur published
NASA has refined its list of potential landing sites near the moon's south pole for its Artemis 3 mission, which aims to return astronauts to the lunar surface no earlier than 2026.
Voyager 1 spacecraft phones home with transmitter that hasn't been used since 1981
By Samantha Mathewson published
Following recent communication issues, NASA's Voyager 1 spacecraft resorted to a backup radio transmitter that has been inactive since 1981.
NASA to resume ISS spacewalks in 2025 after spacesuit leak
By Elizabeth Howell published
"It's just a matter of when is the right timing."
NASA faces tough decisions on Orion capsule's heat shield for Artemis moon missions
By Leonard David published
NASA remains in an ongoing test mode to determine what’s behind the ablative thermal protective material that chipped away unexpectedly from the Artemis 1 Orion heat shield during its reentry.
NASA delays budget-cut decision about Hubble and Chandra space telescopes
By Keith Cooper last updated
A decision to cut spending on the Hubble Space Telescope by 10% and on the Chandra X-ray Observatory by 40% has been postponed.
NASA's Artemis 2 moon mission: Live updates
By Tariq Malik published
NASA's Artemis 2 mission is returning astronauts to the moon for the first time since 1972. See live mission updates here.
NASA chief says talks between Elon Musk, Vladimir Putin would be 'concerning'
By Andrew Jones published
NASA Administrator Bill Nelson has expressed concerns over reports that SpaceX chief executive Elon Musk has been in regular contact with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Boeing considers selling its space business, including Starliner: report
By Elizabeth Howell published
Boeing may sell its space business in the wake of troubles with its Starliner spacecraft program, according to a new report. But the discussions are at 'an early stage.'
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