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SpaceX’s 31st Dragon cargo capsule returns to Earth with splashdown off Florida coast
By Josh Dinner last updated
SpaceX's 31st robotic Dragon cargo capsule splashed down off the Florida coast today (Dec. 17), a day after undocking from the International Space Station.

'Edge of Space': Ambitious short film chronicles daring flight of X-15 rocket plane test pilot (video)
By Jeff Spry published
A new trailer for "Edge of Space," a short film about a daring X-15 pilot flying the rocket-powered experimental plane higher than any other piloted winged vehicle other than the space shuttle.

NASA astronaut Suni Williams poses with adorable tentacle-armed Astrobee robot on ISS (photo)
By Samantha Mathewson published
An Astrobee robotic free-flyer with tentacle-like arms was tested in a demonstration experiment aboard the space station.

Who is Jared Isaacman, Trump's pick for NASA chief?
By Andrew Jones published
Donald Trump has nominated billionaire private astronaut Jared Isaacman to lead NASA. What do we know about the potential next administrator of America’s space agency?

NASA's Mars exploration plans need 'paradigm shifts' to succeed, report finds
By Leonard David published
NASA has released a new document that highlights planned programmatic paradigm shifts in Mars exploration over the next 20 years.

Galaxy-size jet from monster black hole blasts mystery object in deep space (video)
By Robert Lea published
Using NASA's Chandra X-ray telescope, astronomers witnessed a massive black hole jet slam into an unknown object in space.

Panama, Austria sign Artemis Accords, bringing tally to 50 nations
By Samantha Mathewson published
A total of 50 nations have now joined NASA's efforts to establish peaceful and cooperative international space exploration.

'SALLY' at Sundance: NatGeo film to reveal 'hidden love' of 1st US woman in space
By Robert Z. Pearlman published
A documentary about the life and love of America's first woman in space will premiere at the Sundance Film Festival. "SALLY," from National Geographic, reveals the legacy of astronaut Sally Ride.
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