The Trump administration proposes to cut NASA's funding by a quarter and halt scientific programs. The priority will be the creation of a lunar base for 30 billion.
NASA's spacecraft, as part of the Artemis mission, took a unique photo of planet Earth.
The astronauts of the Artemis II mission shared their impressions after the first day in orbit. The crew will make a 10-day flight around the Moon aboard the Orion spacecraft.
Four astronauts are testing Orion's systems in Earth orbit before flying to the satellite. NASA is preparing a maneuver for the spacecraft to enter a trajectory to the Moon.
After lengthy delays, the rocket with four astronauts launched from Florida. The crew will make a ten-day flight around the Moon without landing on the surface.
The Artemis II mission with four astronauts will launch on April 1 for a lunar flyby. The crew will spend 10 days in space and return to Earth without landing.
The Artemis II mission with four astronauts will launch on April 1 after technical malfunctions are resolved. The crew will make a nine-day flight around the satellite.
Astronomers from the University of Warwick, with the help of AI, confirmed 118 exoplanets, including 31 new ones. The RAVEN algorithm analyzed data from 2.2 million stars.
Jared Isaacman announced the repurposing of orbital station components for ground infrastructure. The project is planned to be implemented in seven years.
At least four tanks are burning in the port of Primorsk after the strike on the Transneft terminal. NASA satellites confirm large fires in the region.
The US released footage of astronauts being rescued after an emergency splashdown in 1966. The photos captured the crew's emotions after the dangerous accident.
Ground-penetrating radar has detected delta deposits up to 4. 2 billion years old in Jezero Crater. Scientists consider these structures evidence of an environment for life.
The Artemis II mission with four astronauts is scheduled for April 1 after the rocket's repairs are completed. NASA estimates the chances of success for the new system at 50 percent.
Microbiologists have discovered bacteria in dark caves that photosynthesize using infrared light. This expands the boundaries of the search for habitable worlds near red stars.
UNN has prepared a selection of films about women's courage and self-realization. The plots cover the journey from working at NASA to fighting for environmental justice.
The DART mission changed the trajectory of the Didymos system around the Sun after impacting the satellite. Scientists confirmed the success of the first planetary defense test.
On Saturday, February 28, Mercury, Venus, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune will appear close to each other. Binoculars or a telescope will be needed to observe Uranus and Neptune.
NASA is revising the schedule for the Artemis program, adding a phase of integrated system testing near Earth. The astronaut moon landing is now expected in 2028.
NASA has postponed the Artemis II mission due to problems with helium supply in the Space Launch System rocket. This makes a launch in March 2026 impossible; the rocket will be transported to the hangar for repairs.
On February 21, explosions were reported in Russia's Samara region, with the Neftegorsk gas processing plant being attacked. Local authorities blamed Ukraine for the attack, and the aftermath of the explosions was recorded by NASA satellites.
NASA plans the first crewed flight to the Moon as part of the Artemis program in March after a successful rocket fueling test. The Artemis II mission could launch as early as March 6 with four astronauts on board.
On February 13, a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket successfully launched a Dragon spacecraft with four astronauts into orbit. The crew will conduct scientific research to prepare for space exploration and improve life on Earth.
NASA astronauts will be able to take personal smartphones into space for the first time, starting with the Crew-12 and Artemis II missions. This will allow them to capture moments for their families and share photos and videos with Earth.
NASA's Artemis II mission has been postponed until March due to a hydrogen fuel leak during a dress rehearsal. This malfunction occurred during the fueling of the Space Launch System rocket.
International sanctions and the outflow of technology have pushed Russia out of the global space race, while the US and China are preparing missions to the Moon. The Russian space industry is experiencing a crisis, cooperating only with individual countries in Asia and Africa.
During an SLS rocket test, NASA detected a hydrogen leak, jeopardizing the planned Artemis II flight. If the issue is not resolved by February 11, the mission will be postponed until March 2026.
This week, a full moon, known as the Snow Moon, can be observed, peaking on Sunday at 5:09 PM ET. It will also appear full on Saturday and Monday.
NASA and Axiom Space have signed an agreement for the fifth private astronaut mission to the ISS, scheduled for January 2027. The mission will last up to 14 days, expanding opportunities for future research.
NASA has postponed the launch of the crewed Artemis II lunar rocket until at least February 8, 2026, due to unfavorable weather conditions in Florida. Extreme cold forced the cancellation of a critical fueling test.
NASA announced the early launch of the SpaceX Crew-12 mission to the ISS on February 11. This is in response to a medical evacuation that left only three astronauts on the station.
