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Two space station astronauts stepped out of the International Space Station to do some tricky cable work.
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Two space station astronauts stepped out of the International Space Station to do some tricky cable work.
SpaceX is hoping the third time will be the charm as they count down to Wednesday launch of an observatory.
SpaceX tried again, unsuccessfully Tuesday to launch a new observatory into deep space as well as landing a booster that carried it up. Dangerously high winds kept it grounded.
The much anticipated launch and booster landing of SpaceX's deep-space observatory was cancelled on Sunday.
SpaceX is aiming for both a launch and landing within minutes of each other Sunday.
The 1-million-mile destination for a space weather satellite isn't what has the space community excited. It's the rocket's ocean landing that everyone will be monitoring after Sunday's launch.
NASA astronauts have been hitching rides on Russian rockets to reach the International Space Station since the U.S. retired its space shuttle launches in 2011.
An asteroid that's nearly six football fields wide will zoom past Earth on Monday.
Nine years in the making, a NASA spacecraft will begin photographing Pluto, the mysterious, unexplored, icy world once deemed a planet, on Sunday.
The International Space Station is getting some new guests soon.
Six astronauts at the International Space Station were evacuated Wednesday after an alarm rang out indicating a possible toxic leak. Officials, however, said the alarm was triggered by a false sensor reading or computer problem.
International Space Station's six astronauts received much-needed groceries and gifts Monday when Dragon, a supply ship, arrived Monday.
SpaceX launched successfully and supplies are headed to the International Space Station but it's attempt to land the leftover booster did not fare as well.
After scraping its first launch attempt on Tuesday, SpaceX will try again Saturday.
Stargazers should be able to see the International Space Station this week soaring over South Florida.
With just a minute before launch, SpaceX called off its planned flight to the International Space Station because of rocket trouble.
Spacecraft launches are always a blast to watch. But what about landings?
The Orion spacecraft is back home after traveling into space and then across the country.
Two men assigned to a one-year spaceflight say their upcoming mission will allow the world to explore the galaxy, or at least take the first big step.
Christmas won't be coming early for space station astronauts. In fact, they won't be getting their presents until the New Year.
Spikes of methane gas on Mars detected by the Curiosity rover has piqued the interest of NASA.
Set to take flight Thursday, NASA's new Orion spacecraft streaked into orbit Friday on a high-stakes test flight.
A windy Thursday morning has delayed NASA'S premier launch of its new Orion spacecraft until Friday.
NASA is a riding a high right now that hasn't been felt since the space shuttle days.
NASA has some new gadgets including a state-of-the-art space capsule on the launch pad and a countdown clock.
