NASA sets date for first SpaceX astronaut flight

The historic flight will mark the resumption of U.S. astronaut flights to orbit from American soil after a nine-year hiatus.

• Apr 17, 2020

Star dancing around supermassive black hole proves Einstein right

After studying the star for nearly 30 years, astronomers have once again proven Albert Einstein's theory of relativity.

• Apr 16, 2020

Space station crew returns to world changed by coronavirus

They face an extended quarantine due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

• Apr 16, 2020

Scientists observe brightest star explosion ever seen

Astronomers believe the star was at least 100 times the mass of the sun.

• Apr 15, 2020

"It is quite surreal": Space crew to return amid coronavirus

Two astronauts who left Earth long before the coronavirus pandemic return to a changed world next week.

• Apr 10, 2020

Soyuz rocket with crew of 3 launched to space station

Coronavirus restrictions limited launch guests, but lack of fanfare had no impact on smooth climb to space.

• Apr 9, 2020

Crew readies for space launch amid coronavirus restrictions

A NASA astronaut and two Russian cosmonauts won't have family members at the launch site to cheer them on.

• Apr 8, 2020

Tuesday's "pink moon" is 2020's largest supermoon

The pink moon was viewable all over the globe.

• Apr 8, 2020

NASA's Perseverance rover is bringing a hidden message to Mars

After NASA shared a photo of the rover's plaque carrying the names of nearly 11 million people, eagle-eyed fans spotted something special.

• Apr 1, 2020

SpaceX wins NASA moon program contract

SpaceX's Dragon XL cargo ships will support NASA's Artemis moonwalkers and allow extended research.

• Mar 27, 2020

U.S. Space Force launches billion-dollar military comms satellite

The flight was the first national security space launch under authority of the newly established U.S. Space Force — and completed during a deadly pandemic.

• Mar 26, 2020

Astronaut who spent 665 days in space has advice on isolation

By social distancing and quarantining, people are "saving lives," retired NASA astronaut Peggy Whitson said.

• Mar 23, 2020

Coronavirus to stop astronaut's family from attending launch

NASA astronaut​ Chris Cassidy is dealing with some unexpected changes as he prepares for launch next month.

• Mar 19, 2020

Early spring equinox brings planetary entertainment

Mars, Jupiter, Saturn and a crescent moon will be clustered together in the southeastern sky just before daybreak.

• Mar 19, 2020

Astronauts already in "quarantine bubble" as NASA adapts to virus

Only "mission-essential" personnel are allowed to work at NASA field centers — everyone else must work from home.

• Mar 18, 2020

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