Katherine Johnson, NASA "Hidden Figures" math whiz, dies at 101
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MIT develops plan to deflect "planet-killer" asteroids
If an asteroid appears to be speeding towards Earth, scientists would rather not use nuclear weapons to deflect it.
SpaceX teams up on plans to launch space tourists
The first private space mission could launch by the end of next year, Space Adventures announced.
SpaceX launches 60 satellites — but rocket booster misses landing
SpaceX has launched 300 Starlink satellites and will begin initial service after another 420 reach orbit later this year.
Cargo ship launched to the International Space Station
The unpiloted Cygnus cargo ship will deliver nearly 7,500-pounds of supplies and equipment, including the first scanning electron microscope ever carried to orbit.
Astronaut adorably reunites with dog after space mission
"It's just a symbol of coming back to the people and places that you love, to see your favorite animal," Christina Koch said.
"I feel great": Astronaut Christina Koch on record stay in space
NASA astronaut Christina Koch talks to Norah O'Donnell about her 328-day mission in space and whether she's up for a trip to the moon.
Rare photo shows swirling dust devil on Mars
Dust devils aren't uncommon on the dusty, windy red planet — but capturing one in motion is incredibly rare.
Former NASA space chief working with SpaceX
SpaceX says Bill Gerstenmaier, former chief of NASA space operations, brings expertise to its "reliability team."
Mysterious deep space radio burst sends signals every 16 days
A mysterious object in a galaxy 500 million light-years away is sending out signals — but astronomers have no idea why.
Trump seeks more NASA funding for moon mission
The president's budget proposal includes $3.3 billion for lunar lander development.
Solar Orbiter launch to give first look at sun's polar regions
The European-led Solar Orbiter will work in tandem with NASA's Parker Solar Probe to unravel the sun's secrets.
Single grain of moon dust holds millions of years of lunar secrets
"Because of something like this, we understand what the environment is like on the moon," one scientist said.
Software errors could have destroyed Boeing spacecraft, NASA says
More work is needed to pin down the cause of mistakes before launch dates can be considered.
Christina Koch back on Earth after record stay on space station
Koch set a world record for longest single flight by a female astronaut or cosmonaut
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