NASA Spacecraft Made A Flyby Visit To The Largest Moon In The Solar System
NASA's Juno spacecraft traveled to 645 miles above the surface of the solar system's largest moon, Ganymede, on Monday.
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Why NASA Is Blasting Water Bears And Bobtail Squid Into Space
The animals are being launched into the cosmos as NASA researchers attempt to learn more about how the conditions of spaceflight can affect biological organisms and, by extension, future astronauts.
NASA Picks Twin Missions To Visit Venus, Earth's 'Evil Twin'
The two space probes will study Venus, a scorching hot world that may have once been like Earth. NASA chose the Venus missions over other candidates, such as trips to the moons of Jupiter and Neptune.
NASA Makes New Plans For Ingenuity Helicopter On Mars
NASA announced Friday that it would be increasing operational testing on its Ingenuity helicopter following four successful test flights off the surface of Mars.
Why Having Diverse Government Scientists Is Key To Dealing With Climate Change
Climate and health policies rely on scientific expertise. But the federal science workforce has been shaped by decades of political interference, underfunding and race and gender bias.
International Space Station Is About To Get Crowded, And It's Running Out Of Beds
Four astronauts are set to launch to the space station Friday. When they arrive, the new crew of 11 will be the largest since the shuttle program, and there aren't enough sleeping pods for them all.
Success! NASA's Ingenuity Makes 1st Powered Flight On Mars
The tiny helicopter took off and hovered briefly — the first such flight on another planet. The Perseverance rover kept tabs on the mission from a viewing point about 60 yards away.
WATCH: The Moment NASA Controllers Learn That Ingenuity Is '1st In Flight' On Mars
Jet Propulsion Laboratory project manager MiMi Aung gave an enthusiastic two thumbs-up and then clenched fists before a roomful of engineers erupted in applause.
With Mini Helicopter On Mars, NASA Hopes To Reinvent Flight 'On Another World'
The successful deployment of Ingenuity brings NASA one step closer to its first attempt at testing the possibility of powered, controlled flight on another planet.
Glynn Lunney, NASA Flight Director With A Key Role In Saving Apollo 13, Dies At 84
Lunney, who played an integral role in the agency's Apollo program, died Friday. He was credited for his quick decision-making during the race to save the lives of the Apollo 13 astronauts.