NASA: News
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration commonly abbreviated as NASA is the American government’s national civil space program that has earned a name for itself in space exploration. NASA is spread across 20 centers across the United States. It employs approximately 18,000 civil servants and claims to have created over 312,000 jobs across the US, generating over $64.3 billion in economic output in 2019. It also works with several contractors, academicians, and international partners. The agency operates with an annual budget of $23.2 billion (as of FY2021). NASA was established in 1958 with a distinctly civilian orientation encouraging the peaceful application of space science. Over the years, NASA has pioneered several human spaceflight programs including the X-15 program from 1954 to 1968, Project Apollo from 1960 to 1972, Skylab from 1965 to 1979, and Apollo-Soyuz from 1972 to 1975. NASA is also credited with putting the international space station into orbit, launching the commercial crew program that has helped the likes of SpaceX, and the Artemis program designed around the colonization of the moon. As of September 2021, NASA is led by Administrator Bill Nelson.
NASA is now a spy agency, thanks to Trump's order
Late last month, the Trump administration issued an executive order quietly designating NASA as a national intelligence and security agency.
NASA is inviting you to send your name to Moon
NASA is giving people from all over the world a chance to be a part of its next big space mission.
SpaceX launches new cargo spacecraft on its first ISS mission
Northrop Grumman's newly designed Cygnus XL spacecraft was successfully launched to the International Space Station (ISS) on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket.
SpaceX to launch Northrop Grumman's largest-ever cargo ship today
SpaceX is all set to launch Northrop Grumman's largest-ever cargo ship, the Cygnus XL, on September 14.
NASA bans Chinese nationals from space programs amid espionage concerns
In a major policy shift, NASA has barred Chinese nationals with US visas from accessing its facilities, research programs, and internal networks.
NASA tracks 538-foot asteroid approaching Earth next week
NASA has confirmed that a large asteroid, designated as 2025 FA22, will come close to the Earth next week.
NASA has found strongest sign of ancient life on Mars
NASA's Perseverance rover has discovered strange "leopard-spot" rocks on Mars, sparking speculation about the possibility of ancient life on the Red Planet.
This planet 41 light-years away might be suitable for life
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has spotted a planet 41 light-years away that could have an atmosphere.
Is Mars habitable? NASA event today will reveal major discovery
NASA will hold a teleconference today at 11:00am EDT (8:30pm IST) to discuss a major finding from the Perseverance rover's exploration of Mars.
Why Mars shouldn't have a solid core but actually does
A joint study by scientists from China and the United States has revealed that Mars has a solid inner core.
5 times 'Quantum Leap' brought American history to life
For the uninitiated, Quantum Leap is a television series where Dr. Sam Beckett leaps through time, correcting historical mistakes.
NASA alerts as airplane-sized asteroid zooms past Earth this week
NASA has confirmed that a massive asteroid, dubbed 2025 QV9, is hurtling toward Earth.
SpaceX completes Super Heavy static fire before Starship flight 11
SpaceX has successfully conducted a static test fire of its Super Heavy booster, gearing up for the 11th flight of the Starship rocket.
Watch: Hubble telescope spies a spiral galaxy 51M light-years away
The NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope has captured a stunning image of the spiral galaxy NGC 7456, located more than 51 million light-years away in the constellation Grus (the Crane).
Marsquakes unveil hidden protoplanets beneath the Red Planet
Mars, the fourth planet from the Sun, has long been a subject of fascination for scientists.
Who is Amit Kshatriya, NASA's new associate administrator
Indian-American Amit Kshatriya has been appointed as NASA's new Associate Administrator, the agency's top civil service position.
NASA finds 2 Earth-sized rocky planets 195 light-years away
NASA's Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) has found two rocky exoplanets orbiting a nearby K-type star, TOI-2322.
Megan McArthur, first woman to pilot SpaceX Dragon, retires
Megan McArthur, a trailblazing NASA astronaut who made history as the first woman to pilot a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft, has announced her retirement from the space agency.
5 iconic Octavia Spencer roles that prove her acting brilliance
Octavia Spencer is a celebrated actor, known for her versatile performances across various genres.
Massive 180-foot asteroid to pass by Earth tomorrow
NASA has confirmed that a massive asteroid, dubbed 2025 QY4, is headed toward Earth.
How Martian soil could help us build homes there
As the dream of building settlements on Mars continues to capture the imagination of billionaires, space agencies, and interplanetary enthusiasts, a major challenge remains: sourcing construction materials.
SpaceX delays Starship launch for 2nd time in 2 days
SpaceX has postponed the launch of its massive Starship rocket from Texas once again, this time due to unfavorable weather conditions.
Survival tests to photography lessons: Shubhanshu Shukla shares Axiom-4 experience
Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla has shared his experiences from the Axiom-4 mission to the International Space Station (ISS).
Rare 'planet parade' appears today: Here's how to spot
A rare and spectacular celestial event, dubbed the "planet parade," is set to take place on Sunday.
We might be wrong about how Jupiter's core was formed
A new study from Durham University has challenged the theory that a massive collision was responsible for the formation of Jupiter's "dilute" core.
'Hidden Figures': The untold story of women who changed NASA
Hidden Figures is an inspiring film that brings to the fore the contributions of African-American women mathematicians at NASA in the 1960s.
This dwarf planet might have been habitable in the past
NASA's recent research suggests that Ceres, the largest object in the main asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter, may have had a long-standing source of chemical energy.
Starship launch: Florida flights might get delayed by 2 hours
SpaceX's plan to launch its massive Starship rocket from Kennedy Space Center in Florida could result in significant disruptions to air travel.
NASA's Webb telescope finds a tiny new moon orbiting Uranus
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has discovered a new moon orbiting the planet Uranus.
Stadium-sized asteroid to make close approach to Earth today
NASA has confirmed that asteroid 1997 QK1 will make its closest approach to Earth on August 20, 2025.
SpaceX's Starship 10 launch on August 24: What to expect
SpaceX is gearing up for the 10th flight of its massive Starship rocket. The launch is targeted for Sunday, August 24, from SpaceX's Starbase facility in Texas.
3I/ATLAS: Harvard scientist urges global plan for potential alien threat
Harvard scientist Avi Loeb has called on global leaders to prepare for a possible alien attack.
Perseid meteor shower peaks on August 12: How to watch
The annual Perseid meteor shower, often dubbed as the "most popular meteor shower of the year," is nearing its peak.
Meteorite that struck home in Georgia is older than Earth
A meteorite that crashed into a house in Georgia, US earlier this year, is older than our planet.
Why NASA wants to put a nuclear reactor on Moon
NASA has unveiled plans to build a nuclear reactor on the Moon by 2030.
4 astronauts return to Earth after 5 months in space
An international crew of four astronauts has safely returned to Earth today, after spending nearly five months aboard the International Space Station (ISS).
Tuvaluans to migrate to Australia as climate change submerges islands
Tuvalu, a Pacific island nation, is set to become the world's first country to undergo a planned migration due to rising sea levels.
JWST spots possible planet in our closest star system
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has detected possible signs of a planet in the Alpha Centauri star system, the closest to our own solar system at just four light-years away.
This AI medical assistant shall keep Mars-bound astronauts healthy
NASA and Google have teamed up to create an artificial intelligence (AI) medical assistant for future Mars missions.
NASA astronaut retires after returning from extended space stay
NASA astronaut Barry "Butch" Wilmore has announced his retirement after a distinguished 25-year career with the American space agency.
Trump to axe NASA missions tracking carbon dioxide, crop health
The Trump administration is planning to end two crucial NASA missions that monitor carbon dioxide emissions and plant health.