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.
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.
NASA to build a nuclear reactor on Moon by 2030
NASA is fast-tracking plans to deploy a nuclear reactor on the Moon by 2030.
NASA's Crew-11 mission to study how bacteria behave in microgravity
NASA's latest mission to the International Space Station (ISS) involves a unique experiment with disease-causing bacteria.
NASA's Crew-11 docks with ISS: Why it matters, what's next?
NASA and SpaceX successfully launched their latest science mission, Crew-11, sending four astronauts to the International Space Station (ISS).
SpaceX launches Crew-11 mission to ISS with 4 astronauts
SpaceX has successfully launched its Crew-11 mission, sending four astronauts to the International Space Station (ISS) for a six-month-long science and technology expedition.
NASA-ISRO's NISAR mission enters 'commissioning phase': What does it mean?
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) have announced that their joint NISAR mission has entered a crucial 90-day commissioning phase.
NISAR: World's costliest Earth-observation satellite built by India, US launched
The NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) satellite, a joint Earth observation mission between India and the US, has finally been launched.
NASA-ISRO's NISAR satellite launches today—When, how to watch the lift-off
NASA and ISRO are set to launch their joint Earth observation satellite NISAR later today.
Nichelle Nichols: The 'Star Trek' legend who changed TV forever
American actor and singer Nichelle Nichols became a cultural icon with her groundbreaking role on the television series Star Trek.
Watch: Hubble snaps a spiral galaxy 137M light-years away
NASA's Hubble Space Telescope has captured a stunning image of the spiral galaxy NGC 3285B.
After recent failures, SpaceX's Starship flight 10 set for August
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has announced that the company's Starship rocket will undertake its 10th test flight in August.
NISAR launches July 30—What to expect from NASA-ISRO's breakthrough satellite
ISRO is gearing up to launch the billion-dollar NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) mission on July 30.
China may be building the world's largest telescope, clues suggest
There are growing speculations that China may be constructing the world's largest telescope.
Watch: NASA finds a possible new intermediate-mass black hole
NASA's Hubble Space Telescope and Chandra X-ray Observatory have identified a potential new member of the rare intermediate-mass black hole (IMBH) class.
NASA to lose nearly 3,900 employees through voluntary resignation program
NASA is set to lose nearly 3,870 employees through a voluntary resignation program, Bloomberg reports.
This potentially habitable planet lies around 35 light-years away
A team of astronomers from the Universite de Montreal (UdeM) has confirmed a fifth planet in the L 98-59 system, a red dwarf star located some 35 light-years away.
Why blood of some astronauts was collected in space
Astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS) are conducting critical research to understand how space affects the human body.
This bright star in our night sky has a companion
Astronomers have confirmed the existence of a long-suspected companion star to Betelgeuse, one of the brightest stars in our night sky.
NASA employees break silence, blast Trump's budget cuts
Nearly 300 current and former employees of National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), including at least four astronauts, have criticized the Trump administration's major budget cuts.
ISRO to launch $1.5B Earth observation satellite on July 30
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) are all set to launch their joint satellite, NISAR.
NISAR: Here's when NASA, ISRO will launch Earth observation satellite
NASA and ISRO are gearing up for the launch of their joint mission, the NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) satellite.
Strange radio signals under Antarctic ice challenge known particle physics
Scientists have detected strange radio signals coming from beneath the Antarctic ice, challenging our current understanding of particle physics.
Astronauts develop vision problems during long spaceflights, says study
NASA is investigating the vision problems experienced by astronauts who have spent long periods on the International Space Station (ISS).
Mercury has lithium in its exosphere, says study
Scientists have discovered lithium in Mercury's exosphere, a thin layer of gases surrounding the planet.
Massive 210-feet asteroid to make close approach to Earth today
A massive asteroid, dubbed 2018 BY6, is set to make a close approach to Earth today.
Here's what ISRO spent for Shubhanshu Shukla's historic ISS mission
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) spent approximately ₹550 crore (around $59 million) for Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla's participation in the Axiom-4 mission to the International Space Station (ISS).
Here's when ISRO plans to launch the $1.5B NISAR mission
The NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) mission, a joint India-US space project, is in its final stages of preparation.
Glowing fiery trench gets carved on Sun: Here's why
A massive filament eruption yesterday transformed the northeastern side of the Sun, albeit temporarily.
Axiom-4 mission: Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla has returned to Earth
Shubhanshu Shukla, the first Indian to visit the International Space Station (ISS), has finally returned to Earth.
Shubhanshu Shukla returns to Earth today: How to watch splashdown
Shubhanshu Shukla, the first Indian to visit the International Space Station (ISS), is returning home. The Axiom-4 (Ax-4) mission, which included Shukla as the pilot, undocked from the ISS on Monday.
Axiom-4 mission: Shubhanshu Shukla begins his journey back to Earth
The International Space Station (ISS) has bid farewell to its first-ever visitors from India, Poland, and Hungary.
How the Sun's angle delayed Shubhanshu Shukla's return to Earth
Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla's return from the ISS, scheduled for around June 10, was postponed to today due to a phenomenon known as a high solar‑beta period.
Largest Martian rock on Earth heads to auction—could fetch ~$4M
The largest piece of Mars ever discovered on Earth is going under the hammer at Sotheby's in New York.
Shubhanshu Shukla to undergo 7-day rehab after returning from space
Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla is all set to return to Earth on July 15, 2025.
Airplane-sized asteroid will approach Earth today: Should you be worried?
NASA has confirmed that a large asteroid, dubbed 2025 MG1, is on its way toward Earth.
Shubhanshu Shukla's return from ISS set for July 14
Indian astronaut and Group Captain, Shubhanshu Shukla, is all set to return from the International Space Station (ISS) on July 14.
5 times Tom Hanks nailed real-life roles on screen
Tom Hanks is an acclaimed actor who's known for his versatility. The actor has played several real-life characters in biopics.
Massive asteroid, nearly size of stadium, to fly by tomorrow
A massive asteroid, nearly the size of a stadium, is set to fly past Earth this week.
NASA to lose over 2,100 senior employees. Reason? Trump
NASA is poised to witness a major exodus of its senior staff, with more than 2,145 employees set to leave.
Shubhanshu Shukla grows 'methi,' 'moong' aboard ISS—Here's why
Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla has turned into a space farmer, growing 'methi' and 'moong' seeds aboard the International Space Station (ISS).
5 action movies of Tom Hanks you can't miss
Tom Hanks is a versatile actor, but did you know he has some illustrious contributions to the action genre, too?