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.
Indian-origin NASA astronaut Anil Menon blasts off to ISS
NASA astronaut Anil Menon, who has Indian roots, has embarked on his first mission to the International Space Station (ISS).
NASA's Anil Menon embarks on first ISS mission today
Indian-origin NASA astronaut Anil Menon is all set to embark on his maiden journey to the International Space Station (ISS) today.
NASA chief says agency has images of unexplained UFOs
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman has revealed that the agency has captured images of unidentified objects, which remain unexplained by scientists.
Indian-origin astronaut Anil Menon heads to ISS on July 14
NASA astronaut of Indian descent, Anil Menon, is all set to embark on an eight-month-long mission to the International Space Station (ISS).
Wally Funk, oldest woman to fly to space, dies
Wally Funk, a pioneering aviator and the oldest woman to fly into space, has passed away at the age of 87.
Blue Origin to raise $10B at $130B valuation: Report
Jeff Bezos's space venture, Blue Origin, is reportedly looking to raise $10 billion in its first-ever external funding round.
Artemis II mission: Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen has retired
Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen, who made headlines in April for flying around the Moon with three American crew members on the Artemis II mission, has announced his decision to step down from a full-time astronaut role.
China's Tianwen-2 reaches Earth's quasi-moon for sample mission
China's Tianwen-2 spacecraft has successfully reached Kamo'oalewa, a small asteroid that orbits the Sun in tandem with Earth.
NASA offers cosmic tribute for America's 250th anniversary
NASA has marked America's 250th anniversary by releasing an awe-inspiring image of an ancient star cluster.
NASA launches mission to tow a space telescope to safety
NASA has successfully launched the LINK satellite to save the aging Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory from falling into Earth's atmosphere.
How a last-minute glitch grounded NASA's telescope rescue mission
A crucial mission to save NASA's Swift Observatory has been postponed due to a last-minute launch problem.
NASA reveals the best skywatching events for July
July 2026 promises a host of astronomical events, as per NASA.
NASA's lunar base plans are finally taking shape
NASA has awarded contracts worth a total of $590 million to three US companies: Astrobotic, Firefly Aerospace, and Intuitive Machines.
Why did Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket blow up?
Blue Origin, the space company founded by Jeff Bezos, is still investigating the cause of its New Glenn rocket's explosion on May 28.
This comet might be 3 times older than solar system
Astronomers have discovered that the interstellar comet 3I/Atlas could be nearly three times older than our solar system.
Super El Niño underway: NASA map confirms warmer-than-normal water temperatures
NASA has confirmed the onset of a Super El Niño. The confirmation comes from satellite observations of sea surface height across the Pacific Ocean.
NASA picks former Google CEO's rocket company for Mars mission
NASA has selected Relativity Space, a rocket company owned by former Google executive chair Eric Schmidt, to launch a scientific mission to Mars.
Black hole at center of Milky Way might be windy
Astronomers have discovered evidence of a cosmic wind emanating from Sagittarius A*, the supermassive black hole at the center of our Milky Way.
Who's Anil Menon, NASA astronaut set for 240-day ISS mission?
Anil Menon, a NASA astronaut of Indian origin, is set to embark on his first-ever space mission on July 14, 2026.
NASA's Artemis program has a life-threatening weakness, says China
Chinese scientists have flagged a potential life-threatening flaw in NASA's Artemis program, which is centered around the new Orion spacecraft.
Will Artemis III crew land on Moon?
NASA has announced the crew for its upcoming Artemis III mission, which is set to take place next year.
NASA announces crew for historic Artemis III Moon mission
NASA has officially announced the crew for its next major Moon mission, Artemis III.
NASA astronauts to wear Prada for their upcoming moon mission
Italian luxury fashion house Prada has teamed up with Axiom Space to create a next-generation lunar spacesuit layer for NASA's upcoming Artemis IV moon landing mission, targeted for early 2028.
Can meteor showers hurt future space missions?
NASA estimates that around 48.5 tons of space debris enters Earth's atmosphere every day.
NASA's experimental aircraft breaks sound barrier for 1st time
NASA's experimental aircraft, the X-59, has achieved a major milestone by breaking the sound barrier for the first time.
NASA astronauts shelter in SpaceX capsule amid ISS module leaks
NASA recently had five astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS) take shelter in a docked SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft.
Jeff Bezos's Blue Origin faces major setback after rocket explosion
Blue Origin, the space company founded by Jeff Bezos, is facing a major setback after a rocket explosion damaged its launchpad.
Jeff Bezos's Blue Origin rocket explodes during test
Jeff Bezos's space company, Blue Origin, suffered a major setback when its New Glenn mega-rocket exploded during a static fire test at Cape Canaveral, Florida.
NASA to reveal crew of Artemis III on June 9
NASA will announce the crew for its highly-anticipated Artemis III mission on June 9.
NASA unveils $20B plan to build Moon base
NASA has unveiled a $20 billion plan to establish a permanent base on the Moon.
Why China has merged its crewed, uncrewed lunar programs
China is merging its crewed and uncrewed lunar landing programs into a single mission.
'Ring of fire' solar eclipse set for August 12
A rare "ring of fire" solar eclipse will occur on August 12, 2026.
SpaceX delays Starship launch after technical glitch
SpaceX has postponed the launch of its upgraded Starship megarocket due to a technical issue.
NASA unveils ambitious plan for permanent Moon base
NASA has announced plans for a permanent human settlement on the Moon, called the Moon Base.
Why NASA's Artemis III may skip Moon landing
NASA is reportedly considering a major change in its Artemis III mission, which is scheduled for 2027.
Floating objects, flickering lights: What Pentagon's newly-released UFO files reveal
The Pentagon has released a trove of previously classified documents related to Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAPs), commonly known as UFOs.
Who is Anil Menon, NASA's astronaut set for ISS mission?
Anil Menon, a NASA astronaut selected in 2021, will embark on his first space mission to the International Space Station (ISS) on July 14.
Why SpaceX has been sued by homeowners in Texas
More than 70 residents in Texas have sued Elon Musk's SpaceX, claiming that the noise and vibrations from its Starship rocket launches and landings have damaged their homes.
Why NASA shut down an instrument on Voyager 1 probe
NASA has deactivated another scientific instrument on Voyager 1, the farthest spacecraft from Earth.
SpaceX scrubs 1st Falcon Heavy rocket launch in 18 months
SpaceX has postponed the launch of its Falcon Heavy rocket due to inclement weather conditions.
SpaceX to launch Falcon Heavy today, 1st-time in 18 months
SpaceX is gearing up for the first launch of its powerful Falcon Heavy rocket in 18 months.