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.
Is 3I/ATLAS an alien spacecraft? Mystery may end this week
The long-standing question of whether aliens exist could be answered on October 30.
Can you see Earth's new 'second moon' without a telescope?
Earth has a new companion in space, a small asteroid called '2025 PN7.' It has been dubbed a quasi-moon by NASA.
SpaceX breaks record with 135th orbital launch of the year
SpaceX has set a new record by completing its 135th orbital launch of the year.
'Take vacation before October-29': Why object 3I/ATLAS has spooked scientists
A Harvard astrophysicist has sparked a wave of online speculation with his cryptic warning to "take vacations before October 29."
Complex organic molecules found outside Milky Way for first time
In a groundbreaking discovery, scientists have found complex organic molecules outside the Milky Way for the first time.
Why NASA might drop SpaceX from upcoming Moon landing mission
NASA has announced its decision to reopen the bidding process for its flagship US Moon landing contract.
This autonomous system will make moving cargo on Moon easier
Researchers from the University of Toronto Institute for Aerospace Studies (UTIAS) are developing autonomy algorithms that could significantly impact lunar cargo transport.
This is the longest gamma-ray burst ever recorded
In a groundbreaking discovery, astronomers have detected the longest gamma-ray burst (GRB) ever recorded.
4 asteroids to pass by Earth in next 2 days
NASA has confirmed that four near-Earth asteroids will safely pass our planet on October 13 and 14, 2025.
Not spiral, not elliptical: Hubble finds galaxy that defies rules
NASA's Hubble Space Telescope has discovered a strange galaxy, NGC 2775, some 67 million light-years away in the constellation of Cancer.
What NASA's shutdown means for its space operations, research
NASA has temporarily suspended most of its operations due to a deadlock in US government funding.
Saturn's moon ejects organic compounds that may support life
NASA's Cassini mission to Saturn may have discovered a major clue in the search for extraterrestrial life.
Boeing settles wrongful death lawsuit over whistleblower's suicide for $50,000
Boeing has settled a wrongful death lawsuit with the family of John Barnett, a quality inspector and whistleblower who died by suicide in March 2024.
NASA-ISRO satellite sends first radar images of Earth
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and the Indian Space Research Organisation(ISRO) have released the first radar images from their joint Earth-observing satellite, NISAR (NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar).
NASA warns of satellite, communication risks as Sun 'wakes up'
NASA has warned that the Sun is "waking up," with an increase in solar activity since 2008.
NASA to stop a $500M spacecraft from crashing to Earth
NASA has awarded a $30 million contract to Katalyst Space Technologies, a start-up based in Arizona.
NASA launches IMAP mission to study Sun's magnetic shield
NASA has launched a mission to study the heliosphere, the Sun's magnetic bubble that protects our solar system.
This university will send students, faculty to space in 2027
Virgin Galactic has announced plans to launch a human spaceflight mission called "Purdue 1" in 2027.
Humans to orbit Moon next year, first time since 1972
NASA is gearing up for its first human spaceflight mission beyond low-Earth orbit in over 50 years.
NASA selects 10 new astronauts for Moon and Mars missions
NASA has announced the induction of 10 new astronauts into its elite corps.
NASA's 2027 Moon mission at risk amid SpaceX's Starship delays
SpaceX's Starship Human Landing System (HLS), a specialized variant of the standard Starship spacecraft, is facing delays in its development.
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.