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.
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.
Watch: Hubble Space Telescope snapped on its 36th birthday
To celebrate the Hubble Space Telescope's 36th birthday, Colorado-based spatial intelligence firm Vantor has shared a stunning close-up image of the observatory.
China plans Mars sample return mission by 2031
China has reiterated its ambitious plan to bring back samples from Mars.
US Congress probes deaths, disappearances of scientists with sensitive data
The US House Oversight Committee has launched an investigation into the recent deaths and disappearances of scientists with access to sensitive scientific information.
NASA unveils next-gen telescope to hunt alien worlds, dark matter
NASA has unveiled its latest space telescope, the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope.
NASA upgrades ISS laptops: Here's what astronauts are using now
The crew of Expedition 74 aboard the International Space Station (ISS) is getting an upgrade in the form of new laptops.
Watch: Retired astronaut Sunita Williams runs Boston Marathon 2026
Retired NASA astronaut Sunita Williams has completed the Boston Marathon 2026, 43 years after her first run.
NASA rover finds origin-of-life molecules on Mars
NASA's Curiosity rover has made a groundbreaking discovery by detecting a wide range of organic molecules on Mars.
NASA astronaut shares breathtaking 'Earthset' video captured on iPhone
NASA astronaut Reid Wiseman has shared a breathtaking "Earthset" video from the Artemis II mission, captured on an iPhone 17 Pro Max.
Astronaut performs Bihu aboard ISS: Himanta credits Modi; gets fact-checked
A video of NASA astronaut Mike Fincke performing a Bihu dance aboard the International Space Station (ISS) has gone viral.
Setback for Blue Origin! Customer satellite put in wrong orbit
Jeff Bezos's space venture, Blue Origin, has suffered a major setback with its New Glenn rocket.
SpaceX to send life-hunting rover to Mars in 2028
Elon Musk's SpaceX has been given the green light to launch the Rosalind Franklin rover on a mission to Mars.
Artemis II: What are 'organ chips' NASA sent to space?
NASA's Artemis II mission wasn't just about sending astronauts around the Moon.
6 takeaways from NASA's Artemis II mission to the Moon
NASA has successfully completed its Artemis II mission, a groundbreaking 10-day journey that took four astronauts on a record-breaking lunar flyby.
Tim Cook congratulates Artemis II crew, hails their iPhone photography
Apple CEO Tim Cook has congratulated the Artemis II crew on their successful mission and safe return to Earth.
NASA's Artemis II mission sparks global interest in space exploration
NASA's Artemis II mission has sparked global interest in space exploration, thanks to improved live streaming and astronaut accounts.
Why Ferrari is working with NASA on its 1st EV
Ferrari is gearing up to launch its first-ever electric vehicle (EV), a project that has seen the Italian automaker collaborate with NASA.
NASA performs innovative 'AVATAR' experiment: What's the goal?
NASA recently sent "organ chips" of the Artemis II crew into space.
Artemis II splashdown: How NASA fixed Orion's heat shield issue
The final 13 minutes of NASA's historic 10-day Moon mission, Artemis II, were crucial for the four astronauts on board.
Artemis II lunar flyby done: When's NASA's next Moon mission?
NASA's Artemis II mission has successfully completed a lunar flyby, taking a major step toward the agency's goal of returning humans to the Moon.
'Watershed moment': Indian astronauts applaud NASA's Artemis II mission
The success of NASA's Artemis II mission has been hailed as a "watershed moment" by Indian astronaut-designates.
NASA's Artemis II crew returns safely after historic Moon flyby
NASA's Artemis II mission has successfully concluded with the safe return of its four astronauts.
Artemis II splashdown today: When and where to watch live
NASA's Artemis II mission is set to return to Earth on April 10. The Orion spacecraft will splash down in the Pacific Ocean near San Diego at around 8:07pm EDT (April 11, 5:37am IST).
Amazon's Starlink competitor to launch mid-2026
Amazon has confirmed the launch of its satellite internet service, Leo, in mid-2026.
This US warship will recover NASA's Artemis II astronauts
The US Navy is gearing up for a historic mission, as the USS John P. Murtha prepares to recover NASA's Artemis II astronauts after their spacecraft splashes down in the Pacific Ocean.
Artemis crew names lunar crater 'Carroll' after commander's late wife
The Artemis II crew, currently at the forefront of human space exploration, has named a lunar crater after the late wife of mission commander Reid Wiseman.
NASA's Artemis II astronauts complete historic Moon flyby
NASA's Artemis II mission has made history by traveling farther from Earth than anyone else in history.
Moon-bound but cramped: What life's really like inside Orion spacecraft
NASA's Orion spacecraft, the centerpiece of its Artemis missions, is designed to take humans farther into space than any crewed capsule in decades.
Brisket, quiche, smoothies: What Artemis II astronauts eat in space
NASA's Artemis II mission is a historic journey to the Moon, and the food that astronauts are consuming during their 10-day lunar adventure has been revealed.
Artemis II crew now in Moon's 'sphere of influence'
NASA's Artemis II mission has reached a major milestone, with the four-member crew entering the Moon's "sphere of influence."
NASA to livestream Artemis II Moon flyby on Netflix, YouTube
NASA's Artemis II mission is gearing up for a landmark lunar flyby today, an event that will be streamed live on YouTube and Netflix, among other platforms.
Artemis crew to face 40-minute blackout behind Moon: Here's why
The Artemis II astronauts are set to witness a unique moment of solitude as they pass behind the Moon.
NASA's Artemis II shows Moon parts never seen by humans
NASA's Artemis II crew has shared stunning new images of the Moon and the interior of their Orion spacecraft. The photos give a unique insight into life in space.
Watch: NASA's Artemis II crew snaps Moon's Orientale Basin
NASA has released an image of the Moon's far side, including the Orientale Basin.
Watch: Dozens of hidden stellar streams found in Milky Way
Astronomers have discovered dozens of faint star streams in the outer regions of the Milky Way galaxy.
Artemis II crew to rely on eyes for lunar observations
In a historic development, NASA sent its Artemis II crew on a journey around the Moon.
What are Artemis 2 astronauts eating in space?
NASA recently shared a video from the Orion spacecraft on its Artemis II lunar mission.
Artemis II crew reports burning smell from $23M space toilet
Astronauts aboard the Artemis II mission have reported a strange burning smell coming from their spacecraft's advanced toilet system.
NASA astronauts pack personal items for Artemis II mission
The four astronauts on NASA's Artemis II mission have packed personal items to keep their spirits high during the journey.
Anduril to develop space-based interceptors for Trump's Golden Dome project
Satellite start-up Impulse Space is collaborating with Anduril Industries to create prototypes of space-based interceptors.
NASA's Artemis II toilet costs $23M
NASA's Artemis II mission has made history by becoming the first to send the first-ever sophisticated, functioning toilet around the Moon.
How much NASA's Artemis II mission astronauts will get paid
NASA's Artemis II mission, which launched on April 1, is a landmark journey around the Moon.
Why NASA's Artemis-II mission is carrying a plushie into space
NASA's Artemis II mission, the first manned lunar mission in over half a century, has an unusual passenger - a small white stuffed animal.