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 satellite captures Kamchatka buried under record snowfall
The Kamchatka Peninsula in Russia is currently facing an unprecedentedly severe winter, with nearly six meters of snow falling in just two months.
Sonic booms may help track falling space junk
As space exploration continues to expand, so does the problem of space debris.
NASA's Sunita Williams retires after 27 years: Tracing her career
NASA has announced the retirement of its veteran astronaut Sunita Williams, effective December 27, 2025.
Some asteroids become more lethal during Earth entry, study finds
A recent study has warned that certain types of asteroids, particularly iron-rich ones, could pose a greater threat to Earth than previously thought.
Most powerful solar radiation storm since 2003 hits Earth
The National Weather Service's Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC) is monitoring a powerful solar radiation storm.
Artemis II mission: How to send your name to Moon
NASA is gearing up for a historic space exploration mission, the Artemis II.
NASA's Antarctic balloon campaign complete: What was the goal?
NASA has successfully concluded a scientific balloon campaign over Antarctica, which began in early December.
Space travel changes brain structure, study reveals
A recent study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) has found that long-duration space travel can alter the structure and position of astronauts' brains.
Design a Mars meal for astronauts, win $750,000 from NASA
NASA has launched a global competition to tackle one of the biggest hurdles in human space exploration: feeding astronauts on Mars.
US struggles in space race as China makes lunar strides
The US is losing its grip on the space race, with China's successful lunar missions and strategic plans.
NASA brings astronauts home safely in first-ever space medical evacuation
NASA has successfully completed its first-ever medical evacuation from the International Space Station (ISS).
All about NASA rocket that will carry humans to Moon
NASA is gearing up for the Artemis II mission, a major milestone in human space exploration.
NASA astronaut Sunita Williams to visit Kerala Literature Festival 2026
NASA astronaut Sunita Williams will attend the Kerala Literature Festival 2026.
Why ex-NASA astronaut Mark Kelly has sued Pentagon, Pete Hegseth
United States Senator Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) has filed a lawsuit against the Pentagon and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth.
NASA prepares urgent ISS crew evacuation this week: Know why
NASA and SpaceX are preparing for an early return of the Crew-11 mission from the International Space Station (ISS).
NASA's first crewed lunar-mission in decades may launch in February
NASA is gearing up for its first crewed Moon mission in over 50 years, the Artemis II.
SpaceX to launch NASA's exoplanet-hunting satellite today: Where to watch
SpaceX is all set to launch NASA's next exoplanet mission today.
NASA announces rare ISS crew evacuation amid 'serious medical concern'
NASA has announced an early return for its Crew-11 team from the International Space Station (ISS).
NASA postpones year's first spacewalk due to astronaut's medical concern
NASA has postponed the spacewalk scheduled for January 8, outside the International Space Station (ISS).
Missed the Wolf Moon? January still offers more celestial events
As we step into January, NASA has released a guide to some of the most spectacular celestial events that will grace the winter night sky.
NASA astronauts to conduct first spacewalk of 2026 this week
NASA astronauts are gearing up for their first spacewalk of 2026, scheduled for Thursday, January 8.
Why Artemis II is NASA's most critical mission in decades
After years of planning and development, NASA is gearing up for a major milestone in space exploration.
This asteroid may hit Moon in 2032
A small asteroid, dubbed 2024 YR4, could collide with the Moon in December 2032.
Quadrantids meteor shower peaks next week: How to see it
Skywatchers around the world are gearing up for a spectacular celestial show as the annual Quadrantid meteor shower peaks next week.
These were the most exciting exoplanets discovered in 2025
In 2025, the number of confirmed exoplanets tracked by NASA surpassed a staggering 6,000.
ESA outlines major Moon, Mars and satellite missions for 2026
The European Space Agency (ESA) has unveiled an ambitious plan for 2026, featuring a series of groundbreaking space missions. These include lunar flybys, asteroid studies, and Mercury orbit insertion.
Space missions in 2026: NASA, ISRO, SpaceX and more
The year 2026 is set to be a major milestone in space exploration, with several international agencies planning ambitious missions.
Astronomers might have discovered a superkilonova: Why it matters
Astronomers may have detected the first-ever 'superkilonova,' an explosive cosmic event.
Billionaire Jared Isaacman is the new NASA chief
The US Senate has confirmed billionaire investor Jared Isaacman as the new chief of NASA.
Scientists still can't decipher mysterious radio signal detected in 2025
NASA's Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope detected an unprecedented gamma-ray burst (GRB) on July 2, 2025.
SpaceX IPO: Why world's leading space company is going public
SpaceX is gearing up for a major initial public offering (IPO) next year, The Wall Street Journal reported.
Did you know? Earth has a tail like Mercury
Like Mercury, our planet Earth also has a tail. However, unlike the tails of comets and other celestial bodies, Earth's tail is formed by its magnetic field, or magnetosphere.
NASA loses contact with spacecraft studying Martian atmosphere
NASA has lost contact with its Mars Atmosphere and Volatile EvolutioN (MAVEN) spacecraft, a vital probe studying the Martian atmosphere.
Why Tom Cruise hesitated to approach Trump for space film
Hollywood actor Tom Cruise reportedly hesitated to request US President Donald Trump's assistance with his upcoming space film.
First-in-history: Voyager 1 will be 1 light-day away in 2026
NASA's Voyager 1, the farthest human-made object from Earth, is set to reach a historic milestone in November 2026.
Why most space telescope images could be blurry by 2030
A NASA-led study has warned that the increasing number of satellites in Earth's orbit could ruin over 95% of images taken by some space telescopes in the next decade.
Are farmers evading satellites with 5pm trick?: Report
Farmers in Punjab and Haryana have reportedly been delaying the timing of farm fires to avoid detection by monitoring satellites.
'Not fake': Ex-NASA astronaut on Kim Kardashian's Moon landing claim
Former NASA astronaut Mike Massimino has responded to Kim Kardashian's recent claim about the Apollo 11 mission.
Blue Origin's next flight carrying first-ever wheelchair user to space
Blue Origin is preparing for its upcoming suborbital flight, NS-37. The mission will take six passengers to the edge of space and back.
ISS sets record with 8 spacecraft docked at once
The International Space Station (ISS) has witnessed a historic first: all eight of its docking ports are now occupied by different spacecraft.
NASA says satellites are photobombing Hubble and other space telescopes
The Hubble Space Telescope and other Earth-orbiting telescopes are facing major challenges in capturing clear images. The problem is mainly due to the increasing number of satellites being launched into space.
How NASA's billion-dollar satellite will monitor climate change
NASA recently launched a new environmental-monitoring satellite, Sentinel-6B, as part of a multibillion-dollar project. The launch was conducted by global partner SpaceX in mid-November.
Aditya-L1 to study 'solar-maximum' next year: What does it mean?
India's first dedicated solar observatory, Aditya-L1, is gearing up to observe the Sun during its next peak of activity in 2026.
This is what happens to sunscreen and mayonnaise in space
A team of European scientists has studied the behavior of soft materials, which include everyday products like sunscreen and mayonnaise, in space.
How to watch asteroid Eros's close encounter with Andromeda galaxy
Today, a rare celestial event will occur as the near-Earth asteroid (433) Eros passes close to the Andromeda Galaxy.
Watch: Calabash Nebula snapped by NASA's Hubble Space Telescope
NASA's Hubble Space Telescope has captured a stunning new image of the Calabash Nebula.
Uranus' original name was even more controversial
Uranus, the seventh planet in our solar system, is often the butt of jokes due to its name.
NASA rover captures lightning on Mars for first time
NASA's Perseverance rover has made a groundbreaking discovery by capturing lightning on Mars for the first time.
Four analog astronauts begin year-long Mars simulation mission on Earth
NASA has launched a year-long simulated Mars mission, with four analog astronauts entering the Crew Health and Performance Exploration Analog (CHAPEA) habitat at Johnson Space Center.
We might have finally seen dark matter
A recent study has claimed to provide the first direct evidence of dark matter, a mysterious and invisible substance that is believed to make up 27% of the universe.
Last supermoon of 2025: When to see the 'Cold Moon'
The last supermoon of the year, also known as the Cold Moon, will grace our night skies in December.
Ozone layer healing faster as hole hits decades-low size
The Antarctic ozone hole in 2025 was the fifth smallest since 1992, according to NASA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
Watch: This 'vampire star' is eating its companion
Astronomers using NASA's Imaging X-ray Polarimetry Explorer (IXPE) have captured a rare sighting of a "vampire star" feeding on its companion.
SpaceX's upgraded Starship rocket explodes during testing
SpaceX's latest version of its Starship rocket booster, dubbed "Starship V3," suffered an explosion during testing in South Texas.
Watch: This is how Northern Lights look from space
NASA astronaut Jonny Kim has shared a breathtaking video of the Northern Lights, or aurora borealis, as seen from space.
NASA's Perseverance rover finds alien rock on Mars
NASA's Perseverance rover has made an intriguing discovery on the surface of Mars, finding a rock that may have originated from deep space.