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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.
NISAR, NASA and ISRO's Earth-observation satellite, finally 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?
Why deflecting asteroids may become more difficult in the future
NASA's Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) mission has revealed a new challenge for future asteroid deflection efforts.
NASA alerts as 200‑ft asteroid zooms past Earth today
NASA has confirmed that a massive asteroid, dubbed 2019 NW5, is hurtling toward Earth.
Shubhanshu Shukla to speak with students from ISS today
Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla is scheduled to connect with school students at ISRO's North East Space Applications Centre (NESAC) in Shillong via a ham-radio telebridge from the International Space Station (ISS) today.
Another interstellar comet is approaching us: When will it appear?
NASA has discovered an interstellar comet, dubbed 3I/ATLAS, that is speeding through the Solar System.
How to spot the ISS flying over India this week
The International Space Station (ISS), a symbol of global cooperation and scientific advancement, has been orbiting our planet for over two decades.
Bus-sized asteroid 2025 MN88 to fly past Earth today
A massive asteroid, dubbed 2025 MN88, is set to fly by Earth today.
This may be why there's no life on Mars
NASA's Curiosity rover has uncovered a key element in the mystery of Mars's uninhabitable nature.
Quasi-periodic oscillations detected in binary star system: What are they?
Astronomers from the University of Turku, Finland, have detected quasi-periodic oscillations (QPOs) in an X-ray binary system called XTE J0111.2-7317 or SXP31.0.
NASA's Curiosity rover makes a surprise discovery on Mars
NASA's Curiosity rover has made a groundbreaking discovery on Mars, uncovering pure elemental sulfur for the first time.
Deep-space stellar navigation successfully done for the 1st time
NASA's New Horizons spacecraft has made history by successfully demonstrating deep-space stellar navigation.
Watch: James Webb telescope snaps collision between two galaxy clusters
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has captured an image of the Bullet Cluster, a massive collision between two galaxy clusters.
120‑foot asteroid to make close Earth flyby tomorrow
NASA has flagged a close encounter with an asteroid named 2025 MV89.
Third-ever interstellar object spotted zooming through our solar system
In a rare astronomical event, astronomers have confirmed the passage of an interstellar object through our solar system.
Watch: Astronomers find new super-Earth 154 light-years away
An international team of astronomers has found a new super-Earth exoplanet, TOI-1846 b, using NASA's Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS).
NASA reveals how space travel affects the human body
NASA has been studying the effects of space travel on the human body for over 50 years.
Meet Anil Menon, Indian-origin astronaut traveling to space in 2026
NASA has announced that Anil Menon, an Indian-origin astronaut, will embark on his first mission to the International Space Station (ISS) in June 2026.
US adds $10B to NASA's Moon plan opposed by Musk
The US Senate has approved President Donald Trump's budget reconciliation bill, allocating an additional $10 billion to NASA's Artemis Moon program.
Shubhanshu Shukla conducts experiments on muscle health, digestion in space
Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, who is currently on the International Space Station (ISS) as part of the Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4), has conducted a series of scientific experiments.
NASA partners with Netflix to bring cosmos to your couch
In a new collaboration, NASA has announced that it will be bringing its live content to Netflix.
This cool gas giant is 6 times larger than Jupiter
A team of citizen scientists has discovered a new gas giant, TOI-4465 b, using data from NASA's Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS).
Watch: Andromeda galaxy snapped by NASA's Chandra space telescope
NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory has captured an unparalleled image of the Andromeda galaxy, our Milky Way's closest neighbor.
Urban air pollution worse for lungs than moon dust: Study
A recent study has found that urban air pollution is more harmful to human lungs than moon dust.
Shubhanshu Shukla makes history as first Indian to reach ISS
The Axiom-4 mission, which was launched Wednesday on a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft, has successfully docked with the International Space Station (ISS).
Microbes could turn Mars dust into buildings: Here's how
The dream of living on Mars is no longer just a sci-fi fantasy. Successful landings on the Red Planet over the past few years have made this idea more realistic than ever.
'Sleeping a lot, learning like a baby,'—Shubhanshu Shukla from space
Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, an Indian Air Force pilot-turned-astronaut, has shared his first personal message from space.
NASA's Webb telescope discovers an alien planet for first time
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has made a groundbreaking discovery by capturing its first direct image of an exoplanet, TWA 7 b.
Shubhanshu Shukla to dock at ISS today—When, how to watch
Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, serving as the pilot for the Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4), is poised to make history today as the first Indian to dock with the International Space Station (ISS).
How much will Shubhanshu Shukla be paid for space trip?
Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla has become the second Indian to go to space. He is also the first Indian to go on an International Space Station (ISS) mission.
Shubhanshu Shukla picked this SRK song for ISS launch day
Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, pilot of Axiom‑4 and India's second-ever astronaut, shared a launch-day playlist ahead of his historic liftoff to the International Space Station (ISS).
'What a ride!': Shubhanshu Shukla's first message from space
Indian astronaut Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, the pilot of the Axiom-4 mission to the International Space Station (ISS), has shared his first message from space.
Shubhanshu Shukla ends India's 41-year wait, lifts off to ISS
Shubhanshu Shukla, an IAF Group Captain, lifted off into space today aboard SpaceX's Crew Dragon spacecraft as part of Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4).
Gajar halwa, plush toy—What Shubhanshu Shukla is carrying to ISS
Indian Air Force pilot Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla is all set to embark on a historic journey to the International Space Station (ISS).
Shubhanshu Shukla heads to ISS today—When and how to watch
Shubhanshu Shukla, a 39-year-old IAF pilot from Lucknow, will soon become the second Indian to enter space and first to visit the ISS.
Meet 23-year-old Jahnavi Dangeti, selected for 2029 space mission
Jahnavi Dangeti, a 23-year-old from Palakollu in West Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh, has been selected as an Astronaut Candidate (ASCAN) for a US-based space mission.
Shubanshu Shukla's ISS mission now set for June 25 launch
NASA has announced that Indian astronaut Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla is likely to fly to space on June 25.
Axiom-4 mission astronauts to test diabetes treatment in space
The upcoming Axiom-4 mission to the International Space Station (ISS) could significantly impact diabetes treatment.
Shubhanshu Shukla's ISS mission postponed for sixth time: Know reason
NASA has postponed the launch of the Axiom-4 mission to the International Space Station (ISS) for the sixth time.
Shubhanshu Shukla's ISS mission set for June 22: Check launch timings
The Axiom Space's Ax-4 mission, which will take Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla to the International Space Station (ISS), is all set for a June 22 launch.