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 eyes April 1 launch to send humans around Moon
NASA has confirmed that its Artemis II Moon rocket is ready for an April 1 launch.
NASA's 600kg satellite is plunging to Earth: Should we worry?
NASA's Van Allen Probe A, a 600kg satellite launched in 2012, is hurtling back to Earth after spending nearly seven years studying the planet's dangerous radiation belts.
NASA's experiment to deflect an asteroid in 2022 was successful
In a groundbreaking planetary defense experiment, NASA crashed a spacecraft into the asteroid Dimorphos in 2022.
Pluto yet to finish an orbit since discovery in 1930
Pluto, the dwarf planet discovered in 1930, is yet to complete a single full orbit around the Sun.
NASA delays Moon landing to 2028 in historic Artemis shift
NASA has announced a major shift in its Artemis III mission, which was supposed to be the first crewed Moon landing in over 50 years.
Can the human mind be controlled through TV screens?
A 2001 US patent has resurfaced, detailing a controversial technology that could manipulate the human nervous system via televisions and computers.
NASA delays crewed Moon mission launch to April: Know why
NASA has delayed the launch of its crewed lunar flyby mission, Artemis II.
NASA's Artemis II Moon mission won't take off in March
NASA has announced a delay in its Artemis II mission, the first crewed lunar flight in over 50 years.
NASA's Moon rocket clears launch rehearsal, March liftoff in sight
NASA has successfully conducted the wet dress rehearsal for the Artemis II mission at Kennedy Space Center.
James Webb telescope maps Uranus's upper atmosphere for first time
An international team of astronomers has mapped the vertical structure of Uranus's upper atmosphere for the first time.
Bezos's Blue Origin goes 'all-in' to beat SpaceX to Moon
Jeff Bezos's space venture, Blue Origin, is going all out to win the Moon race against SpaceX.
SpaceX's Crew-12 capsule docks at ISS, restoring full crew capacity
SpaceX's Dragon capsule has successfully docked with the International Space Station (ISS), carrying four new astronauts from the US, France, and Russia.
This planetary system 116 light-years away has left astronomers baffled
A team of astronomers has discovered an unusual exoplanetary system located some 116 light-years away.
Vast Space secures NASA contract for private astronaut mission
Vast Space, a US-based aerospace company, has signed an order with NASA for the sixth private astronaut mission to the International Space Station (ISS).
NASA's new satellites to study climate change's impact on Earth
NASA has announced the selection of two new Earth observation missions, STRIVE and EDGE, under its Earth System Explorers Program.
NASA's Crew-12 astronauts on their way to space station
SpaceX has successfully launched NASA's Crew-12 mission to the International Space Station (ISS).
SpaceX set to launch Crew-12 mission to ISS today
SpaceX is gearing up to launch its Crew-12 mission to the International Space Station (ISS) at 3:45pm IST today.
China moves closer to Moon landing with new spacecraft test
China has successfully conducted a low-altitude abort test of its next-generation Mengzhou ("Dream Vessel") capsule.
NASA, SpaceX's Crew-12 mission to launch tomorrow
NASA and SpaceX have postponed the launch of their Crew-12 mission to February 13.
ISRO facing staff shortage with over 2,600 posts vacant
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is grappling with a major staff shortage, with 2,613 positions lying vacant across its scientific and administrative wings.
NASA is testing if humans can land spacecraft while dizzy
NASA is conducting a unique experiment to see if astronauts can land a spacecraft on the Moon while feeling dizzy.
NASA to launch rockets into auroras to study electric currents
NASA is preparing to launch two sounding rockets into the Northern Lights, or auroras, over Alaska.
NASA internships for summer 2026 now open: How to apply
NASA is offering an incredible opportunity for students, including undergraduates, graduates, and some international students through partner country agreements.
Asteroid 2024 YR4 could hit Moon in 2032
Scientists are closely watching asteroid 2024 YR4 after new research suggested it could hit the Moon in 2032.
NASA astronauts can now carry smartphones on upcoming space missions
In a groundbreaking move, NASA has announced that its astronauts will be allowed to bring their smartphones into space for the first time.
Why NASA's Artemis 2 crew don't want to be remembered
NASA's Artemis 2 mission is set to make history by sending four astronauts on a crewed journey around the Moon.
Meet Vandi Verma, Indian scientist leading NASA's AI-powered Mars exploration
In a landmark achievement for space exploration, NASA has successfully executed its first-ever AI-driven exploration of Mars. The historic mission was led by an Indian-origin scientist, Vandana 'Vandi' Verma.
NASA's Artemis II mission to be launched in March
NASA has officially delayed the launch of its crewed Artemis II mission from February to March 2026.
How NASA will protect Artemis II astronauts from space radiation
NASA is gearing up for the Artemis II mission.
Blue Origin pauses space tourism flights for lunar lander mission
Jeff Bezos's space venture, Blue Origin, has announced a two-year hiatus from its space tourism flights.
NASA's James Webb telescope discovers earliest galaxy ever seen
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has made another groundbreaking discovery by spotting the earliest galaxy ever seen.
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).