Nelson confident in space agency's budget, mission
President Joe Biden selected former Florida senator Bill Nelson to increase our commitment to space exploration and the space agency’s observation of Earth. Nelson is using his experience in Washington to try to move Biden’s multi-billion budget through Congress.
Local lockdowns brought fast global ozone reductions: NASA
As a result of the lower NOx emissions, by June 2020, global ozone levels had dropped to a level that policymakers thought would take at least 15 years to reach by conventional means, such as regulations.
SpaceX completes launch for resupply mission to space station
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket is scheduled to carry a Dragon spacecraft on its second cargo resupply mission to the International Space Station.
One-on-one with NASA Administrator Bill Nelson
Former U.S. Senator Bill Nelson grew up in Brevard County near Cape Canaveral. His grandparents were homesteaders on what is now Kennedy Space Center property. Now, he is spearheading our nation's race to the stars in his new role as NASA’s administrator. He said space is not only in his genes but part of his heritage.
One-on-one with Bill Nelson
Former U.S. Senator Bill Nelson discusses his plans as the new NASA Administrator.
NASA to rocket tardigrades, glow-in-the-dark baby squid into space
The micro-animals will head to the International Space Station next week onboard a Falcon 9 rocket during SpaceX’s 22nd cargo resupply mission.
NASA partners with companies to develop 'gas stations' in space
NASA has awarded grants to several companies to develop ways the space agency will store and transfer cryogenic propellants, or rocket fuel, in space. One of those companies is Eta Space, of Merritt Island.
ULA, Space Force target Monday launch of Atlas V carrying defense satellite
United Launch Alliance and the U.S. Space Force are targeting next Monday for the launch of an Atlas V rocket.
Spacecraft to begin journey back to Earth with asteroid sample
The NASA spacecraft will leave the asteroid ‘Bennu' and begin its two-year journey back to Earth on Monday.
NASA attempted to stop a simulated asteroid impact, but failed
During a NASA simulated week-long tabletop exercise, experts had six hypothetical months to use their technological prowess to prevent an asteroid from crashing into Earth. They failed.
Spaceplane 'Dream Chaser' could be deployed by 2022
Dream Chaser is a reusable spaceplane being developed by Sierra Nevada Corporation Space Systems. The company is working with NASA to have the vehicle ready by 2022.
SpaceX sends another batch of Starlink satellites into orbit
SpaceX successfully sent another batch of Starlink communications satellites into orbit on Tuesday. Approximately nine minutes after launch, the Falcon 9’s first stage landed on the 'Of Course I Still Love You' droneship in the Atlantic Ocean.
SpaceX Crew Dragon 'Resilience' completes 1st nighttime splashdown
SpaceX has successfully completed the first U.S. splashdown of returning astronauts in darkness since the Apollo 8 moonshot in 1968.
What's next? SpaceX private flight, Crew-3, Artemis mission, more
On Sunday, the SpaceX Crew Dragon "Resilience" splashdown in darkness, parachuting into the Gulf of Mexico off the coast of Panama City, Florida.
PHOTOS: SpaceX Crew-1 astronauts back on Earth after splashdown
The Dragon capsule parachuted into the Gulf of Mexico off the coast of Panama City just before 3 a.m., ending the second astronaut flight for SpaceX.
Return of the SpaceX Crew-1 Astronauts Aboard “Resilience"
SpaceX Crew Dragon Resilience is lifted out of the water during recovery operations, about 30 minutes after splashdown.
Return of the SpaceX Crew-1 Astronauts Aboard “Resilience"
The SpaceX Dragon Crew Capsule Resilience successfully splashed down in the Gulf of Mexico near Panama City at approximately 2:57 a.m. EDT.
Apollo 11 pilot Michael Collins honored at Kennedy Space Center
A special ceremony was held on Friday at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex honoring astronaut Michael Collins.
Mars helicopter impresses researchers, begins bold new mission
NASA scientists are putting Ingenuity to the ultimate test after they say the Mars helicopter far surpassed their expectations.
Florida ex-Sen. Bill Nelson confirmed as next NASA administrator
Former Democratic Sen. Bill Nelson has been confirmed by the United States Senate to lead NASA, becoming the 14th administrator. He succeeds Jim Bridenstine, a Republican from Oklahoma.