September's harvest moon: What to know
The next full moon is the harvest moon. Stargazers can see it, appearing opposite the sun in Earth-based longitude, at 5:59 a.m. ET on Saturday morning.
NASA hoping for late-September launch if Artemis I moon rocket is fixed in time
NASA leaders are hopeful they can launch the Artemis 1 mission before the end of September. However, the Space Launch System rocket must first undergo repairs, and the U.S. Space Force would need to approve.
Artemis I Mission: NASA targeting end of September for third Artemis I launch attempt
When will NASA attempt to launch its Artemis I moon rocket? At a Thursday teleconference, NASA officials said they were targeting Sept. 23 or Sept. 27, and potentially a third date, but cautioned that the dates have to still be confirmed, and depends on the repairs that need to be made to address hydrogen leaks.
NASA team to replace seal that prompted scrub of Artemis I launch
NASA’s new moon rocket sprang another dangerous fuel leak Saturday. While mission managers decided to haul the rocket off the pad and into the hangar for further repairs and system updates, some of the work and testing may be performed at the pad before the rocket is moved.
SpaceX's Falcon 9 launches 51 more Starlink satellites into space
SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket will launch 51 Starlink internet satellites and Spaceflight Sherpa-LTC to low-Earth orbit Sunday night from Cape Canaveral.
What does the Artemis symbol mean?
Artemis, named after the twin sister of Apollo, is known in Greek mythology as the Goddess of the Moon and the hunt. NASA has said that the name encompasses all its efforts to return humans to the Moon and eventually onto Mars.
Artemis I: How to watch the historic launch online and along from Florida's Space Coast
The 8.8 million pounds of thrust produced by NASA's Space Launch System rocket will be heard and felt for miles in Central Florida, but even if you can't make it in person, the liftoff will be worth watching.
Artemis I: Mission managers give 'go' to resume countdown for moon rocket's launch
NASA officials say the countdown to launch the Artemis I moon mission has resumed.
Once in the doldrums, Florida Space Coast hums with frequent rockets launches
A decade ago, Florida’s Space Coast was in the doldrums. The space shuttle program had ended and with it the steady stream of space enthusiasts who filled the area’s restaurants and hotel and motel rooms during regular astronaut launches.
How long did it take NASA to launch the first space shuttle?
The first space shuttle launch happened in 1981 on the 20th anniversary of when Yuri Gargarin became the first man in space, but the launch date was not by design.
NASA releases stunning new images of Phantom Galaxy from Hubble, James Webb telescopes
New images from the James Webb and Hubble space telescopes have produced a stunning view of the Phantom Galaxy, a "grand design" spiral galaxy located 32 million light-years away from Earth.
Newly discovered 'super-Earth' exoplanet could be 'water world'
While the planet may be nearly double the size of Earth, initial observations and calculations indicate the planet is five times denser -- which could be consistent with a surface covered in a very deep ocean.
Artemis I mission: NASA to try second moon rocket launch on Saturday, Sept. 3
NASA will try again to send the Artemis I moon rocket into orbit on Saturday after having to scrub a launch attempt on Monday.
Artemis I Mission: How SLS, NASA's new mega moon rocket, compares to Apollo-era Saturn V
For the first time in nearly 50 years, NASA is preparing for a historic first, launching a new powerful moon rocket, the Space Launch System, on its maiden voyage.
Watch: SpaceX launches more Starlink satellites into space from Florida
SpaceX launched another batch of Starlink satellites on Saturday from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida and it was a sight to see as the rocket launched through the cloudy night sky into low orbit.
Artemis 1: Everything you need to know about NASA’s moon mission
NASA is gearing up for its historic Artemis 1 mission in which the first rocket in 50 years designed to carry humans back to the moon will lift off from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
Crowds pack Florida Space Coast for Artemis I launch
Thousands have flocked to Florida's Space Coast to watch the historic launch of the Artemis I, NASA's new moon rocket.
Artemis I launch: Meet the manikins hitching ride on NASA’s moon rocket
When NASA launches its Artemis I moon rocket with the Orion spacecraft, humans will not be aboard, but scientists will be focused on three manikins who will be collecting important data during the multi-week excursion.
Meet the manikins that will hitch a ride on NASA’s moon rocket
When NASA launches its Artemis I moon rocket with the Orion spacecraft, humans will not be aboard, but scientists will be focused on three manikins who will be collecting important data during the multi-week excursion.
Artemis I vs Apollo 11: Why has it taken NASA so long to return to the moon?
In 1969, Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin planted an American flag on the moon, and became the first humans to step foot there. His words marking the moment also marked in history: "That's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind."