NASA’s OSIRIS-REx asteroid probe successfully performed its “Touch And Go” maneuver on the surface of the space rock Bennu last night. The spacecraft did what it was designed to do, but we still >>
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Watch as NASA samples an asteroid for the first time
NASA is finally ready to command its OSIRIS-REx asteroid probe to grab a sample of the space rock Bennu. The maneuver will be performed this evening, and NASA will live stream the operation. >>
A Russian rocket just carried a NASA astronaut to the ISS… but why?
NASA astronaut Kate Rubins took a seat aboard a Russian Soyuz spacecraft headed for the International Space Station. The trip is the last of the seats that NASA will have to lease from >>
Scientists spot hints of flowing water on asteroid’s surface
The asteroid known as Bennu has revealed some tantalizing secrets to NASA’s OSIRIS-REx spacecraft. Some rocks and surface features of the asteroid appear to indicate that water once flowed on its surface or >>
NASA’s latest TESS image will make you feel so, so small
NASA’s TESS satellite has completed its survey of the northern sky, and the images it snapped are truly incredible. TESS is an exoplanet hunter, designed to detect planets orbiting distant stars. The spacecraft >>
NASA just shelled out $14M for space habitat tech
NASA has partnered with a company that specializes in 3D printed homes and other structures to come up with a way to print structures on the lunar surface. NASA’s Artemis missions will send >>
Here’s how astronauts vote from space
NASA has a system in place so that astronauts who are in space can still cast their votes in elections. The process is relatively straightforward, with a unique ballot sent electronically that only >>
NASA’s first true SpaceX Crew Dragon mission has a date
SpaceX’s Crew Dragon spacecraft will finally be used on an official NASA science mission to the International Space Station. The launch of four astronauts is now planned for October 31st, which happens to >>
