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New York students will get to ask their burning science questions directly to NASA astronaut Jessica Meir aboard the International Space Station this week. The live Earth-to-space call brings the wonder of space exploration right into classrooms.
Former NASA astronaut and engineer Mae Jemison joined Neil deGrasse Tyson to discuss the real possibilities of traveling between stars. The conversation brings humanity's greatest exploration dream closer to reality through science and innovation.
NASA astronaut Jessica Meir photographed Argentina's snow-capped Andes Mountains and turquoise Lake Argentino from 269 miles above Earth. The stunning image showcases both artistic beauty and the important role photography plays in space exploration.
Former NASA astronaut Ron Garan spent 178 days in space and returned with a message that could change everything. Seeing Earth from above revealed the biggest mistake humanity is making right now.
NASA astronauts now have a full-scale Blue Moon lander mockup to train in at Johnson Space Center, bringing humanity one step closer to returning to the lunar surface. The arrival marks a major milestone in the Artemis program's quest to establish a permanent moon presence.
NASA astronaut Jessica Meir, who made history in the first all-female spacewalk, launched back to the International Space Station in February 2026. The marine biologist turned space pioneer continues breaking barriers while studying how life adapts to extreme environments.
NASA astronauts just traveled farther from Earth than any humans in history, breaking Apollo 13's distance record during a successful moon flyby. The crew witnessed views of the lunar far side that no one had ever seen with their own eyes before returning safely toward home.
NASA astronauts witnessed something no human has ever seen before: bright flashes from meteoroids hitting the far side of the moon with their own eyes. These rare observations are helping scientists design safer lunar habitats for future explorers.
Hundreds of Florida students will get to ask their burning space questions directly to NASA astronaut Chris Williams as he orbits 250 miles above Earth. The live call from the International Space Station this Friday brings the wonder of space exploration right into their classroom.
NASA astronaut Chris Williams witnessed a spectacular fireball from 250 miles up, reminding us that shooting stars look very different from space. The glowing debris streaked through Earth's atmosphere directly beneath the International Space Station.
After years preparing others for space and supporting his astronaut wife, Dr. Anil Menon is finally getting his own mission. This July, the former SpaceX medical director launches to the International Space Station aboard a Russian Soyuz spacecraft.
NASA astronaut Jessica Meir captured a stunning view of Peru's Ucayali River winding through the Amazon rainforest from the International Space Station. The image reminds us how space technology helps scientists track and protect Earth's most precious ecosystems.
At 70 years old, NASA astronaut Don Pettit turned science fiction into reality by successfully growing a purple potato in microgravity. His playful experiment could pave the way for feeding future Mars explorers.
Volunteers with home telescopes are teaming up with NASA astronauts to document meteoroids crashing into the Moon, capturing flashes of light that reveal secrets about lunar impacts. Your backyard telescope could help scientists understand what's happening beneath the Moon's surface.
NASA astronaut Christina Koch shared a lighthearted video of herself struggling to walk in a straight line just one week after returning from her historic moon mission. Her candid post reveals what happens when the brain learns to ignore gravity for 10 days.
NASA astronauts just showed us Earth's glow from 240,000 miles away, and they filmed it all on an iPhone. The breathtaking footage reveals how our planet's reflected sunlight illuminated the Orion spacecraft during the historic Artemis II mission.
NASA astronauts just returned from the moon with breathtaking new photos of Earth, including a rare view of our planet setting behind the lunar surface. These images join the ranks of history's most iconic space photos, reminding us how precious our home planet truly is.
NASA astronaut Jessica Meir captured a stunning photo of the Lyrid meteor shower from above, watching meteors streak through Earth's atmosphere from the International Space Station. The image offers a breathtaking reminder of our planet's protective atmospheric shield.
NASA astronaut Jessica Meir captured a stunning image of the Lyrid meteor shower from the International Space Station, looking down at meteors streaking through Earth's atmosphere from above. The rare perspective shows our planet's protective atmosphere in action during one of spring's most reliable celestial shows.
More than 100 retired NASA astronauts have formed a nonpartisan group to promote American constitutional principles and restore civil discourse. The coalition spans generations of space exploration, from Apollo missions to the International Space Station.
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