NASA announces Artemis 3 astronauts: See them here

On June 9, 2026, NASA announced the 4 astronauts who will fly aboard the Artemis 3 mission. Artemis 3 is currently scheduled to launch in 2027.

ISS leak: Astronauts briefly shelter as leak worsens

The International Space Station has a leak. On Friday, NASA told the astronauts to shelter and prepare for an evacuation. Read about the ISS leak here.

Blue Origin explosion update: Less damage than expected

Blue Origin CEO Dave Limp gave an update on June 1, 2026, about the explosion that occurred during launch of its New Glenn mega-rocket in Florida.

NASA releases 12,000 Artemis pics! See our faves here

NASA has released more than 12,000 Artemis pics to the public. See some of our favorites here and find out how to access them yourself!

What is the Earth’s most distant spacecraft?

The most distant spacecraft from Earth is Voyager 1. Launched in 1977, Voyager 1 is a few billion miles farther from Earth than its sibling, Voyager 2.

Moon base and Mars! NASA makes exciting announcements

Moon base and Mars mission! NASA administrator Jared Isaacman announced them as part of a series of new NASA initiatives on March 24, 2026.

10,000 Starlink satellites orbiting Earth … and counting

There are now more than 10,000 Starlink satellites in Earth orbit. Plus, 1 to 2 Starlinks are falling back to Earth a day, adding metals to our atmosphere.

NASA says it failed Starliner astronauts, blasts Boeing

In a press conference on February 19, 2026, NASA administrator Jared Isaacman took responsibility for the agency's failures during the 2024 Starliner flight.

Apollo 17 – last human footsteps on the moon – 53 years ago

It's been 53 years since humans last set foot on the moon. The Apollo 17 astronauts left the lunar surface on December 14, 1972.

7 weird things space does to the human body

Humans are adapted to earthly life. Here are 7 weird things space does to the human body. Knowing these challenges, would you be willing to go to space?

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