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Intuitive Machines' Odysseus Makes History After Making the First US Moon Landing in 51 Years

After nearly 50 years, an American spacecraft landed on the moon Thursday, marking a crucial milestone in NASA's efforts to bring astronauts back to the lunar surface as part of its ambitious space exploration agenda.

NASA Announces 4 New Astronauts Going to the Moon as the U.S. Sends 1st Lunar Expedition in 50 Years

NASA Announces 4 New Astronauts for U.S. 1st Moon Expedition in 50 Years

Apr 04, 2023 01:59 AM EDT By Rick Martin

For the first time in 50 years, NASA is returning to the moon with four new astronauts, including the first woman and the first African American assigned to lunar exploration.

NASA to Go 'Full Force’ in Investigating UFO Sightings to Explain Strange 'Objects' in Sky

Aug 19, 2022 04:49 AM EDT By Rick Martin

NASA is ramping up its studies and investigations into unidentified flying object (UFO) sightings, also known as unidentified aerial phenomena (UAPs).

Elon Musk Says Joe Biden 'Still Sleeping' After President Ignores SpaceX’s Historic All-Civilian Orbital Mission

Sep 20, 2021 12:41 AM EDT By Jess Smith

After a successful, historic all-civilian space flight by SpaceX, company's CEO Elon Musk took a jab at President Joe Biden.

NASA Acknowledges the Youngest Astronomer After She Discovers 7 Asteroids—Brazilian Ministry Invites the Kid!

7-Year-Old Brazilian Becomes Youngest Astronomer, Acknowledged by NASA

Jul 27, 2021 04:01 PM EDT By Giul Martin

Nicole Oliveira becomes the youngest astronomer after discovering seven asteroids for NASA!

China's Space Advancement Worries NASA Deputy Administrator Nominee Pam Melroy

May 21, 2021 02:10 AM EDT By Joshua Summers

China's space advancement and its push for space superiority worried Pam Melroy, the current nominee to be NASA deputy administrator.

Diana Trujillo: NASA's Flight Director of Mars Perseverance Is a Female Colombian Immigrant

Mar 01, 2021 07:57 PM EST By Mary Anne Webber

Diana Trujillo was 17-years-old when she immigrated to the United States from Colombia, with only $300 and not speaking any English.

US Eyes Building Nuclear Power Plants on the Moon, Mars

Jul 31, 2020 12:45 AM EDT By Mary Anne R.

The United States is eyeing the possibility of building nuclear power plants that will be suitable on the moon and Mars. It released a request for ideas from the private sector on how to do that.

NASA’s Partnership with Private Companies Yields Opportunities

Jun 09, 2020 08:03 PM EDT By Mary Quill

Elon Musk's SpaceX is not the only private firm that NASA is collaborating with for commercial travels to outer space.

Ellen Ochoa, First Latina in Space Urges More Women to Join the STEM

Dec 16, 2019 08:30 AM EST By Amy Santiago

Being the first Latina in space and the first woman to lead the Johnson Space Center, Ellen Ochoa believes there needs to be more women joining the STEM workforce.