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At his last Space Council meeting, Mike Pence announces new cadre of lunar astronautsAt his last Space Council meeting, Mike Pence announces new cadre of lunar astronauts
Component failure in NASA’s deep-space crew capsule could take months to fixComponent failure in NASA’s deep-space crew capsule could take months to fix
NASA to launch satellite to track rising sea levelsNASA to launch satellite to track rising sea levels
SpaceX’s Crew Dragon docks crew of four to the International Space StationSpaceX’s Crew Dragon docks crew of four to the International Space Station
SpaceX Crew-1 team harnesses the Force by bringing Baby Yoda with them to spaceSpaceX Crew-1 team harnesses the Force by bringing Baby Yoda with them to space
SpaceX successfully launches second crew to space on first operational missionSpaceX successfully launches second crew to space on first operational mission
How to watch SpaceX’s first operational Crew Dragon mission to spaceHow to watch SpaceX’s first operational Crew Dragon mission to space
What to expect from SpaceX’s Crew-1 launch to the space station

Takeoff is scheduled for 7:27PM ET on November 15th

Loren Grush
Senate committee’s budget for lunar landers falls short of NASA requestSenate committee’s budget for lunar landers falls short of NASA request
NASA administrator says he plans to leave position under Biden administrationNASA administrator says he plans to leave position under Biden administration
Watch as NASA celebrates 20 years of humans living on the International Space StationWatch as NASA celebrates 20 years of humans living on the International Space Station
NASA’s OSIRIS-REx probe successfully stores small sample of asteroid rocks in its bellyNASA’s OSIRIS-REx probe successfully stores small sample of asteroid rocks in its belly
SpaceX is replacing two engines on its Falcon 9 rocket ahead of next crewed missionSpaceX is replacing two engines on its Falcon 9 rocket ahead of next crewed mission
Water ice on the Moon may be easier to reach than we thought, new studies claimWater ice on the Moon may be easier to reach than we thought, new studies claim
NASA’s OSIRIS-REx was so good at grabbing asteroid rocks that they’re overflowingNASA’s OSIRIS-REx was so good at grabbing asteroid rocks that they’re overflowing
Stunning images show NASA’s OSIRIS-REx spacecraft stirring up rocks on an asteroidStunning images show NASA’s OSIRIS-REx spacecraft stirring up rocks on an asteroid
Three astronauts are returning home after waiting out most of the pandemic in spaceThree astronauts are returning home after waiting out most of the pandemic in space
NASA’s OSIRIS-REx spacecraft successfully taps an asteroid in attempt to grab a sampleNASA’s OSIRIS-REx spacecraft successfully taps an asteroid in attempt to grab a sample
Watch as NASA’s OSIRIS-REx mission attempts to grab a sample from an asteroidWatch as NASA’s OSIRIS-REx mission attempts to grab a sample from an asteroid
A NASA spacecraft is poised to snag the largest sample of rocks from an asteroid ever

OSIRIS-REx is about to perform its signature feat

Loren Grush
First scientist slated to fly to space on Virgin Galactic’s suborbital tourist rocketFirst scientist slated to fly to space on Virgin Galactic’s suborbital tourist rocket
NASA astronaut launches on Russian rocket as US transitions to private spacecraftNASA astronaut launches on Russian rocket as US transitions to private spacecraft
US and seven other countries sign NASA’s Artemis Accords to set rules for exploring the MoonUS and seven other countries sign NASA’s Artemis Accords to set rules for exploring the Moon
Earth’s next mini-moon might be space junk from the 1960sEarth’s next mini-moon might be space junk from the 1960s
Head of Russian space program calls for more international cooperation in NASA’s Moon plansHead of Russian space program calls for more international cooperation in NASA’s Moon plans
Boeing astronaut withdraws himself from first crewed test flight of passenger spacecraftBoeing astronaut withdraws himself from first crewed test flight of passenger spacecraft
NASA is about to launch an upgraded microgravity toilet to the International Space StationNASA is about to launch an upgraded microgravity toilet to the International Space Station
Four American astronauts plan to vote from space this yearFour American astronauts plan to vote from space this year
Production company aims to film space reality TV show, with the winner flying to orbitProduction company aims to film space reality TV show, with the winner flying to orbit
What the future of Venus exploration could look like following major discoveryWhat the future of Venus exploration could look like following major discovery
NASA wants to buy Moon rocks from private companiesNASA wants to buy Moon rocks from private companies
NASA astronaut Jeanette Epps gets another assignment to the space station after canceled tripNASA astronaut Jeanette Epps gets another assignment to the space station after canceled trip
Sorry to inform you an asteroid will not be taking out Earth right before Election DaySorry to inform you an asteroid will not be taking out Earth right before Election Day
NASA is going to try to hunt down a leak on the International Space Station this weekendNASA is going to try to hunt down a leak on the International Space Station this weekend
Criminal probe looking into misconduct allegations by former NASA official, WSJ reportsCriminal probe looking into misconduct allegations by former NASA official, WSJ reports
NASA astronaut on SpaceX Crew Dragon return: ‘Sounded like an animal’NASA astronaut on SpaceX Crew Dragon return: ‘Sounded like an animal’
SpaceX’s Crew Dragon successfully returns NASA astronauts back to EarthSpaceX’s Crew Dragon successfully returns NASA astronauts back to Earth
How to watch two NASA astronauts journey home in SpaceX’s Crew Dragon capsuleHow to watch two NASA astronauts journey home in SpaceX’s Crew Dragon capsule
SpaceX’s Crew Dragon slated to bring NASA astronauts home for the first time this weekendSpaceX’s Crew Dragon slated to bring NASA astronauts home for the first time this weekend
NASA’s life-hunting Mars rover is officially on its way to the Red PlanetNASA’s life-hunting Mars rover is officially on its way to the Red Planet
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