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Watch new dramatic videos from NASA’s Perseverance rover landing on MarsWatch new dramatic videos from NASA’s Perseverance rover landing on Mars
SpaceX’s Crew Dragon performing ‘beautifully’ on ISS as NASA eyes a backup rideSpaceX’s Crew Dragon performing ‘beautifully’ on ISS as NASA eyes a backup ride
NASA’s Perseverance rover beams back first images from its wild landingNASA’s Perseverance rover beams back first images from its wild landing
NASA’s Perseverance rover successfully lands on MarsNASA’s Perseverance rover successfully lands on Mars
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Watch as NASA lands its Perseverance rover on MarsWatch as NASA lands its Perseverance rover on Mars
Three countries are due to reach Mars in the next two weeksThree countries are due to reach Mars in the next two weeks
NASA delays moon lander awards as Biden team mulls moonshot programNASA delays moon lander awards as Biden team mulls moonshot program
After aborted SLS hot-fire test, NASA and Boeing will try, try againAfter aborted SLS hot-fire test, NASA and Boeing will try, try again
As parting message, Jim Bridenstine leaves Artemis program ‘in good shape’ for Biden’s NASAAs parting message, Jim Bridenstine leaves Artemis program ‘in good shape’ for Biden’s NASA
NASA will fly Orion deep-space crew capsule ‘as is,’ despite failed componentNASA will fly Orion deep-space crew capsule ‘as is,’ despite failed component
A Canadian astronaut will fly around the Moon on the first crewed mission of NASA’s new rocketA Canadian astronaut will fly around the Moon on the first crewed mission of NASA’s new rocket
The pandemic couldn’t keep the space industry downThe pandemic couldn’t keep the space industry down
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

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