NASA
The latest on the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (or NASA). NASA's is the United States' space program, responsible for exploration and research. Founded in 1958, NASA is an independent agency funded by the federal government.
Spot the Mars Rover Family Portrait Perseverance Took to the Red Planet
The little decal can be seen in some of the images that NASA's rover has beamed back to Earth so far.
Members of NASA's Mars Perseverance Team on the Thrill of Seeing Rover Land
Scientists with the space agency told Newsweek about the intense emotions they felt as they watched the rover land on the Red Planet after traveling nearly 300 million miles.
Viral 'Photo' of Earth, Venus and Jupiter Seen From Mars Is Computer Image
The picture is being shared online following the landing of NASA's Perseverance rover.
Mars 'Virtual Tour' Gives 360 View of Planet From NASA's Perseverance Rover
The panorama was taken by navigational cameras on the Mars rover and "stitched together" from six images after they were beamed back to Earth.
How to Send Your Name to Mars on NASA's Next Mission to the Red Planet
Millions of people have already signed up for the chance to have their name in space.
Asteroid Twice As Big As Empire State Building to Fly Past Earth Next Week
The space rock will be travelling dozens of times faster than a bullet when it makes a close approach to our planet.
See and Hear the First Videos, Images, Sounds From NASA's Mars Rover
There are a total of 23 cameras aboard the rover that landed on the Red Planet on Thursday.
Who Is Bill Nelson? Florida Ex-Senator Rumored To Be Pick for NASA Head
Speculation grew on social media this week after Breaking Defense magazine reported Nelson was a possible candidate due to his "strong relationship" with the president.
Elon Musk Congratulates NASA After Perseverance Rover Lands on Mars
The billionaire technologist, who has long envisioned human travel to the red planet, made the comment on Twitter after NASA posted a video showing its team members celebrating the touchdown.
NASA Scientist Swati Mohan Who Commentated on Mars Landing Gains New Fans
"Touchdown confirmed! Perseverance is safely on the surface of Mars, ready to begin seeking the signs of past life," Mohan announced to the world after the rover's successful landing.
Mars Rover Perseverance Survives 'Seven Minutes of Terror' to Safely Land
The unmanned spacecraft made it to Mars on Thursday after a long, seven-month trip.
Mars Rover Perseverance Offers the Best Chance Yet of Finding Signs of Life
The NASA craft lands this afternoon and will immediately set to searching for evidence of water.
NASA's Mars Perseverance Rover To Send 10 Million Names to Red Planet
The Perseverance rover is scheduled to touch down on Mars at approximately 3:55 p.m. ET on Thursday, February 18.
When NASA's Mars Perseverance Rover Will Land on Planet, and How To Watch
"If there's one thing we know, it's that landing on Mars is never easy," NASA Associate Administrator for Communications Marc Etkind said.
Big Asteroid the Size of Washington Monument To Zoom Past Earth Today
At the time of close approach, the asteroid will be travelling at around 30,000 miles per hour.
Watch Live as Hope Mars Probe Enters Orbit in First of Three Missions
The UAE's interplanetary mission is the first undertaken by an Arab nation.
Largest Asteroid to Fly Past Earth in 2021 'Potentially Hazardous'
The giant space rock will make a close approach to our planet on March 21. About 25,000 near-Earth objects have been identified so far, according to NASA.
Largest Asteroid To Fly Past Earth in 2021 Is Also the Fastest
Based on its brightness, astronomers estimate that the asteroid measures between around 2,500 feet and 5,500 feet across.
Watch Live As Earth Loses Its 'Mini-Moon' 2020 SO: 'See It While You Can'
On February 1, the object will come "very close" to our planet.
Massive Asteroid the Size of Chrysler Building to Pass Earth Today
During this flyby, the asteroid will be traveling at a staggering speed of roughly 40,400 miles per hour, which is around 20 times faster than a rifle bullet.
Artificial 'Mini-Moon' Set To Fly Close to Earth Before Saying Farewell
The object will come within around 139,500 miles of our planet.
NASA Faces $1.9 Billion Bill to Clean up Contaminated Sites Across the U.S.
Estimated costs have soared by 45 percent since 2014, with auditors finding that one site near Los Angeles could cost almost $800 million.
Two Asteroids Bigger Than the Great Pyramid of Giza to Fly Past Earth
The space rocks will make their close approaches on January 23 and 25.
Asteroid Bigger than Empire State to Pass Earth as Trump Presidency Ends
The space rock, estimated to measure up to 1,345 feet in diameter, is set to pass Earth on January 17.
Quadrantid Meteor Shower, Known for Striking Fireballs, to Peak at Weekend
The best time to view the Quadrantids for observers in North America will be during the predawn hours of Sunday morning.
Nostradamus Predictions for 2021 Aren't Pretty: Asteroids, Plague and More
Zombies, asteroids, earthquakes, famine and more were mentioned—oh, and the end of the world.
Christmas Day Asteroid Twice the Size of Statue of Liberty to Pass Earth
The space rock will be travelling at a speed of more than 22,000 miles per hour.
Photos Show Great Conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn Making 'Christmas Star'
The gas giants appeared to come closer than they had done for almost 400 years on Monday, days before Christmas.
SpaceX's Last Launch of 2020, a Spy Satellite, Heads to Space Successfully
Elon Musk's company is sending the spy satellite into orbit for the National Reconnaissance Office.
Two Minutes of Magic: Total Solar Eclipse 2020, in Photos
In case you missed today's total solar eclipse that lasted all of two minutes, here is a glimpse at the awe-inspiring phenomenon that's only seen in the same spot once every 375 years.
