Starliner, the spacecraft designed for human missions, has been grounded for over six months. NASA and Boeing are still figuring out if the next flight will carry astronauts or just cargo. The decision is far from finalized. The next launch is not expected until late this year or more likely in 2026
Pituitary tumors, also known as PitNETs, are usually easy to remove. But sometimes, they have weird features. These features make surgery much harder. For instance, they might spread widely inside the skull. Or, they might have a tough, fibrous texture. They could also have an odd shape, wrap around
The Boeing Starliner spacecraft is in the spotlight as NASA and Boeing work together to fix its problems. The goal is to make sure it's safe for astronauts to fly in it again. This comes after some serious technical issues kept the spacecraft from bringing its crew back to Earth on time. The Starli
The Artemis III mission, NASA's ambitious plan to return to the moon, has seen some shifts in its public messaging. Initially, the space agency had big plans to make history by landing the first woman and the first person of color on the lunar surface. This was part of a broader push for diversity,
SpaceX is making big moves in the world of government contracts. The company's rocketry is catching the eye of the Pentagon. They see it as a quick way to transport military supplies worldwide. This is a significant shift. Traditionally, the military has relied on older, more established methods. Bu
The journey of two astronauts, Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore, took an unexpected turn this week. They returned from the International Space Station after an extended stay of 286 days, far longer than their initial eight-day mission. The mission faced numerous challenges, including issues with the
Four space travelers are on their way back to Earth after spending nearly a year in orbit. The crew includes NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore, who were originally supposed to return much sooner. They are joined by Nick Hague and Aleksandr Gorbunov, who launched in September. The group
NASA's Lucy spacecraft is gearing up for an exciting encounter with a very old space rock. This asteroid, named Donaldjohanson, has been floating around for about 150 million years. It is not just any asteroid. It is a key player in Lucy's mission to explore the Trojan asteroids near Jupiter. Lucy'
Jared Isaacman, a billionaire entrepreneur, is in the running to lead NASA. He's not your typical space agency head. He's a businessman, a pilot, and has even commanded two big space missions. A group of nearly 30 former NASA astronauts think he's the right person for the job. They sent a letter to
The current situation with NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore has sparked a lot of debate. The astronauts are currently stationed on the International Space Station. They were supposed to return to Earth earlier, but technical issues with their Boeing Starliner spacecraft have kept th
