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U.S., allies pledge to cooperate in space exploration
The U.S. and several allies signed the Artemis Accords to ensure the peaceful exploration of space. Learn more about plans for future missions.
International Space Station marks 20 years of continuous human presence
Since November 2, 2000, the International Space Station has hosted researchers from 108 countries performing advanced experiments on life in space.
In historic contact, NASA spacecraft touches asteroid
A NASA spacecraft made contact with an asteroid located millions of kilometers from Earth. Find out more about this historic space mission.
Hydrologist Fadji Maina’s path from Niger to NASA
Fadji Maina made history as NASA's first Nigerien scientist. Learn how her childhood inspired her to become a hydrologist and what she's working on.
Check out these experiments on the International Space Station
Find out about some of the work done aboard the International Space Station, including two critical experiments that examine muscle tone and microbes.
Grounded by pandemic, NASA interns keep researching
NASA interns have collected air pollution data from home during quarantines for COVID-19. See how interns have continued learning while social distancing.
Celebrate Space Exploration Day with a look at the 1st lunar...
On July 20, we mark the day in 1969 that U.S. astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin became the first humans to set foot on the moon's surface.
NASA names a building for a pioneering African American
NASA will name its headquarters in honor of Mary Jackson, the agency's first female African American engineer. Find out more about her legacy.
NASA engineers develop a ventilator for COVID-19 patients
A chance meeting between two NASA scientists led to the development of a ventilator prototype to help patients suffering from COVID-19.