space
NASA sends spacecraft to collide with asteroid
Find out why NASA and SpaceX are trying to crash into an asteroid with their latest launch and learn when we will know if it's a success
5 experiments aboard the International Space Station
Read about some of the experiments aboard the International Space Station, including one that attempts to understand fires on Earth.
Nations advance global partnership for space exploration
Brazil, South Korea and New Zealand recently joined NASA's Artemis Accords. Learn more about how these countries will peacefully explore space.
New U.S. coins will honor heroic American women
The U.S. Mint will begin honoring notable American women on currency in 2022. Find out more about two women selected to appear on U.S. quarters.
NASA readies its best asteroid punch
In a mission that sounds like the plot of a Hollywood blockbuster, NASA plans to test its ability to alter the course of a distant asteroid.
60 years ago, Alan Shepard became the first American in space
Learn how astronaut Alan Shepard's 15-minute sub-orbital flight 60 years ago opened the door to lunar landings and other space missions.
Remembering Michael Collins, trailblazing astronaut
Apollo 11 astronaut Michael Collins, who died April 28, made history during the 1969 moon landing. Learn about his public service legacy.
Meet the Burmese American who led NASA’s flight on Mars [video]
NASA is using a small helicopter to explore Mars. Learn more about the Burmese American woman who helped make Ingenuity's historic flight possible.
Who names NASA’s Mars rovers?
Naming contests for NASA’s Mars rovers tap into youthful creativity and boost students' interest in science, technology, engineering and math.