Late on a Friday morning, SpaceX's Dragon spacecraft splashed down in the Gulf of Mexico, marking the end of a seven-month stay on the International Space Station (ISS) for a group of American and Russian astronauts. This mission, known as Crew-8, included NASA astronauts Matthew Dominick, Michael B
Imagine spending months in space traveling at extraordinary speeds—over 17, 500 miles per hour! The SpaceX Crew-8 team just experienced this adventure, returning to Earth after nearly eight months in space. However, their journey back had a little twist. Instead of directly heading to their Houston
The SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule, named "Endeavour, " splashed down in the Gulf of Mexico near Florida on Oct. 25, 2024, successfully ending the Crew-8 mission to the International Space Station (ISS). The mission lasted 235 days, just a bit longer than the typical six-month stay. After the splashdown
Ever dreamed of going to the moon? NASA is planning a big trip there! They want to send astronauts to the lunar South Pole, a place no human has ever set foot on before. Why the South Pole? Because there might be water ice, which is super valuable for space exploration. But where exactly will they
It’s been over a year since NASA’s Orion spacecraft faced trouble with its heat shield during the Artemis I flight. Now, space enthusiasts are eager to know what caused the shield to crack and chip. Surprisingly, NASA is keeping this information under wraps. Lakiesha Hawkins, from NASA’s Moon to Ma
Ever wondered what it’s like to live in space? Chinese astronauts aboard the Tiangong space station shared a unique glimpse into their home 260 miles above Earth. A recent video from CCTV shows the crew touring their temporary residence. They proudly display the station’s kitchen, complete with a ti
You might think that astronauts returning from space would be taken straight to their headquarters. But that didn't happen for the SpaceX Crew-8 team. After splashing down off the coast of Florida, they were whisked off to a hospital instead. Why? Well, they all needed some extra medical checks. And
Last Thursday was quite the day for space rocks! Six asteroids zoomed past Earth, with one coming pretty close. These asteroids, from tiny to building-sized, are common in our space neighborhood. NASA keeps an eye on them to ensure they don't cause any trouble. The day started with two asteroids, 2
Have you ever wondered what happens to space robots once their space mission is over? Well, NASA's Robonaut-2, or R2 for short, found a new home at the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum in Virginia. This humanoid robot, which looks like it's straight out of a sci-fi movie, was last seen ri
NASA launched a spacecraft named Europa Clipper on Oct. 14, 2022, aiming to investigate Jupiter's moon Europa. This frozen world might be home to hidden oceans and conditions suitable for life. But before it can explore Europa, the spacecraft has to travel an astounding 1. 8 billion miles (2. 9 bill
