NASA is gearing up for a big moment in space exploration. After many years of waiting, the Artemis II mission is set to take astronauts back to the moon. This mission is a huge deal because it's the first time since 1972 that humans will travel beyond Earth's orbit. The crew for Artemis II includes
A team of space explorers has just begun their journey to the International Space Station (ISS). This mission involves a mix of seasoned and new astronauts. The Soyuz MS-28 spacecraft, powered by a Soyuz 2. 1a rocket, took off from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan. The launch happened at 12:28
A group of space explorers is preparing for a special Thanksgiving journey. They will head to the International Space Station (ISS) on Thursday morning. NASA astronaut Chris Williams and cosmonauts Sergey Kud-Sverchkov and Sergei Mikaev are the crew members for this mission. They will take off from
The moon is not just a silent rock in the night sky. It has a past filled with fiery drama. Long ago, the moon was a hotbed of volcanic activity. This is not just a theory. There is evidence. Tiny glass beads scattered across the lunar surface tell this story. These beads are not just pretty to look
NASA is making big strides with its Artemis 2 moon mission. The massive Space Launch System (SLS) rocket is taking shape inside the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) at Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Technicians recently added the rocket's second stage, known as the Interim Cryogenic Propulsion Stag
Astronauts usually fly under the radar, but every now and then, one of them does something that captures the world's attention. Nichole Ayers is one of these astronauts. She is a 36-year-old who has accomplished a lot in her life. She flew the F-22 stealth aircraft in the international war against t
Astronauts often have unique ways to mark their birthdays. Don Pettit, a seasoned astronaut, celebrated his 70th birthday in an extraordinary way. He returned to Earth from the International Space Station (ISS) on the same day he turned 70. He was accompanied by his crewmates, Aleksey Ovchinin and I
Two astronauts, Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore, had a much longer stay in space than planned. They were supposed to be in low-Earth orbit for just a week, but ended up staying for over nine months. This happened because of problems with their Boeing Starliner spacecraft. During their extended stay,
The Starliner spacecraft, built by Boeing, faced serious issues during its mission to the International Space Station. This mission, which launched in June 2024, was far from smooth sailing. The spacecraft had to deal with multiple helium leaks and scrubbed launches before it even left the ground.
The journey to the International Space Station (ISS) can be unpredictable. The Starliner spacecraft encountered significant issues during its flight last summer. Four of its thrusters failed, leaving astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams in a tough spot. Wilmore had to take manual control, but
