Two space rocks are heading towards Earth. One is about the size of a car. The other is roughly the size of a large airplane. Both are expected to pass by Earth on the same day. The smaller one will zoom by in the morning. The larger one will make its appearance in the afternoon. The car-sized
The Senate is set to grill Jared Isaacman, a wealthy entrepreneur, on April 9. They will decide if he should take the helm at NASA. Isaacman, who made his fortune as the head of Shift4, a payment processing company, has already been to space twice. He paid for these trips himself, using SpaceX's roc
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.
Two astronauts, Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, had a very different experience than they planned. They were supposed to spend just eight days on the International Space Station (ISS). Their mission was to test a new spacecraft called the Boeing Starliner. But things did not go as planned. The Star
Two astronauts have been stranded in space for almost nine months. Their journey was supposed to be a short trip, but technical issues with their spacecraft extended their stay. Butch Wilmore, one of the astronauts, spoke up about the situation. He chose not to blame anyone for the delay. Instead,
The Curiosity Rover has been exploring Mars for over a decade, and it's still making groundbreaking discoveries. This rover, launched in 2011, has been a game-changer for scientists studying the Red Planet. It has sent back detailed footage and challenged old beliefs about water on Mars. Last May,
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
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,
