NASA is about to send people to the moon — in a spacecraft not everyone thinks is safe to fly

As the four-person crew of Artemis II prepares to launch on a historic mission around the moon as soon as February, some experts are worried about the Orion spacecraft’s heat shield.

NASA astronaut Suni Williams retires months after return from troubled mission to orbit

Veteran NASA astronaut Suni Williams announced her retirement Tuesday. Her extended mission to orbit due to the troubled Boeing Starliner test flight was her final foray.

Experts Warn That There’s Something Wrong With the Moon Rocket NASA Is About to Launch With Astronauts Aboard

In less than two weeks, NASA is scheduled to launch its Artemis 2 mission, the first crewed journey to the Moon in over half ...

4 astronauts return to Earth after medical issue forces early ISS exit

Four astronauts splashed down in the Pacific Ocean as they return early from the International Space Station due to a crew ...

4 astronauts will soon take an unprecedented path to the moon. But why aren’t they landing?

NASA’s upcoming Artemis II flight will be the first crewed lunar mission in over 50 years, but it will not land on the moon. Here’s why.

NASA to attempt first medical evacuation from ISS

NASA is set to attempt its first medical evacuation from the International Space Station. Keith Cowing, editor of NASAWatch, explains how long term space expeditions can present health challenges to ...

4 astronauts depart ISS, leaving behind just 3 crewmates to staff the orbiting lab

Four astronauts are set to depart the International Space Station Wednesday amid a health concern. The unprecedented early departure will leave behind a skeleton crew.

5 things to know for Jan. 15: Minneapolis protests, NASA astronauts, Verizon network outage, Iran unrest, Whole milk

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NASA says it is ‘evaluating all options’ as astronauts navigate medical concern in space

(CNN) — NASA said on Wednesday it was postponing a spacewalk at the International Space Station that was scheduled for Thursday, citing a “medical concern” with one of the crew members. The space ...

Bill Nye’s mission to save NASA from federal budget cuts

CNN’s Elex Michaelson speaks to “Science Guy” Bill Nye about his efforts to keep NASA and its programs fully funded.

NASA crew to make rare early return after medical issue in space

A group of astronauts will return from the International Space Station more than a month ahead of schedule after an unnamed ...