NASA Spaceflight
• Chris Bergin
NASA News
Hype's NASA news section offers an insightful look at the agency's latest endeavors in space exploration, aeronautics, and science. With a focus on the intricate details of mission planning, technological innovations, and research breakthroughs, our content serves as a definitive source for comprehensive updates on NASA's contributions to expanding the frontiers of knowledge and capability in space.
Related Coverage: Boeing, Boeing Starliner, International Space Station, SpaceX
Top Stories
NASA Spaceflight
• Chris Bergin
2024-05-18T15:34:51.809019-07:00
Uranus and Neptune Experienced Intense Bombardment During Migration
During their migration through the outer Solar System, Uranus and Neptune collided with icy objects at a rate of three every hour, revealing the dynamic past of these giant outer planets.
2024-05-18T05:04:49.763227-07:00
Blue Origin to Resume Space Tourism After Two-Year Hiatus
Blue Origin will launch six tourists to space on its New Shepard rocket, marking its first crewed mission since a 2022 launch malfunction.
2024-05-18T03:10:46.153251-07:00
NASA Awards Contracts for Rapid Spacecraft Acquisition
NASA has selected four companies to provide spacecraft components and related services, enhancing its Rapid Spacecraft Acquisition initiative.
NASA is an independent agency of the U.S. federal government responsible for the civil space program, aeronautics research, and space research. Established in 1958, it has since led most American space exploration, such as the Apollo Moon landing missions and the Space Shuttle. It also oversees the Launch Services Program, and conducts research into Earth's atmosphere, heliophysics, planetary exploration and astrophysics.
With Boeing
-
2024-05-18T20:09:09.820729-07:00 •
Boeing 747's Enduring Legacy in Aviation
-
2024-05-18T05:45:01.353589-07:00 •
Ryanair and Wizz Air Prepare for Earnings Amid Market Challenges
-
2024-05-17T23:15:37.334655-07:00 •
Diehl Aviation to Open Interiors Manufacturing Plant in Mexico
-
2024-05-17T23:13:35.541167-07:00 •
Argentina Evaluates Boeing KC-135 for F-16 Refueling
With Boeing Starliner
-
2024-05-17T22:02:52.544473-07:00 •
Boeing's Starliner Crewed Flight Faces Further Delay Over Helium Leak
-
2024-05-14T18:14:36.257995-07:00 •
Boeing Starliner's Crew Debut Postponed Due to Helium Leak
-
2024-05-10T20:26:59.064080-07:00 •
Solar Storm Poses No Threat to ISS Operations; Starliner CFT on Track for May 17 Launch
-
2024-05-10T08:28:23.312992-07:00 •
Indian Army Enhances Border Surveillance with Hermes-900 Drone Acquisition
With International Space Station
-
2024-05-17T22:02:52.544473-07:00 •
Boeing's Starliner Crewed Flight Faces Further Delay Over Helium Leak
-
2024-05-15T11:40:09.742065-07:00 •
Don Pettit to Command ISS Mission with Novel Experiments
-
2024-05-14T18:14:36.257995-07:00 •
Boeing Starliner's Crew Debut Postponed Due to Helium Leak
-
2024-05-10T20:26:59.064080-07:00 •
Solar Storm Poses No Threat to ISS Operations; Starliner CFT on Track for May 17 Launch
With SpaceX
-
2024-05-18T19:43:51.077546-07:00 •
Elon Musk Launches Starlink in Indonesia
-
2024-05-18T09:14:46.899266-07:00 •
Starlink Satellites Disrupt Astronomical Observations
-
2024-05-17T23:43:05.253693-07:00 •
Starlink's Rapid Growth Intensifies Satellite Competition
-
2024-05-17T23:12:01.862889-07:00 •
Starship, World’s Most Powerful Rocket, to Call Cape Canaveral Home
NASA News Timeline
2024-05-18T16:28:08.328693-07:00 •
Lego Unveils NASA Artemis SLS Rocket Model with Unique Hidden Details
Lego's new Icons NASA Artemis Space Launch System set features intricate hidden details, including dinosaur tails and roller coaster tracks, reflecting the complexity of the actual moon-bound rocket.
2024-05-18T15:34:51.809019-07:00 •
Uranus and Neptune Experienced Intense Bombardment During Migration
During their migration through the outer Solar System, Uranus and Neptune collided with icy objects at a rate of three every hour, revealing the dynamic past of these giant outer planets.
2024-05-18T14:15:48.750122-07:00 •
15th Anniversary of Hubble's Final Space Shuttle Repair
The Hubble Space Telescope remains operational due to a crucial repair mission by the Space Shuttle 15 years ago, reflecting the mission's enduring impact on space observation.
2024-05-18T05:04:49.763227-07:00 •
Blue Origin to Resume Space Tourism After Two-Year Hiatus
Blue Origin will launch six tourists to space on its New Shepard rocket, marking its first crewed mission since a 2022 launch malfunction.
2024-05-18T03:10:46.153251-07:00 •
NASA Awards Contracts for Rapid Spacecraft Acquisition
NASA has selected four companies to provide spacecraft components and related services, enhancing its Rapid Spacecraft Acquisition initiative.
2024-05-18T03:06:10.074359-07:00 •
James Webb Captures Detailed Orion Nebula Images
'These images have such incredible detail that we will be scrutinizing them for many years to come,' notes project scientists.
2024-05-17T22:41:34.314199-07:00 •
Webb Telescope Detects Earliest Black Hole Merger
The James Webb Space Telescope has identified the most distant merger of black holes, occurring just 740 million years post-Big Bang, challenging existing cosmological theories.
2024-05-17T22:39:53.918549-07:00 •
NASA Retires Historic DC-8 Research Aircraft with Final Flight
The McDonnell Douglas DC-8-72, NASA's airborne research laboratory, conducted its farewell flight on May 15 after serving in 158 science campaigns.
2024-05-17T22:39:49.913352-07:00 •
NASA Named Best Large Federal Agency to Work for 12th Year
For the twelfth consecutive year, NASA has been recognized as the best large federal agency to work for, based on employee surveys analyzed in 2023.
2024-05-17T22:02:52.544473-07:00 •
Boeing's Starliner Crewed Flight Faces Further Delay Over Helium Leak
The inaugural crewed flight of Boeing's Starliner spacecraft has been postponed to at least May 25 to address an ongoing helium leak. NASA and Boeing require additional time to inspect the issue.
2024-05-17T07:29:31.668312-07:00 •
NASA and ESA Team Up to Land European Rover on Mars
NASA and the European Space Agency are collaborating to land a European-built rover on Mars, advancing their joint Mars exploration efforts.
2024-05-17T06:48:39.682501-07:00 •
ISRO to Launch Mangalyaan-2 with Mars Rover and Helicopter
India aims to become the third country to reach Mars as ISRO plans to deploy the Mangalyaan-2 mission with a rover and helicopter, utilizing the LVM3 rocket.
2024-05-16T21:00:26.289497-07:00 •
NASA Optimistic on Enhanced Space Collaboration with South Korea
NASA officials expressed confidence in expanding space cooperation with South Korea, highlighting mutual benefits and future joint projects.
2024-05-16T09:34:37.480151-07:00 •
NASA's Quesst X-59 Nears First Supersonic Test Flight
NASA reports significant progress on the Quesst X-59, moving closer to pioneering quieter supersonic air travel. The aircraft aims to achieve first flight milestones soon.
2024-05-16T08:27:21.188097-07:00 •
NASA's PREFIRE CubeSats to Analyze Polar Heat Emissions
Rocket Lab is set to launch NASA's PREFIRE mission to study thermal radiation from Earth's polar regions, enhancing climate models and understanding of global weather patterns.
2024-05-16T06:55:08.712581-07:00 •
University of Houston Receives $5M NASA Grant for Aerospace Research Center
The new center aims to advance human space exploration, focusing on the Moon and Mars, and enhance aerospace engineering education for the 21st century.
2024-05-16T06:52:04.495339-07:00 •
MIT's Robotic 'SuperLimbs' Aid Moonwalkers in Recovering from Falls
MIT engineers have developed 'SuperLimbs,' wearable robotic limbs that support astronauts and help them stand after a fall, conserving their energy for other crucial activities.
2024-05-16T06:48:30.894319-07:00 •
Concerns Raised Over Private Mission to Extend Hubble's Life, NASA Emails Reveal
NASA internal communications show apprehension about the risks involved in a private mission to upgrade the Hubble Space Telescope using a SpaceX capsule, initiated by a private space traveler.
2024-05-16T06:44:24.786819-07:00 •
Saudi Center for Space Futures to Drive Lunar Mission and $2tn Space Economy
The Saudi Space Agency's new Center for Space Futures aims to spearhead a lunar mission and establish a $2 trillion global space economy by 2035.
2024-05-15T21:32:10.723183-07:00 •
Juno Captures Red Object on Jupiter and Europa's Icy Surface
NASA's Juno mission, during its 59th flyby, captured the reddest object on Jupiter and provided high-definition views of Europa's icy shell, revealing fascinating features of the Jovian moon.
2024-05-15T18:28:52.210356-07:00 •
Lithuania Joins Artemis Accords as 40th Signatory
Lithuania has become the 40th nation to join the Artemis Accords, a US-led initiative setting principles for space exploration cooperation.
2024-05-15T18:14:08.361783-07:00 •
NASA's DC-8 Makes Final Low Pass Over Bay Area
NASA's DC-8, renowned as a 'flying science laboratory', completed a low-altitude pass over San Jose and the Bay Area from Armstrong Flight Research Center, marking its final journey.
2024-05-15T18:11:08.142844-07:00 •
NASA's Artemis III Crew Prepares for Moonwalks in Arizona
NASA's Artemis III astronauts are undergoing rigorous training in Arizona, simulating lunar conditions for upcoming moonwalks. The training program aims to ensure readiness for the mission's goals.
2024-05-15T15:25:12.621380-07:00 •
NASA's Graphic Novel Introduces Astrobiology Career Path
The latest issue of NASA's science-based comic book, 'Astrobiology #9,' offers insights into becoming an astrobiologist. The series aims to inspire interest in space exploration careers.
2024-05-15T11:40:09.742065-07:00 •
Don Pettit to Command ISS Mission with Novel Experiments
NASA’s oldest active astronaut, Don Pettit, will embark on a six-month mission to the ISS this summer to conduct groundbreaking scientific research and capture unique orbital photography.
2024-05-15T10:48:58.435567-07:00 •
Hubble Captures Supernova-Rich Galaxy
The latest image from the Hubble Telescope reveals a galaxy teeming with supernovas, providing valuable insights for astronomical research and space exploration.
2024-05-15T08:30:12.164730-07:00 •
NASA Develops Advanced Flying Drones for Mars Exploration
Building on Ingenuity's success, NASA is creating larger and more capable aerial drones to enhance Mars exploration.
2024-05-15T06:58:06.075795-07:00 •
New Perspective on NASA's Challenger Tragedy
A new book by Adam Higginbotham offers a compelling and detailed account of the 1986 space shuttle Challenger disaster, shedding light on how the catastrophic event unfolded.
2024-05-15T04:26:38.252936-07:00 •
Artemis 2 Astronauts Complete Moon Mission Day Simulation
The Artemis 2 crew has successfully simulated a day's operations for their upcoming moon mission, gaining critical insights into mission protocols and potential challenges.
2024-05-15T00:31:28.326319-07:00 •
Voyager Space Secures NASA Contract for Mars Transit Airlock
Voyager Space announced it has received a contract from NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center to develop an innovative airlock concept for the Mars Transit Vehicle, highlighting its leadership in space exploration technology.
2024-05-14T23:27:46.245523-07:00 •
UW-Led Project Finalist for NASA's Next-Gen Earth-Observing Satellites
A University of Washington-led project focused on studying atmospheric layers and ozone is among the finalists for NASA's upcoming Earth-observing satellite missions.
2024-05-14T23:05:12.681115-07:00 •
Car-Size Asteroid in Close Flyby with Earth
The asteroid approached within 11,500 miles of Earth on May 14, marking a significant near-miss event.
2024-05-14T23:05:11.180181-07:00 •
NASA's Juno Captures Amalthea Transit Over Jupiter's Great Red Spot
NASA's Juno spacecraft has provided a rare view of Jupiter's fifth moon Amalthea crossing the Great Red Spot, challenging current moon formation theories with its rubble pile structure and anomalous energy budget.
2024-05-14T23:05:05.433961-07:00 •
Curiosity Rover Continues Exploration of Possible Martian River Fossil
NASA's Curiosity rover has been following Gediz Vallis, believed to be the ancient remains of a river on Mars, after opting not to explore a nearby rocky ridge.
2024-05-14T22:54:52.558386-07:00 •
Sun Unleashes Massive X8.7 Solar Flare, Biggest in 20 Years
A significant X8.7-rated solar flare from sunspot AR3664, captured by NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory, is the largest in nearly two decades. Radio blackouts are expected on Earth as Solar Cycle 25 approaches its peak.
2024-05-14T22:43:01.082115-07:00 •
NASA's DC-8 Concludes Final Flight to Idaho State University
NASA's iconic DC-8 aircraft will complete its final mission with a low-altitude flyover in Pocatello before landing at Idaho State University. This marks the end of an era for the aircraft after 37 years of scientific missions.
2024-05-14T18:14:36.257995-07:00 •
Boeing Starliner's Crew Debut Postponed Due to Helium Leak
A helium leak has forced Boeing to delay its first crewed Starliner mission until at least May 21. The mission, originally slated for earlier this month, aims to transport two NASA astronauts.
2024-05-14T06:54:21.859900-07:00 •
NASA Advances Space Exploration with Purdue Robotics
In collaboration with Purdue University and RETHi, NASA has successfully completed preliminary tests using robots for future missions in space environments including the moon and Mars.
2024-05-13T15:41:19.900615-07:00 •
NASA Appoints Salvagnini as First Chief AI Officer
In a strategic move to deepen its commitment to advanced technologies, NASA has appointed David Salvagnini as the agency's inaugural Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer.
2024-05-13T14:45:03.112386-07:00 •
NASA and JAXA Proceed with XRISM Operations Despite Instrument Malfunction
Following a valve malfunction in one of XRISM's instruments, NASA and JAXA have decided to continue operations as planned while addressing the issue.
2024-05-12T15:48:11.414254-07:00 •
NASA Funds $870k for In-Space Semiconductor Printing
Through a substantial NASA grant, Masoud Mahjouri-Samani embarks on advancing semiconductor manufacturing in microgravity conditions.
2024-05-12T14:09:15.133134-07:00 •
JobsOhio Advocates for NASA Glenn's Pivotal Role in Space Exploration
Leveraging the success of Wright Patterson Air Force Base, JobsOhio outlines a strategic plan for private sector expansion around NASA Glenn to support future space missions.
2024-05-11T19:54:16.566426-07:00 •
Lego to Launch Apollo Lunar Rover Model in August
In a nod to space exploration history, Lego announces an August release for its highly anticipated model of the lunar rover used in NASA's final Apollo missions.
2024-05-11T07:02:50.248781-07:00 •
NASA Plans First Lunar Railway System
NASA's ambitious project aims to establish the first-ever railway system on the moon, marking a significant milestone in lunar colonization efforts.
2024-05-11T03:09:59.330679-07:00 •
NASA's Plasma Rocket: A 2-Month Journey to Mars
NASA's innovative plasma rocket technology sets the stage for significantly faster Mars exploration missions, curbing the journey to just two months.
2024-05-11T03:07:59.445329-07:00 •
Chandra Spacecraft Detects Black Hole Eruption in Milky Way Core
NASA's Chandra observatory has recorded a rare eruption event from Sagittarius A*, the supermassive black hole at our galaxy's center.
2024-05-10T20:26:59.064080-07:00 •
Solar Storm Poses No Threat to ISS Operations; Starliner CFT on Track for May 17 Launch
NASA confirms the ongoing intense solar storm will not necessitate special precautions for ISS crew, ensuring the Starliner Crew Flight Test remains scheduled for mid-May.
2024-05-10T18:03:42.405146-07:00 •
Bellevue Middle Schoolers' Experiments Chosen for Space by NASA
Eleven Open Window School students will see their science experiment launched into orbit, an educational initiative under a NASA program.
2024-05-10T17:44:33.960421-07:00 •
Boeing's Counterproposal to NASA's Mars Sample Quest with Pricey Rocket Solution
Boeing proposes a one-launch strategy for the Mars Sample Return mission, potentially raising costs but simplifying mission design.
2024-05-10T14:03:34.148225-07:00 •
NASA Tests Ion Beam for Planetary Defense
NASA evaluates a pioneering Ion Beam Deflection mission to address challenges posed by asteroid rubble and surface disruptions, marking a significant advancement in planetary defense strategies.