Space Exploration

'The Martian' becomes real life: Meet 'Spudnik,' the space potato

By Chelsea Gohd published 30 April 26

Fuzzy, purple, and edible, Spudnik is a marvel.

Trump invited the Artemis 2 moon astronauts to the White House. Here's what happened

By Mike Wall published 29 April 26

President Trump hosted the Artemis 2 moon astronauts at the White House today (April 29), congratulating the quartet and musing about the possibility of going to space himself.

SpaceX rocket debris could slam into the moon: Here's what you need to know

By Leonard David last updated 29 April 26

Earth's moon is to be on the receiving end of a spent rocket stage in early August - the leftovers from a SpaceX Falcon 9 launch last year.

SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket lifts off on 1st launch in 18 months

By Mike Wall last updated 29 April 26

SpaceX launched its Falcon Heavy rocket for the first time in 18 months on Wednesday morning (April 29), delivering the ViaSat-3 F3 communications satellite into geostationary orbit.

These astronauts are trying to uphold the US Constitution: 'We need to make sure that people are using facts and evidence'

By Chelsea Gohd published 28 April 26

When we build things on wonder, it naturally opens the mind.

Artemis 3 SLS rocket's core stage arrives in Florida for 2027 launch (photo)

By Mike Wall published 28 April 26

The core stage for NASA's Artemis 3 rocket arrived at Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Monday (April 27), completing a barge journey of 900 miles (1,450 kilometers).

Canadian astronaut Josh Kutryk finally flying to ISS after Boeing Starliner mishap: 'I'm committed to making the most of this unique opportunity'

By Elizabeth Howell published 28 April 26

Just two weeks after Canada made history on the Artemis 2 moon mission, Canadian astronaut Josh Kutryk was assigned to the upcoming Crew-13 mission to the ISS.

Artemis 2 heat shield is a sunken treasure in the ocean | Space photo of the day for April 28, 2026

By Chelsea Gohd published 28 April 26

This eerie image shows the heat shield following splashdown.

Atlas V rocket launches 29 Amazon internet satellites, ties record for heaviest payload it's ever flown (video)

By Mike Wall last updated 28 April 26

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket launched 29 more of Amazon's internet satellites to orbit on Monday night (April 27).

SpaceX launches its 50th mission of the year, sends 25 Starlink satellites to orbit (video)

By Mike Wall published 27 April 26

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched 25 Starlink internet satellites to orbit from California on Sunday (April 26). It was the company's 50th liftoff of the year already.