Humans in Space

Payload Adapter Testing: A Key Step for Artemis IV Rocket’s Success

A test version of the SLS (Space Launch System) rocket’s payload adapter is ready for evaluation, marking a critical milestone on the journey to the hardware’s debut on NASA’s Artemis IV mission. Comprised of two metal rings and eight composite panels, the cone-shaped payload adapter will be part of the SLS Block 1B configuration and […]

Posted March 21, 2024

International Space Station (ISS)

Astronauts

Humans in Space

ISS Research

Jasmin Moghbeli

Johnson Space Center

Following Safe Return, NASA’s SpaceX Crew-7 to Recount Space Mission

After spending 199 days in space, NASA’s SpaceX Crew-7 crew members will discuss their science mission aboard the International Space Station during a news conference at 2:30 p.m. EDT Monday, March 25, at the agency’s Johnson Space Center in Houston.

Posted March 20, 2024

Humans in Space

Artemis

Artemis 2

Orion Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle

Orion Program

Space Launch System (SLS)

Key Test Drive of Orion on NASA’s Artemis II to Aid Future Missions

Astronauts will test drive NASA’s Orion spacecraft for the first time during the agency’s Artemis II test flight next year. While many of the spacecraft’s maneuvers like big propulsive burns are automated, a key test called the proximity operations demonstration will evaluate the manual handling qualities of Orion.

Posted March 20, 2024

Thomas P. Stafford

Astronauts

Former Astronauts

Humans in Space

NASA Administrator Pays Tribute to Space Pioneer Thomas Stafford

The following is a statement from NASA Administrator Bill Nelson on Monday’s passing of Thomas Stafford, a lifelong space exploration advocate, former NASA astronaut, and U.S.

Posted March 18, 2024

Humans in Space

Astronauts

Expedition 70

Expedition 71

International Space Station (ISS)

ISS Research

Missions

Tracy Caldwell Dyson

NASA Sets Coverage for Crew Launch; Trio to Join Expedition 70

Three crew members will blast off on Thursday, March 21, to support Expedition 70 aboard the International Space Station. NASA will provide full coverage of launch and crew arrival at the microgravity laboratory. NASA astronaut Tracy C.

Posted March 18, 2024

NASA en español

Astronauts

Expedition 69

Frank Rubio

Humans in Space

International Space Station (ISS)

ISS Research

NASA Headquarters

Stephen G. Bowen

La NASA invita a los medios a conocer a astronautas de la estación espacial

Read this release in English here. La NASA ofrecerá una rueda de prensa con cuatro astronautas a las 9:30 a.m. EDT (hora del este de EE.UU.) del martes 19 de marzo en la sede de la agencia en Washington. La tripulación, entre la que se encuentra el astronauta de la NASA de origen salvadoreño Frank Rubio, […]

Posted March 14, 2024

International Space Station (ISS)

Astronauts

Expedition 69

Frank Rubio

Humans in Space

ISS Research

NASA Headquarters

Stephen G. Bowen

NASA Invites Media to Meet Space Station Astronauts at Headquarters

Lee esta nota de prensa en español aquí. NASA will host a media availability with four astronauts at 9:30 a.m. EDT Tuesday, March 19, at the agency’s headquarters in Washington.

Posted March 14, 2024

Artemis

Artemis 4

Humans in Space

Marshall Space Flight Center

Space Launch System (SLS)

Evolved Adapter for Future NASA SLS Flights Readied for Testing

A test version of the universal stage adapter for NASA’s more powerful version of its SLS (Space Launch System) rocket arrived to Building 4619 at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, Feb. 22 from Leidos in Decatur, Alabama.

Posted March 13, 2024

Astronauts

Commercial Crew

Expedition 70

Humans in Space

International Space Station (ISS)

Jasmin Moghbeli

Loral O'Hara

Space Technology Mission Directorate

NASA Astronauts Jasmin Moghbeli and Loral O’Hara Read “First Woman”

In this image from Jan. 12, 2024, NASA astronauts Jasmin Moghbeli (left) and Loral O’Hara pose with a copy of “First Woman”, NASA’s first graphic novel, inside the International Space Station’s cupola. The interactive graphic novel chronicles the adventures of fictional astronaut Callie Rodriguez, the first woman to explore the Moon.

Posted March 12, 2024

International Space Station (ISS)

Humans in Space

ISS Research

Missions

Splashdown! NASA’s SpaceX Crew-7 Finishes Mission, Returns to Earth

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-7 completed the agency’s seventh commercial crew rotation mission to the International Space Station on Tuesday after splashing down safely in a Dragon spacecraft off the coast of Pensacola, Florida. The international crew of four spent 199 days in orbit.

Posted March 12, 2024