A View of Earth From the Space Station

NASA astronaut Jessica Watkins floats in the space station’s cupola, a direct nadir viewing window from which Earth and celestial objects are visible.

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-3 Splashes Down

The SpaceX Crew Dragon Endurance spacecraft is seen shortly after it landed with NASA and ESA astronauts on Friday, May 6, 2022.

NASA to Discuss Webb Telescope Alignment, Instrument Setup

NASA will hold a media teleconference at 11 a.m. EDT on Monday, May 9, to discuss progress toward preparing the James Webb Space Telescope for science...

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Black Holes Are Hard to Find

Black holes are hard to find. They have such strong gravity that light can’t escape them, so scientists must rely on clues from their surroundings to ...

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NASA Celebrates Teachers!

May 2-6, 2022, is Teacher Appreciation Week! At NASA, we know the importance of STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) education.

Misty Snopkowski: Working to Make Commercial Space a Reality

Misty Snopkowski is NASA’s program executive for the Commercial Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) Development program.

Venus is moving from Pisces to Aries.

Venus is moving from Pisces to Aries in the next 24 hours. #Venus #Aries #Pisces

Astronaut Victor Glover: Inspiring Washington Area Students

NASA astronaut Victor Glover greets one of his youngest fans, 3-year-old Ezra Garrel.

Mercury is moving from Taurus to Gemini.

Mercury is moving from Taurus to Gemini in the next 24 hours. #Mercury #Gemini #Taurus