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April 20, 2025 at 4:36 PM

NASA astronaut Don Pettit returns to Earth

Don Pettit, along with two Russian cosmonauts, touched down in Kazakhstan Saturday evening after a 220-day mission abroad the International Space Station.
April 20, 2025 at 4:36 PM
VIDEO: NASA astronaut Don Petit returns to Earth
April 20, 2025 at 10:21 AM

Capsule with 1 American, 2 Russians returns to Earth from International Space Station

A Soyuz capsule carrying two Russian cosmonauts and one American astronaut safely landed Sunday in Kazakhstan, concluding a 220-day mission aboard the International Space Station
April 20, 2025 at 10:21 AM
The Soyuz MS-26 spacecraft is seen as it lands in a remote area near the town of Zhezkazgan, Kazakhstan, with NASA astronaut Don Pettit and Roscosmos cosmonauts Alexey Ovchinin and Ivan Vagner aboard, Sunday, April 20, 2025. (Bill Ingalls/NASA via AP)
April 18, 2025 at 6:38 PM

NASA astronaut Don Pettit returns from ISS on 70th birthday

Russian cosmonauts join veteran spacefarer after 220 days aboard ISS.
April 18, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Russian cosmonauts join veteran spacefarer after 220 days aboard ISS.
April 18, 2025 at 6:25 PM

NASA astronaut to celebrate 70th birthday during dramatic return to Earth

NASA astronaut Don Pettit celebrates his 70th birthday with a spectacular return from the International Space Station after 220 days in orbit.
April 18, 2025 at 6:25 PM
In this NASA handout, NASA astronaut Don Pettit is seen in quarantine, behind glass, during a press conference, September 10, 2024 a the Cosmonaut Hotel in Baikonur, Kazakhstan.
April 9, 2025 at 2:54 PM

Billionaire highlights Mars trip for astronauts in bid to become NASA's next chief

The nominee for NASA's top job is outlining his vision for space exploration
April 9, 2025 at 2:54 PM
FILE - Commander Jared Isaacman speaks at a news conference after arriving at the Kennedy Space Center for an upcoming private human spaceflight mission in Cape Canaveral, Fla., Aug. 19, 2024. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)
April 3, 2025 at 6:13 PM

Why astronomers are tracking an asteroid that could potentially strike the moon

Astronomers have gotten a glimpse of the "city-killer" asteroid before it disappears until 2028, according to NASA.
April 3, 2025 at 6:13 PM
This image provided by the European Space Agency, April 2, 2025, captured by NASA's Webb telescope, shows the asteroid 2024 YR4.
April 3, 2025 at 3:21 AM

Watch the adorable moment astronaut reunites with her dogs after 9 months in space

Astronaut Suni Williams spent an unexpected nine months in space. When she finally came home, her two dogs were so excited to see her. "Best homecoming ever," she captioned the video.
April 3, 2025 at 3:21 AM
Astronaut Suni Williams spent an unexpected nine months in space. When she finally came home, her two dogs were so excited to see her. "Best homecoming ever," she captioned the video.
April 1, 2025 at 6:01 AM

NASA astronauts discuss their mission after spending 9 months in space

ABC News' Gio Benitez spoke with NASA astronauts Barry "Butch" Wilmore, Sunita "Suni" Williams and Nick Hague about their return to Earth.
April 1, 2025 at 6:01 AM
VIDEO: NASA astronauts discuss their mission after spending 9 months in space
March 31, 2025 at 9:08 PM

Everyone has 'responsibility' for Starliner test flight failures, NASA astronaut says

NASA astronaut Butch Wilmore, who was in space for more than nine months, said everyone has responsibility for things that went wrong with Starliner's test flight
March 31, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Astronaut Barry "Butch" Wilmore looks on during a news conference at the NASA Johnson Space Center, March 31, 2025, in Houston.
March 31, 2025 at 7:44 PM

Crew-9 astronauts hold first press conference since return from space

NASA's Barry "Butch" Wilmore and Sunita "Suni" Williams were scheduled to return to Earth in June 2024 but spent an unplanned nine months in space.
March 31, 2025 at 7:44 PM
VIDEO: Crew-9 astronauts hold first press conference since return from space
March 31, 2025 at 7:25 PM

Wilmore on space mission: ‘There were issues with Starliner’

NASA's Butch Wilmore said there was a responsibility with NASA and Boeing, including himself for issues with the Starliner mission.
March 31, 2025 at 7:25 PM
VIDEO: Wilmore on space mission: ‘There were issues with Starliner’
1 month ago

Astronaut drinks coffee in zero gravity using innovative cup

NASA astronaut Don Pettit designed the Capillary Cup to drink coffee without a bag and straw aboard the International Space Station.
1 month ago
NASA astronaut Don Pettit designed the Capillary Cup to drink coffee without a bag and straw aboard the International Space Station.
1 month ago

NASA releases high-definition images of a sunset on the moon

Firefly Aerospace and NASA released the photos taken by Blue Ghost lander on Tuesday.
1 month ago
Firefly Aerospace and NASA released the photos taken by Blue Ghost lander on Tuesday.
1 month ago

NASA planning next Boeing Starliner test flight after astronauts' return

The last Boeing Starliner mission was extended from eight days to over nine months due to capsule issues after docking at the International Space Station.
1 month ago
Boeing's Starliner spacecraft, which launched astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams to the International Space Station is seen docked to the Harmony module's forward port, July 3, 2024.
1 month ago

NASA releases high-definition images of a sunset on the moon

A space robot said "goodnight" to the moon as it completed its mission, capturing the first high-definition images of a lunar sunset before it fell silent.
1 month ago
This handout photograph taken by Firefly Aerospace, March 16, 2025, and released on March 18, shows the lunar surface and the setting sun with Earth and Venus on the horizon, during the lunar mission of Firefly's Blue Ghost lunar lander.
1 month ago

2 NASA astronauts returned to Earth after 9 months. Here are the health impacts

NASA astronauts are returning to Earth after nine months in space. Experts have said a prolonged period in space can come with changes to human physiology and psychology.
1 month ago
NASA's Boeing Crew Flight Test astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams inside the vestibule between the forward port on the International Space Station's Harmony module and Starliner spacecraft.
1 month ago

Dolphins greet NASA astronauts after splash down

A pod of dolphins circled the NASA astronauts' capsule after it successfully splashed down off the coast of Florida.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Dolphins greet NASA astronauts after splash down
1 month ago

NASA astronauts return after being in space for 9 months

It was supposed to be an eight-day mission, but after over nine months in space, NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore are back on earth.
1 month ago
VIDEO: NASA astronauts return after being in space for 9 months
1 month ago

NASA astronauts return to earth after 9-month ISS stay

SpaceX Dragon Freedom splashed down off the coast of Florida, carrying Sunita 'Suni' Williams and Butch Wilmore along with NASA astronaut Nick Hague and Roscosmos cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov.
1 month ago
VIDEO: NASA astronauts return to earth after 9-month ISS stay
1 month ago

SpaceX Dragon successfully splashes down, returning NASA astronauts back to Earth

A four-member crew, including NASA astronauts Sunita "Suni" Williams and Barry "Butch" Wilmore, left the ISS early Tuesday on a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft.
1 month ago
In this screen grab from a video, the Crew Dragon capsule is shown after splash down off the coast of Florida, March 18, 2025.
1 month ago

NASA astronauts splash down off Florida coast after 9 months in space

Sunita “Suni” Williams and Barry “Butch” Wilmore performed the first astronaut-crewed flight of Boeing’s Starliner capsule in June 2024.
1 month ago
NASA astronauts splash down off Florida coast after 9 months in space
1 month ago

Retired astronauts on the 'magical' moment they said goodbye to space

ABC News’ Stephanie Ramos speaks with retired NASA astronauts Cady Coleman and Dr. Scott Parazynski about their emotional and physical reactions upon returning to Earth after months in space.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Retired astronauts on the 'magical' moment they said goodbye to space
1 month ago

NASA astronauts Suni Williams, Butch Wilmore splash down back on earth

Two NASA astronauts returned to Earth on Tuesday after spending nine months at the International Space Station, which was initially intended to be a weeklong assignment.
1 month ago
VIDEO: NASA astronauts Suni Williams, Butch Wilmore splash down back on earth
1 month ago

After 9 months on board ISS, NASA astronauts to return home: A timeline

NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams have officially returned to Earth after an unplanned nine months in space, here's how Boeing's Starliner mission unfolded.
1 month ago
NASA astronaut Butch Wilmore, left, Roscosmos cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov, and NASA astronauts Nick Hague and Suni Williams, right are seen inside a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft onboard the SpaceX recovery ship MEGAN shortly after having landed on Mar. 18, 2025 off the coast of Tallahassee, Fla.
1 month ago

What the journey back to earth looks like for 2 Starliner astronauts

Space industry expert Eric Ingram breaks down the journey back to earth for astronauts Sunita "Suni" Williams and Barry "Butch" Wilmore since departing the ISS.
1 month ago
VIDEO: What the journey back to earth looks like for 2 Starliner astronauts
1 month ago

Timeline: Boeing's Starliner mission that left astronauts aboard ISS for 9 months

NASA's Barry "Butch" Wilmore and Sunita "Suni" Williams were scheduled to return to Earth in June 2024 but spent an unplanned nine months in space. Here's how Boeing's Starliner mission unfolded.
1 month ago
NASA's Barry "Butch" Wilmore and Sunita "Suni" Williams were scheduled to return to Earth in June 2024 but spent an unplanned nine months in space. Here's how Boeing's Starliner mission unfolded.
1 month ago

Space expert on the SpaceX launch of 4 astronauts to the ISS

ABC News’ Terry Moran speaks to space industry expert Eric Ingram about SpaceX’s launch of astronauts to the International Space Station to relieve two Americans whose trip was extended unexpectedly.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Space expert on the SpaceX launch of 4 astronauts to the ISS
1 month ago

SpaceX prepares for 2nd try in mission to get NASA astronauts on ISS back to Earth

With the hydraulic issue that postponed the Starliner mission on Wednesday fixed, astronauts Barry "Butch" Wilmore and Sunita "Suni" Williams are one step closer to coming home. 
1 month ago
SpaceX prepares for 2nd try in mission to get NASA astronauts on ISS back to Earth
1 month ago

SpaceX launches mission to get NASA astronauts on ISS back to Earth

NASA astronauts Barry "Butch" Wilmore and Sunita "Suni" Williams are closer to getting home, nine months after arriving on Boeing’s Starliner. A capsule is set to arrive at the space station Thursday.
1 month ago
SpaceX launches mission to get NASA astronauts on ISS back to Earth vvv
2 months ago

Astronauts set to return home after 9 months in space

Former NASA astronaut Charles Camarda discusses the investigation into the recent SpaceX explosion and astronauts Sunni and Butch’s long-awaited homecoming.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Astronauts set to return home after 9 months in space
2 months ago

Katy Perry will travel to space on Blue Origin rocket

Singer Katy Perry is scheduled to blast off on the next launch of Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin rocket, according to the space company.
2 months ago
Katy Perry attends the G'Day USA Arts Gala at Skirball Cultural Center on January 28, 2023 in Los Angeles, California.
2 months ago

Chance of ‘city killer’ asteroid striking Earth increases: NASA

The asteroid, discovered just after Christmas and named 2024 YR4, could strike the planet in December of 2032, according to NASA's Center for Near Earth Object Studies.
2 months ago
The asteroid, discovered just after Christmas and named 2024 YR4, could strike the planet in December of 2032, according to NASA's Center for Near Earth Object Studies.
2 months ago

Probability of asteroid striking Earth in the next decade increases, NASA says

The chances of an asteroid striking Earth within the next decade has more than doubled in a matter of weeks, according to NASA astronomers.
2 months ago
Asteroid Psyche (Illustration).
2 months ago

Chances of newly discovered asteroid striking Earth doubled: NASA

The asteroid, discovered just after Christmas and named 2024 YR4, could strike the planet in December 2032 as it approaches during another journey around its orbit, according to NASA.
2 months ago
The asteroid, discovered just after Christmas and named 2024 YR4, could strike the planet in December 2032 as it approaches during another journey around its orbit, according to NASA's Center for Near Earth Object Studies.
3 months ago

Suni Williams sets new spacewalk record

Williams has broken the record for the most total spacewalking time by a woman, making her ninth spacewalk.
3 months ago
VIDEO: Suni Williams sets new spacewalk record
3 months ago

How NASA could help solve the mystery of the 2024 temperature spike

Last year, 2024, was the warmest year on record for the planet, easily breaking the previous record set just a year earlier.
3 months ago
NASA and SpaceX technicians safely encapsulate the PACE spacecraft in a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, Jan. 30, 2024, at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
3 months ago

NASA exploring two options to go forward with Mars Sample Return mission

NASA announced Tuesday that it is exploring two options to move forward with its mission to return samples from Mars at a lower cost.
3 months ago
Mars Sample Retrieval Lander Concept Illustration: A Sample Retrieval Lander would launch in 2028, carrying a NASA-led Mars rocket and small Mars helicopters.
4 months ago

What the Webb telescope has discovered in a galaxy 6.5 billion light-years away

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has captured a unique image that revealed 44 individual stars in a galaxy 6.5 billion light-years away from the Milky Way.
4 months ago
Abell 370 galaxy cluster.
4 months ago

Aisha Bowe prepares for historic space voyage as first Black woman aboard Blue Origin

Aerospace engineer and citizen astronaut Aisha Bowe discusses making her dreams come true aboard her upcoming Blue Origin spaceflight.
4 months ago
VIDEO: Aisha Bowe prepares for historic space voyage as first Black woman aboard Blue Origin
4 months ago

NASA to ‘touch the sun’ in historic mission

NASA’s Nicki Rayl discusses the Parker Solar Probe, an “engineering marvel” that will become the closest any human-made object has been to the sun.
4 months ago
VIDEO: NASA to ‘touch the sun’ in historic mission
5 months ago

'Christmas Star': When and where to see the phenomenon

A trifecta of stargazing events could be visible in the night sky this weekend.
5 months ago
Stars can be seen in the night sky.
5 months ago

Trump and Musk could redefine space policy

NASA astronaut Dr. Charlie Camarda discusses the dangerous leak on the International Space Station and how Donald Trump and Elon Musk may change NASA space policy.
5 months ago
Trump and Musk could redefine space policy
5 months ago

NASA concerns about persistent oxygen leak aboard International Space Station

The station has been leaking air for five years, and NASA is concerned that this might indicate a potential failure in the structural integrity of the International Space Station.
5 months ago
VIDEO: NASA concerns about persistent oxygen leak aboard International Space Station
6 months ago

NASA's Parker Solar Probe to pass Venus on record-breaking approach to the sun

NASA is gearing up for its Parker Solar Probe to do a final flyby of Venus on Wednesday on its way to make a record-breaking attempt to get close to the sun.
6 months ago
Parker Solar Probe.
6 months ago

NASA's Parker Solar Probe to pass Venus

NASA is gearing up for its Parker Solar Probe to do a final flyby of Venus on Wednesday on its way to make a record-breaking attempt to get close to the sun.
6 months ago
NASA is gearing up for its Parker Solar Probe to do a final flyby of Venus on Wednesday on its way to make a record-breaking attempt to get close to the sun.
6 months ago

NASA astronaut who had 'medical issue' released from hospital

A NASA astronaut who experienced a "medical issue" and was hospitalized after partaking in the successful Space X Crew-8 mission has been released, NASA officials said.
6 months ago
This photo provided by NASA shows support teams work around the SpaceX Dragon Endeavour spacecraft shortly after it landed, in the Gulf of Mexico off the coast of Pensacola, Fla., Oct. 25, 2024.
6 months ago

NASA's Europa Clipper launches on mission to explore Jupiter's icy moon

The spacecraft will complete nearly 50 flybys of the Jupiter moon of Europa to determine if there are conditions suitable for life.
6 months ago
VIDEO: NASA's Europa Clipper launches on mission to explore Jupiter's icy moon
6 months ago

NASA launches $5 billion mission to Jupiter's moon Europa: What to know

NASA's Europa Clipper is set to launch on Oct. 14 from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
6 months ago
This artist’s concept depicts NASA’s Europa Clipper spacecraft in orbit around Jupiter. The mission is targeting an Oct. 10, 2024, launch.
7 months ago

SpaceX Crew-9 docks at International Space Station

Elon Musk’s SpaceX was selected to bring home NASA's astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams.
7 months ago
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7 months ago

NASA, SpaceX launch capsule to bring home Starliner astronauts

NASA launched SpaceX craft Saturday afternoon, as part of its mission to head to the International Space Station and bring back two stranded astronauts back to Earth.
7 months ago
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket is prepared to launch its Crew Dragon spacecraft with a crew consisting of NASA and Roscosmos Astronauts to the International Space Station from Launch Complex 40 at the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Fla., Sept. 27, 2024 .