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November 26, 2023, 7:50 PM

Vikings QB Joshua Dobbs talks love of space, giving back and his parents going viral

Joshua Dobbs' debut as the Minnesota Vikings quarterback was anything but ordinary
November 26, 2023, 7:50 PM
Vikings QB Joshua Dobbs talks love of space, giving back and his parents going viral
1 month ago

NASA's Dragonfly preparing to fly through Titan’s atmosphere

Part of NASA's New Frontiers Program, Dragonfly will fly to diverse locations on Saturn's moon Titan to study the habitability of the moon’s environment, according to the agency.
1 month ago
NASA's Dragonfly preparing to fly through Titan’s atmosphere
1 month ago

NASA's Dragonfly preparing to fly through atmosphere of Saturn's moon Titan

NASA is preparing for its next mission: flying through the atmosphere of one of Saturn's moons, with its Dragonfly rotorcraft lander mission planning to explore Titan.
1 month ago
NASA's Dragonfly preparing to fly through atmosphere of Saturn's moon Titan
2 months ago

NASA set to launch new asteroid mission

The "Psyche" spacecraft is set to be the first to study a metal rich asteroid and could even prove many of our theories are simply wrong.
2 months ago
NASA set to launch new asteroid mission
2 months ago

The 'ring of fire' solar eclipse is coming. Here's how to watch this weekend

Here's how to watch the "ring of fire" solar eclipse on Oct. 14, 2023.
2 months ago
The 'ring of fire' solar eclipse is coming. Here's how to watch this weekend
2 months ago

NASA reveals contents of OSIRIS-REx capsule containing asteroid sample

The preliminary analysis of the contents of the OSIRIS-Rex mission was unveiled at the Johnson Space Center in Houston and streamed online.
2 months ago
NASA reveals contents of OSIRIS-REx capsule containing asteroid sample
2 months ago

How OSIRIS-REx's capsule could hold keys to 'building blocks of life' on Earth

NASA revealed Wednesday the contents of the OSIRIS-REx capsule containing the first asteroid sample collected in space.
2 months ago
How OSIRIS-REx's capsule could hold keys to 'building blocks of life' on Earth
2 months ago

Prada to design NASA's new next-gen spacesuits

Italian Luxury fashion house Prada has announced it is to partner with Axiom Space to design and develop NASA’s next generation lunar spacesuits.
2 months ago
Prada to design NASA's new next-gen spacesuits
2 months ago

NASA astronaut breaks record for longest spaceflight in history

Frank Rubio spent a little over a year in space before his capsule landed early this morning.
2 months ago
NASA astronaut breaks record for longest spaceflight in history
2 months ago

Rubio’s Ride: NASA Astronaut returns

NASA astronaut Frank Rubio returns home after spending a record 371 days in space.
2 months ago
Rubio’s Ride: NASA Astronaut returns
2 months ago

Astronaut returns to Earth after breaking record for longest time in space

After 371 days in space, 47-year-old NASA astronaut Frank Rubio returned to Earth as he touched down in Kazakhstan on Wednesday.
2 months ago
Astronaut returns to Earth after breaking record for longest time in space
2 months ago

NASA’s 4-billion-mile journey comes to an end

NASA’s 'OSIRIS-REx' spacecraft safely landed in the Utah desert on Sunday, carrying asteroid samples in a first of its kind expedition.
2 months ago
NASA’s 4-billion-mile journey comes to an end
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NASA scientist on how OSIRIS-Rex mission could change what we know about space

OSIRIS-Rex scientist Lindsay Keller says ancient rocks and soil from the asteroid Bennu could revolutionize what we know about space.
2 months ago
NASA scientist on how OSIRIS-Rex mission could change what we know about space
2 months ago

NASA celebrating end of 7-year mission

The OSIRIS-REX spacecraft returned safely to Earth carrying pieces of an asteroid older than the planet.
2 months ago
NASA celebrating end of 7-year mission
2 months ago

NASA completes successful 7-year mission

A sample from the asteroid Bennu has been returned safely to the Utah desert. The sample is believed to be over four billion years old.
2 months ago
NASA completes successful 7-year mission
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What to know about NASA's OSIRIS-REx asteroid sample return mission

What you need to know about NASA's OSIRIS-REx mission as it prepares to return asteroid samples to Earth on Sunday.
2 months ago
NASA's OSIRIS-REx mission: Asteroid sample lands on Earth
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NASA’s Osiris Rex capsule soon to return to Earth

The capsule contains samples of an asteroid that could tell us about the origins of Earth and our solar system.
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NASA’s Osiris Rex capsule soon to return to Earth
2 months ago

What you need to know about NASA's Osiris-Rex mission

The billion-dollar mission that could tell us more about the origins of Earth.
2 months ago
What you need to know about NASA's Osiris-Rex mission
2 months ago

Asteroid that passes nearby could hit Earth in the future, NASA says

An asteroid NASA's been tracking for nearly 25 years could impact Earth in the future, a new report reveals.
2 months ago
Asteroid Bennu could hit Earth in 159 years, scientists say
3 months ago

NASA astronaut breaks record for longest trip to space by an American

When Frank Rubio returns, he will have spent 371 consecutive days in space.
3 months ago
NASA astronaut breaks record for longest trip to space by an American
3 months ago

NASA astronaut breaks record for longest trip to space by an American

NASA astronaut Frank Rubio broke a record Monday for the longest mission in space by an American, spending more than 355 days orbiting Earth.
3 months ago
NASA astronaut breaks US record for longest time in space
3 months ago

A Russian spacecraft crashed on the moon last month. NASA says it's discovered where.

NASA released images Thursday showing a 33-foot crater caused by Russia's Luna-25 spacecraft crashing into the surface of the moon last month.
3 months ago
A Russian spacecraft crashed on the moon last month. NASA says it's discovered where.
3 months ago

NASA says it may have found Russia's spacecraft that crashed on the moon

A new crater 33 feet wide was detected near the spot where Luna-25 was supposed to land.
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NASA says it may have found Russia's spacecraft that crashed on the moon
3 months ago

NASA testing exploring potential supersonic passenger jet

The supersonic passenger jet could fly from New York to London in only 90 minutes.
3 months ago
 NASA testing exploring potential supersonic passenger jet
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NASA asks for help studying Uranus and Neptune as it prepares to capture new images

NASA is asking amateur astronomers for help in observing Uranus and Neptune next month as the agency prepares to capture new color images of the ice giants.
3 months ago
NASA to take new images of Uranus and Neptune, asking amateurs to observe too
4 months ago

NASA's mission to collide with asteroid sent 'swarm of boulders' into space

NASA's DART mission to successfully collide with an asteroid last year sent a "swarm of boulders" into space, according to the federal agency.
4 months ago
NASA's mission to purposely collide with asteroid sent 'swarm of boulders' into space
5 months ago

NASA says 98% of astronauts' urine, sweat can be recycled into drinking water

NASA announced it can recycle 98% of the water astronauts have onboard the International Space Station, including sweat and urine, and turn it into drinking water.
5 months ago
NASA says system can recycle 98% of astronauts' urine, sweat into drinking water
5 months ago

NASA says 98% of astronauts' urine, sweat can be recycled into drinking water

This will help prevent the need for future resupply missions, NASA said.
5 months ago
NASA says 98% of astronauts' urine, sweat can be recycled into drinking water
7 months ago

NASA astronaut Jonny Kim speaks out about representation in space

For AANHPI month, ABC News' Ashan Singh spoke with Artemis team member Jonny Kim about diversity in space exploration and being a role model for future generations.
7 months ago
NASA astronaut Jonny Kim speaks out about representation in space
7 months ago

Sharon McDougle making history at NASA

Sharon McDougle made history at NASA as the first African American crew escape equipment suit technician. Plus, she suited the first African American woman to go to space, Dr. Mae Jemison.
7 months ago
Sharon McDougle making history at NASA
8 months ago

Living on Mars… on Earth!

A new 3D-printed ‘Mars Simulation Habitat’ will help NASA learn what human life on the red planet could be like. ABC News’ Andrew Dymburt explains.
8 months ago
Living on Mars… on Earth!
8 months ago

NASA announces 4 astronauts for historic moon mission

NASA and the Canadian Space Agency revealed the four astronauts who will partake in the next Artemis mission and fly around the moon.
8 months ago
NASA announces 4 astronauts for historic moon mission
8 months ago

Artemis II astronauts, including 1st woman and 1st person of color to be on moon mission, share excitement about upcoming trip

The four astronauts selected to be part of the Artemis II and future Artemis missions reveal their excitement over heading to the moon.
8 months ago
Artemis II astronauts share excitement about upcoming moon mission
8 months ago

Mission to the Moon: NASA announces historic Artemis II crew

ABC News’ Gio Benitez talks with the astronauts who will travel the furthest humans have ever gone from planet Earth as part of humanity’s effort to get back to the Moon and one day Mars and beyond.
8 months ago
Mission to the Moon: NASA announces historic Artemis II crew
8 months ago

Nasa reveals 4 astronauts tapped for moon mission

The Artemis II team will be made up of three Americans — Victor Glover, Christina Hammock Koch and Reid Wiseman — and one Canadian, Jeremy Hansen.
8 months ago
Nasa reveals 4 astronauts tapped for moon mission
8 months ago

NASA announces crew that will survey moon as part of Artemis II mission

The three Americans and one Canadian will travel to space in 2024 to survey the moon before a 2025 mission that will put astronauts on the moon for the first time in over 50 years.
8 months ago
NASA announces crew that will survey moon as part of Artemis II mission
8 months ago

NASA announces 4 astronauts who will travel around the moon on Artemis II

NASA announced Monday the four astronauts who will travel around the moon on Artemis II and who may be setting foot on the lunar surface during the next mission.
8 months ago
NASA announces Artemis II crew for 1st moon mission in 50 years
8 months ago

NASA to announce astronauts to venture around moon on Artemis II

This mission will be the Artemis program’s first crewed mission to orbit the moon, and will pave the way for the next mission to land on the moon in 2025.
8 months ago
NASA to announce astronauts to venture around moon on Artemis II
8 months ago

NASA announces crew for Artemis II mission in 2024

Artemis II is planned to be the first crewed spacecraft to travel to the moon since 1972.
8 months ago
NASA announces crew for Artemis II mission in 2024
8 months ago

NASA set to announce moon mission crew

NASA on Monday is expected to name a group of astronauts for missions leading up to the next moon landing.
8 months ago
NASA set to announce moon mission crew
8 months ago

Large asteroid to safely pass earth

The asteroid will be at least 100,000 miles away from Earth in the once-per-decade moment
8 months ago
Large asteroid to safely pass earth
8 months ago

Asteroids in the news: A look back at close encounters

A look back at Earth's close encounters with asteroids through the years.
8 months ago
Asteroids in the news: A look back at close encounters
9 months ago

Replacement Russian Soyuz spacecraft docks at ISS

Plus, WNBA star Brittney Griner made a special appearance at the NAACP Image Awards.
9 months ago
Replacement Russian Soyuz spacecraft docks at ISS
10 months ago

NASA names first Hispanic as chief astronaut

NASA has named veteran astronaut Joseph Acaba chief of the Astronaut Office at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston.
10 months ago
Former high school teacher makes history as NASA's chief astronaut
10 months ago

Most striking images from NASA's Webb telescope

Tuesday marks one year since the James Webb Space Telescope reached its destination, orbiting 1 million miles away from Earth.
10 months ago
Most striking images from NASA's Webb telescope
10 months ago

On anniversary of NASA's Webb telescope reaching destination, here are the most striking images so far

Today marks one year since the James Webb Space Telescope reached its destinations. Here are some of the most striking images that NASA has released
10 months ago
It's been 1 year since the Webb telescope reached its orbit. Here's what it found.
10 months ago

American space legend Buzz Aldrin celebrated 2 milestones

Plus, lucky dog "Seamus" is rescued and reunited with his family, and the year of the Rabbit is being celebrated as the Lunar New Year throughout the world.
10 months ago
American space legend Buzz Aldrin celebrated 2 milestones
1 year ago

NASA discovers new Earth-sized planet in a habitable zone

NASA had previously discovered three other planets in the same system, one of which was also in the habitable zone.
1 year ago
NASA discovers new Earth-sized planet in a habitable zone
1 year ago

NASA satellite discovers second Earth-sized planet in habitable zone

Scientists from NASA announced Tuesday that they discovered an Earth-size planet orbiting its star's habitable zone.
1 year ago
NASA scientists say satellite discovers second Earth-sized planet
1 year ago

NASA satellite about to reenter the atmosphere

Most of the retired NASA satellite will burn up, but some pieces are expected to survive.
1 year ago
NASA satellite about to reenter the atmosphere