Why did VERITAS mission scientists travel to Iceland?

An international team of scientists recently studied volcanic activity on Iceland. The data will be used to prepare for the future VERITAS mission to Venus.

Space is hard on the human body. Here’s what we’re learning

Space is hard on the human body and mind. Scientists are working to find ways to improve the lives and health of astronauts in space and back at home.

SpaceX Starlink launches for September

Find the past and upcoming September 2023 launches for SpaceX's Starlink satellites here. Also, learn more about the Starlink constellation of satellites.

SpaceX wraps up Starlink launches for August

SpaceX's 7th and final Starlink launch for the month took flight from Florida at 10:21 p.m. EDT on August 31, 2023. Watch a recorded livestream and learn more here.

Crew-7 to dock with ISS Sunday. Watch here

The Crew-7 launched the morning of August 26. It's now on the way to the ISS, arriving early Sunday, August 27, with 4 crew members aboard.

‘India is on the moon!’ Successful landing for Chandrayaan-3

Watch the 1st moon landing for India here! India's Chandrayaan-3 mission successfully landed a rover and lander on the moon on August 23, 2023.

1st Russia moon mission in 47 years crashes into moon

The 1st Russia moon mission in nearly half a century reportedly spun out of control and has crashed into the lunar surface.

SpaceX wraps up Starlink launches for July

SpaceX's 6th and final Starlink launch for the month took flight from Florida at 4:01 UTC on July 28, 2023. Watch a recorded livestream and learn more here.

SpaceX Starlink launches for June. See video here

Here's the list of Starlink launches by SpaceX for the month of June. Learn more about Starlink and how to see them. Plus, see videos of the launches.

Astronauts’ brains need a 3-year break after long missions

A new study found that astronaut's brains need a three-year break after long missions. Missions of up to six months expand the ventricles in astronauts' brains.