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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.
October 10, 2023
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.
September 27, 2023
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.
September 25, 2023
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.
August 31, 2023
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.
August 27, 2023
‘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.
August 26, 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.
August 20, 2023
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.
July 31, 2023
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.
June 12, 2023
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.
June 11, 2023
