Opinion

Opinion: A forgotten mission: NASA once planned to send astronauts to Venus

One of the concepts, a Venus flyby mission, would have been a bold undertaking indeed.

In 1965, a NASA astronaut smuggled a corned-beef sandwich into orbit: Floating crumbs forced the crew to put it away

During the Gemini III mission, astronaut John Young made headlines by sneaking in a corned-beef sandwich, which became an ...

This Is What The Aurora Looks Like From Space, NASA Astronaut Anil Menon Shares View

NASA astronaut Anil Menon shares a stunning view of the aurora from a SpaceX Dragon window, calling it “a room with a view” ...
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NASA astronauts Jessica Meir and Anil Menon closed a six-hour spacewalk after modifying one station power channel

Jessica Meir and Anil Menon stepped outside the International Space Station on Aug. 6 to prepare one of its power channels ...

Former NASA Astronaut Joseph R. Tanner is coming home to Danville

Have you ever wanted to meet a NASA Astronaut? This weekend you have the chance to do so. Joseph R. Tanner, will be holding a speaking engagement, ‘Mastadons to the Moon,’ at Danville High ...
Interesting Engineering

15 NASA missions that redefined science, engineering, and exploration

These 15 NASA missions changed history by pushing the boundaries of science, engineering, and human exploration beyond Earth.
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Artemis II astronauts reflect on space journey at Red Rocks: 'It was always our hope that the mission would move people'

DENVER -- "How did it feel to look back at Earth?" a small voice asked the astronauts. A line of children waiting to pop ...

Otherworldly environment – UCF has Florida’s own moon surface simulation

Shielded by white protective suits and powered air-purifying respirators, four college students dug into dusty, sharp-edged ...

The are two moon races

NASA’s lunar ambitions now depend on whether SpaceX or Blue Origin can deliver a functioning moon lander. Delays have ...

Aliens may exist, but they aren’t visiting us. Here’s why

However, while what we know about the universe suggests aliens may exist, there are three compelling reasons why they ...

Rare footage shows wildlife drinking from pond due to drought

Wildlife artist Robert Fuller has captured footage of deer, hares and badgers drinking from a pool during this summer's drought. He said the animals usually get most of their moisture from plants, but ...