With 15,000 workers furloughed and funds uncertain, NASA focuses on one mission — return to the moon

The space agency has been grappling with budget uncertainties and a talent exodus even before the shutdown. But NASA’s moon ...

NASA's chosen lander, SpaceX's Starship, may lose Artemis III moon landing contract

NASA's Acting Administrator said that the space agency may seek another option for the Artemis III moon landing.

How NASA, SpaceX and America can still win the race to the moon

A full moon is seen behind the Artemis I Space Launch System (SLS) and Orion spacecraft, atop the mobile launcher, are ...

NASA has a wild plan to return astronauts to the moon. Here’s why experts are starting to worry

Calls for the US to land astronauts back on the moon before China have been increasingly loud and frequent. But it all hinges on SpaceX’s Starship.

NASA Crash Tests The Future of Flight to Improve Aviation Safety

In 2022, NASA dropped a full-scale aircraft fuselage from a height of 35 feet, destroying it well beyond expectations. NASA ...

Do rockets still launch during a government shutdown? How NASA could feel the effects

NASA is not immune to the effects of a government shutdown if congressional leaders fail to reach an agreement before ...

NASA furloughs 83% of its federal workforce, more than 15,000 workers, during government shutdown

NASA furloughed more than 15,000 employees when the federal government shut down Wednesday, but mission control operations continue in Houston.
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Full bloom: Nisar satellite captured with its majestic crown in space

This powerful radar satellite is the most advanced of its kind ever built, and the image shows its giant circular radar ...

‘Harvest Supermoon,' the first of 2025, to rise in the skies tonight

We’re already in October, but the first supermoon of 2025 will finally rise in the skies of the Chicago area on Monday night.
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NASA shares skywatching tips for October 2025, including the best nights to see the Moon, planets, and meteor showers

NASA’s “What’s Up” guide for October 2025 outlines the month’s best celestial events, including Moon–planet pairings, meteor showers, and stargazing tips for observers worldwide.

Catch the first of 3 supermoons for 2025. Here's when to watch for the celestial sight in Houston.

The first of three supermoons to wrap up 2025 will take place tonight making the moon appear bigger and brighter than normal.