The Latest Breaking News from NASA

Roscosmos: Russian spacecraft leak caused by external impact

Russian space officials say a coolant leak from an uncrewed Russian supply ship docked at the International Space Station has resulted from an external impact and not a manufacturing flaw

The Independent UK · Feb 21, 2023

Russia is launching a mission to give stranded space station crew members a ride home

The Russian spacecraft that brought the three crew members to the ISS in the fall later experienced a leak in its radiator cooling loop. A replacement ship is set to be launched on Friday.

WEKU · Feb 21, 2023

Researchers watch and worry as balloons are blasted from the sky

Scientists want you to know that most balloons come in peace. They're used for experiments to look at everything from cosmic rays to the ozone layer.

WEKU · Feb 21, 2023

A Coolant Leak Stranded Three Astronauts in Space — and a New One has Appeared

Just days before ending its mission, a Russian cargo spacecraft became the second docked vehicle at the International Space Station to leak coolant.

Inverse · Feb 18, 2023

A ‘1,000 pound’ meteor may have crashed into Texas this week, Nasa says

Meteor created ‘panic’ throughout McAllen, Texas, police chief says

The Independent UK · Feb 18, 2023

NASA confirms massive boom was 1,000lbs meteor measuring 2ft crashing to Earth

The meteorite was reported over the town of McAllen, Texas, US, causing such a loud noise terrified residents thought it was an earthquake

Daily Mirror · Feb 17, 2023

Loud booms heard in Texas were due to 1,000-lb meteroid exploding, Nasa says

Local 911 dispatches received multiple calls from residents about loud noises and a possible ‘explosion’ that shook their homes

The Guardian - US · Feb 17, 2023

US President Joe Biden says three unidentified objects shot down were 'not nefarious' — here's what they could be instead

US President Joe Biden says the three objects shot down over Alaska, Canada and Lake Huron are not linked to China's spy balloon — here's what experts say they might be instead.

ABC News · Feb 17, 2023

Uranus mission won't happen till 2040s

An unmanned mission to the mysterious ice giant is at least 20 years away. Scientists say it's worth the wait

Salon · Feb 16, 2023

75 Years Ago, an Astronomer Found the Weirdest Moon in the Solar System

The high cliffs of Miranda barely scratch the surface of why Uranus' moon is so unique.

Inverse · Feb 16, 2023