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With lessons learned from Apollo, NASA developing spacesuits for next moonwalkers

Moonwalkers of the Artemis generation are going to need some new gear and very soon if NASA plans to achieve its goal.

The American space program is experiencing a new renaissance

NASA astronauts Raja Chair and Doug Wheelock explain how commercial missions are paving the way for the return to the moon.

‘Best meteor shower of the year’ is upon us

We’re lucky to get fleeting moments throughout the year when we can witness beautiful sights in the sky. Thanks to space experts, we’re fortunate enough to have a heads up as to when we’ll get the best view of them.

Jeff Bezos blasts into space on own rocket: ‘Best day ever!’

Jeff Bezos has made it into space, riding his own company's rocket.

Space spat: Billionaires fight over where space starts, but does it really matter?

Jeff Bezos and Richard Branson's companies both will take tourists to the edge of space.

Meet Wally Funk, the Mercury 13 aviation pioneer (finally) going to space

Wally Funk has waited decades to fly in space now she will get her chance flying with Blue Origin.

The last supermoon of 2021 -- aka the Strawberry Moon -- is happening this week

If you’ve missed any of the celestial events that have happened this year already -- the Pink Moon in April or the recent solar eclipse, to name a couple -- you’ve got one more chance to witness a rare supermoon this year, and it’s happening this week.

Spacesuit problems prevent astronauts from completing job

Spacesuit problems have prevented astronauts from completing the installation of powerful, new solar panels outside the International Space Station.

Our knowledge of the solar system is expanding. Here’s how scientists define interstellar space.

This week on Space Curious, a listener wanted to know, "How big is the solar system?"

Spidernauts and space dogs: What happens to the creatures of spaceflight

Animal spaceflights paved the way for the first human astronauts, and today, creatures big and small continue to space travel, advancing our knowledge of how the zero-gravity environment impacts all beings and aiding research down on Earth.

NASA’s Apollo moon program wasn’t sustainable, but with commercial space, Artemis can be

This time, the U.S. plans to stay on the moon with a sustainable presence with the help of international and commercial partners.

A total eclipse is happening during a supermoon -- here’s what to expect

There’s something exciting on the horizon: a supermoon, and it’s expected to be the largest moon we’ll see this year.

China discounts possibility of harm from rocket plunging toward Earth

China says the upper stage of its Long March 5B carrier rocket that launched the core module of its space station will mostly burn up on re-entry, posing little threat to people and property on Earth.

NASA launch sparks light show on final possible day

A Black Brant XII sounding rocket NASA launched Sunday night, an experiment the agency has tried to complete since last week.

‘Cosmic litter’ from this famous comet will make for some beautiful views this week

If you’re a lover of beautiful, bright shows in the sky, you’re going to want to check out the Eta Aquarids meteor shower that’s happening right now.

SpaceX safely returns 4 astronauts to Earth with rare splashdown in darkness

SpaceX Crew-1 is safely back on Earth.

SpaceX returns 4 astronauts to Earth; rare night splashdown

SpaceX has delivered four astronauts back to Earth, making the first U.S. crew splashdown in darkness since the Apollo 8 moonshot.

SpaceX capsule departs station with 4 astronauts, heads home

A SpaceX capsule carrying four astronauts has departed the International Space Station and is aiming for a rare nighttime splashdown.

More patrols, fewer boaters for SpaceX splashdown Saturday

NASA and SpaceX are promising more Coast Guard patrols and fewer pleasure boaters for this weekend's splashdown by four astronauts.

False alarm: No space junk threat after all to SpaceX crew

There was no threat of space junk after all last week to a SpaceX crew on their way to the International Space Station.

Florida Senate passes requirements on returning spacecraft parts

Recovered rocket and spacecraft parts will need to be reported and returned or criminal charges could be filed, under a bill launched toward Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday.

Biggest space station crowd in decade after SpaceX arrival

The International Space Station's population has swelled to 11 with the arrival of SpaceX's third crew capsule in less than a year.

Soaring to space in same seat husband sat in adds ‘something special’ to mission for astronaut mom

Megan McArthur is no stranger to space flight, having spent 13 days in space aboard the shuttle on the STS-125 Hubble Space Telescope mission.

SpaceX launches 3rd crew with recycled rocket and capsule

SpaceX has launched its third crew in under a year for NASA, this time using a recycled rocket and capsule.

NASA is looking for the next generation of astronauts

Ultimately they will circle the earth on the International Space Station, be onboard NASA’s Orion Spacecraft, the Boeing CST-100 Starliner or the SpaceX Crew Dragon.

Crew-2: NASA, SpaceX launch rescheduled

The mission to send astronauts to the International Space Station has been pushed back a day due to weather. NASA and SpaceX have rescheduled the launch of the Crew-2 mission for Friday morning.

Bad offshore weather delays SpaceX crew launch until Friday

SpaceX has bumped its next astronaut launch by a day because of dangerously high waves and wind offshore.

Astronauts flying reused SpaceX rocket, capsule for 1st time

For the first time, NASA is putting its trust in a recycled SpaceX rocket and capsule for a crew.

NASA’s Mars helicopter takes flight, 1st for another planet

NASA’s experimental helicopter Ingenuity rose into the thin air above the dusty red surface of Mars on Monday, achieving the first powered flight by an aircraft on another planet.

American, 2 Russians return to Earth from space station

An American astronaut and two Russians have returned to Earth after six months aboard the International Space Station.

SpaceX’s next crew arrives in Florida for Earth Day launch

NASA has chosen SpaceX to build the lunar lander that will eventually put the first woman and person of color on the moon.

Astronauts arrive in Florida as SpaceX, NASA give ‘go’ for manned launch

SpaceX has the go-ahead from NASA to launch another crew of astronauts next week.

Pittsburgh’s ambassadors to space are ready to return America to the moon

Several private companies launching moon landers later this year from Florida will kick off a grand campaign to better understand our nearest neighbor, with big implications for when NASA returns humans to the moon in a few short years.

NASA’s first weather report from Mars: It’s super cold

A weather sensor onboard NASA’s Perseverance Rover measured a temperature of -4° below Fahrenheit when the system started recording the day after the rover touched down in Jezero Crater on the Red Planet.

SpaceX launches 60 more Starlink satellites

SpaceX launched its 23rd round of Starlink internet satellites from Cape Canaveral at 12:34 p.m. Wednesday.

2 river flood warnings in effect for 3 counties in the area

DeSantis: Satellite company to invest $300 million, bring 2,000 jobs to Florida’s Space Coast

Space Coast tourism on way to record year, despite pandemic

Piece of Apollo history on display from astronaut’s family