William Anders: The astronaut who captured the famous 'Earthrise' photo
Retired astronaut William Anders, who passed away in a plane crash on Friday, captured the iconic "Earthrise" photo during the Apollo 8 mission on December 24, 1968, providing a new perspective on Earth's beauty and fragility and becoming a symbol of the environmental movement.
NASA has a new game plan for Hubble Space Telescope to resume science observations
NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope stopped collecting science at the end of May after part of its directional system returned faulty data. Teams will begin transitioning to use only one out of three gyroscopes, reducing the telescope's efficiency.
Houston NASA engineer's bond set at $15,000 amidst sexual assault charges
In a development to the case involving Eric Sim, the NASA engineer accused of multiple sexual assaults, it has been revealed that his bond has been set at $15,000.
Moon will 'kiss' Saturn on May 31 and other summer sky events to watch
On May 31, sky lovers can witness a stunning celestial event as the Moon will appear to "kiss" Saturn in the southeastern sky just before dawn, offering a rare and captivating visual spectacle for amateur astronomers and stargazers, with several other noteworthy celestial events occurring this year.
NASA assessing when Boeing's Starliner could be ready to launch with astronauts
Boeing continues to troubleshoot a new issue with its Starliner spacecraft before the company tries again to launch two NASA astronauts to the International Space Station.
No 'jitters' for NASA astronauts preparing to launch on Boeing Starliner spacecraft
Two Navy test pilots who became NASA astronauts will take their ultimate flight Monday as they will be the first to launch on Boeing's Starliner spacecraft to the International Space Station.
NASA to begin distributing 'moon trees' with seeds that flew around moon
Some out-of-this-world trees are now home and ready to begin inspiring a new generation. NASA is preparing to distribute "moon tree" seedlings that have sprouted from seeds flown on the Artemis I lunar mission.
NASA seeks new ideas for Mars sample return mission due to budget constraints
The current Mars sample return plan would cause NASA to take funds from other planned missions. The space agency is seeking an alternate plan for getting Mars samples back in the 2030s and for less than $7 billion.
US, Japan announce joint venture for Moon exploration
The pressurized rover will be in addition to one in development by U.S. companies that is expected to be in operation by 2030. The last lunar vehicle to be used on the Moon happened during the Apollo 17 mission in 1972.
Former NASA Johnson Space Center Director George W.S. Abbey passes away
Former NASA Johnson Space Center Director George W.S. Abbey, a visionary leader in human spaceflight, passes away at the age of 91, leaving behind a legacy of transformational leadership and significant contributions to space exploration.
Texas Space Commission members announced by Governor Greg Abbott during NASA Houston visit
Governor Greg Abbott announces the formation of the Texas Space Commission at NASA's Johnson Space Center, aiming to secure Texas as a national leader in space exploration and generate more jobs for Houstonians and Texans.
NASA engineers have renewed hope to fix hobbled Voyager 1 after interstellar space data outage
The process of troubleshooting an issue with Voyager 1 traveling through interstellar space is complicated. It takes about 45 hours for commands to be sent and a response to come back, but NASA engineers recently got a new clue to solving the spacecraft computer issue.
'Devil comet' could become visible to the naked eye this month
Stargazers should check the sky to get a glimpse of 12PPons-Brooks which is heading toward its closest approach to the sun on its 71-year orbit.
NASA introduces new astronauts
The Johnson Space Center welcomes 10 new astronauts with two astronauts from the United Arab Emirates training alongside their NASA counterparts. FOX's Joy Addison tells more about the new class.
NASA engineer accused of attacking women
A NASA engineer is charged with two felonies and is accused of attacking two different women after meeting them online. FOX 26's Damali Keith has more details after the man posted bond.
NASA engineer charged with sexually assaulting women he met online
A NASA Engineer has been charged with two felonies after being accused of attacking two different women after meeting them online.
NASA looking to hire astronauts: Do you have what it takes?
Applicants who are accepted can expect an annual salary of $152,258 per year.
NASA astronauts graduate at Johnson Space Center
Ten NASA astronauts graduated from the Johnson Space Center on Tuesday.
Interview with NASA Flight Engineer Tracy Dyson
FOX 26 Spoke with NASA Flight Engineer Tracy Dyson ahead of her upcoming trip to the International Space Station. She spoke about what she's anticipating and what's going to happen during her time on board.
Intuitive Machines plans to make history with historic moon landing
In a landmark event scheduled for 4:30 this afternoon, Houston-based company Intuitive Machines is set to achieve what hasn't been done in over 50 years—a U.S. spacecraft touching down on the moon.