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    NASA stands for National Aeronautics and Space administration. It is an independent agency of the US federal government that is working on civilian space programs, aeronautics and space research. Established in 1958, NASA was created at the advent of the Space Age which started in 1957 with the launch of the Soviet satellite Sputnik. NASA was established in 1958. NASA has led most of the US' space exploration efforts including the Apollo Moon Landing missions, the Skylab space station, and later the Space Shuttle. NASA is supporting the International Space Station and is overseeing the development of the Orion spacecraft, the Space Launch System, Commercial Crew vehicles, and the planned Lunar Gateway space station. The agency is also responsible for the Launch Services Program, which provides oversight of launch operations and countdown management for uncrewed NASA launches. There are four main directorates the organisation looks at. First in Aeronautics Research, that focuses on developing advanced aviation technology. Second is science, that deals with programs for understanding the origin, structure, and evolution of the universe, the solar system, and Earth. Third is Space Technology that looks at the development of space science and exploration technologies. The fourth and last one is Human Exploration and Operations, concerning the management of crewed space missions, including those to the International Space Station, as well as operations related to launch services, space transportation, and space communications for both crewed and robotic exploration programs. More

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    • NASA’s Dragonfly mission takes shape as rotorcraft enters crucial testing phase

      The Dragonfly mission by NASA has entered integration testing phase on the rotorcraft in order to explore the Saturn's moon Titan. The launch is planned for 2028 which will happen from NASA Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

    • 2,000 baby jellyfish into space? NASA’s 1991 experiment revealed how biology works in microgravity

      NASA once sent over 2,000 jellyfish into space to study how gravity affects biological development. The unusual experiment revealed surprising insights about balance, microgravity and life beyond Earth.

    • NASA’s DART mission changed an asteroid system’s orbit around the Sun — Scientists revealed how!

      NASA’s DART mission not only altered Dimorphos’ orbit around Didymos but also slightly shifted the asteroid system’s path around the Sun, marking a milestone in planetary defence technology.

    • A fast-moving, 93-foot airplane-sized asteroid is making a close approach to Earth today, NASA warns

      A fast-moving asteroid called 2026 DG7 is set to pass relatively close to Earth. Scientists say it poses no danger, but the event is drawing attention from space agencies worldwide. Why?

    • A violent solar superstorm hit Mars and the planet’s atmosphere reacted in a way scientists didn’t expect

      A powerful 2024 solar superstorm struck Mars, flooding its atmosphere with electrons and briefly disrupting orbiting spacecraft. Scientists reveal surprising new details about the event and what it could mean for future missions.

    • Back to Earth: NASA and JAXA's spacecraft HTV‑X1 is all set to depart from ISS on 6th March

      After completing its primary mission, HTV‑X1 cargo spacecraft, which is operated by JAXA and NASA, will depart the ISS on 6 March 2026. Live coverage will begin at 11:45 a.m. EST.

    • NASA decoded first data collected by Europa Clipper — Here's what it reveals about Jupiter’s ocean moon

      NASA’s Europa Clipper has begun decoding its first data, revealing fresh clues about Europa’s hidden ocean, radiation environment and the moon’s potential to support life.

    • NASA overhauls moon mission in effort to cut risks and costs

      The changes announced on Friday mean that NASA is essentially swapping the actual moon landing for an additional test mission staged closer to Earth

    • Six planets to line up tomorrow evening: Which Indian cities will get the best view of this rare sky spectacle?

      Six planets will line up after sunset on 28 February, visible across India under clear skies. From bright Venus to faint Neptune, this rare parade holds more surprises than many expect.

    • A 650-foot mega-tsunami shook the Arctic — Satellites captured waves that made the Earth tremble for 9 days

      A mysterious seismic pulse shook Earth for 9 days in 2023, traced to a colossal Greenland landslide and 650-foot mega tsunami. How did one fjord send vibrations across the planet?

    • This massive 170-foot asteroid to cross Earth today at very high speed, NASA alerts

      A 170-foot asteroid is set to race past Earth today at extraordinary speed, NASA says. Though no impact is expected, scientists are watching closely. What makes this flyby worth attention?

    • Watch and listen to the upcoming February 2026 'Six-planet parade' with NASA’s Chandra

      Six planets will line up in late February 2026, and NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory has turned three of them into sound. What does Jupiter, Saturn and Uranus actually “sound” like in space?

    • NASA's James Webb captures the “Exposed Cranium” nebula resembling a human-brain

      NASA’s Webb Telescope captures the Exposed Cranium Nebula in infrared. The dying star reveals ghostly skull-like structures. Scientists study its gas clouds to understand stars’ final moments.

    • NASA spots a massive 140-foot asteroid zooming past Earth today at high speed

      Asteroid 2026 CU1 will sweep past Earth this week at high speed, close enough to attract attention yet deemed safe, raising fresh questions about how well we watch the skies.

    • A giant explosion incoming: One of the Universe’s biggest stars is getting ready to burst soon

      Astronomers say one of the universe’s largest stars has dramatically changed since 2014, possibly entering a rare final phase that could end in a spectacular supernova explosion.

    • NASA spots stunning heart-shaped pink lake from the International Space Station

      A pink, heart-shaped salt lake spotted from space in Argentina is more than a romantic image, as shifting microbes, salt and climate quietly reshape its colour and meaning.

    • Martian ‘spiderwebs’ revealed: Curiosity rover uncovers signs of long-lost groundwater

      NASA’s Curiosity rover has uncovered spiderweb-like ridges high on Mars’ Mount Sharp, hinting at long-lasting groundwater. Could these strange formations rewrite what we know about ancient Martian life?

    • NASA's Artemis II launch delayed again due to helium flow; the launch pushed to April 1

      NASA has delayed Artemis II once more after a helium system issue was detected in the Space Launch System rocket, pushing the crewed Moon mission towards April 2026.

    • NASA calls Starliner mission that stranded Sunita Williams a top-level mishap

      The agency says the nine-month delay in returning astronauts from space exposed serious risks, even though no one was hurt.

    • NASA unveils dazzling green auroras glowing above Earth in stunning space station view

      NASA has released a breathtaking timelapse of glowing green auroras filmed from the International Space Station, revealing how solar particles transform Earth’s skies into a sweeping cosmic light show.

    • NASA plans March 6 launch to send four astronauts around the Moon for the first time in 50 Years

      NASA is preparing to send astronauts around the Moon for the first time in decades, as Artemis II moves closer to launch and a new lunar race quietly intensifies.

    • A 410-foot, building-sized asteroid to sweep past Earth today at 21,306 miles per hour, NASA alerts

      Asteroid 2025 YU15 will sweep past Earth at remarkable speed this February, drawing global attention and raising questions about how closely scientists are watching the next celestial visitor.

    • NASA completes Artemis II Moon rocket wet test successfully but is the lunar launch truly ready?

      Nasa has completed a full countdown rehearsal for Artemis II, fuelling its giant Moon rocket and stopping just seconds before launch, bringing astronauts one step closer to deep space.

    • There is no way to stop thousands of ‘city killer’ asteroids from hitting Earth, NASA scientist warns

      NASA officials warn thousands of undetected “city killer” asteroids may be circling near Earth. With limited deflection tools ready, are we prepared if one suddenly shifts onto a collision course?

    • Neon green wall glows in pitch black New Mexico cave, scientists probe a 49 million year hidden world

      Deep inside New Mexico’s Carlsbad Caverns, scientists found vivid green microbes thriving without sunlight, using near infrared light instead. Could this hidden survival trick reshape the search for alien life?

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