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NASA's Mars Sample Return mission, long planned to bring rocks collected by the Perseverance rover back to Earth, has been cancelled, according to a report in Science. The programme had faced ballooning costs and schedule delays, and its demise ends hopes of returning Martian samples for years. Scientists are reacting with disappointment, warning the decision sets back planetary research.
- 2NASA's SpaceX Crew-13 Capsule Lands at Kennedy Space Center●NASA’s SpaceX Crew-13 Lands at NASA Kennedy
NASA's SpaceX Crew-13 mission has returned to Earth, with the spacecraft landing at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The splashdown marks the end of the crew's mission to the International Space Station. Details about the crew's health, mission accomplishments and return timeline have not yet been released in the initial report.
- 3SpaceX's Starship Rocket Heads To Orbit With Much At Stake▼SpaceX’s Starship Rocket Is Heading To Orbit–With A Lot On The Line
SpaceX's Starship rocket is heading to orbit in a high-stakes test flight, according to Forbes. The mission carries significant weight for the company, as the giant rocket's performance could shape the future of SpaceX's deep-space ambitions and upcoming NASA lunar plans. Observers are watching closely to see whether the vehicle can complete its orbital objectives.
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Jared Isaacman, the billionaire private astronaut nominated to lead NASA, spoke at a Wall Street Journal event about what he calls the agency's new era. The discussion focused on how NASA may shift toward closer collaboration with commercial space companies and a faster, more ambitious approach to exploration, drawing wide attention from space policy watchers.
- 5Crew-13 astronauts arrive at Kennedy Space Center●CREW-13 ARRIVES AT KSC, Sept 26, 2026, KSC, 1:00 pm ET
The four astronauts assigned to NASA's SpaceX Crew-13 mission have arrived at Kennedy Space Center in Florida ahead of their launch to the International Space Station. Arrival at KSC roughly one to two weeks before liftoff is standard procedure, allowing the crew to complete final training, quarantine and preflight checks as SpaceX readies the Dragon spacecraft and Falcon 9 rocket.
- 6Record-breaking astronauts take new NASA roles▼Two astronauts who flew farther than anyone before are taking new NASA roles
Two NASA astronauts who traveled farther from Earth than any humans before them are moving into new roles within the space agency. The pair set the distance record during their mission, and NASA is now assigning them to fresh positions. Details of their exact new duties have not yet been made public.
- 7Falling space junk risk rising, experts warn●"For now, people are more likely to be struck by lightning than by falling space junk. But those odds are shifting. Sean
Being hit by falling space debris remains far less likely than a lightning strike, but former NASA administrator Sean O'Keefe and other experts say those odds are shifting as more rockets and satellites re-enter the atmosphere. They argue governments and companies should be required to use materials that fully burn up on re-entry, as launches multiply and debris concerns grow.
- 8NASA's SpaceX Crew-13 astronauts arrive at Kennedy Space Center▼WATCH LIVE: NASA’s SpaceX Crew-13 Astronauts arrive at Kennedy Space Center
The astronauts assigned to NASA's SpaceX Crew-13 mission have arrived at Kennedy Space Center in Florida ahead of their upcoming launch to the International Space Station. Local coverage is streaming the arrival live as the crew settles in for final pre-launch preparations. The mission continues NASA's partnership with SpaceX, which has been flying rotational crew missions to the orbiting laboratory since 2020.
- 9NASA's SpaceX Crew-13 astronauts arrive in Florida for ISS launch▼NASA's SpaceX Crew-13 astronauts arrive in Florida ahead of launch to ISS
The astronauts assigned to NASA's SpaceX Crew-13 mission have arrived in Florida for final preparations ahead of their launch to the International Space Station. Their arrival marks the start of standard pre-flight quarantine and training at Kennedy Space Center as the crew gets ready to fly to the ISS aboard a SpaceX spacecraft.
- 10NASA's SpaceX Crew-13 arrives at Kennedy Space Center▼WATCH LIVE: NASA's SpaceX Crew-13 arrives at Kennedy Space Center
NASA's SpaceX Crew-13 astronauts have arrived at Kennedy Space Center in Florida ahead of their upcoming mission to the International Space Station. The crew's arrival was covered live by Fox News and Fox Business. The pre-flight milestone marks the next step in preparations for the launch of the latest NASA-SpaceX crew rotation mission.
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SpaceX has carried out a crew launch, sending astronauts to orbit aboard one of its Crew Dragon capsules for NASA. News outlets across the United States are covering the liftoff, with reports highlighting the company's continued role flying crews to the International Space Station. Details of the mission, including the astronauts aboard and its destination, are being reported by regional papers.
- 12SpaceX Starship to attempt first orbital mission on 14th flight●SpaceX Starship to attempt first orbital mission with 14th flight
SpaceX is preparing its Starship for a first orbital mission on the vehicle's 14th flight test. The attempt is a key milestone for the program, which has been iterating through rapid test launches from Texas. Interest is high because an orbital run would mark the biggest step yet toward making the massive rocket fully operational for future missions, including NASA's lunar plans.
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NASA has announced that its SpaceX Crew-13 mission personnel are on their way to Kennedy Space Center, a standard step as the crew prepares for an upcoming launch to the International Space Station. The arrival signals that launch preparations are advancing, with further milestones such as preflight training and a launch date announcement expected in the coming days.
- 14NASA's SpaceX Crew-13 Astronauts Arrive at Kennedy Space Center●NASA’s SpaceX Crew-13 Astronauts arrive at Kennedy Space Center
The astronauts of NASA's SpaceX Crew-13 mission have arrived at Kennedy Space Center in Florida ahead of their upcoming launch to the International Space Station. Local outlet WKMG covered the arrival, which marks a standard pre-launch milestone as the crew completes final training and preparations. The mission continues NASA's routine rotation flights to the orbiting laboratory aboard SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft.
- 15Hubble spots galaxy spinning two ways at once●NASA's Hubble sees an exotic spiral galaxy spinning two ways at once
NASA's Hubble Space Telescope has observed an exotic spiral galaxy that appears to be rotating in two directions at the same time. The unusual finding has drawn attention from space enthusiasts and science outlets, with Mashable among those covering the observation and its implications for how such galaxies can form and evolve.
- 16Core rocket for Artemis III moon mission arrives in Florida●Core rocket for upcoming Artemis III mission arrives at Kennedy Space Center
The core stage rocket for NASA's upcoming Artemis III mission has arrived at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The delivery marks a key step in preparations for the mission, which aims to return astronauts to the lunar surface. Attention now turns to assembly and testing as NASA works toward its next crewed moon landing.
- 17Florida-born NASA astronaut prepares for ISS launch▼From DeBary to space: Florida-born NASA astronaut ready for launch to ISS
A NASA astronaut born in DeBary, Florida is ready for an upcoming launch to the International Space Station. Local outlets across Florida are covering the story, highlighting the astronaut's hometown roots in DeBary as the mission to the ISS approaches. Details on the launch date, crew, and mission objectives have not been provided in the initial reports.
- 18NASA and IBM AI Improves Lunar Ice Detection by 22%●NASA And IBM’s AI Spots Lunar Ice With 22% Better Accuracy
NASA and IBM have developed an artificial intelligence system that detects ice on the Moon with 22% better accuracy than previous methods. The tool is aimed at supporting future lunar missions, since water ice at the lunar poles could be used for drinking water, oxygen and rocket fuel. The announcement highlights the growing role of AI collaboration between space agencies and technology companies.
- 19NASA's Roman Space Telescope sees starlight for the first time▼NASA’s new Roman Space Telescope sees starlight for the first time
NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope has captured starlight for the first time, a key early test of its optics and instruments. The milestone marks progress for the wide-field observatory designed to survey vast stretches of the sky, study dark energy and hunt for exoplanets as it moves toward full science operations.
- 20Crew-13 astronauts arrive at Kennedy Space Center ahead of launch▼Crew-13 arrives at Kennedy Space Center before big launch
The astronauts of NASA's SpaceX Crew-13 mission have arrived at Kennedy Space Center in Florida ahead of their upcoming launch to the International Space Station. The crew's arrival marks the final pre-launch preparations, with final checks and training underway. Coverage is drawing attention to the mission as the next rotation of astronauts heads to orbit aboard a SpaceX Dragon capsule.
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SpaceX has completed the launch rehearsal for Starship Flight 14, the next test flight of its giant rocket system. The wet dress rehearsal puts the full launch sequence through its paces ahead of liftoff from Starbase, Texas. It is another step in SpaceX's rapid testing campaign for the Starship program, which is central to NASA's lunar landing plans and the company's deep-space ambitions.
- 22Six Join Cast of NASA Drama Series The Challenger on Prime Video▼The Challenger: Six Join Cast of NASA Drama Series on Prime Video
Six new cast members have joined The Challenger, a drama series about NASA set up at Prime Video. The casting announcement gives the space-themed project momentum as it moves into production. Details about the actors' roles and the series' premiere date have not yet been shared, leaving audiences curious about how the show will portray NASA's history.
- 23Perseverance finds Mars crater held more than an ancient lake●Perseverance discovers Mars crater was more than just an ancient lake
NASA's Perseverance rover has found evidence that Jezero Crater on Mars was more than just an ancient lake, according to new findings reported by Mashable. The discovery suggests the crater experienced a more complex geological and watery history than scientists previously believed, adding to the growing picture of Mars as a planet that once hosted diverse wet environments.
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SpaceX is preparing for the 14th test flight of its Starship rocket, which the company describes as a milestone mission. In parallel, NASA has updated the timing of its mission to the International Space Station, a programme closely tied to SpaceX hardware. The developments point to a busy stretch for commercial spaceflight, with Starship's progress relevant to both future lunar missions and NASA's station logistics plans.
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Asteroid 2024 YR4, discovered in December 2024, has drawn attention from NASA and space watchers worldwide after early calculations suggested a small but nonzero chance it could hit Earth in December 2032. The roughly 40-metre-wide rock briefly topped impact-risk monitoring lists, and astronomers have been refining its orbit as it moves away from view.
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NASA and SpaceX are moving ahead with preparations for the Crew-13 mission, the next rotational flight carrying astronauts to the International Space Station. The announcement confirms the programme continues on schedule, though details on the launch date and crew have not been given in the initial statement.
- 27Philadelphia designer wins $300,000 in NASA Mars food contest▼Philadelphia designer wins $300,000 as NASA pays $650,000 for Mars food ideas
A Philadelphia-based designer has won a $300,000 prize as part of NASA's push to develop food systems for future Mars missions. The award comes from a program through which the space agency is paying out $650,000 in total for innovative ideas on feeding astronauts during long-duration spaceflight.
- 28NASA science cargo launches on Northrop Grumman CRS-24 mission●NASA Science, Cargo Launch Aboard Northrop Grumman CRS-24
NASA and Northrop Grumman launched the CRS-24 resupply mission, carrying science experiments and cargo to the International Space Station aboard the Cygnus spacecraft. The commercial cargo flight delivers research materials and supplies to the station's crew as part of NASA's ongoing partnership with private industry for space station logistics.
- 29Asteroid Bennu may have formed closer to the Sun●Asteroid Bennu may have formed much closer to the Sun than scientists thought
New findings suggest asteroid Bennu, a near-Earth object studied by NASA's OSIRIS-REx mission, may have originated much closer to the Sun than previously believed, challenging existing models of how the solar system's early materials were distributed. Scientists say the asteroid's composition could indicate it formed in a warmer region before migrating outward.
- 30Space Station Prepares for SpaceX Crew Rotation Amid Health Research●Station Gets Ready for SpaceX Crew Swap During Health Research
The International Space Station is preparing for an upcoming SpaceX crew swap while ongoing health research continues aboard the orbital outpost. NASA says the incoming and outgoing crews will overlap for a handover period, allowing experiments into how long-duration spaceflight affects the human body to carry on without interruption during the transition.
- 31NASA's SpaceX Crew-13 to Arrive Saturday at Kennedy Space Center●NASA’s SpaceX Crew-13 Set for Saturday Arrival at NASA Kennedy
NASA's SpaceX Crew-13 mission is set to arrive at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Saturday. The crewed mission, flown aboard a SpaceX spacecraft, marks another routine rotation flight in NASA's commercial crew program. Coverage so far is limited to the agency's own announcement, with little public reaction or additional detail available about the crew, launch timing, or mission objectives.
- 32Biloxi Woman Named New Director of Stennis Space Center●Biloxi woman serving as Stennis Space Center’s newest director
A woman from Biloxi, Mississippi has been appointed the newest director of NASA's Stennis Space Center. The appointment is being reported by local outlet WLBT. Details about her background, start date, or priorities have not been made widely available yet. The Stennis Space Center, located in Mississippi, is a major NASA rocket testing facility, so leadership changes there draw regional attention.
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NASA's mission to asteroid Psyche remains in the spotlight as the spacecraft travels toward the metal-rich object between Mars and Jupiter. The mission aims to study what may be the exposed core of an ancient planetesimal, offering clues about how rocky planets like Earth formed. Interest continues as the spacecraft progresses on its journey toward a planned arrival.
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NASA's Artemis II mission is drawing attention as coverage explains the key terms and jargon around the crewed lunar flight. Explanatory pieces break down phrases such as Orion, SLS and translunar injection, helping readers follow what the mission involves and what each stage of the journey to the Moon means ahead of launch.
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NASA's Psyche spacecraft is in the news again. The mission, launched to study the metal-rich asteroid Psyche between Mars and Jupiter, is being highlighted by NASA Science, prompting renewed public interest in the spacecraft and its journey through deep space toward its asteroid target.