News release · Science / TechnologyNASA to Discuss Artemis Acceleration, Status of Upcoming Moon MissionsNASA will provide an update on its plans to return American astronauts to the surface of the Moon by 2028 at 2 p.m. EDT, Friday, Oct. 23, at the agency’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Learn where to watch online: https://www.nasa.gov/live Participants in the briefing include: The update will include details about NASA’s Artemis III […]Read the full story →Gerelle Q. Dodson · October 14, 2026 at 9:32 AM
News release · Science / TechnologyNASA Names Astronaut Christina Koch Acting Deputy Chief EngineerNASA engineer and astronaut Christina Koch will serve as the agency’s acting deputy chief engineer beginning on Sunday, Nov. 1, following the retirement of Katherine Van Hooser, who will conclude more than 35 years of distinguished service to the agency on Wednesday, Oct. 21. In her new role, Koch will help lead NASA’s engineering community, […]Read the full story →Gerelle Q. Dodson · October 13, 2026 at 4:41 PM
News release · Science / TechnologyNASA Science, Cargo Launch on 35th SpaceX Resupply Mission to StationNASA’s SpaceX 35th commercial resupply mission lifted off at 6:33 a.m. EDT Tuesday aboard a Falcon 9 rocket from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida, carrying more than 6,300 pounds of supplies and hardware, bound for the International Space Station. Following its successful launch, the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft will […]Read the full story →Jessica Taveau · October 13, 2026 at 7:12 AM
News release · Science / TechnologyNASA to Conduct Flyover, Engage NFL Fans at MetLife StadiumAs part of the agency’s Inspiration Tour flyover, NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman will pilot one of three F-5 fighter jets to kick off the New York Jets vs. Cleveland Browns game in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on Sunday, Oct. 11. NASA team members will engage with fans at the agency’s Experience Zone, located at the […]Read the full story →Jessica Taveau · October 10, 2026 at 10:18 AM
News release · Science / TechnologyNASA Seeks US Industry Plans for Commercial Space StationsNASA is advancing American leadership in space by taking the next step toward a future where commercial space stations lead the way in low Earth orbit. On Friday, the agency released its final Request for Proposals inviting industry to submit plans for the next generation of commercial space stations. “In alignment with the President’s National […]Read the full story →Jessica Taveau · October 9, 2026 at 2:11 PM
News release · Science / TechnologyNASA Briefing to Highlight Contributions to Martian Moons MissionMedia are invited to join NASA for a media teleconference at 4 p.m. EDT, Thursday, Oct. 15, to preview the agency’s contributions to JAXA’s (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) Martian Moons eXploration (MMX) mission. The mission is scheduled to launch from JAXA’s Tanegashima Space Center in Japan on Monday, Oct. 19 EDT (Tuesday, Oct. 20 JST). […]Read the full story →Jessica Taveau · October 8, 2026 at 4:22 PM
News release · Science / TechnologyNASA Announces Bold Science Initiatives for America’s Golden Age SummitEditor’s note: This release was updated Oct. 8, 2026 with the formal name of the summit. NASA is launching two new science and technology initiatives to deepen scientific understanding and accelerate the innovation that will shape America’s future in space. The initiatives are announced in conjunction with the White House Office of Science and Technology […]Read the full story →Jessica Taveau · October 8, 2026 at 3:40 PM
News release · Science / TechnologyNASA’s SpaceX Crew‑12 Splashes Down, Sets Briefing to Discuss MissionAfter more than seven months aboard the International Space Station, NASA’s SpaceX Crew-12 mission safely splashed down Thursday in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Los Angeles. The crew members will discuss their science mission during a news conference at 3:30 p.m. EDT, Thursday, Oct. 15, at the agency’s Johnson Space Center in Houston. […]Read the full story →Lauren E. Low · October 8, 2026 at 1:02 PM
News release · Science / TechnologyNASA, Energy Department Advance New Era of Nuclear-Powered ExplorationEditor’s note: This release was updated Oct. 8, 2026 with the formal name of the summit. As the Golden Age of deep-space exploration begins, NASA and the U.S. Department of Energy are advancing the development of safe, reliable, next-generation nuclear technologies for space. Together, the agencies will supercharge civil space exploration, unlock bold scientific discovery, […]Read the full story →Gerelle Q. Dodson · October 8, 2026 at 11:46 AM
News release · Science / TechnologyNASA Sets Coverage for SpaceX 35th Station Resupply Launch, ArrivalEditor’s Note: This advisory was updated on Oct. 15, 2026, to reflect the revised spacecraft docking timeline. NASA and SpaceX are targeting 6:33 a.m. EDT, Tuesday, Oct. 13, for the next launch to deliver science investigations, supplies, and equipment, including the final set of International Space Station Roll-Out Solar Arrays, to the space station. This […]Read the full story →Lauren E. Low · October 7, 2026 at 5:16 PM
News release · Science / TechnologyNASA to Cover Northrop Grumman CRS-24 Spacecraft DepartureEditor’s Note: This advisory was updated Oct. 8, 2026, to reflect revised timing for the Cygnus XL spacecraft’s deorbit and information about its departure. After delivering more than 11,000 pounds of supplies, science experiments, and other cargo to the International Space Station for NASA, Northrop Grumman’s Cygnus XL spacecraft is scheduled to depart Friday, Oct. 9, as […]Read the full story →Jessica Taveau · October 6, 2026 at 2:31 PM
News release · Science / TechnologyNASA Glenn Invites Phase 1 Proposals for Aerospace Power Systems LaboratoryNASA’s Glenn Research Center in Cleveland is seeking Phase 1 proposals for the design and construction of the Aerospace Power Systems Laboratory. The principal purpose of this procurement is to deliver a laboratory facility to support the testing and development of power systems, with associated site work, infrastructure, and systems. The laboratory will provide modern […]Read the full story →Gary Daines · October 6, 2026 at 1:55 PM
