NASA: The Latest News from America's Space Agency
Rescuers at the Ready at NASA's Kennedy
NASA is preparing for the possibility of rescuing two American astronauts who are currently stranded on the International Space Station (ISS) after their Soyuz spacecraft was damaged by a micrometeoroid.
The astronauts, Sunita Williams and Barry "Butch" Wilmore, are in no immediate danger and have enough supplies to last them for several months. However, NASA is taking steps to ensure that they can be evacuated if necessary.
The agency has dispatched a rescue vehicle to the ISS and is also working on developing a backup plan in case the rescue vehicle is unable to reach the station.
NASA Invites Media to Watch Artemis II Rocket Adapter Roll Out
NASA has invited media to watch the rollout of the Artemis II rocket adapter on Thursday, June 23, at the agency's Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
The rocket adapter is a critical component of the Artemis II mission, which will send astronauts back to the Moon for the first time since 1972.
The rollout will begin at 9 a.m. EDT and will be streamed live on NASA TV.
Webb Telescope Reveals a New Vision of an Ancient Universe
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has released its first full-color images of the universe, providing scientists with a new glimpse at the earliest moments of cosmic history.
The images show galaxies that are billions of years old, as well as the formation of stars and planets.
The Webb Telescope is the most powerful and expensive space telescope ever built, and its discoveries are expected to revolutionize our understanding of the universe.
NASA's Artemis 2 Mission is Returning Astronauts to the Moon for the First Time Since 1972
NASA's Artemis 2 mission will send astronauts back to the Moon for the first time since 1972.
The mission is scheduled to launch in 2024 and will include a crew of four astronauts who will spend several days on the lunar surface.
The Artemis 2 mission is a major step in NASA's plan to return humans to the Moon and eventually establish a permanent presence on the lunar surface.
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