NASA engineers resolved an unexpected problem with the Curiosity rover when its drill became stuck on a rock on Mars. The incident marked the first time the agency faced this specific issue. It took nearly a week to free the tool.
The Curiosity rover, which has made many discoveries on the Martian surface, ran into a new setback when its drill lodged in a rock. NASA confirmed this was the first such occurrence in the mission's history.
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A known air leak in the Russian section of the International Space Station ISS prompted a precautionary measure on Friday, with four astronauts seeking shelter in a Crew Dragon capsule.
NASA's Curiosity rover faced an unexpected challenge during a recent sampling attempt on the Martian surface.
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NASA's Perseverance rover sent back a new selfie from Mars this week after venturing west of Jezero Crater.
NASA’s Perseverance rover has detected large, complex carbon molecules on rocks in Jezero Crater that show patterns resembling ancient microbial activity on Earth.
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NASA's Psyche spacecraft is scheduled to pass within 2,800 miles of Mars on May 15 to gain a gravitational boost toward its target asteroid. The maneuver will increase the probe's speed while allowing tests of its scientific instruments.
NASA's Artemis II crew became the first humans in over 50 years to loop around the moon's far side on April 6, traveling farther from Earth than any before them. The astronauts captured unprecedented views, including close-ups of craters and a unique solar eclipse. They are now heading back for a splashdown off California on April 10.
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NASA's Artemis II crew, aboard the Orion spacecraft named Integrity, has successfully departed Earth's orbit and is heading toward the Moon after a key engine burn. The astronauts reported no major issues, shared stunning photos of Earth, and spoke with family and media. The mission remains on track for a closest approach to the Moon on Monday and splashdown on April 10.