Astronaut John Glenn became the first American to orbit the Earth on February 20, 1962, but he was known also for a succinct and profound quote, with which he elevated the idea of space travel to a metaphysical level. Astronaut John Glenn aboard the USS Noa after being recovered from the Atlantic Ocean after his … Read more
Refresh 2026-02-13T10:35:29.535Z Crew-12 Dragon nose cone opened for flight (Image credit: SpaceX/NASA) The Crew-12 astronauts are now flying free on their way to the International Space Station, a journey that will take about 34 hours. As they did just before launch, the four astronauts shared a message of inspiration and hope after reaching orbit. “We’re … Read more
When the next mission to the International Space Station blasts off from Florida next week, a special keepsake will be hitching a ride: a small stuffed rabbit. European Space Agency astronaut Sophie Adenot and NASA astronauts Jessica Meir and Jack Hathaway, pose for a group photo on the day of the final media event in … Read more