Human Spaceflight

1st-ever X-rays in space offer hope for possible patients headed to the moon

By Keith Cooper Published 14 July 26

A portable X-ray device has been used successfully in orbit for the first time, promising X-ray diagnosis of everything from broken bones to ripped spacesuits and damaged satellites.

Supreme Court ruling on mail-in ballots ensures astronauts can vote from space  — or anywhere else

By Chelsea Gohd Published 10 July 26

A new ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court protecting voter rights could extend to astronauts living and working in space and training internationally.

Wally Funk, trailblazing pilot and astronaut, dies at 87

By Chelsea Gohd Published 9 July 26

Wally Funk, who flew to space at 82 after a lifetime of flying and fighting for women in aviation and aerospace, has passed away at age 87.

Astronaut flexes his muscles mid-spacewalk | Space photo of the day for July 7, 2026

By Chelsea Gohd Published 7 July 26

NASA astronaut Chris Williams recently flexed his muscles for a photo while on a spacewalk with fellow astronaut Jessica Meir.

Artemis moon astronauts visit Capitol Hill | Space photo of the day for July 6, 2026

By Chelsea Gohd Published 6 July 26

Following their return to Earth from a 10-day journey around the moon and back in April, NASA's Artemis II astronauts headed to Capitol Hill.

'Flying saucer' arrives at NASA for Artemis 3 moon mission in time for World UFO Day | Space photo of the day for July 2, 2026

By Chelsea Gohd Published 2 July 26

Just in time for UFO Day.

NASA audit puts Boeing's Starliner under an even bigger microscope: When will it fly astronauts again?

By Elizabeth Howell Published 1 July 26

A new NASA audit says the agency will need to purchase more astronaut flights to the ISS by 2030 and focuses on issues with Boeing's Starliner spacecraft.

I got a sneak peek at space shuttle Endeavour's new home in California, and it's breathtaking (photos)

By Chelsea Gohd Published 25 June 26

The spectacular new Air & Space Center, which is more than three decades in the making, will open on Nov. 13.

Menstruation in space will be studied for 1st time with 'Operation Period'

By Chelsea Gohd Published 19 June 26

Maybe the next Sally Ride won't be asked the "100 tampons" question.

Astronaut captures snake-like auroras from a SpaceX Dragon | Space photo of the day for June 9, 2026

By Chelsea Gohd Published 9 June 26

NASA astronaut Jessica Meir captured a breathtaking view of auroras on Earth from orbit while sheltering with her fellow astronauts in a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft.