NASA Archives

Eileen Collins: NASA’s First Woman Commander, A Legacy of Space Exploration

The trailblazer who made history as NASA's first woman commander - BBC

Discover Eileen Collins’ historic journey as NASA’s first woman spacecraft commander, piloting and leading Space Shuttle missions. Learn about her trailblazing career and lasting impact.

The Jumbo Jet That Carried Shuttles: NASA’s Boeing 747 SCA Story

Why NASA Picked A Boeing 747 To Piggyback The Space Shuttle - Jalopnik

Discover how NASA’s modified Boeing 747s transported space shuttles. Learn about their unique design, operational history, and lasting legacy.

Sharpening the James Webb Telescope’s Vision: A Million-Kilometer Alignment

How we sharpened the James Webb telescope's vision from a million kilometers away - Phys.org

Discover how scientists precisely aligned the James Webb Space Telescope’s mirrors from 1.5 million km away, unlocking its incredible cosmic vision. Learn about the seven-step process and its impact on astronomy.

NASA’s Lunar-Inspired Airless Tire Revolutionizes Earth Driving

Say Goodbye to Normal Tire, NASA’s Airless ‘Superelastic Tire’ for Personal Vehicles Soon - easi.cc

Discover NASA’s revolutionary Superelastic Tire, an airless, shape-memory alloy innovation poised to eliminate flat tires for personal vehicles. Learn how this space-age tech is coming to Earth!

NASA Supercomputers Project Earth’s Final Life Deadline

NASA supercomputers calculated when life will end on Earth. Here’s our deadline - pcworld.com

NASA supercomputers reveal Earth’s ultimate deadline. Learn how the Sun’s evolution will make our planet uninhabitable in 1.1 billion years.

Dream Chaser ISS Mission Delayed Beyond 2026

The Dream Chaser Spaceplane Won't Be Visiting The ISS In 2026 Anymore - bgr.com

Sierra Space’s Dream Chaser won’t visit the ISS in 2026. Learn why NASA and Sierra Space delayed the mission for a crucial test flight.

NASA’s OSIRIS-APEX Mission to ‘God of Chaos’ Asteroid Saved from Cuts

$20 million NASA mission to visit 'God of Chaos' asteroid saved from budget cuts in last-minute decision - Live Science

NASA’s OSIRIS-APEX mission to study the ‘God of Chaos’ asteroid Apophis in 2029 has been saved from budget cuts. Learn about its critical planetary defense role.