Hubble Space Telescope Reaches Orbit

On April 24, 1990, the Hubble Space Telescope was launched aboard Space Shuttle Discovery on the…

Earth Science Radar Imaging Mission Travels to Central and South America

This photo of volcanoes in Guatemala was taken from NASA's C-20A aircraft during a four-week Earth…

Satellite View of the Americas on Earth Day

Today, April 22, 2014 is Earth Day, and what better way to celebrate than taking a…

SpaceX Dragon Grappled to Canadarm2

On Sunday, April 20, 2014, the Expedition 39 crew aboard the International Space Station welcomed nearly…

Cape Canaveral Launch Site Seen From the International Space Station

NASA astronaut Steve Swanson captured this view of Cape Canaveral, Florida from the International Space Station,…

Liftoff of SpaceX Falcon 9 Rocket Carrying Dragon Resupply Spacecraft

The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket rises above the lightning masts on Space Launch Complex 40 at…

Astronauts Pay a Visit to Surveyor 3

On April 17, 1967, NASA's Surveyor 3 spacecraft launched from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla.,…

Grand Canyon Geology Lessons on View

The Grand Canyon in northern Arizona is a favorite for astronauts shooting photos from the International…

Total Lunar Eclipse

The United States was in a prime orbital position and time of day to view the…

Climbing Legs for Robonaut 2 Headed to International Space Station

NASA has built and is sending a set of high-tech legs up to the International Space…