NASA offers online fun amid coronavirus

NASA is offering some help to families who are quarantined during the coronavirus. The space agency's website has dozens of tutorials to fascinate any math, science and space lovers.

• Apr 1, 2020
• 00:27

Book compiles letters sent to Neil Armstrong

Neil Armstrong, the first man to set foot on the moon, spent most of his life after his moonwalk shunning attention, thought he still took the time to respond to some of the tens of thousands of letters he received in the years afterward. Some of those interactions are compiled in a new book, “Dear Neil Armstrong,” and could reveal a lot about Armstrong and even ourselves. Jeff Glor speaks to James Hansen, Armstrong's official biographer who spent years going through the trove of letters.

• Apr 11, 2020
• 05:43

Scientists obtain images of Jupiter showing "jack-o-lantern" effect

The images from the Gemini North telescope in Hawaii, "rival the view from space," said researcher Michael Wong.

• May 8, 2020

Tom Cruise to shoot next movie aboard space station

Elon Musk's SpaceX venture reportedly involved as well.

• May 6, 2020

Tom Cruise to shoot film in outer space

NASA is teaming up with Tom Cruise to create the first film shot in space. The Hollywood star will reportedly launch into space and stay aboard the International Space Station, where the film is set to take place. SpaceX is also a potential partner in the project, which is set to be in the early preparation phase.

• May 6, 2020
• 00:43

Polar ice lost in last 16 years could fill Lake Michigan

The two landmasses have lost about 5,000 gigatons of ice in the last decade and a half, which could fill around 2 billion Olympic-sized swimming pools.

• May 1, 2020

NASA awards $1 billion in moon lander contracts

Lunar lander is key to NASA's plans for landing astronauts on the moon in 2024.

• Apr 30, 2020

The largest Arctic ozone hole ever recorded is now closed

Scientists said coronavirus lockdowns and reduced air pollution "probably had nothing to do with this."

• Apr 30, 2020

How the pandemic is changing air pollution levels

With the world's economic output lessened and automobile and air traffic drastically reduced, dramatic changes in air quality have been measured

• Apr 29, 2020

Hubble telescope captures spectacular images of "dying comet"

Before it burst into pieces, astronomers were hoping the comet would be visible by the naked eye when it zooms past Earth next month.

• Apr 29, 2020

Russian cargo ship delivers 2.8 tons of supplies to space station

The Progress carried out a two-orbit rendezvous, docking just three hours and 21 minutes after launch.

• Apr 25, 2020

Asteroid flying past Earth looks like it's wearing a face mask

But don't worry — it will keep its distance.

• Apr 24, 2020

Astronaut "can't even hug people" after 7 months in space

Jessica Meir said she's not used to isolation on Earth.

• Apr 24, 2020

Hubble Space Telescope still going strong after 30 years

Coronavirus disrupted plans to mark the Hubble Space Telescope's 30th anniversary, but its extraordinary work continues.

• Apr 24, 2020

Lyrids meteor shower will bring shooting stars on Earth Day

With most people stuck inside due to the coronavirus pandemic, the meteor shower presents the perfect opportunity to explore nature.

• Apr 21, 2020

NASA sets date for first SpaceX astronaut flight

The historic flight will mark the resumption of U.S. astronaut flights to orbit from American soil after a nine-year hiatus.

• Apr 17, 2020

Space station crew returns to world changed by coronavirus

They face an extended quarantine due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

• Apr 16, 2020

"It is quite surreal": Space crew to return amid coronavirus

Two astronauts who left Earth long before the coronavirus pandemic return to a changed world next week.

• Apr 10, 2020

Soyuz rocket with crew of 3 launched to space station

Coronavirus restrictions limited launch guests, but lack of fanfare had no impact on smooth climb to space.

• Apr 9, 2020

Crew readies for space launch amid coronavirus restrictions

A NASA astronaut and two Russian cosmonauts won't have family members at the launch site to cheer them on.

• Apr 8, 2020

Boeing aims to re-fly aborted Starliner test flight to space station

The unpiloted test flight will likely take place in the fall.

• Apr 6, 2020

SpaceX wins NASA moon program contract

SpaceX's Dragon XL cargo ships will support NASA's Artemis moonwalkers and allow extended research.

• Mar 27, 2020

NASA halts work on moon rocket, citing virus

The impact on the Artemis moon program is not yet clear, but NASA administrator Jim Bridenstine said personnel safety is the top priority.

• Mar 19, 2020

Coronavirus to stop astronaut's family from attending launch

NASA astronaut​ Chris Cassidy is dealing with some unexpected changes as he prepares for launch next month.

• Mar 19, 2020

Astronauts already in "quarantine bubble" as NASA adapts to virus

Only "mission-essential" personnel are allowed to work at NASA field centers — everyone else must work from home.

• Mar 18, 2020

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