April 21 NASA shuts off Voyager 1 instrument to save power 15B miles from Earth NASA shut down Voyager 1's charged particles instrument to save dwindling power, as the interstellar spacecraft loses about 4 watts of energy per year.
April 21 We flew to space for America — now we're defending democracy at home Two former NASA astronauts announce Astronauts for America, a new organization of over 100 ex-astronauts working to protect democratic values.
April 18 Elon Musk fulfills teen's last wish in touching X post after she was too weak to take his call A 15-year-old cancer patient dreamed of meeting Elon Musk. After she died, he answered her handwritten questions and made her plushie a SpaceX mascot.
April 17 11th scientist death emerges in string of missing, dead officials with access to US secrets Antigravity researcher Amy Eskridge, who reportedly died in 2022, has drawn renewed attention amid questions about scientists dying under odd circumstances.
April 17 Artemis II crew opens up about splashdown and Earth readjustment The Artemis II crew describes the physical shock of returning to Earth and the deeper spiritual impact of seeing the planet from space. Former NASA astronaut Col. Jack Fischer offers insight.
April 16 Artemis II astronaut describes the 'beautiful thing' about their mission The Artemis II crew discuss their historic moon mission.
April 16 US general warns Russia may be developing nuclear anti-satellite weapon in orbit U.S. Space Command chief says he is very concerned Russia may be developing a nuclear weapon in space that could disrupt satellites and daily life on Earth.
April 14 Trump swings for moon with nuclear reactor plans as China, Russia team up in space race The Trump administration released a memo detailing plans for a nuclear reactor on the Moon by 2030 to advance U.S. space exploration and defense.
April 14 New Artemis II video shows moment Navy medical team opened hatch, welcomed astronauts New video shows the moment a Navy medical team welcomed Artemis II astronauts back to Earth after their historic 10-day journey around the moon.
April 14 Navy medical team welcomes Artemis II crew to Earth after splashdown A Navy medical team welcomes the Artemis II crew back to Earth, opening the hatch to their Orion module after splashing down in the Pacific on Friday. (Credit: Reid Wiseman/X)