The Russian Soyuz TMA-11 spacecraft apparently suffered a failure, possibly involving explosive bolts, that prevented one of two sections connected to the central crew capsule from separating properly ...
... electrical storm rages on Saturn with lightning bolts 10,000 times more powerful than those found on Earth, the Cassini spacecraft continues its five-month watch over the dramatic events.
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NASA engineers have adjusted the flight path of the Phoenix Mars Lander, setting the spacecraft on course for its May 25 landing on the Red Planet.
A new stereo view of Phobos, the larger and inner of Mars' two tiny moons, has been captured by a NASA spacecraft orbiting Mars.
NASA's Cassini spacecraft has discovered evidence that points to the existence of an underground ocean of water and ammonia on Saturn's moon Titan.
Pasadena, Calif. - A NASA spacecraft in orbit around Mars has taken the first ever image of active avalanches near the Red Planet's north pole.
The mirror of the Herschel telescope has now been assembled with the payload and service module, completing the spacecraft structure - an important milestone in the days following through to launch.
A spacecraft designed to continue a long-term survey of Earth's oceans has arrived at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif., for final launch preparations.
The Russian and European space agencies have signed a deal to build a six-seat manned spacecraft to travel to the Moon, a Russian space official said Wednesday.
... during the final day of its trip from Earth to Mars. 'Mars is literally pulling on our spacecraft, and at the same time it is pulling on our emotions,' Phoenix Principal Investigator Peter Smith...
A NASA spacecraft today sent pictures showing itself in good condition after making the first successful landing in a polar region of Mars.
NASA's newest spacecraft has got down and dirty on Mars, taking its first practice scoop of Martian soil ahead of the actual dig expected later this week.
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla., June 10 (UPI) -- The U.S. space agency said all is ready for the often delayed launch of its GLAST spacecraft from Cape Canaveral aboard a Delta II rocket.
WASHINGTON, June 12 (UPI) -- The U.S. and European space agencies Thursday said they will officially end the Ulysses spacecraft's mission July 1 after more than 17 years of joint operation.
New analysis of Mars' terrain using NASA spacecraft observations reveals what appears to be by far the largest impact crater ever found in the solar system.
