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I got a sneak peek at space shuttle Endeavour's new home in California, and it's breathtaking (photos)
By Chelsea Gohd published
The spectacular new Air & Space Center, which is more than three decades in the making, will open on Nov. 13.

Menstruation in space will be studied for 1st time with 'Operation Period'
By Chelsea Gohd published
Maybe the next Sally Ride won't be asked the "100 tampons" question.

Astronaut captures snake-like auroras from a SpaceX Dragon | Space photo of the day for June 9, 2026
By Chelsea Gohd published
NASA astronaut Jessica Meir captured a breathtaking view of auroras on Earth from orbit while sheltering with her fellow astronauts in a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft.

This former Paralympic athlete could become the 1st person with a physical disability to live in orbit
By Julian Dossett published
European Space Agency astronaut John McFall could be headed to the private Haven-1 space station as soon as 2027.

'It's very aesthetically pleasing.' Prada and Axiom just revealed the stylish cooling suit Artemis astronauts will wear under their spacesuits on the moon
By Chelsea Gohd published
Prada (yes, that Prada) and Axiom Space are taking spacesuits up a notch with this liquid cooling ventilation garment.

Could meteor storms harm NASA's future moon missions?
By Anthony Wood published
"If a major meteor shower outburst or storm is forecast during a mission or crew activity, the mission would be delayed or the crew kept inside until the outburst or storm is over."

Happy Pride Month! Remembering Sally Ride's historic legacy | Space photo of the day for June 3, 2026
By Chelsea Gohd published
In June 1983, Sally Ride became the first American woman to fly to space. Nearly three decades later, we learned that she had also been an LGBTQ trailblazer.

Student-powered 'moon' rovers put to the test | Space photo of the day for June 2, 2026
By Chelsea Gohd published
Hundreds of students came together to design, build, and test rovers on an Earth obstacle course to prepare for the moon as part of a NASA challenge.
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