World's first mission to touch the Sun lifts off, NASA's Parker Solar Probe begins 7-year journey
A Sun-skimming mission like Parker Solar Probe has been a dream of scientists for decades, but only recently has the required technology - like the heat shield, solar array cooling system, and fault management system - been available to make such a mission a reality.
Aug 12, 2018, 13:17 PM IST
First NASA lander to study Mars interior launched from California
An Atlas 5 rocket soared into space early on Saturday from Vandenberg Air Force Base in California.
May 05, 2018, 17:18 PM IST
NASA's latest communications satellite arrives in orbit
TDRS-M's predecessors, TDRS-K and TDRS-L, also launched on Atlas V rockets from the same launch complex in January 2013 and January 2014, respectively
Aug 19, 2017, 08:11 AM IST
NASA to broadcast world’s first live 360 degree video of rocket launch on April 18!
The US space agency NASA, in coordination with United Launch Alliance (ULA) and Orbital ATK, will broadcast the world’s first live 360-degree stream of a rocket launch on April 18.
Apr 15, 2017, 11:06 AM IST
NASA says Orbital ATK's Cygnus cargo launch to space station delayed
During prelaunch testing on March 10, ULA discovered a booster hydraulic issue at the pad.
Mar 11, 2017, 10:03 AM IST
New twist in SpaceX rocket blast probe
The mysterious explosion of a SpaceX rocket last month took an odd turn with a "cordial" encounter between staff of Elon Musk`s firm and fierce rival United Launch Alliance, The Washington Post reported.
Oct 02, 2016, 05:58 AM IST
NASA could have cut costs after botched Orbital launch: Watchdog
NASA missed opportunities to save millions of dollars following Orbital ATK’s failed cargo run to the International Space Station last year, the agency’s top watchdog said on Thursday.
Sep 18, 2015, 06:43 AM IST
