The Space Shot

Skylab: America's first space base

James Martin — Sun, 12 May 2013 04:00:00 PDT

NASA marks 40th anniversary of the space science outpost Skylab.

Stunning mosaic delves deep into spiral galaxy (picture)

James Martin — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 16:49:00 PST

Hubble Legacy Archive data from various Hubble instruments and ground-based astrophotography are mashed up in a stunning view.

Backstage at Endeavour's welcome home party

Daniel Terdiman — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 18:16:21 PDT

After 20 years -- and 25 missions to space -- the "baby" Space Shuttle has arrived at its final home in Los Angeles. Cameras from 3ality Technica were on hand to document the shuttle's arrival.

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En route home, Endeavour soars over Golden Gate Bridge

Daniel Terdiman — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 11:46:07 PDT

After 25 missions into space, the "Baby" space shuttle delights thousands with a low-altitude fly-over of the world's most famous bridge.

Triumphant arrival on Mars? Check. What's next for Curiosity?

Daniel Terdiman — Mon, 06 Aug 2012 13:00:46 PDT

After what seemed like a nearly flawless touchdown Sunday night, the Mars rover will now be assessed at length before it takes even its first baby steps forward.

SpaceX launch to space station on hold pending final tests

William Harwood — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 16:34:14 PDT

Space Exploration Technologies says it will delay its first commercial cargo flight to the International Space Station by about a week to give engineers more time to complete testing and analysis.

Russian cargo ship launched on station resupply mission

William Harwood — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 08:51:41 PDT

Kicking off a busy month in space, a Russian Progress supply ship blasts off, carrying 2.8 tons of supplies and equipment to the International Space Station.

Fifty years on, Glenn's flight remains a giant leap

William Harwood — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 04:00:00 PST

John Glenn, the enduring face of America's early space program, blasted off and into history 50 years ago today, kicking off NASA's bid to catch up with the Russians in the Cold War space race.

A conversation with John Glenn

William Harwood — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 04:00:00 PST

With razor-sharp clarity, John Glenn recalls his pioneering 1962 flight to become the first American in orbit. Now 90, he discusses the mission, a subsequent shuttle flight, and the current state of NASA.

Glenn worries the U.S. is ceding its space leadership

William Harwood — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 13:11:39 PST

NASA remains the world leader in space exploration, but the agency's first hero, John Glenn, worries that the U.S. is retreating from its dominance on the high frontier.