"What we attempted to do – to dig so deep with a device so small – is unprecedented."

NASA's Mars mole is giving up

The "mole" attached to NASA's InSight Mars lander, which has been attempting to dig itself into the rocky surface, is giving up, according to NASA.

NASA’s Mars Mole Is Giving Up

NASA admits defeat — it can't penetrate Mars' rocky surface.

NASA reportedly detects signal coming from one of Jupiter's moons

Ganymede Signal

NASA's Juno spacecraft reportedly detected an FM radio signal coming from the Jovian moon Ganymede, local Utah news station KTVX reports.

NASA Reportedly Detects Signal Coming From One of Jupiter’s Moons

"It’s not E.T."

The spacecraft was supposed to head home today, but it's stuck in orbit for now because of weather.

Bad weather leaves SpaceX Dragon stuck at space station

Hang In There

Because of bad weather here on Earth, a SpaceX Dragon that was supposed to head home from the International Space Station is hanging out in orbit.

Bad Weather Leaves SpaceX Dragon Stuck at Space Station

Expect delays.

"These interactions are a key aspect of galaxy evolution and are among the most spectacular events in the lifetime of a galaxy."

NASA releases Hubble images of galaxies smashing into each other

Smashy Smashy

NASA and the European Space Agency have graced us with six glorious views of mindbogglingly massive galaxy mergers, courtesy of the Hubble Space Telescope.

NASA Releases Hubble Images of Galaxies Smashing Into Each Other

Check them out here.

The guy who drives NASA's Mars rover is dishing about the experience

The Other Left!

In a Medium post, NASA engineer Evan Hilgemann explores what its actually like to drive a Mars rover. It's simpler than one might think.

A Guy Who Drives NASA’s Mars Rover Is Dishing About the Experience

Here's how to drive a Mars rover.

NASA killed all its monkeys on the same day, investigation reveals

NASA euthanized all 27 of its primates at the agency's Ames research center in California in February 2019, The Guardian reports.

NASA Killed All Its Monkeys on the Same Day, Investigation Reveals

"Shame on those responsible."

"Reid's energy and enthusiasm for space exploration are matched only by his thoughtfulness and commitment to his fellow astronauts."

NASA names its new Chief Astronaut

New Chief

NASA announced that Reid Wiseman would be its 17th Chief Astronaut. He previously logged lots of time in space and served as deputy Chief Astronaut.

NASA Names Its New Chief Astronaut

There's a new boss in town.

Astronomers expect its mass to be three to 100 times that of the Sun — but have yet to find any evidence for its existence.

A supermassive black hole is missing, NASA says

Hol Up

Astronomers have spotted a distant galaxy without its accompanying supermassive black hole — despite its enormous suspected mass.

A Supermassive Black Hole Is Missing, NASA Says

It's gotta be here somewhere!

Does that make it a Moon Moose-ian? Nevermind.

NASA says it will fly a Canadian to the Moon

Teaming Up

In exchange for technical support from Canada, NASA will fly a Canadian astronaut to lunar orbit, making them the first non-American to reach the Moon.

NASA Says It Will Fly a Canadian to the Moon

"This will make Canada only the second country after the U.S. to have an astronaut in deep space."

NASA suggests sending Boston Dynamics robodog to Mars

Red Rover

NASA scientists modified a Boston Dynamics Spot robot that they say could explore Mars to find a suitable location for a human outpost.

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