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Legendary space shuttle commander Eileen Collins on her new documentary, 'Spacewoman' (interview)

A brand new feature-length documentary showcases the inspirational accomplishments of pioneering astronaut Eileen Collins.

How risky is the Artemis 2 astronaut launch to the moon? NASA would rather not say

NASA's Artemis 2 mission, which will launch astronauts to the moon for the first time in more than 50 years, comes with ...

Pictures: Behind the scenes of NASA crawler that gets Artemis to the launch pad

Built in the 1906s, NASA’s crawler transporter has carried Saturn V rockets for Apollo, Space Shuttles and is now a key part of getting moon-bound Artemis to the launch pad.

Unanimous vote in risk assessment clears way for 4 astronauts to launch on moon mission

NASA has finished a crucial step toward getting its Artemis II moon mission off the ground, and is now targeting early April to send four astronauts on an unprecedented path.

A century after the first rocket launch, Ars staffers pick their favorites

Nevertheless, this rocket, named “Nell,” represented a historic achievement that would help launch the modern age of ...

An Essential Part Of Star Wars History Once Was Sent To Space

Nearly 20 years ago, an iconic part of the Star Wars sci-fi film franchise made a trip aboard NASA's Space Shuttle for a visit to outer space.
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China's new space cargo shuttle launches to Tiangong space station in animation

China's new Haolong space cargo shuttle. See it launch in this animation. Credit: Space.com | footage courtesy: China Central ...

They Searched the Bermuda Triangle for a Legendary WWII Plane—and Found a Piece of the Challenger Instead

How a team of divers accidentally uncovered debris from the tragic 1986 shuttle explosion resting on Florida’s ocean floor.