In 1962, Scott Carpenter launched into orbit in Aurora 7! He named his capsule "Aurora", because he viewed his flight as a "celestial event.

On March 24, 1961, NASA's Mercury Redstone rocket launched on its last uncrewed flight before it started sending astronauts into space. The mission was known as the Mercury Redstone Booster ...

When one of SpaceX’s Starship vehicles burst into flames during a routine fueling test in June, the Elon Musk-led company decided it was time to bring in reinforcements. Shortly after the incident, ...

SpaceX is moving forward with plans for another Starship launch on the heels of the last test Aug. 26 from its Starbase ...

The new book "Gemini and Mercury Remastered" features iconic images from the earliest days of human space exploration ...

NASA has begun barring Chinese nationals with valid visas from joining its programs, underscoring the intensifying space race ...

Scotland could miss out on a “generational opportunity” to become a leader in the European space launch field, MPs have warned. A Westminster committee says fierce international competition and a lack ...