In 1983, astronaut Guion Bluford Jr. became the first Black person to travel to space. This would open the door for other firsts too, such as Fred Gregory becoming the first Black man to command a ...

Dr. Bernard Harris became the first Black man to do a space walk. His family watched nervously seeing him take off into space ...

French astronaut Sophie Adenot will take food from Michelin-starred chef Anne-Sophie Pic to the International Space Station ...

An astronaut aboard the International Space Station has shared a striking photo of what is known as a Transient Luminous ...

Astronaut Nichole Ayers recently witnessed a phenomenon known as a sprite from the International Space Station.

Major Robert Henry Lawrence Jr., a decorated pilot and chemist, became the first black astronaut selectee in 1967. He died ...

NASA astronauts (from left to right) Nichole Ayers, Anne McClain and Jonny Kim deliver a July 4 message from the International Space Station. (Image credit: NASA) "This is a special holiday for me.

On the eve of the 249th anniversary of American independence, NASA on Tuesday showcased a patriotic image of Old Glory as ...

In early July 2025, an extraordinary event in Earth’s upper atmosphere was photographed by astronauts aboard the ...