Thunderstorms could scrub historic SpaceX launch on Wednesday of 2 NASA astronauts

The rocket launch, set for 4:33 p.m. ET, will send astronauts Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley aboard SpaceX's Dragon spacecraft to the Space Station.

Pioneering black NASA mathematician Katherine Johnson dies at 101

Johnson worked on NASA’s early space missions and was portrayed in the film “Hidden Figures,” about pioneering black female aerospace workers.

NASA researcher lands at Stephens Memorial Hospital

Dr. Heidi DeBlock has been a visiting research scientist at Johnson Space Center in Houston.

Maine astronaut Jessica Meir will take her 1st spacewalk Wednesday

The Caribou native is scheduled to participate in 3 spacewalks this month, including the first all-female spacewalk Oct. 21.

Maine’s connection to NASA includes first architect, two astronauts

On the 50th anniversary of Neil Armstrong's walk on the moon, Maine has maintained a strong connection to NASA.

How Lewiston-Auburn reacted to the moon landing 50 years ago

While some residents expressed skepticism about the cost of the Apollo missions, others were wowed by them.

Trump criticizes NASA’s promotion of his plan to return to the moon before exploring Mars

In a tweet, the president appeared to take issue with a strategy outlined in a directive he signed in December 2017 and that he touted last month.

Israel hopes to be 4th nation to deliver robotic lander to the moon

A decade of work will pay off Thursday night when Beresheet is launched into space.

Year in space put US astronaut’s disease defenses on alert

Scientists find that astronaut who spent nearly a year in space had his immune system go on high alert.

Former St. Dom's student accepts position with NASA