NASA is sending the first Black and first female astronauts to the moon in an upcoming launch, marking the first journey to the moon in over 50 years.

On March 19, 2026, NASA astronauts aboardthe International Space Station (ISS) marked a pivotal moment in space exploration as they debriefed a crucial spacewalk, having completed a vital phase in the ongoing expansion of the ISS.

NASA astronauts are conducting a spacewalk to upgrade the solar panels powering the International Space Station. Watch here. (AP Photo)

NASA will provide live coverage as two American astronauts are due to spend hours Wednesday, March 18, on a spacewalk outside the ISS.

NASA’s Artemis II rocket and Orion spacecraft moved to the launch pad Friday, with a crewed moon flyby targeted for April after earlier delays.

When you ask a kid what they want to be when they grow up, “astronaut” is as classic an answer as “president” or “veterinarian.” Friday morning, Students at Harriet Beecher Stowe Elementary School learned that childhood dream could become reality as they spoke live with astronauts aboard the International Space Station.

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Astronauts need a balanced diet to stay healthy and strong while they’re in space, and that’s no easy task. Since cooking is almost impossible in zero gravity, their food must be prepared in a way that’s easy to store, eat, and packed with essential ...