Space

GJ 357d is one of three planets found orbiting a tiny (300,000 miles diameter) M-type star 31 light years away. This so-called R ...

Upcoming cross-quarter day on August 1 is known as LoafMass: A celebration of the first loaves of bread from the first harvests of wheat ...

Ever since astronaut John Glenn's first bite of applesauce in 1962, eating in space has been a challenge.

Motion pictures went to the moon long before Apollo 11 did, and they keep going back.

In the early 1960s, NASA was considering different ideas for landing a man on the lunar surface. Houbolt's plan ultimately won despite concerns within NASA that it was risky.

A half-century ago, America's dreams were realized in space. The power of U.S. innovation and spirit took the Apollo 11 crew to the moon and back.

On the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11, we discuss the mission, what we learned about the moon and space, the evolution of the spacesuit, and the new space race.

Two Delaware companies that contributed spacesuits and other materials to the moon landing 50 years ago see a role in future space missions.

Naval Air Development Center, a research campus in Warminster Township, played a critical role in sending astronauts to the moon.

NPR spoke to five former NASA astronauts who flew on space missions to learn how they see these photos.

But before humans can go to Mars, they have to get back to the moon.

What did Neil Armstrong really say when he took his first step on the moon?

More nations than ever are racing to the moon. Their lunar ambitions are driven by advances in technology and a desire to prove themselves.

Where were you on that day in July 1969? A lot of people watched, and say it changed their lives.

The International Space Station is getting older, and NASA wants commercial businesses will take over so that the space agency can focus its efforts on a return to the moon.