NASA’s JPL to lay off 550 employees in move to create ‘leaner’ workforce

More layoffs are hitting JPL, the NASA research lab near Pasadena. People will begin getting their notices on Tuesday, Oct.
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How NASA outsourcing the space program helped enrich Elon Musk

NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore returned from the International Space Station in a Dragon capsule from Elon Musk's SpaceX after months in space.
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SpaceX launches Starship megarocket on successful test flight

SpaceX's massive Starship rocket soared through Texas's golden-hour skies Monday before splashing down successfully, as the ...

NASA names 24th astronaut class, including prior SpaceX crew member

NASA has named its new class of astronaut candidates. The space agency introduced the four men and six women who comprise its ...

This New Report Shows Why NASA’s Dependence on Companies Like SpaceX Isn’t Always Such a Great Idea

The space agency doesn't seem to save any money by outsourcing its missions to private companies, according to the analysis.
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The Most Underrated Space Watch Returns Again in a More Faithful (and Affordable) Form

During the October 1962 Mercury-Atlas 8 mission, astronaut Wally Schirra wore his own personal Omega Speedmaster CK2998, now commonly known as the First Omega in Space. In May of the following year, ...

NASA introduces new class of astronauts who could fly to moon, Mars. Here's a look

NASA unveiled 10 recruits who will undergo training to become eligible for future missions that could carry humans deeper ...

Sunnyvale students encouraged to imagine space travel

All children under age 5 living in Santa Clara County are invited to be part of the free program. Imagination Library titles ...