Cockroach-eaten Apollo 11 moon dust goes up for auction By Robert Z. Pearlman published 26 May 22 For sale: One small sample of the moon brought back to Earth in 1969 by the Apollo 11 astronauts. Condition: Well-traveled and once digested.
Outside of Earth's 'shell,' SpaceX's Crew-3 reveal turtle as zero-g indicator By Robert Z. Pearlman published 12 November 21 Just moments after entering Earth orbit, SpaceX Crew-3 astronaut Kayla Barron released a sparkling sea turtle to float above her head. The "zero-g indicator" showed she and her crew were weightless.
Russia launches film crew to shoot movie on space station By Robert Z. Pearlman published 5 October 21 Russian actress Yulia Peresild, producer Klim Shipenko and cosmonaut Anton Shkaplerov have launched on a 12-day mission to the International Space Station to film a feature-length movie in space.
Louisiana's missing moon rock found in Florida thanks to broken gun By Robert Z. Pearlman published 30 September 21 A lost piece of the moon belonging to Louisiana may have remained missing, if not been discarded or destroyed, had the plaque on which it was mounted not attracted the eye of a Florida gun collector.
Archivist's vintage 'Images of Apollo' photo prints land on auction By Robert Z. Pearlman published 12 September 21 A private archivist known for unearthing rare images from the early years of spaceflight is now selling a treasure trove of NASA prints representing some of the most iconic photos taken.
Smithsonian inspects first US astronaut's space capsule, suit 60 years on By Robert Z. Pearlman published 7 May 21 Conservators have spruced up Alan Shepard's spacesuit and Mercury capsule.
Astronaut-explorer Richard Garriott makes record-breaking dive to deepest point on Earth By Robert Z. Pearlman published 7 March 21 Richard Garriott just completed a dive to Challenger Deep, the deepest point on Earth.
'Baby Yoda' revealed as astronauts' zero-g indicator on SpaceX Crew-1 mission By Robert Z. Pearlman published 18 November 20 A few hours after launching to the International Space Station, the Crew-1 astronauts showed off their fifth crew member — a small plush doll of "The Child" or "Baby Yoda."
Mark Kelly becomes 4th astronaut elected to Congress By Robert Z. Pearlman published 4 November 20 Mark Kelly has won a seat in the U.S. Senate, making him only the fourth NASA astronaut to be elected to Congress.
NASA names headquarters building for 'hidden figure' Mary Jackson By Robert Z. Pearlman published 25 June 20 NASA is recognizing one of its "hidden figures" by naming its headquarters in Washington, D.C. after Mary Jackson, the first African American female engineer to work at the space agency.
SpaceX 'stowaway' revealed by crew as sons' dinosaur toy 'Tremor' By Robert Z. Pearlman published 1 June 20 A stowaway aboard SpaceX's first mission to launch astronauts to the International Space Station may have set a new record — the most sequins to enter Earth orbit.
Towers Toppled at Historic Cape Canaveral Launch Complex 17 By Robert Z. Pearlman published 14 July 18 The last two launch towers to stand at Cape Canaveral since the dawn of the Space Age are no more.
Astronaut John Young, Who Walked on the Moon and Led 1st Shuttle Mission, Dies at 87 By Robert Z. Pearlman published 8 January 18 John Young, NASA's longest-serving astronaut, who walked on the moon and flew on the first Gemini and space shuttle missions, has died. He was 87.
John Glenn, First American to Orbit the Earth, Dies at 95 By Robert Z. Pearlman published 8 December 16 John Glenn, one of NASA's first seven astronauts and the first American to orbit the Earth, has died. He was 95.
Starliner Simulators: Astronauts 'Fly' Boeing Spacecraft Trainers By Robert Z. Pearlman published 28 April 16
Neil Armstrong's Purse: 1st Moonwalker Had Hidden Apollo 11 Artifacts By Robert Z. Pearlman published 9 February 15
Earth From Space to Star in 3D Film by Disney, IMAX By Robert Z. Pearlman published 2 April 13 Amazing views of Earth from space will launch into IMAX theaters in 2015.
Apollo Moon Rocket Engines Raised from Seafloor by Amazon CEO By Robert Z. Pearlman published 21 March 13 Jeff Bezos' yearlong quest has been a success.
Space Shuttle Enterprise Lands in NYC for Museum Display By Robert Z. Pearlman published 27 April 12 The prototype shuttle will go on display at the Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum.
NASA Prepares Next Mars Rover for November Launch By Robert Z. Pearlman published 15 August 11 The car-size Curiosity rover is being prepped to fly to the Red Planet.
NASA Gives Space Shuttles to Smithsonian and Museums in Calif., Florida and NYC By Robert Z. Pearlman published 12 April 11
'Columbus' Compass,' Crew Mementos Ride Aboard Shuttle Atlantis By Robert Z. Pearlman published 11 February 08
50 Years Later: First U.S. Satellite's Souvenirs Still Circle the Earth By Robert Z. Pearlman published 31 January 08
