The Apollo-Soyuz Test Project brought Soviet cosmonauts and NASA astronauts together in the first international human ...

Unlike a touchdown, where a spacecraft lands on solid ground with the help of braking systems or parachutes, splashdown involves a water landing.

Recognizing Somaliland is more than a moral imperative for the United States. It is also a strategic opportunity.

Part of a Soviet-era spacecraft is likely to have re-entered the Earth's atmosphere after being stuck in orbit for more than half a century, the European Space Agency said.

After the end of the space shuttle program, NASA turned to private companies to fill the gap. That isn't working out for the best.

“Astronauts consider themselves ‘stranded’ on Earth, so this is a huge gift,” says Chris Hadfield, a former NASA astronaut, space shuttle pilot and long-term crew commander on the ISS.

The Nasa astronauts on board the International Space Station have shared their thoughts on what they'll miss when they finally return to Earth.

The US space shuttle Columbia broke up on its way back to Earth on 1 February 2003. It had been in use since 1981.

In 1979 the world held its breath as the American space station Skylab, re-entered the Earth's atmosphere. NASA tried desperately to control Skylab's descent, but large fragments hit south-west ...

Nasa engineers spot a piece of debris striking the shuttle during launch. In space, the crew continue their mission, unaware of the concerns, but the clock is ticking to re-entry.

SHREVEPORT, La - The Space Shuttle Columbia broke apart over East Texas as it returned to earth on Feb. 1, 2003.