Johnson Space Center
Coverage of Johnson Space Center in the Nexus archive.
- NASA says it will isolate volunteers from the outside world for a year
NASA is seeking volunteers for a year-long isolation simulation at Johnson Space Center to prepare for future crewed missions to the Moon and Mars. The program, starting no earlier than August 2027, will involve participants living in confined habitats to study challenges of extended space travel.
- How contenders in the new space race stack up
NASA administrator Jared Isaacman announced the crew for the Artemis III mission at Johnson Space Center in Houston, expressing optimism about the mission's role in continuing exploration. The mission is part of the new space race.
- NASA assigns crew for Artemis III, sets aggressive timeline for flying it
NASA announced the crew for its Artemis III mission, an all-male team with military backgrounds, during an event at Johnson Space Center in Houston. The mission involves the Orion spacecraft rendezvousing and docking with lunar lander prototypes in low-Earth orbit.
- Two space shuttle-era spacewalkers enter Astronaut Hall of Fame
Tom Akers and Joe Tanner, veteran space shuttle crew members, were inducted into the US Astronaut Hall of Fame on May 16. The two could have been in the same NASA astronaut selection group if historical circumstances had been different.
- Blue Origin's lunar lander mockup is ready for NASA Artemis astronaut training
Blue Origin's lunar lander mockup is ready for NASA Artemis astronaut training at NASA's Johnson Space Center. The Blue Moon lander training mockup stands inside Space Vehicle Mockup Facility in Building 9. This development marks a significant step in preparations for NASA's Artemis program.
- Former NASA chief Jim Bridenstine takes over as CEO of Quantum Space
Jim Bridenstine, former NASA Administrator, has taken over as CEO of Quantum Space. He previously served as the head of NASA and delivered remarks at the Johnson Space Center in Houston. This change in leadership may impact the direction of Quantum Space.
- Artemis II astronauts welcomed home to Houston after historic moonshot
Artemis II astronauts returned to Johnson Space Center in Houston after completing a historic moon mission. The crew was greeted with cheers and applause from family members and NASA staff upon their arrival.
- Artemis II astronauts greeted with applause in Houston
Artemis II astronauts Reid Wiseman, Christina Koch, Victor Glover, and Jeremy Hansen were celebrated with applause and a standing ovation at NASA’s Johnson Space Center upon returning from a 10-day lunar mission. The event highlights NASA's recognition of the crew's successful spaceflight.
- Analyzing the Artemis II mission ahead of splashdown
The Artemis II mission has captured new moon images inspiring wonder, with the crew preparing for a scheduled splashdown on Friday. Reporters and analysts, including Mark Strassmann and Danny Olivas, are providing insights into the mission's progress.
- What new images of the moon tell NASA
Artemis II astronauts are testing systems inside their capsule ahead of a planned splashdown off San Diego. The update comes from CBS News' Mark Strassmann at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston.