The Eastern Range

01/02/2026

Remembering the crew of STS-107: David Brown, Rick Husband, Laurel Clark, Kalpana Chawla, Michael Anderson, William McCool, and Ilan Ramon

On February 1, 2003, the seven-astronaut crew was lost when Space Shuttle Columbia broke apart during re-entry.

30/01/2026

NASA is targeting Feb. 2 to begin fueling the Artemis II rocket as a part of the wet dress rehearsal test. With this change, the first potential opportunity to launch our crewed lunar mission is no earlier than Feb. 8.

Over the past several days, engineers have been closely monitoring conditions as cold weather and winds move through Florida. Managers have assessed hardware capabilities against the projected forecast given the rare arctic outbreak affecting the state and decided to change the timeline. Teams and preparations at the launch pad remain ready for the wet dress rehearsal.

While NASA will wait to set a launch date until teams have reviewed the outcome of the wet dress rehearsal, Feb. 6 and Feb. 7, are no longer viable opportunities. Any additional delays would result in a day for day change. https://go.nasa.gov/4kcbyho

30/01/2026

NASA is targeting Monday, Feb. 2, as the tanking day for the upcoming Artemis II wet dress rehearsal at the agency’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, as a

28/01/2026

"The crew of the space shuttle Challenger honored us by the manner in which they lived their lives. We will never forget them … as they … 'slipped the surly bonds of earth' to 'touch the face of God.'"

Ronald Reagan spoke these words to the Nation in an address delivered 40 years ago today. That morning a tragic accident took the lives of the seven astronauts aboard Challenger.

them on this 40th anniversary of the disaster. Their legacy constantly guides our commitment to learning, vigilance, and safety.

Francis R. "Dick" Scobee
Michael J. Smith
Judith A. Resnik
Ronald E. McNair
Ellison S. Onizuka
Gregory B. Jarvis
S. Christa McAuliffe

27/01/2026

Today, we honor the crew of Apollo 1, who lost their lives on this day in 1967. During a routine prelaunch test of the Command Module, a sudden fire ignited, claiming the lives of Gus Grissom, Ed White, and Roger Chaffee, whose courage and dedication continue to inspire us all

From this tragedy came lasting change. The lessons learned led NASA to redesign the spacecraft hatch, improve spacesuits, and strengthen safety standards, ensuring their legacy lives on through safer journeys to space for all who followed.

We remember you today.

18/11/2025

Never Tell Me The Odds

14/11/2025

13/11/2025

Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket Never Tell Me The Odds lands on recovery ship Jacklyn.

13/11/2025

08/08/2025

We are saddened by the passing of Jim Lovell, commander of Apollo 13 and a four-time spaceflight veteran.

Lovell's life and work inspired millions. His courage under pressure helped forge our path to the Moon and beyond—a journey that continues today. https://go.nasa.gov/4m81ZAf