Low Earth Orbit

As NASA focuses on developing technologies to send humans to Mars, commercial companies continue to advance capabilities for use in low Earth orbit (LEO). 

A recent report from the Government Accountability Office (GAO) examined the progress of NASA’s Commercial Crew Program (CCP).

NASA’s Human Exploration and Operations Mission Directorate (HEOMD) is exploring the feasibility of adding crew to Exploration Mission 1 (EM-1).

As NASA’s human spaceflight program passes critical technological milestones, the agency continues its work to examine risks to humans.

As the commercial space industry expands, clearer communication is needed about financial responsibilities for launch activities, according to the Government Accountability Office (GAO).

Less than two years away from liftoff, the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) is undergoing critical tests to ensure it is ready to unlock secrets of the universe, past and present.

A new book by photographer Roland Miller memorializes elements of America’s early space program while capturing the spirit of exploration that continues to drive NASA today.

A new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine offers a novel framework for prioritizing resources to deliver on key Earth science objectives.

A fleet of cubesats intent on advancing technology development, scientific research, and educational outreach recently hitched a ride into low Earth orbit (LEO).