NASA astronauts will return on SpaceX Crew Dragon as Boeing Starliner faces issues; NASA stresses safety in decision, and Boeing is committed to resolving technical problems.

Crew-9, with astronauts from NASA and a cosmonaut from Roscosmos, is set to launch in August for a six-month ISS mission, focusing on interdisciplinary research and personal mementos.

NASA's Johnson Space Center renamed a building to honor Dorothy Vaughan and the women of the Apollo program, reflecting on their pivotal roles in space exploration.

Houston's major airports are operational again after a CrowdStrike software update issue affected Microsoft 365 services, causing significant flight delays and cancellations worldwide.

The James Webb Space Telescope captured images of the interacting galaxies known as "The Der" and the "Egg," revealing details of their cosmic dance and star formation.

A defect in a CrowdStrike content update caused a global IT outage, disrupting airport services in Houston and impacting various sectors including healthcare and banking. The issue affected Microsoft 365 apps but was not a cyberattack.

NASA cancels its moon-bound VIPER rover project due to budget constraints, although the agency seeks alternative ways to achieve the mission's scientific goals.

Houston residents used the Whataburger app to track power outages following Hurricane Beryl, as the fast-food chain's operational status reflected area electricity availability.

Firefly Aerospace is set to launch its Alpha rocket carrying eight educational and organizational CubeSats into orbit as part of NASA's CubeSat Launch Initiative.

SpaceX's Starship prototype has successfully completed its fourth test launch, including water landings of the booster and spacecraft, despite minor issues, advancing the company's reusable spacecraft development.

The world's largest Cybertruck meetup organized by the Tesla Owners Club of Austin is set for June 2 in Gatesville, Texas, featuring activities like a light show and a challenging dirt track event.

Houston's Venus Aerospace gears up for hypersonic travel, benefiting from an FAA reauthorization bill, while embarking on its fourth year with significant legislative support to prioritize hypersonic aircraft development.

Texas A&M University is partnering with NASA to build a testing facility at the Johnson Space Center to support future lunar and Mars missions, funded by $200 million from the Texas legislature.