The Polaris Dawn mission may launch on Friday, with backup dates set for Saturday and Sunday, following delays due to a helium leak and weather. It aims to conduct the first commercial spacewalk and further test Starlink communications.

Audio feedback from an audio system was identified as the cause of a strange noise detected in the Boeing Starliner capsule, which won't affect its return to Earth.

Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost 1 lunar lander is headed to JPL for environmental tests before its planned SpaceX Falcon 9 launch later this year to carry out science missions on the moon.

The Polaris Dawn mission, led by Jared Isaacman, plans to conduct the first commercial spacewalk and aims to fly higher than any other human since the Apollo missions.

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.