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<p>A pair of Russian astronauts will investigate a hole in the Soyuz MS-09 capsule attached to the International Space Station.</p>

Watch Russian cosmonauts spacewalk to check out hole in Soyuz capsule

The hole was the cause of a pressure leak over the summer.

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<p>A mosaic of 12 different images provide a complete picture of Bennu from Osiris-Rex</p>

NASA's Osiris-Rex finds water in its first week at asteroid Bennu

The spacecraft is still months away from its planned pick-pocketing maneuver, but it's already learned much about its mark.

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<p>When it comes to longevity, NASA's Voyager 1 and Voyager 2 spacecraft are champions. They both launched in 1977 are still going today. In 1998, Voyager 1 became the <a href="https://voyager.jpl.nasa.gov/frequently-asked-questions/fast-facts/">most distant human-made object in space</a>.</p><p>Voyager 1 is currently in interstellar space while Voyager 2 is in the heliosheath, which <a href="https://voyager.jpl.nasa.gov/mission/status/#where_are_they_now">NASA describes as</a> "the outermost layer of the heliosphere where the solar wind is slowed by the pressure of interstellar gas." Both craft are expected to operate some of their science instruments through at least 2020, with engineers hoping to continue collecting science data through 2025.</p><p>This is an NASA artist's rendition of Voyager.</p>

NASA Voyager 2 enters interstellar space after years of cosmic sightseeing

The probe joins Voyager 1 as only the second human-made object to escape the heliosphere.

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<p>The SpaceX Crew Dragon during testing in an anechoic chamber earlier in 2018.</p>

NASA, SpaceX push back Crew Dragon test launch to ISS

We'll have to wait a few more days before Crew Dragon earns its space wings.

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<p>InSight's solar panels appear in this image from Mars on Dec. 7.</p>

NASA InSight hears 'haunting low rumble' on Mars

The InSight lander is listening to Mars winds and sending back the "sounds" of the Red Planet.

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<p>This artist's impression shows the first interstellar asteroid: `Oumuamua.&nbsp;</p>

Oumuamua may be just one of many 'interstellar visitors'

The bizarre object from outside the solar system that buzzed us last year is now long gone. But there may be others that have stuck around.

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<p>A composite image of Bennu taken from OSIRIS-REx at a distance of 330 km (205 miles).</p>

NASA is collecting space dirt from an asteroid that could kill us all

The Bennu asteroid could show us the origins of the solar system -- and someday crash into Earth. Regardless, OSIRIS-REx is going to touch it to scrape off some dust.

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NASA's on a mission to collect space dirt from a potentially killer asteroid

OSIRIS-REx has made its way to the asteroid Bennu to discover the origins of the solar system. (Let's just hope this asteroid doesn't collide with Earth.)

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<p>This Curiosity penny image from Mars comes from Sept. 4, 2018.</p>

NASA's Lincoln penny on Mars shows how hard the wind blows

The Curiosity rover's 1909 penny looks very different than it did at the end of a massive dust storm.

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<p>NASA needed to find a flat, relatively smooth landing area for the stationary InSight mission. It chose a spot in Elysium Planitia, a large plains area. "This one was selected as having the largest proportion of its area classified as smooth terrain," <a href="https://mars.nasa.gov/resources/6981/landing-site-for-insight/?site=insight">said NASA</a>.</p>

NASA InSight lander rocks its journey to Mars: A view in pictures

Follow along with InSight's travels, from solar array testing to breathtaking images beamed from the surface of Mars.

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<p>InSight's arm-mounted camera caught this view of its seismometer and drilling instruments.</p>

NASA InSight lander flexes robot arm, captures new Mars views

InSight finally gets to look around at Mars and check itself out.

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<p>The yet-to-be-named rover China is sending to the far side of the moon.</p>

China will take historic road trip to the far side of the moon

The Chinese space agency has been relatively mum about its plans, but indications are the Chang'e-4 lander and its rover are ready to launch.

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