This research aims to analyze the types of word formation found in NASA news articles. In this study, the researcher conducted a comprehensive analysis of the types of word formation in NASA news articles, which are related to outer space, planets, and galaxies. This study uses a descriptive qualitative approach in collecting object data. The result of this study shows that there are 6 types of word formation found in NASA news articles. A total of  81 word formations were identified, consisting of 17 derivations, 46 inflections, 11 compounding, 2 acronyms, 4 borrowings, and 1 initialization. This study attempts to connect the fields of linguistics and space science. It examines the intricacies of language within the context of NASA news articles, providing valuable insights and knowledge for effective science communication. The study also explains the involvement of the field of linguistics, especially morphology, in the creation of space science-themed news articles.