Watch the Moon pass between Earth and Mars before sunrise on Tuesday in rare celestial event
If weather permits, you may be able to see a rare celestial event with your unaided eye before sunrise on Tuesday, February 18, 2020. That's when Earth, the Moon, and Mars will all be in alignment, and you'll be able to watch Mars "go behind" the Moon.
If weather permits, you may be able to see a rare celestial event with your unaided eye before sunrise on Tuesday, February 18, 2020. That's when Earth, the Moon, and Mars will all be in alignment, and you'll be able to watch Mars "go behind" the Moon.
SpaceX successfully launches Falcon 9 rocket but booster misses drone ship upon landing
The rocket is bringing Starlink satellites into space, aimed at providing better internet access to under-developed nations.
The rocket is bringing Starlink satellites into space, aimed at providing better internet access to under-developed nations.
Astronauts wanted: NASA looking to hire its next class of space explorers
Calling all space lovers - NASA is hiring for its class of Artemis Genesis astronauts.
Calling all space lovers - NASA is hiring for its class of Artemis Genesis astronauts.
NASA astronaut Christina Koch talks about record 328 days in space
Michigan native turned Galveston transplant Christina Koch has completed the longest mission ever by a woman, for a single space flight.
Michigan native turned Galveston transplant Christina Koch has completed the longest mission ever by a woman, for a single space flight.
Mysterious signal from deep space is repeating in 16-day cycle
A new study has found a fast radio burst has been spotted coming from a galaxy 500 million light-years from Earth and it's repeating every 16 days. No one knows why.
A new study has found a fast radio burst has been spotted coming from a galaxy 500 million light-years from Earth and it's repeating every 16 days. No one knows why.
Help Wanted: NASA hiring new crop of astronauts
NASA is looking for America's best to be the next class of astronauts to launch into orbit and travel to the moon—and beyond.
NASA is looking for America's best to be the next class of astronauts to launch into orbit and travel to the moon—and beyond.
Mysterious signal from deep space is repeating in 16-day cycle
Fast radio bursts (FRBs) are perhaps the most mysterious anomaly in space, with many having unknown origins. According to a new study, an FRB has been spotted coming from a galaxy 500 million light-years from Earth and it's repeating every 16 days.
Fast radio bursts (FRBs) are perhaps the most mysterious anomaly in space, with many having unknown origins. According to a new study, an FRB has been spotted coming from a galaxy 500 million light-years from Earth and it's repeating every 16 days.
Record-breaking astronaut returns to Earth after 328 days in space
Astronaut Christina Koch has returned to Earth after her record-breaking 328-day mission aboard the International Space Station.
Astronaut Christina Koch has returned to Earth after her record-breaking 328-day mission aboard the International Space Station.
Record-setting astronaut returns to Earth from International Space Station
Astronaut Christina Koch returned to Earth on February 6 after her record-breaking 328-day mission aboard the International Space Station.
Astronaut Christina Koch returned to Earth on February 6 after her record-breaking 328-day mission aboard the International Space Station.
What is a ‘snow moon’? February’s first full moon will light up night sky over the weekend
Moongazers will get a chance to see February’s first full moon known as the "snow moon." It'll reach "peak fullness" on Sunday.
Moongazers will get a chance to see February’s first full moon known as the "snow moon." It'll reach "peak fullness" on Sunday.
International Space Station tweets photo of Miami prior to Super Bowl kick-off
Astronauts aboard the International Space Station shared a photo Sunday showing Miami Gardens from outer space ahead of Super Bowl LIV.
Astronauts aboard the International Space Station shared a photo Sunday showing Miami Gardens from outer space ahead of Super Bowl LIV.
SpaceX launches Falcon 9 rocket, sending Starlink satellites into space
When it does go off, the Falcon 9 rocket will carry Starlink communication satellites into space.
When it does go off, the Falcon 9 rocket will carry Starlink communication satellites into space.
First space-baked cookies took 2 hours in experimental oven aboard ISS
Chocolate chip cookies became the first food baked in space from raw ingredients -- and they took two hours to bake, NASA says.
Chocolate chip cookies became the first food baked in space from raw ingredients -- and they took two hours to bake, NASA says.
SpaceX completes successful abort test launch of Dragon crew capsule
The launch is an important one for SpaceX and NASA as the commercial crew program continues into the phase that many officials describe as “the final dress rehearsal.”
The launch is an important one for SpaceX and NASA as the commercial crew program continues into the phase that many officials describe as “the final dress rehearsal.”
With a bang, SpaceX tests capsule's ability to save crew during launch
SpaceX blew up one of its own rockets Sunday morning as part of a key test to show that its new Dragon capsule is safe for astronauts, bringing the company one step closer to its first crewed flight.
SpaceX blew up one of its own rockets Sunday morning as part of a key test to show that its new Dragon capsule is safe for astronauts, bringing the company one step closer to its first crewed flight.
Researchers discover potential super-Earth orbiting star closest to our sun
Proxima c appears to be at least 5.8 times as big as Earth.
Proxima c appears to be at least 5.8 times as big as Earth.
Flames in engine force emergency landing at Newark-Liberty
A United Airlines plane headed to Los Angeles from New Jersey was forced to make an emergency landing soon after takeoff on January 15 due to what the carrier said was a mechanical problem.
A United Airlines plane headed to Los Angeles from New Jersey was forced to make an emergency landing soon after takeoff on January 15 due to what the carrier said was a mechanical problem.
Mystery drone sightings in Colorado, Nebraska and Wyoming prompt theories
Dan Carlson says drones have flown after dark near his Nebraska farm four times this year. He suspects military involvement. U.S. Air Force officials overseeing dozens of nuclear missiles scattered across the region deny any role in the drone sightings.
Dan Carlson says drones have flown after dark near his Nebraska farm four times this year. He suspects military involvement. U.S. Air Force officials overseeing dozens of nuclear missiles scattered across the region deny any role in the drone sightings.
New York teen discovers a planet 1,300 light-years away
Sifting through a mound of data from a telescope orbiting Earth, a teenaged intern at NASA discovered a planet some 1,300 light-years away.
Sifting through a mound of data from a telescope orbiting Earth, a teenaged intern at NASA discovered a planet some 1,300 light-years away.
Iran denies downing plane, says US and Canada should share evidence
Western leaders said the plane appeared to have been unintentionally hit by a missile just hours after Iran launched around a dozen ballistic missiles at two U.S. bases in Iraq.
Western leaders said the plane appeared to have been unintentionally hit by a missile just hours after Iran launched around a dozen ballistic missiles at two U.S. bases in Iraq.