NASA and SpaceX targeting Oct. 12 to launch mission to metallic asteroid Psyche
NASA is preparing to launch another asteroid mission next week called Psyche.
NASA Mars rover spies 200-foot-wide dust devil moving across red planet's surface
A new compilation of images from NASA’s Perseverance Mars Rover appears to show a dust devil twister dancing across the surface of the red planet, about 2.5 miles away from the six-wheeled geologist.
How to safely watch a solar eclipse
With solar eclipses happening across the U.S. in 2023 and 2024, it's time to prepare to look at the Sun – with proper eye protection or filters.
SpaceX sends another batch of Starlink satellites into orbit from Florida
SpaceX is targeting 10 p.m. ET for a Falcon 9 launch of 22 Starlink satellites to low-Earth orbit.
NASA astronaut sets new US record with 371 days in space
A NASA astronaut now holds the record for the longest U.S. spaceflight after returning to Earth Wednesday, but the feat did not come voluntarily.
Harvest Moon: Last Supermoon of 2023 happens Friday
The Harvest Supermoon will appear bright starting on Thursday before reaching peak illumination Friday morning.
3 astronauts back on Earth after being stuck in space for a year
One of the astronauts that returned to Earth Wednesday is a NASA astronaut, who now holds the record for the longest U.S. spaceflight as a result of the unexpected extended stay.
NASA planning new spacecraft that will deorbit International Space Station
NASA said the station will be deorbited in a controlled manner to avoid populated areas.
Northern Lights activity to increase, include auroras further south due to escalating Sun activity
Skygazers in the northern U.S. will want to stay tuned for more aurora light forecasts in the coming years as peak solar activity is expected in 2025 during the Solar Cycle 25.
NASA reveals latest weapon to 'search the heavens' for UFOs, aliens
According to a NASA study, artificial intelligence will be key if NASA tries to find scientifically provable alien life and the existence of UFOs.
Final countdown begins for NASA's OSIRIS-REx asteroid sample landing in Utah
After a seven-year journey to the asteroid Bennu and back to Earth, NASA's OSIRIS-REx spacecraft is weeks away from dropping off its precious cargo, sending its capsule with bits of asteroid flying through Earth's atmosphere to land in the remote desert of Utah.
NASA's asteroid sample returning to Earth
After a seven-year journey to the asteroid Bennu and back to Earth, NASA's OSIRIS-REx spacecraft is weeks away from dropping off its precious cargo, sending its capsule with bits of asteroid flying through Earth's atmosphere to land in the remote desert of Utah.
NASA's asteroid sample returning to Earth
After a seven-year journey to the asteroid Bennu and back to Earth, NASA's OSIRIS-REx spacecraft is weeks away from dropping off its precious cargo, sending its capsule with bits of asteroid flying through Earth's atmosphere to land in the remote desert of Utah.
NASA OSIRIS-REx spacecraft ready for special delivery of asteroid sample in Utah on Sunday
NASA's OSIRIS-REx spacecraft is scheduled to drop off rocks, dust and dirt it collected from the asteroid Bennu in 2020.
Autumnal equinox 2023: Fall officially begins this weekend
As fall officially begins, the 2023 autumnal equinox arrives on September 23, marking the transition from warmer weather in the Northern Hemisphere to the scenic beauty of fall foliage.
SpaceX launches Falcon 9 carrying latest Starlink mission
SpaceX will be sending another batch of Starlink satellites into orbit on Tuesday evening. The space company is targeting a launch at 11:38 p.m. ET.
SpaceX launches latest Starlink mission
SpaceX sent another batch of Starlink satellites into orbit on Tuesday evening. Liftoff of a Falcon 9 rocket occurred at 11:38 p.m. ET.
October solar eclipse 'ring of fire' will happen during Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta
The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta is one of two locations where NASA will be hosting live coverage of the annular solar eclipse on Oct. 14. More than 500 balloons will take flight during the eclipse.
James Webb telescope captures colorful bursts of gas, dust in new image
The star is a few tens of thousands of years old, a baby compared to our sun which is estimated to be about 4.5 billion years old.
Dazzling auroras could be on display from Seattle to Boston Tuesday during geomagnetic storm watch
Auroras lights could be visible low on the horizon for the U.S. Northern Tier, including in Seattle, Great Falls, Des Moines, Minneapolis, Chicago and Boston. Here's why.