What is a sonic boom? SpaceX Falcon Heavy launch could produce double sonic boom
As SpaceX prepares to launch its Falcon Heavy into space on Tuesday morning, officials are warning spectators and those that live near Cape Canaveral to expect two “sonic booms” shortly after launch.
As SpaceX prepares to launch its Falcon Heavy into space on Tuesday morning, officials are warning spectators and those that live near Cape Canaveral to expect two “sonic booms” shortly after launch.
‘Planet killer’ asteroids close to Earth discovered hiding in sun’s glare, study finds
Two of the three asteroids that were discovered earned the title of “planet killers” because of their sheer size. If either of them impacted a planet, such as Earth, it would cause a mass extinction event.
Two of the three asteroids that were discovered earned the title of “planet killers” because of their sheer size. If either of them impacted a planet, such as Earth, it would cause a mass extinction event.
How to watch the 2022 Orionid meteor shower from Florida tonight
The Orionids meteor shower typically peak during mid-October every year and are considered one of the most beautiful showers of the year, according to NASA.
The Orionids meteor shower typically peak during mid-October every year and are considered one of the most beautiful showers of the year, according to NASA.
Artemis I Mission: NASA's Super Guppy delivers heat shield for upcoming mission
The heat shield for NASA's Artemis I rocket was delivered though NASA's Super Guppy on Wednesday.
The heat shield for NASA's Artemis I rocket was delivered though NASA's Super Guppy on Wednesday.
Watch: SpaceX successfully launches Starlink satellites to space from Florida
SpaceX successfully launched another batch of Starlink satellites to low-Earth orbit on Thursday morning.
SpaceX successfully launched another batch of Starlink satellites to low-Earth orbit on Thursday morning.
James Webb telescope captures stunning photo revealing ‘kaleidoscope of color’ in Pillars of Creation
NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has provided a new detailed look at the Pillars of Creation that shows the scene in high definition. The region is where young stars form and lies 6,500 light-years away.
NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has provided a new detailed look at the Pillars of Creation that shows the scene in high definition. The region is where young stars form and lies 6,500 light-years away.
NASA astronaut James A. McDivitt, who commanded Apollo 9 mission, dies
James A. McDivitt, who commanded the Apollo 9 mission testing the first complete set of equipment to go to the moon, has died. He was 93.
James A. McDivitt, who commanded the Apollo 9 mission testing the first complete set of equipment to go to the moon, has died. He was 93.
Watch for fireballs: Orionids meteor shower expected to peak this week
While the Orionids meteor shower peak is on Oct. 21, the Orionids will be active through Nov. 22. NASA says that some of these Orionids can leave behind glowing "trains," and some faster meteors could also become fireballs.
While the Orionids meteor shower peak is on Oct. 21, the Orionids will be active through Nov. 22. NASA says that some of these Orionids can leave behind glowing "trains," and some faster meteors could also become fireballs.
NASA, SpaceX's Crew-4 splash down near Florida coast Friday
NASA and SpaceX's Crew-4 splashed down off the Florida Coast on Friday, Oct. 14, 2022.
NASA and SpaceX's Crew-4 splashed down off the Florida Coast on Friday, Oct. 14, 2022.
NASA, SpaceX's Crew-4 splashes down near Florida coast Friday
NASA and SpaceX Crew-4 astronauts have returned to earth, splashing down near Jacksonville on Florida's coast on Friday after spending 170 days in orbit
NASA and SpaceX Crew-4 astronauts have returned to earth, splashing down near Jacksonville on Florida's coast on Friday after spending 170 days in orbit
Smashing success: NASA's DART spacecraft shifts asteroid's orbit
NASA says a spacecraft that plowed into a small, harmless asteroid millions of miles away last month succeeded in shifting its orbit.
NASA says a spacecraft that plowed into a small, harmless asteroid millions of miles away last month succeeded in shifting its orbit.
One star is eating the other: Scientists discover ‘cataclysmic’ celestial event
MIT researchers have discovered a pair of stars orbiting so close to each other in space that one is essentially consuming the other.
MIT researchers have discovered a pair of stars orbiting so close to each other in space that one is essentially consuming the other.
Ancient Mars may have been teeming with underground microbes, study suggests
Ancient Mars may have had an environment capable of harboring an underground world teeming with microscopic organisms.
Ancient Mars may have had an environment capable of harboring an underground world teeming with microscopic organisms.
SpaceX successfully launches communications satellites from Florida
SpaceX launched its Intelsat G-33/G-34 mission from Florida's Space Coast after two scrubbed attempts.
SpaceX launched its Intelsat G-33/G-34 mission from Florida's Space Coast after two scrubbed attempts.
NASA’s Juno captures close-up of Jupiter moon Europa’s icy crust
The latest observations will help NASA plan for its Europa Clipper mission, due to launch in 2024 and arrive at the Jovian system in 2030.
The latest observations will help NASA plan for its Europa Clipper mission, due to launch in 2024 and arrive at the Jovian system in 2030.
‘Hunter’s Moon’ 2022: How to watch this epic celestial wonder
This isn’t your typical moon, either. Because the Hunter’s Moon rises lower than usual from the horizon, it will appear much larger and more orange due to an effect known as the “moon illusion.”
This isn’t your typical moon, either. Because the Hunter’s Moon rises lower than usual from the horizon, it will appear much larger and more orange due to an effect known as the “moon illusion.”
NASA, SpaceX Crew-5 astronauts successfully dock with International Space Station
The Crew-5 Dragon Capsule has docked with the space station. Hatch-opening is scheduled for 6:42 p.m. After hatch-opening, Crew-5 will be welcomed inside the station by the seven-member crew of Expedition 68 around 8:15 p.m. You can watch the docking in the player above.
The Crew-5 Dragon Capsule has docked with the space station. Hatch-opening is scheduled for 6:42 p.m. After hatch-opening, Crew-5 will be welcomed inside the station by the seven-member crew of Expedition 68 around 8:15 p.m. You can watch the docking in the player above.
Carnival Cruise line to launch children's space program onboard ships
Carnival Cruise lines has partnered with Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex to launch a children's space program with activities inspired by NASA science.
Carnival Cruise lines has partnered with Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex to launch a children's space program with activities inspired by NASA science.
NASA, SpaceX successfully launches Crew-5 astronaut mission from Florida
NASA and SpaceX's Crew-5 astronauts are on their way to the International Space Station after blasting off from Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Wednesday. You can watch the replay in the player above.
NASA and SpaceX's Crew-5 astronauts are on their way to the International Space Station after blasting off from Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Wednesday. You can watch the replay in the player above.
Artemis I flight hardware, facilities spared significant damage from Hurricane Ian
NASA said the flight hardware and facilities housing Artemis I are in good shape following Hurricane Ian's close brush with Kennedy Space Center on Thursday.
NASA said the flight hardware and facilities housing Artemis I are in good shape following Hurricane Ian's close brush with Kennedy Space Center on Thursday.