‘Christmas star’: Jupiter and Saturn to align at closest distance in 400 years — here’s how to watch
The phenomenon is nicknamed the “Christmas star” and the vibrant planetary conjunction will be easily visible to the naked eye as a “double planet.”
The phenomenon is nicknamed the “Christmas star” and the vibrant planetary conjunction will be easily visible to the naked eye as a “double planet.”
Jupiter and Saturn will appear to touch in closest conjunction since 1623
The aligning orbits of two gas giants like Jupiter and Saturn happens every few decades, but this great conjunction will be the closest the two planets have been in centuries.
The aligning orbits of two gas giants like Jupiter and Saturn happens every few decades, but this great conjunction will be the closest the two planets have been in centuries.
NASA selects astronauts for Crew-3 SpaceX mission, including European
This mission will reportedly be the third crew rotation mission of SpaceX’s human space transportation system and its fourth flight with astronauts
This mission will reportedly be the third crew rotation mission of SpaceX’s human space transportation system and its fourth flight with astronauts
Success! SpaceX launches rocket with Sirius XM satellite onboard
This was SpaceX's 25th launch this year.
This was SpaceX's 25th launch this year.
Rocket motor fails to ignite on Virgin Galactic test flight
A Virgin Galactic test flight Saturday ended prematurely as the spacecraft's rocket motor failed to ignite and it then glided down safely to its landing site in southern New Mexico.
A Virgin Galactic test flight Saturday ended prematurely as the spacecraft's rocket motor failed to ignite and it then glided down safely to its landing site in southern New Mexico.
Dragon-2 cargo capsule carries supplies to Space Station
A Dragon-2 cargo capsule lifted off from Cape Canaveral on Sunday, carrying supplies to the International Space Station.
A Dragon-2 cargo capsule lifted off from Cape Canaveral on Sunday, carrying supplies to the International Space Station.
ULA launches Delta IV Heavy rocket carrying NROL-44 mission after months of delays
At 10 minutes past 8 p.m. EST, a United Launch Alliance (ULA) Delta IV Heavy rocket broke through the sound barrier, traveling over 1,000 mph as it soared over Florida's Atlantic Coast.
At 10 minutes past 8 p.m. EST, a United Launch Alliance (ULA) Delta IV Heavy rocket broke through the sound barrier, traveling over 1,000 mph as it soared over Florida's Atlantic Coast.
ULA Delta IV Heavy rocket launch of NROL-44
A United Launch Alliance Delta IV Heavy rocket lifted off from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station on Thursday.
A United Launch Alliance Delta IV Heavy rocket lifted off from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station on Thursday.
NASA names 18 astronauts who will train to go the moon
The first woman and next man on the moon will come from this elite group.
The first woman and next man on the moon will come from this elite group.
SpaceX Starship crash-lands during highest test flight
SpaceX launched its shiny, bullet-shaped, straight-out-of-science fiction Starship several miles into the air from a remote corner of Texas on Wednesday, but the 6 1/2-minute test flight ended in an explosive fireball at touchdown.
SpaceX launched its shiny, bullet-shaped, straight-out-of-science fiction Starship several miles into the air from a remote corner of Texas on Wednesday, but the 6 1/2-minute test flight ended in an explosive fireball at touchdown.
Pence announces Space Force bases, plans for honoring Chuck Yeager
Two military installations in Florida will be the first to carry the "Space Force" moniker, Vice President Mike Pence announced during a visit to the Kennedy Space Center on Wednesday.
Two military installations in Florida will be the first to carry the "Space Force" moniker, Vice President Mike Pence announced during a visit to the Kennedy Space Center on Wednesday.
SpaceX Starship crash-lands during highest test flight
SpaceX launched its shiny, bullet-shaped, straight-out-of-science fiction Starship several miles into the air from a remote corner of Texas on Wednesday, but the 6 1/2-minute test flight ended in an explosive fireball at touchdown.
SpaceX launched its shiny, bullet-shaped, straight-out-of-science fiction Starship several miles into the air from a remote corner of Texas on Wednesday, but the 6 1/2-minute test flight ended in an explosive fireball at touchdown.
Two Air Force bases renamed as Space Force facilities
Vice President Mike Pence visited Kennedy Space Center on Wednesday to announce the renaming of two military installations as Space Force bases.
Vice President Mike Pence visited Kennedy Space Center on Wednesday to announce the renaming of two military installations as Space Force bases.
NASA reveals 18 astronauts on Artemis Team, includes first woman, next man on moon
The first woman and next man on the moon will come from this elite group.
The first woman and next man on the moon will come from this elite group.
Vice President Pence presents 'Cape Canaveral Space Force Station'
He is expected to deliver remarks on NASA’s Artemis program and the space accomplishments of the Trump Administration.
He is expected to deliver remarks on NASA’s Artemis program and the space accomplishments of the Trump Administration.
Florida makes 'strong case' to be new headquarters for US Space Force
Space Florida leaders on Tuesday praised aerospace facilities and commercial operations in the state, as site selectors inspected Patrick Air Force Base as a finalist to be the permanent command headquarters of Space Force.
Space Florida leaders on Tuesday praised aerospace facilities and commercial operations in the state, as site selectors inspected Patrick Air Force Base as a finalist to be the permanent command headquarters of Space Force.
SpaceX Dragon 2 cargo ship docks on International Space Station
The Dragon will spend roughly 1 month attached to space station.
The Dragon will spend roughly 1 month attached to space station.
SpaceX launches rocket to resupply the ISS, completing 100th successful Falcon 9 liftoff
This mission hits several milestones for both SpaceX and NASA.
This mission hits several milestones for both SpaceX and NASA.
SpaceX launch delayed until Sunday
SpaceX will attempt to launch a Falcon 9 rocket on Sunday morning after a launch planned late Saturday morning was scrubbed.
SpaceX will attempt to launch a Falcon 9 rocket on Sunday morning after a launch planned late Saturday morning was scrubbed.
Vice President Pence to visit Cape Canaveral on Wednesday
Vice President Mike Pence will travel to Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida on Wednesday, December 9.
Vice President Mike Pence will travel to Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida on Wednesday, December 9.