NASA wants to pay companies to collect dirt from the Moon for them
NASA says that they are soliciting commercial companies to provide proposals for the collection of space resources. They specifically want moon "dirt" or rocks from any location on the lunar surface.
NASA says that they are soliciting commercial companies to provide proposals for the collection of space resources. They specifically want moon "dirt" or rocks from any location on the lunar surface.
'Potentially hazardous' asteroid wider than two football fields set to fly past Earth next week
The space rock, known as asteroid 2020 QL2, is more than 120 meters (393 feet) in diameter.
The space rock, known as asteroid 2020 QL2, is more than 120 meters (393 feet) in diameter.
'Literally shook our house': Residents across Central Florida hear sonic boom after successful SpaceX launch
At 7:18 p.m., the space exploration company sent a SAOCOM 1B satellite into space, riding onboard a Falcon 9 rocket for Argentina's space agency.
At 7:18 p.m., the space exploration company sent a SAOCOM 1B satellite into space, riding onboard a Falcon 9 rocket for Argentina's space agency.
Liftoff! SpaceX successfully launches Falcon 9 rocket after scrubbed morning launch
Earlier in the day, SpaceX attempted to complete a separate launch, where it would send more Starlink satellites into space.
Earlier in the day, SpaceX attempted to complete a separate launch, where it would send more Starlink satellites into space.
Launch of ULA Delta IV Heavy rocket aborted at 3-second count
United Launch Alliance had hope that the third time would be a charm. Instead, a hot fire abort at T-minus 3 seconds kept a Delta IV Heavy rocket from launching into orbit from Cape Canaveral early Saturday morning.
United Launch Alliance had hope that the third time would be a charm. Instead, a hot fire abort at T-minus 3 seconds kept a Delta IV Heavy rocket from launching into orbit from Cape Canaveral early Saturday morning.
ULA scrubs launch of Delta IV Heavy rocket, will try again Friday morning
It could be a historic week for the Space Coast as three launches are planned just days apart. However, the first of those three planned launches has twice been delayed, which will likely impact the other two.
It could be a historic week for the Space Coast as three launches are planned just days apart. However, the first of those three planned launches has twice been delayed, which will likely impact the other two.
SpaceX plans unusual launch for Friday
There are three planned launches from Cape Canaveral planned for this week. One launch by SpaceX will use the polar launch corridor to accommodate a communications satellite for Argentina. The corridor has not been used in decades and carries with it some risks the rocket travels over populated lands.
There are three planned launches from Cape Canaveral planned for this week. One launch by SpaceX will use the polar launch corridor to accommodate a communications satellite for Argentina. The corridor has not been used in decades and carries with it some risks the rocket travels over populated lands.
Possible historic week for Space Coast with 3 launches
It is a busy week along the Space Coast as three launches could take place by Saturday.
It is a busy week along the Space Coast as three launches could take place by Saturday.
The universe will end in this way, at this time, researcher says
It will happen sometime over the "next few trillion years."
It will happen sometime over the "next few trillion years."
NASA, SpaceX target October for next launch carrying astronauts
NASA and SpaceX say they are targeting no earlier than Oct. 23 for the first operational flight with astronauts of the Crew Dragon spacecraft and Falcon 9 rocket.
NASA and SpaceX say they are targeting no earlier than Oct. 23 for the first operational flight with astronauts of the Crew Dragon spacecraft and Falcon 9 rocket.
Exploding stars responsible for half of the calcium in the universe, according to study
A global team of researchers examined a supernova in its final stages of life and discovered a historically large emission of calcium.
A global team of researchers examined a supernova in its final stages of life and discovered a historically large emission of calcium.
SpaceX launches Falcon 9 from Cape Canaveral carrying Starlink satellites into orbit
SpaceX successfully launched a Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral early Friday morning.
SpaceX successfully launched a Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral early Friday morning.
Perseids, the best meteor shower of the year, will peak next week — here’s how to watch
The most dazzling meteor shower of the year will peak from Aug. 11 until Aug. 13.
The most dazzling meteor shower of the year will peak from Aug. 11 until Aug. 13.
NASA astronauts discuss historic manned SpaceX mission
Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken discussed their trip into space on Tuesday.
Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken discussed their trip into space on Tuesday.
NASA astronauts successfully splashdown in Florida, completing historic SpaceX manned mission
SpaceX says that the astronauts are scheduled to depart the International Space Station at 7:34 p.m. EST on Saturday.
SpaceX says that the astronauts are scheduled to depart the International Space Station at 7:34 p.m. EST on Saturday.
Astronauts gear up for final leg of SpaceX test flight: coming home
A pair of NASA astronauts face the final and most important part of their SpaceX test flight: returning to Earth with a rare splashdown.
A pair of NASA astronauts face the final and most important part of their SpaceX test flight: returning to Earth with a rare splashdown.
Home security camera captures ‘bolide’ meteor streak across Albuquerque night sky
A New Mexico man’s home security camera captured video of a “bolide“ meteor streak across the night sky on July 28.
A New Mexico man’s home security camera captured video of a “bolide“ meteor streak across the night sky on July 28.
Success! Mars rover 'Perseverance' launches into space
The mission, which will pave the way for human exploration of Mars, is said to be NASA's most ambitious Mars mission yet.
The mission, which will pave the way for human exploration of Mars, is said to be NASA's most ambitious Mars mission yet.
Tropical Storm Isaias may delay 1st SpaceX crew’s return to Earth
Because NASA test pilots Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken will aim for the Atlantic or Gulf of Mexico just off Florida’s coast, the wind and waves must be relatively calm.
Because NASA test pilots Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken will aim for the Atlantic or Gulf of Mexico just off Florida’s coast, the wind and waves must be relatively calm.
Mars rover rolled out to pad
A Mars rover is blasting off from Cape Canaveral on Thursday. It was rolled out to the pad on Tuesday as it sit atop a ULA Atlas V rocket.
A Mars rover is blasting off from Cape Canaveral on Thursday. It was rolled out to the pad on Tuesday as it sit atop a ULA Atlas V rocket.