Pioneering black NASA mathematician Katherine Johnson dies

Pioneering black NASA mathematician Katherine Johnson dies

NASA says pioneering black mathematician Katherine Johnson has died. She worked on NASA's early space missions and was portrayed in the film "Hidden Figures," about black female aerospace workers.

NASA says pioneering black mathematician Katherine Johnson has died. She worked on NASA's early space missions and was portrayed in the film "Hidden Figures," about black female aerospace workers.

NASA says pioneering black mathematician Katherine Johnson has died
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NASA says pioneering black mathematician Katherine Johnson has died

Katherine Johnson, a mathematician who calculated rocket trajectories and earth orbits for NASA's early space missions and was later portrayed in the 2016 hit film "Hidden Figures," about pioneering black female aerospace workers, has died. She was 101.

Katherine Johnson, a mathematician who calculated rocket trajectories and earth orbits for NASA's early space missions and was later portrayed in the 2016 hit film "Hidden Figures," about pioneering black female aerospace workers, has died. She was 101.

Push to send tourists to space soon: Would you go?

Push to send tourists to space soon: Would you go?

Four space tourists could have the adventure of a lifetime next year. Are you going to be one of them?

Four space tourists could have the adventure of a lifetime next year. Are you going to be one of them?

Push to send tourists to space soon
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Push to send tourists to space soon

Space tourism could be right around the corner. Two companies in the aerospace industry are teaming up to make it a reality sooner than later.

Space tourism could be right around the corner. Two companies in the aerospace industry are teaming up to make it a reality sooner than later.

Watch the Moon pass between Earth and Mars before sunrise on Tuesday in rare celestial event

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.

Rocket engine test mishap sends debris flying

Rocket engine test mishap sends debris flying

A mishap during the test of a rocket engine sent debris flying at a facility in Cocoa, authorities say.

A mishap during the test of a rocket engine sent debris flying at a facility in Cocoa, authorities say.

NASA astronaut Christina Koch talks about record 328 days in space

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

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.

NASA proposed budget announced amid Boeing troubles

NASA proposed budget announced amid Boeing troubles

NASA is counting on Boeing for the new rocket to bring vehicles to space for moon missions, but Boeing is in a funk.

NASA is counting on Boeing for the new rocket to bring vehicles to space for moon missions, but Boeing is in a funk.

Drama over Boeing Starliner glitch
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Drama over Boeing Starliner glitch

ULA's successful launch over weekend comes on the heels of launches from SpaceX. Boeing is a key player in the new space race but there have been struggling with some software malfunctions.

ULA's successful launch over weekend comes on the heels of launches from SpaceX. Boeing is a key player in the new space race but there have been struggling with some software malfunctions.