Why the next full moon is called the 'Snow Moon' — and how to see it
The 2026 'Snow Moon,' February’s full moon, peaks Sunday, Feb. 1. Named for winter’s snowier months, it will be visible at moonrise with easy viewing for skywatchers.
The 2026 'Snow Moon,' February’s full moon, peaks Sunday, Feb. 1. Named for winter’s snowier months, it will be visible at moonrise with easy viewing for skywatchers.
Challenger disaster remembered 40 years later as NASA prepares for new lunar mission
The Artemis II mission, which will send four astronauts around the moon, is currently on the launch pad at Kennedy Space Center. Like Challenger four decades ago, the rocket is facing freezing temperatures, though officials say modern safeguards are in place to help prevent another tragedy.
The Artemis II mission, which will send four astronauts around the moon, is currently on the launch pad at Kennedy Space Center. Like Challenger four decades ago, the rocket is facing freezing temperatures, though officials say modern safeguards are in place to help prevent another tragedy.
Space shuttle Challenger explosion remembered, 40 years later
The space shuttle Challenger explosion was a defining moment of the 1980s. Whether you were watching on TV or in person, chances are, you remember exactly where you were and how you felt.
The space shuttle Challenger explosion was a defining moment of the 1980s. Whether you were watching on TV or in person, chances are, you remember exactly where you were and how you felt.
Challenger disaster at 40: How a shuttle explosion changed NASA forever
Forty years after the space shuttle Challenger disintegrated shortly after liftoff, the disaster remains one of the most consequential tragedies in U.S. spaceflight history.
Forty years after the space shuttle Challenger disintegrated shortly after liftoff, the disaster remains one of the most consequential tragedies in U.S. spaceflight history.
SpaceX launches advanced GPS satellite from Cape Canaveral
SpaceX launched an advanced Global Positioning System (GPS) satellite for the U.S. Space Force from Florida’s Space Coast on Tuesday night.
SpaceX launched an advanced Global Positioning System (GPS) satellite for the U.S. Space Force from Florida’s Space Coast on Tuesday night.
NASA's Webb telescope captures stunning new image of Helix Nebula
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope captured a mesmerizing new image of the Helix Nebula.
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope captured a mesmerizing new image of the Helix Nebula.
GRU Space taking $250,000-$1 million deposits to reserve rooms for 1st moon hotel
GRU Space hopes to have the first lunar hotel that will eventually serve as a hub and, in the future, will be the foundation for an established civilization on the moon.
GRU Space hopes to have the first lunar hotel that will eventually serve as a hub and, in the future, will be the foundation for an established civilization on the moon.
Northern lights expected to light up sky in parts of the US Monday
A severe geomagnetic storm watch is in effect Monday night as people prepare for northern lights to dazzle the night sky across the U.S. Here's where.
A severe geomagnetic storm watch is in effect Monday night as people prepare for northern lights to dazzle the night sky across the U.S. Here's where.
New moon to peak Sunday evening as one of last big skywatching events for January
The first new moon of the year peaks on Sunday, marking one of January’s final major skywatching events and the reset of the lunar calendar.
The first new moon of the year peaks on Sunday, marking one of January’s final major skywatching events and the reset of the lunar calendar.
Artemis II moon rocket scheduled for rollout ahead of anticipated launch
NASA is preparing for it's first crewed Artemis mission with a NASA a rocket rollout – which involves moving an 11-millon point stack four miles
NASA is preparing for it's first crewed Artemis mission with a NASA a rocket rollout – which involves moving an 11-millon point stack four miles
NASA outlines 10-day flight plan for historic Artemis II lunar mission
NASA prepares to launch its first crewed mission around the moon under the agency's Artemis program.
NASA prepares to launch its first crewed mission around the moon under the agency's Artemis program.
NASA Crew-11 astronauts splash down after medical issue cuts ISS mission short
Crew-11 splashed down off the coast of California early Thursday.
Crew-11 splashed down off the coast of California early Thursday.
NASA, SpaceX Crew-11 leave ISS ahead of Thursday morning splashdown
Four astronauts with SpaceX Crew-11 undocked from the International Space Station to make their return to Earth.
Four astronauts with SpaceX Crew-11 undocked from the International Space Station to make their return to Earth.
SpaceX launches Starlink satellites from Cape Canaveral
A Falcon 9 rocket lifted off from Cape Canaveral Space Force’s Space Launch Complex 40 on Wednesday afternoon.
A Falcon 9 rocket lifted off from Cape Canaveral Space Force’s Space Launch Complex 40 on Wednesday afternoon.
SpaceX launches another batch of Starlink satellites: Watch again
SpaceX conducted its latest launch from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station on Monday afternoon.
SpaceX conducted its latest launch from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station on Monday afternoon.
3I/ATLAS comet is not an alien spaceship, scientists confirm
Astronomers searched for signals as low as 100 mW, which is about as strong as a modern cellphone.
Astronomers searched for signals as low as 100 mW, which is about as strong as a modern cellphone.
NASA sets return date for SpaceX Crew-11 astronauts after crew member 'medical situation'
NASA is preparing to send four astronauts onboard the International Space Station back to Earth.
NASA is preparing to send four astronauts onboard the International Space Station back to Earth.
Artemis II: NASA releases potential launch dates for return to moon
The countdown for NASA’s Artemis II lunar mission is getting closer.
The countdown for NASA’s Artemis II lunar mission is getting closer.
NASA, SpaceX set date for Crew-11’s return to Earth: What we know
NASA and SpaceX are targeting no earlier than 5 p.m. EST, Wednesday, Jan. 14, for the undocking of the agency’s SpaceX Crew-11 mission from the International Space Station, pending weather conditions.
NASA and SpaceX are targeting no earlier than 5 p.m. EST, Wednesday, Jan. 14, for the undocking of the agency’s SpaceX Crew-11 mission from the International Space Station, pending weather conditions.
NASA crew member experienced 'medical situation,' SpaceX Crew-11 to return home
NASA announced four astronauts with SpaceX Crew-11 will return home before its expected departure after the agency decided to postpone its first spacewalk of the year outside the International Space Station.
NASA announced four astronauts with SpaceX Crew-11 will return home before its expected departure after the agency decided to postpone its first spacewalk of the year outside the International Space Station.