Scientists discover star devouring planet for first time and think Earth could suffer same fate
The star began to grow in size after running out of fuel, which decreased the distance between it and the neighboring planet, eventually consuming it entirely, according to NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory.
The star began to grow in size after running out of fuel, which decreased the distance between it and the neighboring planet, eventually consuming it entirely, according to NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory.
SpaceX launches more Starlink satellites from Florida Thursday morning
SpaceX successfully launched Starlink communication satellites early Thursday morning.
SpaceX successfully launched Starlink communication satellites early Thursday morning.
Flower moon 2023: When to see the brightest full moon in May
The flower moon was named by Native Americans in the northern and eastern U.S., according to NASA. They observed flowers in abundance during this springtime full moon, which inspired the name “flower moon."
The flower moon was named by Native Americans in the northern and eastern U.S., according to NASA. They observed flowers in abundance during this springtime full moon, which inspired the name “flower moon."
Look out for these astronomical events in May
April showers bring May flowers, and apparently, that's the case for the full moon this month too. Here are the celestial shows to look out for this month.
April showers bring May flowers, and apparently, that's the case for the full moon this month too. Here are the celestial shows to look out for this month.
China’s Mars rover discovers signs of recent water in sand dunes
The rover's radar detected what appears to be a subsurface layer of water ice beneath a layer of Martian soil. The discovery is significant as it suggests that water may exist in a liquid state on Mars.
The rover's radar detected what appears to be a subsurface layer of water ice beneath a layer of Martian soil. The discovery is significant as it suggests that water may exist in a liquid state on Mars.
SpaceX successfully launches Falcon Heavy rocket into space Sunday
SpaceX successfully launched its Falcon Heavy rocket's Viasat-3 Americas mission Sunday night, after having to scrub the launch multiple times last week.
SpaceX successfully launched its Falcon Heavy rocket's Viasat-3 Americas mission Sunday night, after having to scrub the launch multiple times last week.
SpaceX 1 for 1 with Friday launches after scrubbing Falcon Heavy mission
After Thursday's inclement weather delayed the launch of a Falcon Heavy rocket from Cape Canaveral, SpaceX said it will make another attempt on Friday evening, just a few hours removed from another launch of a Falcon 9 at an adjacent launch pad.
After Thursday's inclement weather delayed the launch of a Falcon Heavy rocket from Cape Canaveral, SpaceX said it will make another attempt on Friday evening, just a few hours removed from another launch of a Falcon 9 at an adjacent launch pad.
Photo: Lightning bolt strikes launch pad at Kennedy Space Center
After back-to-back days of storms forced SpaceX to delay the launch of its Falcon Heavy rocket, SpaceX has plans for two rocket launches on Friday evening from Florida's Space Coast.
After back-to-back days of storms forced SpaceX to delay the launch of its Falcon Heavy rocket, SpaceX has plans for two rocket launches on Friday evening from Florida's Space Coast.
SpaceX Falcon Heavy launch of ViaSat-3 Americas satellites scrubbed due to weather
SpaceX has once again delayed the launch of the ViaSat-3 Americas communications satellites by another day, this time due to inclement weather. The Falcon Heavy rocket that will carry the satellites into orbit is now expected to launch on Friday.
SpaceX has once again delayed the launch of the ViaSat-3 Americas communications satellites by another day, this time due to inclement weather. The Falcon Heavy rocket that will carry the satellites into orbit is now expected to launch on Friday.
NASA extracts oxygen from lunar soil simulant for the first time
NASA scientists have successfully extracted oxygen from simulated lunar soil.
NASA scientists have successfully extracted oxygen from simulated lunar soil.
AST SpaceMobile completes first space-based voice call using smartphones
AST SpaceMobile parnered with AT&T, Rakuten, Vodafone
AST SpaceMobile parnered with AT&T, Rakuten, Vodafone
Pass the bib: Watch as study simulates black holes eating galaxy stars like messy toddlers
These black holes are like toddlers eating Sunday brunch – they take a few bites, then fling the remains across the galaxy, a new study has found.
These black holes are like toddlers eating Sunday brunch – they take a few bites, then fling the remains across the galaxy, a new study has found.
UAE spacecraft takes close-up photos of Mars' little moon Deimos
The United Arab Emirates' Amal spacecraft flew within 62 miles of Mars' little moon last month and sent back the most detailed photos yet.
The United Arab Emirates' Amal spacecraft flew within 62 miles of Mars' little moon last month and sent back the most detailed photos yet.
Wendy's is offering free food while Mercury is in retrograde
The fast food chain is offering free food deals every day while Mercury is in retrograde from April 21 - May 14.
The fast food chain is offering free food deals every day while Mercury is in retrograde from April 21 - May 14.
William Shatner forecasts the future of space flight, gives sneak peek at new space-themed FOX series
Legendary actor William Shatner discusses his upcoming FOX reality show and talks about modern-day space flight.
Legendary actor William Shatner discusses his upcoming FOX reality show and talks about modern-day space flight.
Watch: Rare hybrid solar eclipse wows onlookers in Australia
The lucky few people in its path either saw the darkness of a total eclipse or a “ring of fire" as the sun peeked from behind the new moon.
The lucky few people in its path either saw the darkness of a total eclipse or a “ring of fire" as the sun peeked from behind the new moon.
Starship explodes: Giant SpaceX rocket fails minutes after launching from Texas
SpaceX’s giant new rocket blasted off on its first test flight Thursday but failed minutes after rising from the launch pad.
SpaceX’s giant new rocket blasted off on its first test flight Thursday but failed minutes after rising from the launch pad.
Pentagon shares newly declassified UFO videos, tracking over 650 potential cases
Of the more than 650 potential UFO sightings, U.S. officials have prioritized about half of them that appear to be especially interesting and anomalous.
Of the more than 650 potential UFO sightings, U.S. officials have prioritized about half of them that appear to be especially interesting and anomalous.
VIDEO: SpaceX launches batch of Starlink satellites from Florida Wednesday
SpaceX successfully launched a Falcon 9 rocket carrying 21 second-generation Starlink satellites to low-Earth orbit from Central Florida Wednesday morning.
SpaceX successfully launched a Falcon 9 rocket carrying 21 second-generation Starlink satellites to low-Earth orbit from Central Florida Wednesday morning.
What to know about Thursday's test flight of SpaceX’s big Starship
After calling off the first launch attempt of its giant Starship rocket earlier this week, SpaceX said it will make a second attempt on Thursday. Elon Musk's company is targeting a new 62-minute launch window that opens at 9:28 a.m. ET and closes at 10:30 a.m. ET.
After calling off the first launch attempt of its giant Starship rocket earlier this week, SpaceX said it will make a second attempt on Thursday. Elon Musk's company is targeting a new 62-minute launch window that opens at 9:28 a.m. ET and closes at 10:30 a.m. ET.