Winter solstice 2022: What is it and when is it happening?
Winter is coming, for those of us living in the Northern Hemisphere, anyway.
Winter is coming, for those of us living in the Northern Hemisphere, anyway.
NASA's most requested photo, the ‘Blue Marble', turns 50
It’s an iconic photo of our home planet: The wispy white clouds and ice caps swirling with the blues and tans of the land and sea – all standing in stark contrast to the blackness of space. But you may not know the full story behind this unique view of Earth.
It’s an iconic photo of our home planet: The wispy white clouds and ice caps swirling with the blues and tans of the land and sea – all standing in stark contrast to the blackness of space. But you may not know the full story behind this unique view of Earth.
Full cold moon 2022: When you can see it across America
The "cold moon" will be at its fullest just after 11 p.m. EST Wednesday, and you'll have a little bit more time to gaze at it since daylight saving time ended last month. The event is also known as the 'long night moon' or the 'moon before yule.'
The "cold moon" will be at its fullest just after 11 p.m. EST Wednesday, and you'll have a little bit more time to gaze at it since daylight saving time ended last month. The event is also known as the 'long night moon' or the 'moon before yule.'
NASA's Orion spacecraft offers last breathtaking views of the moon as it begins journey home
NASA's Orion spacecraft zoomed behind the moon once more, providing stunning views again of Earth and our planetary neighbor, before firing up its engines Monday to set it on course for Earth in the final stages of the Artemis 1 mission.
NASA's Orion spacecraft zoomed behind the moon once more, providing stunning views again of Earth and our planetary neighbor, before firing up its engines Monday to set it on course for Earth in the final stages of the Artemis 1 mission.
NASA's Artemis I mission: Orion spacecraft completes lunar flyby on journey home
NASA's Orion Spacecraft – part of its historic Artemis I mission – flew behind the moon one last time on Monday morning, as the spacecraft makes its way back to Earth.
NASA's Orion Spacecraft – part of its historic Artemis I mission – flew behind the moon one last time on Monday morning, as the spacecraft makes its way back to Earth.
Why are earliest sunsets upon us now despite being more than 2 weeks from winter solstice?
The earliest and latest sunrises and sunsets don’t coincide with the solstices -- here's why.
The earliest and latest sunrises and sunsets don’t coincide with the solstices -- here's why.
SpaceX launch of Japanese moon mission from Florida to produce sonic boom
The HAKUTO-R Mission 1 is the first privately-led Japanese mission to land on the lunar surface, according to the space company.
The HAKUTO-R Mission 1 is the first privately-led Japanese mission to land on the lunar surface, according to the space company.
FIT professor will help retrieve Orion space capsule after splashdown
When Artemis I’s test flight finishes its 26-day, 1.3 million-mile journey, Travis Hunsucker will be in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, ready to pick up the Orion space capsule after splashdown.
When Artemis I’s test flight finishes its 26-day, 1.3 million-mile journey, Travis Hunsucker will be in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, ready to pick up the Orion space capsule after splashdown.
Artemis I: Orion spacecraft breaks Apollo distance record from Earth while orbiting the moon
NASA's Orion spacecraft continued zooming away from Earth and the moon Monday, surpassing Apollo 13's distance record from Earth by about 20,000 miles.
NASA's Orion spacecraft continued zooming away from Earth and the moon Monday, surpassing Apollo 13's distance record from Earth by about 20,000 miles.
International Space Station crew gets belated Thanksgiving treats from SpaceX launch
After a weather-related postponement, a SpaceX cargo ship blasted into space this past weekend with an extra special something on board.
After a weather-related postponement, a SpaceX cargo ship blasted into space this past weekend with an extra special something on board.
Elon Musk GOAT statue delivered to Tesla's Austin headquarters
The large statue was delivered Saturday to Tesla's Austin headquarters in an event dubbed “Goatsgiving" by the creators of the cryptocurrency Elon GOAT.
The large statue was delivered Saturday to Tesla's Austin headquarters in an event dubbed “Goatsgiving" by the creators of the cryptocurrency Elon GOAT.
SpaceX successfully launches resupply mission to International Space Station on Saturday
This is the 52nd launch from Florida's Space Coast this year.
This is the 52nd launch from Florida's Space Coast this year.
A University of Florida researcher is sending human cells into space: Here's why
Dr. Siobhan Malany, a researcher at the University of Florida’s Pharmacy school is breaking barriers – including the sound barrier.
Dr. Siobhan Malany, a researcher at the University of Florida’s Pharmacy school is breaking barriers – including the sound barrier.
Here's when you can watch the next rocket launch from Florida's Space Coast
The next mission is filled with cutting edge science and health experiments.
The next mission is filled with cutting edge science and health experiments.
Europe's space agency picks first disabled astronaut recruit
John McFall, a 41-year-old British former Paralympian who lost his right leg in a motorcycle accident when he was 19, called his selection “a real turning point and mark in history.”
John McFall, a 41-year-old British former Paralympian who lost his right leg in a motorcycle accident when he was 19, called his selection “a real turning point and mark in history.”
SpaceX scrubs 1 of 2 rocket launches set to lift off from Florida Tuesday
SpaceX has scrubbed one of the two scheduled launches from Florida Tuesday due to weather conditions.
SpaceX has scrubbed one of the two scheduled launches from Florida Tuesday due to weather conditions.
You can now watch live views from Orion as capsule swings around the moon
With its deep-space data relay network performing better than expected, NASA has set up a live video stream from the Orion capsule as it heads toward lunar orbit.
With its deep-space data relay network performing better than expected, NASA has set up a live video stream from the Orion capsule as it heads toward lunar orbit.
Weather could spoil plans for 2 separate SpaceX launches on Tuesday
SpaceX is now targeting Tuesday evening for the launch of the Eutelsat 10B mission, launching from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. Liftoff is targeted for 9:57 p.m. ET.
SpaceX is now targeting Tuesday evening for the launch of the Eutelsat 10B mission, launching from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. Liftoff is targeted for 9:57 p.m. ET.
Artemis I capsule buzzes moon; last big step before lunar orbit
As NASA’s Orion capsule swung out from behind the moon Monday, onboard cameras sent back a picture of Earth — a blue dot surrounded by blackness.
As NASA’s Orion capsule swung out from behind the moon Monday, onboard cameras sent back a picture of Earth — a blue dot surrounded by blackness.
Artemis I: Watch NASA's Orion spacecraft perform moon flyby
NASA's Orion spacecraft made a critical outbound flyby burn to ensure it is placed into orbit around the moon on Monday and, along the way, shared incredible views of Earth and the backside of the moon.
NASA's Orion spacecraft made a critical outbound flyby burn to ensure it is placed into orbit around the moon on Monday and, along the way, shared incredible views of Earth and the backside of the moon.