How you can go to the Moon on NASA's first-ever robotic lunar rover without ever leaving Earth
NASA is inviting people to send their names to the Moon aboard its first-ever robotic lunar rover, VIPER. Here's how you can get involved.
NASA is inviting people to send their names to the Moon aboard its first-ever robotic lunar rover, VIPER. Here's how you can get involved.
LIST: Here are the rocket launches happening from Florida through spring 2024
This year will be a great time to have your eyes on the skies! Florida's Space Coast has a busy 2023 ahead with rocket launches planned from NASA's Kennedy Space Center and Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.
This year will be a great time to have your eyes on the skies! Florida's Space Coast has a busy 2023 ahead with rocket launches planned from NASA's Kennedy Space Center and Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.
Ashes of original 'Star Trek' actors, creator headed to space from Florida for final mission
Remains of the cast and crew members of the original Star Trek TV series will make their final mission to space next week aboard a United Launch Alliance rocket, appropriately named Vulcan Centaur.
Remains of the cast and crew members of the original Star Trek TV series will make their final mission to space next week aboard a United Launch Alliance rocket, appropriately named Vulcan Centaur.
12 hours on Mars: What NASA cameras captured during a search mission on the red planet
NASA's Mars rover captures time-lapse of the red planet
NASA's Mars rover captures time-lapse of the red planet
Mystery solved! Researchers crack code on why your urine is yellow
Researchers have cracked the code behind the yellow hue of urine. In a groundbreaking discovery, they identified the microbial enzyme responsible for this color.
Researchers have cracked the code behind the yellow hue of urine. In a groundbreaking discovery, they identified the microbial enzyme responsible for this color.
NASA plans for 2024 include supersonic X-plane
NASA is hoping to launch the supersonic X-plane in 2024. The X-59, designed and put together by Lockheed Martin, has a long, pointed nose and is built so that the sonic boom sound is reduced to a "gentle thump" or possibly no sound at all,
NASA is hoping to launch the supersonic X-plane in 2024. The X-59, designed and put together by Lockheed Martin, has a long, pointed nose and is built so that the sonic boom sound is reduced to a "gentle thump" or possibly no sound at all,
NASA spacecraft captures stunning photos of volcanoes on Jupiter's moon Io
The Juno spacecraft's recent thrilling journey was one of two scheduled flybys that promised to offer a unique opportunity to witness the marvels of Jupiter's volcanically active moon, Io. According to NASA, the flyby was the closest that any spacecraft has made to Io in over 20 years.
The Juno spacecraft's recent thrilling journey was one of two scheduled flybys that promised to offer a unique opportunity to witness the marvels of Jupiter's volcanically active moon, Io. According to NASA, the flyby was the closest that any spacecraft has made to Io in over 20 years.
Earth reaches its closest distance to the Sun Tuesday, marking Perihelion Day
Tuesday marks Perihelion Day for all Earthlings, the day in 2024 when our planet is closest to the Sun.
Tuesday marks Perihelion Day for all Earthlings, the day in 2024 when our planet is closest to the Sun.
Ice pancakes seen floating on western Minnesota river
A woman in western Minnesota captured "ice pancakes" floating along a river on New Year’s Day.
A woman in western Minnesota captured "ice pancakes" floating along a river on New Year’s Day.
Flagler Beach Police issue warning for beachgoers to avoid dunes: ‘Absolutely unbelievable'
Flagler Beach Police announced they would monitor the sand dunes since people had been seen standing and walking on them.
Flagler Beach Police announced they would monitor the sand dunes since people had been seen standing and walking on them.
Blast off! India soars into 2024 with space mission to study black holes
India kicked off 2024 with a significant milestone as the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) successfully launched its second-ever space mission. The PSLV-C58/XPoSat Mission aims to measure X-ray emissions from celestial sources, including black holes.
India kicked off 2024 with a significant milestone as the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) successfully launched its second-ever space mission. The PSLV-C58/XPoSat Mission aims to measure X-ray emissions from celestial sources, including black holes.
Massive 1,437-pound shark pings off Florida's coast
A massive great white shark has pinged off the coast of Florida.
A massive great white shark has pinged off the coast of Florida.
Seal playfully tugs at scuba diver's hat in cute moment caught on cam
Video shows Ben Burville up close and personal with two curious seals, one of which tugs at his scuba hat while the other holds his hand.
Video shows Ben Burville up close and personal with two curious seals, one of which tugs at his scuba hat while the other holds his hand.
Man dies after shark encounter along Maui beach
A tragic incident unfolded in Maui, Hawaii, as a 39-year-old man lost his life following a shark encounter at a beach on 93 Hana Highway in Paia.
A tragic incident unfolded in Maui, Hawaii, as a 39-year-old man lost his life following a shark encounter at a beach on 93 Hana Highway in Paia.
Watch out for these astronomical events in 2024
The year will feature 12 full Moons, plenty of meteor showers, five eclipses and four Supermoons.
The year will feature 12 full Moons, plenty of meteor showers, five eclipses and four Supermoons.
Watch: Moose deadpans to camera after getting pied in the face with snow
"He just stopped, turned and looked at us to say, ‘Please tell me you didn’t record that.’”
"He just stopped, turned and looked at us to say, ‘Please tell me you didn’t record that.’”
Watch: Suspected meteor streaks across Birmingham sky, captured on home surveillance footage
A possible meteor streaked across Birmingham, England, captured on home surveillance footage displaying a bright blue light. This event occurred a week after the Ursid meteor shower's peak.
A possible meteor streaked across Birmingham, England, captured on home surveillance footage displaying a bright blue light. This event occurred a week after the Ursid meteor shower's peak.
Paid ticketholders upset after being denied entry ahead of high-profile SpaceX launch at Kennedy Space Center
Space fans who pre-purchased launch tickets were turned away from the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex on Thursday.
Space fans who pre-purchased launch tickets were turned away from the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex on Thursday.
SpaceX successfully launches two rockets back to back from Florida coast
SpaceX successfully launched two rockets back to back from Florida's space coast Thursday night.
SpaceX successfully launched two rockets back to back from Florida's space coast Thursday night.
Man chases squatting black bear from crawlspace with a paintball gun
A squatting black bear in the crawlspace of a home was 'asked' somewhat politely to please leave. But by asked -- we mean with a paintball gun.
A squatting black bear in the crawlspace of a home was 'asked' somewhat politely to please leave. But by asked -- we mean with a paintball gun.