A new space race? China adds urgency to US return to moon

A new space race? China adds urgency to US return to moon

It's not just rocket fuel propelling America's first moonshot after a half-century lull. Strategic rivalry with China's ambitious space program is helping drive NASA’s effort, as both nations push to establish the first lunar bases.

It's not just rocket fuel propelling America's first moonshot after a half-century lull. Strategic rivalry with China's ambitious space program is helping drive NASA’s effort, as both nations push to establish the first lunar bases.

Video: Mako shark jumps onto fishing boat in Maine

Video: Mako shark jumps onto fishing boat in Maine

“A once-in-a-lifetime experience!” Sea Ventures Charters wrote in a Facebook post. “Thankfully, no one on board was injured!”

“A once-in-a-lifetime experience!” Sea Ventures Charters wrote in a Facebook post. “Thankfully, no one on board was injured!”

Inflatable homes for astronauts in space tested through explosions

Inflatable homes for astronauts in space tested through explosions

One company is pushing technology to its limits. Newly released video shows a burst pressure test — a one-third-scale test model of what will one day be a habitat for astronauts and researchers to live and work in space.

One company is pushing technology to its limits. Newly released video shows a burst pressure test — a one-third-scale test model of what will one day be a habitat for astronauts and researchers to live and work in space.

Images from asteroid-smashing DART mission expected to be 'stunning'

Images from asteroid-smashing DART mission expected to be 'stunning'

NASA is two weeks away from intentionally crashing a spacecraft into an asteroid, and scientists believe the visuals sent back from the impact will be worth the wait.

NASA is two weeks away from intentionally crashing a spacecraft into an asteroid, and scientists believe the visuals sent back from the impact will be worth the wait.

MUST WATCH: Mako shark jumps into crew's boat while fishing
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MUST WATCH: Mako shark jumps into crew's boat while fishing

Crew and guests were on a shark fishing expedition with Sea Ventures Charters watching the shark do acrobatics in the air. Moments later, the mako jumped from the ocean and nearly landed on a person on the boat in the now-viral video.

Crew and guests were on a shark fishing expedition with Sea Ventures Charters watching the shark do acrobatics in the air. Moments later, the mako jumped from the ocean and nearly landed on a person on the boat in the now-viral video.

Rare butterfly rebounds in Florida after it was believed to be extinct

Rare butterfly rebounds in Florida after it was believed to be extinct

A rare butterfly that was previously believed to be extinct is returning to Florida. Experts say the Atala butterfly appears to be making a comeback because its host plant is becoming more popular in gardens and landscapes.

A rare butterfly that was previously believed to be extinct is returning to Florida. Experts say the Atala butterfly appears to be making a comeback because its host plant is becoming more popular in gardens and landscapes.

Florida boy bitten by shark off the Keys: 'I'm going to go back in the water'

Florida boy bitten by shark off the Keys: 'I'm going to go back in the water'

A young boy who was bitten by a shark while snorkeling near the Florida Keys and had to have his leg amputated plans to get back in the water – and back on the basketball court – as soon as he can

A young boy who was bitten by a shark while snorkeling near the Florida Keys and had to have his leg amputated plans to get back in the water – and back on the basketball court – as soon as he can

Artemis I Mission: Here is when NASA could attempt to launch Artemis I rocket again

Artemis I Mission: Here is when NASA could attempt to launch Artemis I rocket again

Alright space fans: NASA said late Monday that it is targeting Tuesday, Sept. 27 for its next launch attempt of the Artemis I mission to the Moon. A backup date is planned for Oct. 2, which is under review.

Alright space fans: NASA said late Monday that it is targeting Tuesday, Sept. 27 for its next launch attempt of the Artemis I mission to the Moon. A backup date is planned for Oct. 2, which is under review.

Watch video: Blue Origin experiences 'anomaly' during New Shephard uncrewed space flight in Texas

Watch video: Blue Origin experiences 'anomaly' during New Shephard uncrewed space flight in Texas

Blue Origin's uncrewed space flight – carrying 36 payloads, including students' school experiments – aborted its Monday flight shortly after launch in Texas due to an "anomaly."

Blue Origin's uncrewed space flight – carrying 36 payloads, including students' school experiments – aborted its Monday flight shortly after launch in Texas due to an "anomaly."

Dinosaur skeleton expected to sell for $495K at auction

Dinosaur skeleton expected to sell for $495K at auction

"It's a dinosaur for a living room," the auctioneer told news outlets of the fossilized iguanodon skeleton.

"It's a dinosaur for a living room," the auctioneer told news outlets of the fossilized iguanodon skeleton.

Artemis I Mission: NASA fixes leaks, hopes for late September moon rocket launch

Artemis I Mission: NASA fixes leaks, hopes for late September moon rocket launch

Engineers have replaced the seals associated with the hydrogen leak on the Artemis I mission and will continue to inspect them all weekend, according to NASA. Leaks were the reason last weekend’s test launch was scrubbed.

Engineers have replaced the seals associated with the hydrogen leak on the Artemis I mission and will continue to inspect them all weekend, according to NASA. Leaks were the reason last weekend’s test launch was scrubbed.

Watch again: SpaceX launches more Starlink satellites from Florida to space

Watch again: SpaceX launches more Starlink satellites from Florida to space

Update (Sept. 11): It appears SpaceX has delayed its Sunday flight to Tuesday, Sept. 13, where it will launch 54 Starlink satellites into space. The launch is scheduled for 10:10 p.m. 

Update (Sept. 11): It appears SpaceX has delayed its Sunday flight to Tuesday, Sept. 13, where it will launch 54 Starlink satellites into space. The launch is scheduled for 10:10 p.m. 

Artemis I launch: NASA replaces seals on moon rocket, prepares for tanking test

Artemis I launch: NASA replaces seals on moon rocket, prepares for tanking test

NASA Artemis I teams have replaced seals on the Space Launch System rocket’s core stage associated with the liquid hydrogen leak detected during the Sept. 3 launch attempt.

NASA Artemis I teams have replaced seals on the Space Launch System rocket’s core stage associated with the liquid hydrogen leak detected during the Sept. 3 launch attempt.

September's harvest moon: What to know

September's harvest moon: What to know

The next full moon is the harvest moon. Stargazers can see it, appearing opposite the sun in Earth-based longitude, at 5:59 a.m. ET on Saturday morning.

The next full moon is the harvest moon. Stargazers can see it, appearing opposite the sun in Earth-based longitude, at 5:59 a.m. ET on Saturday morning.