Footage shows William Shatner and fellow Blue Origin crew in space

Blue Origin has released footage showing the oldest human to travel to space, 90-year-old William Shatner, and his fellow crew members on their trip into orbit.

Elk in Colorado with tire around neck for 2 years freed

Wildlife officials in Colorado say an elusive elk that has been wandering the hills with a car tire around its neck for at least two years has finally been freed of the obstruction.

William Shatner launches into space aboard Blue Origin rocket

William Shatner, known to many "Star Trek" fans as Captain James T. Kirk, launched into space on Wednesday aboard a Blue Origin rocket.

Life on Mars: Astronauts simulate conditions of red planet in desert

Six astronauts are attempting to better understand what it’s like to live on Mars through a simulated experience in the Negev desert in Israel.

William Shatner in space: Celebrate the icon with these free movies

To celebrate William Shatner’s experience in space — one he called “so moving" and "unbelievable" — we’ve compiled a list of (free) movies and TV shows that star the actor or prominently feature "the final frontier."

Money sought as Florida grapples with manatee deaths

State wildlife officials are seeking nearly $7 million from lawmakers as they scramble to address a record year of manatee deaths in Florida’s degraded waters.

‘Unique’ radio waves coming from heart of Milky Way discovered

The behavior of the radio waves is “extraordinary” according to Ziteng Wang, the international Ph.D. student at the University of Sydney who made the discovery and the lead author of the study, said.

Moderna, J&J COVID-19 vaccines: FDA advisory panel to weigh boosters this week

With many Americans who got Pfizer vaccinations already rolling up their sleeves for a booster shot, millions of others who received the Moderna or Johnson & Johnson vaccine wait anxiously to learn when it’s their turn.

Southwest flight cancellation hits extra hard for Central Florida family

An Orlando mother has been desperately trying to get her daughter to a Philadelphia hospital for her cancer treatment but her Southwest Airlines flight was canceled, prompting her to turn to another airline.

WATCH: Surfer gets surrounded by sharks at Florida beach

Eli McDonald says he got caught in the middle of a whole school of fish – with several hungry sharks lurking nearby.

Aging space station will be a 'full house' later this month

Twenty-three years ago, the International Space Station was born. Since the year 2000, many astronauts have called the ISS home.  Now, it’s a full house and more occupants are on the way later this month.

Draconid meteor shower to dazzle in peak on Oct. 8

The Draconid meteor shower is considered a short-lived event and is expected to peak on Oct. 8.