Jupiter and Saturn are about to do something not seen for nearly 800 years
The rare occurrence will happen after sunset on Dec. 21, 2020, the start of the winter solstice.
Puerto Rico's iconic Arecibo radio telescope to close in blow to science
The huge telescope at the renowned Arecibo Observatory in Puerto Rico will be dismantled in a blow to scientists who depend on it to search for planets, asteroids and extraterrestrial life.
Retired astronaut's love of space and art featured at MOSI exhibit
Retired astronaut Nicole Stott partnered with the Space for Art Foundation for an exhibit at MOSI in Tampa featuring the work of fellow astronauts -- including her own.
Astronaut from Tampa Bay recalls the highs and lows of her path to space
In 1969, America watched in wonder as the Apollo 11 landed on the moon. It was Nicole Stott's first lesson about astronauts.
Pickup truck-sized asteroid came less than 250 miles from hitting Earth
An asteroid roughly the size of a Ford F-150 flew less than 250 miles away from Earth last week, setting a record for the closest-known asteroid to fly past the planet without hitting it, NASA announced.
Iota makes landfall; Nicaragua struck by 2nd hurricane in 2 weeks
Hurricane Iota has roared ashore as a dangerous Category 4 storm along almost exactly the same stretch of Nicaragua’s Caribbean coast that was devastated by an equally powerful Hurricane Eta 13 days earlier.
SpaceX capsule with 4 astronauts docks with space station
SpaceX’s newly launched capsule with four astronauts arrived Monday at the International Space Station, their new home until spring.
Jupiter, Saturn and Mars will be visible from Earth for the rest of November
According to EarthSky.org, Jupiter, Saturn and Mars will be visible from Earth for the remainder of November.
Leonid meteor shower will light up the sky this week: What to know
After skygazers were treated to two meteor showers last month, November will see the return of the Leonid meteor shower, set to light up the sky early this week.
Baby Yoda spotted as zero-g indicator for SpaceX Crew-1 Mission
If you have a good eye, you might have noticed an unexpected guest on the Crew-1 mission.
With ‘Resilience’ launch, astronauts hope to set positive tone for country
For just the second time since the retirement of the space shuttle, a crew of astronauts is on its way to the International Space Station after blasting off from American soil – a feat that they hope will inspire a country still facing a challenging pandemic and social unrest.
Sunset launch sends classified spy satellite to space; next crewed launch slides a day
The NROL-101 mission, carrying a secret payload for the National Reconnaissance Office, blasted off from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station at 5:32 p.m., just minutes after the sun dipped below the horizon.
SpaceX's Crew-1 manned mission to ISS delayed until Sunday
SpaceX's Crew-1 team will have to wait another day for their historic mission. On Friday afternoon, NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine tweeted that the mission was delayed until Sunday.
Scientists discover hell-like planet with oceans of lava, perpetual sunlight and rock rain
Scientists discovered a planet with oceans of lava and raining rocks.
SpaceX launches GPS mission for U.S. Space Force
After being scrubbed several times, SpaceX successfully launched the U.S. Space Force’s GPS III Space Vehicle 04 into orbit on Thursday.
Blue Moon: Photographer captures stunning Halloween time-lapse
Philpott captured time-lapse imagery on Oct. 31 which showed the full moon rising in the sky.
Space station marks 20 years of people living in orbit
The International Space Station was a cramped, humid, puny three rooms when the first crew moved in. Twenty years and 241 visitors later, the complex has a lookout tower, three toilets, six sleeping compartments and 12 rooms, depending on how you count.
Spooky 'Halloween' sun seen in NASA image
A remarkable solar image from NASA shows a spooky sun that scientists compared to a "giant floating space pumpkin."
Tampa teen featured in documentary about what it means to fly like a girl
From the aerospace program at Stewart Middle Magnet in Tampa, Afton Kinkaid explains what it means to fly like a girl and why the future of aviation depends on the participation of women.
ULA announces Election Day launch of Atlas V rocket
The launch window on November 3rd, which is also Election Day, will open at 5:30 p.m. and closes at 8:10 p.m. EST.