Newly discovered asteroid will make very close pass by Earth: Here’s what to know
A newly discovered asteroid named 2026 JH2 will pass by Earth at a distance of about 56,000 miles. The moon, by comparison, is approximately 228,855 miles away
A newly discovered asteroid named 2026 JH2 will pass by Earth at a distance of about 56,000 miles. The moon, by comparison, is approximately 228,855 miles away
You could see the Northern Lights this week — here’s when to look up
A powerful stream of solar wind from a massive coronal hole on the sun could trigger a geomagnetic storm.
A powerful stream of solar wind from a massive coronal hole on the sun could trigger a geomagnetic storm.
Apollo Beach to the stars: Third grader's artwork heads to the International Space Station on SpaceX mission
As part of the Student Spaceflight Experiments Program (SSEP) Mission 21, Eeshan Kallu entered a competition to design an official mission patch. He won.
As part of the Student Spaceflight Experiments Program (SSEP) Mission 21, Eeshan Kallu entered a competition to design an official mission patch. He won.
Third grader's art embarks on a space mission
Eeshan Kallu, a third grade student at Dorothy C. York Innovation Academy, won a district-wide competition for Hillsborough County, blending his passions for science and art. FOX 13's Mark Wilson reports.
Eeshan Kallu, a third grade student at Dorothy C. York Innovation Academy, won a district-wide competition for Hillsborough County, blending his passions for science and art. FOX 13's Mark Wilson reports.
SpaceX Florida 'Starship Factory' taking shape as NASA bets big on lunar return
The race to the moon is heating up on the Space Coast as SpaceX races to complete a massive "Starship Factory" near Kennedy Space Center.
The race to the moon is heating up on the Space Coast as SpaceX races to complete a massive "Starship Factory" near Kennedy Space Center.
Elon Musk sought $80B for Mars colonization, OpenAI president says in trial
OpenAI President Greg Brockman testified that Elon Musk supported converting the company into a for-profit entity but sought full control.
OpenAI President Greg Brockman testified that Elon Musk supported converting the company into a for-profit entity but sought full control.
Eiffel Tower-sized asteroid Apophis to pass closer to Earth than many satellites in 2029, NASA says
A large asteroid about the size of the Eiffel Tower is expected to come unusually close to Earth in 2029.
A large asteroid about the size of the Eiffel Tower is expected to come unusually close to Earth in 2029.
Astronomers surprised by atmosphere around tiny world in the outer solar system
A tiny world that orbits way beyond Neptune surprised astronomers with a thin atmosphere that they did not expect to find. Now, scientists are trying to determine how it formed.
A tiny world that orbits way beyond Neptune surprised astronomers with a thin atmosphere that they did not expect to find. Now, scientists are trying to determine how it formed.
Full 'flower moon' to shine Friday night: What to know
Stargazers will be treated to the first of two May full moons Friday night with the rise of the full “flower moon."
Stargazers will be treated to the first of two May full moons Friday night with the rise of the full “flower moon."
SpaceX launches Falcon Heavy rocket from Florida's Kennedy Space Center
After “unfavorable weather” caused SpaceX to scrub a launch attempt on Monday, the company successfully launched its Falcon Heavy rocket from the Space Coast on Wednesday.
After “unfavorable weather” caused SpaceX to scrub a launch attempt on Monday, the company successfully launched its Falcon Heavy rocket from the Space Coast on Wednesday.
NASA unveils panoramic Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope
NASA unveiled the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, designed to capture unprecedented panoramic images of the universe.
NASA unveiled the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, designed to capture unprecedented panoramic images of the universe.
FAA grounds Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket after satellite placed in wrong orbit, resulting in lost payload
The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating a failed satellite deployment following a Blue Origin New Glenn launch from Florida’s Space Coast.
The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating a failed satellite deployment following a Blue Origin New Glenn launch from Florida’s Space Coast.
High-flying airshow stars are Air Force aces who bring precision to the cockpit
The annual Sun 'n Fun Fly-In attracts aviation fans, flight enthusiasts and those interested in military history. It also brings out the awesome aerial prowess of some of the most elite Air Force Aviators in the United States.
The annual Sun 'n Fun Fly-In attracts aviation fans, flight enthusiasts and those interested in military history. It also brings out the awesome aerial prowess of some of the most elite Air Force Aviators in the United States.
NASA's flying 'moving truck' is on display at the Sun 'n Fun Fly-In
It's more than just a fish out of water. It's a whale in the sky.
It's more than just a fish out of water. It's a whale in the sky.
Lyrid meteor shower peaks soon: When to look up
Stargazers, get ready to watch one of the world’s oldest known meteor showers.
Stargazers, get ready to watch one of the world’s oldest known meteor showers.
Northern lights may be visible in nearly 20 states tonight: See where
Stargazers could be in for a celestial treat Friday night and early Saturday: the northern lights may be visible in nearly 20 states.
Stargazers could be in for a celestial treat Friday night and early Saturday: the northern lights may be visible in nearly 20 states.
Over the moon: Watch Astronaut Christina Koch reunite with dog after lunar mission
For NASA astronaut Christina Koch, the journey of nearly 700,000 miles around the moon ended with a welcome that was decidedly down to earth.
For NASA astronaut Christina Koch, the journey of nearly 700,000 miles around the moon ended with a welcome that was decidedly down to earth.
Artemis astronauts give first public remarks after moon flyby mission: Here's what they said
The crew of Artemis II received a rousing ‘welcome home’ as they offered their first comments since returning to Earth after the longest trip any human has ever made.
The crew of Artemis II received a rousing ‘welcome home’ as they offered their first comments since returning to Earth after the longest trip any human has ever made.
Artemis II splashdown: NASA astronauts back on Earth after historic moon flyby
After its historic 10-day flight to the moon, Artemis II astronauts splashed down off the coast of California on Friday night.
After its historic 10-day flight to the moon, Artemis II astronauts splashed down off the coast of California on Friday night.
While the US looked up during Artemis II, USF researchers were listening to the ground
Researchers at the University of South Florida paid attention to the ground as the rest of the U.S. looked up during the Artemis II launch, all so they could capture sound waves from the rocket.
Researchers at the University of South Florida paid attention to the ground as the rest of the U.S. looked up during the Artemis II launch, all so they could capture sound waves from the rocket.