Asteroid the size of Giza pyramid, Taj Mahal passes 'close' to Earth
The 2008 GO20 asteroid is between 318 and 720 feet tall and has drawn comparisons to the Taj Mahal and the Great Pyramid of Giza.
The 2008 GO20 asteroid is between 318 and 720 feet tall and has drawn comparisons to the Taj Mahal and the Great Pyramid of Giza.
Buck moon: When to see July 2021’s full moon and why it may look red
The buck moon may glow reddish-orange this week because of smoke particles traveling from the 13 fires raging across the western United States. Here’s how you can view this month’s full moon.
The buck moon may glow reddish-orange this week because of smoke particles traveling from the 13 fires raging across the western United States. Here’s how you can view this month’s full moon.
Bay Area scientist selected as finalist for SpaceX’s first civilian mission to the moon
As an environmental engineer and ocean scientist, Dr. Tracy Fanara wears a lot of hats – and one of them could soon be an astronaut’s helmet.
As an environmental engineer and ocean scientist, Dr. Tracy Fanara wears a lot of hats – and one of them could soon be an astronaut’s helmet.
Jeff Bezos wants to move all ‘polluting industry’ into space
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos said his trip to space has inspired him to fight even harder to combat climate change and move all “polluting industry” to space.
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos said his trip to space has inspired him to fight even harder to combat climate change and move all “polluting industry” to space.
From the Apollo missions to space tourism: US marks new chapter in space travel
Decades ago, few would have predicted Monday’s Blue Origin launch or the recent Virgin Galactic mission into space.
Decades ago, few would have predicted Monday’s Blue Origin launch or the recent Virgin Galactic mission into space.
NASA shares audio that represents all of the galaxies in space
NASA created a representation of all the galaxies played as sound using data sonification to transform the space imagery.
NASA created a representation of all the galaxies played as sound using data sonification to transform the space imagery.
Blue Origin launches Jeff Bezos into space on company's 1st human flight
Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin launched its first crewed rocket on Tuesday with the billionaire on board, along with three others.
Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin launched its first crewed rocket on Tuesday with the billionaire on board, along with three others.
NASA astronauts growing chile peppers aboard International Space Station
NASA astronauts are spicing up their diets, growing chile peppers for the first time aboard the International Space Station.
NASA astronauts are spicing up their diets, growing chile peppers for the first time aboard the International Space Station.
Perseids meteor shower to dazzle in July, August — here’s how to watch
The Perseids meteor shower will be visible from July 14 to August 24. Here’s how to watch.
The Perseids meteor shower will be visible from July 14 to August 24. Here’s how to watch.
Mars, Venus, moon appear close together in planetary conjunction
Skywatchers will have another chance to view Mars, Venus and the young moon in the same field of view Tuesday evening.
Skywatchers will have another chance to view Mars, Venus and the young moon in the same field of view Tuesday evening.
Blue Origin reveals Jeff Bezos flight details
Jeff Bezos' July 20th flight will mark the 52nd anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing.
Jeff Bezos' July 20th flight will mark the 52nd anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing.
Virgin Galactic giving away two free seats on 2022 spaceflight
Following Sunday's successful mission, Virgin Galactic is giving away two free seats on their first commercial suborbital spaceflight slated for 2022.
Following Sunday's successful mission, Virgin Galactic is giving away two free seats on their first commercial suborbital spaceflight slated for 2022.
SpaceX Dragon cargo capsule splashes down off coast of Florida
The SpaceX cargo Dragon capsule splashed down in the Gulf of Mexico off the coast of Florida south of Tallahassee on Friday night.
The SpaceX cargo Dragon capsule splashed down in the Gulf of Mexico off the coast of Florida south of Tallahassee on Friday night.
How to see a rocket launch from Cape Canaveral
The privatization of space exploration is giving Floridians ample opportunity to see rocket launches with their own eyes. The Space Coast has already seen 20 launches in 2021 with 15 more scheduled before the end of the year.
The privatization of space exploration is giving Floridians ample opportunity to see rocket launches with their own eyes. The Space Coast has already seen 20 launches in 2021 with 15 more scheduled before the end of the year.
Jeff Bezos picks female aerospace pioneer for voyage to outer space
Wally Funk will be aboard the July 20 launch from West Texas. She is among the so-called Mercury 13 women who went through astronaut training in the 1960s, but never made it to space.
Wally Funk will be aboard the July 20 launch from West Texas. She is among the so-called Mercury 13 women who went through astronaut training in the 1960s, but never made it to space.
SpaceX launches 88 satellites in 1 shot; booster nails Florida landing
A Falcon 9 rocket making its eighth flight hoisted dozens of satellites into space Wednesday afternoon, then roared back to Earth and landed softly just down the coast from its launch pad.
A Falcon 9 rocket making its eighth flight hoisted dozens of satellites into space Wednesday afternoon, then roared back to Earth and landed softly just down the coast from its launch pad.
Florida company selling tickets for 'space balloon' rides
Florida-based Space Perspective wants to send you on a luxury trip that promises spectacular views of Earth and the stars.
Florida-based Space Perspective wants to send you on a luxury trip that promises spectacular views of Earth and the stars.
'Mega comet' discovered flying into solar system: scientists
According to scientists on social media, the hunk of rock and ice will approach as close as Saturn's orbit in the next decade.
According to scientists on social media, the hunk of rock and ice will approach as close as Saturn's orbit in the next decade.
Tampa scientist calls on NASA to explore moon caves for possible water, organisms
University of South Florida geology professor Bogdan Onac has studied caves and lava tubes all over the planet. He believes what’s inside our earth could hold clues to life beyond it.
University of South Florida geology professor Bogdan Onac has studied caves and lava tubes all over the planet. He believes what’s inside our earth could hold clues to life beyond it.
Strawberry moon: See the 1st full moon of the summer this week
Stargazers can enjoy the first full moon after the summer solstice this week, called the “strawberry moon.”
Stargazers can enjoy the first full moon after the summer solstice this week, called the “strawberry moon.”