Jupiter and Saturn will appear to touch in closest conjunction since 1623
The aligning orbits of two gas giants like Jupiter and Saturn happens every few decades, but this great conjunction will be the closest the two planets have been in centuries.
The aligning orbits of two gas giants like Jupiter and Saturn happens every few decades, but this great conjunction will be the closest the two planets have been in centuries.
NASA selects astronauts for Crew-3 SpaceX mission, including European
This mission will reportedly be the third crew rotation mission of SpaceX’s human space transportation system and its fourth flight with astronauts
This mission will reportedly be the third crew rotation mission of SpaceX’s human space transportation system and its fourth flight with astronauts
Success! SpaceX launches rocket with Sirius XM satellite onboard
This was SpaceX's 25th launch this year.
This was SpaceX's 25th launch this year.
Window opens for Virgin Galactic’s first rocket-powered test flight from spaceport
The window opens Friday for Virgin Galactic’s first rocket-powered test flight from Spaceport America in southern New Mexico as the company prepares for commercial flights next year.
The window opens Friday for Virgin Galactic’s first rocket-powered test flight from Spaceport America in southern New Mexico as the company prepares for commercial flights next year.
Delta IV Heavy rocket blasts classified spy satellite into orbit from Cape Canaveral
The sky over Florida’s east coast lit up Thursday evening as a powerful Delta IV Heavy rocket finally blasted off from Cape Canaveral carrying a classified spy satellite.
The sky over Florida’s east coast lit up Thursday evening as a powerful Delta IV Heavy rocket finally blasted off from Cape Canaveral carrying a classified spy satellite.
Pence announces Space Force bases, plans for honoring Chuck Yeager
Two military installations in Florida will be the first to carry the "Space Force" moniker, Vice President Mike Pence announced during a visit to the Kennedy Space Center on Wednesday.
Two military installations in Florida will be the first to carry the "Space Force" moniker, Vice President Mike Pence announced during a visit to the Kennedy Space Center on Wednesday.
NASA reveals 18 astronauts on Artemis Team, includes first woman, next man on moon
The first woman and next man on the moon will come from this elite group.
The first woman and next man on the moon will come from this elite group.
Florida makes 'strong case' to be new headquarters for US Space Force
Space Florida leaders on Tuesday praised aerospace facilities and commercial operations in the state, as site selectors inspected Patrick Air Force Base as a finalist to be the permanent command headquarters of Space Force.
Space Florida leaders on Tuesday praised aerospace facilities and commercial operations in the state, as site selectors inspected Patrick Air Force Base as a finalist to be the permanent command headquarters of Space Force.
SpaceX launches rocket to resupply the ISS, completing 100th successful Falcon 9 liftoff
This mission hits several milestones for both SpaceX and NASA.
This mission hits several milestones for both SpaceX and NASA.
Local students’ experiments among cargo launched to space station
An automated cargo capsule is on its way to the space station after launching from Cape Canaveral this morning. The SpaceX Dragon capsule is carrying food, gear, and even some experiments put together by Bay Area students.
An automated cargo capsule is on its way to the space station after launching from Cape Canaveral this morning. The SpaceX Dragon capsule is carrying food, gear, and even some experiments put together by Bay Area students.
NASA grows radishes for first time onboard International Space Station
It was one small step for the plant kingdom but a giant leap for NASA after it grew radishes for the first time onboard the International Space Station last month.
It was one small step for the plant kingdom but a giant leap for NASA after it grew radishes for the first time onboard the International Space Station last month.
Vice President Pence to visit Cape Canaveral on Wednesday
Vice President Mike Pence will travel to Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida on Wednesday, December 9.
Vice President Mike Pence will travel to Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida on Wednesday, December 9.
Jupiter and Saturn to align in the sky this month as 'Christmas Star'
The rare occurrence will happen after sunset on Dec. 21, 2020, the start of the winter solstice.
The rare occurrence will happen after sunset on Dec. 21, 2020, the start of the winter solstice.
Dazzling Geminid meteor shower will peak Dec. 13 — here’s how to watch
According to NASA, the Geminids are considered to be one of the best and most reliable annual meteor showers.
According to NASA, the Geminids are considered to be one of the best and most reliable annual meteor showers.
Mystery object orbiting Earth is 54-year-old rocket, not asteroid, NASA confirms
A mysterious object temporarily orbiting Earth is a 54-year-old rocket, not an asteroid after all.
A mysterious object temporarily orbiting Earth is a 54-year-old rocket, not an asteroid after all.
China successfully lands spacecraft on moon to bring rocks back to Earth
The China National Space Administration says Chang'e 5 successfully landed at its designated site shortly after 11 p.m., or 1500 GMT, Tuesday after making a powered descent from its orbiter.
The China National Space Administration says Chang'e 5 successfully landed at its designated site shortly after 11 p.m., or 1500 GMT, Tuesday after making a powered descent from its orbiter.
Mysterious object that could be 1960s rocket booster will fly past Earth today: how to view it
A mysterious space object that has been captured by Earth's orbit and is widely believed to be a rocket booster from the 1960s is now viewable to skygazers as it gets closer to the planet.
A mysterious space object that has been captured by Earth's orbit and is widely believed to be a rocket booster from the 1960s is now viewable to skygazers as it gets closer to the planet.
Winners of NASA essay contest will witness 1st Artemis deep space exploration launch in 2021
The three grand prize winners for the NASA and Future Engineers Artemis Moon Pod essay contest will attend the first launch of NASA’s Artemis 1 mission, which will be the foundation for human deep space exploration.
The three grand prize winners for the NASA and Future Engineers Artemis Moon Pod essay contest will attend the first launch of NASA’s Artemis 1 mission, which will be the foundation for human deep space exploration.
NASA starts assembling Artemis Space Launch System rocket
Artemis I mission is scheduled for next year, with astronauts returning to the moon as soon as 2024.
Artemis I mission is scheduled for next year, with astronauts returning to the moon as soon as 2024.
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.
The rare occurrence will happen after sunset on Dec. 21, 2020, the start of the winter solstice.