"Are we alone?" Scientists say maybe not, as 7 new Earth size planets are discovered
Big news in the search for life in outer space, as NASA announced Wednesday the discovery of seven new planets.
Historic launch, dramatic landing for SpaceX
An historic Kennedy Space Center launch pad roared back to life for the first time in nearly six years Sunday as a privately-owned rocket not only sent an unmanned cargo capsule toward the space station, but then made the first-ever daylight rocket landing nearby.
Photos: Apollo 1 memorial service
The U.S. Air Force hosted a memorial ceremony for the Apollo 1 crew on Friday evening at what's left of Cape Canaveral's Launch Complex 34, site of several space launches and, of course, the fire that killed Gus Grissom, Ed White, and Roger Chaffee.
LOOK UP: Orionid meteor shower peaks tonight
The annual Orionid meteor shower is expected to peak late Thursday night into Friday.
Meet the first -- and only -- cat in space
Many people know that the first living creature to orbit the Earth was a dog, launched into space by the Soviets all the way back in 1957. But less well known is that French researchers also sent their own animals into space -- including the first 'cat-stronaut.'
NASA spacecraft heads off to asteroid to bring back samples
A NASA spacecraft is on its way to the space rock Bennu. The Osiris-Rex explorer rocketed away from Cape Canaveral, Florida, on Thursday evening, just before sunset. It was the start of a seven-year quest to the big, black, unexplored asteroid. Once there, the spacecraft will gather a few handfuls of gravel for return to Earth.
NASA chasing down asteroid to scoop up, bring back samples
NASA is going after an asteroid this week like never before.
SpaceX rocket explodes on launch pad during simulated countdown
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket exploded on its Florida launch pad today during a dress rehearsal for a satellite launch, which had been scheduled for this weekend.
PHOTOS: Final space shuttle launch: STS-135 Atlantis
Space shuttle Atlantis found a hole in the clouds and launched into history back on July 8, 2011, dazzling hundreds of thousands of spectators who mobbed Florida's coast to see the program's final flight. Rising atop two pillars of flame, NASA's last active shuttle soon disappeared into the low clouds, but not before giving tourists, employees, and journalists the sight of a...
SpaceX plans unmanned flight to Mars as soon as 2018
They've landed a rocket on a ship. They've taken over an historic NASA launch pad. Now, SpaceX says they're going to Mars -- and soon.
Rocket landing overshadows SpaceX Dragon's return to flight
An experimental new type of module is among the fresh supplies headed to the International Space Station in SpaceX’s first Dragon cargo launch in nearly a year – punctuated by a heart-stopping at-sea landing of the rocket’s first stage.
Challenger commander's widow, son recall 'tough day'
When space shuttle Challenger exploded 30 years ago, June Scobee lost her husband and Rich Scobee lost his father. Today, they were among hundreds of people who returned to Kennedy Space Center to mark the somber anniversary.
SpaceX rocket launch, landing success
SpaceX got their ambitious spaceflight dreams back on track in dramatic fashion Monday evening, with a gorgeous nighttime launch that lit up the Space Coast not just once, but twice – as the rocket’s first stage returned for an unprecedented landing at Cape Canaveral.
Sign of alien life? Kepler telescope spots strange star
A distant star is getting a lot of attention from astronomers – possibly as a sign that alien life is out there.
Liftoff! Orion launches into history
NASA took a small step towards another giant leap Friday. The space agency's Orion capsule successfully blasted off on an unmanned test flight, safely splashing down a few hours later.
Space shuttle Atlantis blasts into history
Space shuttle Atlantis found a hole in the clouds and launched into history on Friday, dazzling hundreds of thousands of spectators who mobbed Florida's coast to see the program's final flight.
Space shuttle Endeavour launches for final time
Space shuttle Endeavour soared into the sky for the last time Monday morning, delighting a crowd of hundreds of thousands of spectators as it created a bright but brief second sunrise.
Final launch for space shuttle Discovery
Space shuttle Discovery shook off delays and even a last-second glitch with a spectacular launch – a bittersweet moment for NASA as its most experienced craft blasted into orbit for the last time.