Webb Space Telescope shines light on another fascinating secret of our universe
Webb's fiery image is an edge-on protoplanetary disc, known as HH 30, around a newly formed star that is hidden by the dark disc in the middle. Astronomers are looking to this cosmic object to study how stellar dust behaves.
Webb's fiery image is an edge-on protoplanetary disc, known as HH 30, around a newly formed star that is hidden by the dark disc in the middle. Astronomers are looking to this cosmic object to study how stellar dust behaves.
SpaceX successfully launches Falcon 9 from Florida carrying Maxar 3 mission
SpaceX launched a commercial satellite from Florida on Tuesday evening. The space company had warned that one or more sonic booms could be heard across parts of Central Florida upon landing of the Falcon 9's first-stage booster.
SpaceX launched a commercial satellite from Florida on Tuesday evening. The space company had warned that one or more sonic booms could be heard across parts of Central Florida upon landing of the Falcon 9's first-stage booster.
NASA astronauts still stranded in space take first spacewalk together
NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore completed a spacewalk Thursday while awaiting their delayed return to Earth. Williams set a new spacewalking record for female astronauts during the mission.
NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore completed a spacewalk Thursday while awaiting their delayed return to Earth. Williams set a new spacewalking record for female astronauts during the mission.
Newly found asteroid has slim chance of hitting Earth on Dec. 22, 2032
NASA reported that a newly discovered asteroid has a very tiny chance of hitting Earth in 2032. Here’s what we know.
NASA reported that a newly discovered asteroid has a very tiny chance of hitting Earth in 2032. Here’s what we know.
NASA's returned asteroid samples reveal building blocks for life
NASA's Osiris-Rex spacecraft returned the samples from Bennu, a near-Earth asteroid, in 2023. It's the biggest cosmic haul from beyond the moon.
NASA's Osiris-Rex spacecraft returned the samples from Bennu, a near-Earth asteroid, in 2023. It's the biggest cosmic haul from beyond the moon.
Trump's update on NJ drones: 'This was not the enemy'
President Donald Trump's administration has released an update on the mysterious drones spotted flying over New Jersey beginning last fall: "This was not the enemy."
President Donald Trump's administration has released an update on the mysterious drones spotted flying over New Jersey beginning last fall: "This was not the enemy."
Boom breaks sound barrier with American-made private supersonic jet
XB-1 hit supersonic, hypnotic speeds on Tuesday, making American aviation history. XB-1 is the first commercial aircraft to reach supersonic speeds since the British Concorde jetliner in 2003, and the first civil supersonic flight in U.S. airspace.
XB-1 hit supersonic, hypnotic speeds on Tuesday, making American aviation history. XB-1 is the first commercial aircraft to reach supersonic speeds since the British Concorde jetliner in 2003, and the first civil supersonic flight in U.S. airspace.
Up to 7 planets align in night sky, wowing skygazers in January and February
Early 2025 is a good time for skygazing and spotting up to seven planets in the night sky – if you have a little help.
Early 2025 is a good time for skygazing and spotting up to seven planets in the night sky – if you have a little help.
Florida couple claims to find 'Starship' rocket debris while vacationing in Turks and Caicos
Pieces of SpaceX’s massive Starship rocket are washing ashore after the latest test flight exploded over Turks and Caicos.
Pieces of SpaceX’s massive Starship rocket are washing ashore after the latest test flight exploded over Turks and Caicos.
WATCH: Blue Origin launches New Glenn rocket on first test flight from Florida, loses booster
Blue Origin successfully launched its New Glenn rocket for its first test flight early Thursday, after several days of delays.
Blue Origin successfully launched its New Glenn rocket for its first test flight early Thursday, after several days of delays.
Comet pays once-in 160,000-year visit to Earth's nighttime skies
A recently discovered comet is making a bright debut to Earth this month, and with some effort, sky gazers might be able to see Comet ATLAS.
A recently discovered comet is making a bright debut to Earth this month, and with some effort, sky gazers might be able to see Comet ATLAS.
St. Pete approves funding for debris removal from Albert Whitted Airport months after storms
It has been three months since Hurricane Milton and the St. Pete City Council recently approved cleanup and demolition work at Albert Whitted Airport.
It has been three months since Hurricane Milton and the St. Pete City Council recently approved cleanup and demolition work at Albert Whitted Airport.
SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, new Blue Origin rocket set for launches this week at Cape Canaveral
If weather permits and all systems are go, we'll see two important launches from Cape Canaveral over the next two nights.
If weather permits and all systems are go, we'll see two important launches from Cape Canaveral over the next two nights.
Blue Origin targeting launch of its New Glenn rocket no earlier than Thursday morning
Blue Origin scrubbed the maiden flight mission of its New Glenn rocket from Florida's Space Coast on Monday morning.
Blue Origin scrubbed the maiden flight mission of its New Glenn rocket from Florida's Space Coast on Monday morning.
Here's how to see the first full ‘Wolf’ moon of 2025
The first full moon of 2025, January’s full “Wolf Moon," will brighten the sky soon.
The first full moon of 2025, January’s full “Wolf Moon," will brighten the sky soon.
Spacecraft makes final flyby of smallest planet in solar system
Despite temperatures reaching 800 °F during the day, Mercury's shadowy craters may contain ice.
Despite temperatures reaching 800 °F during the day, Mercury's shadowy craters may contain ice.
European spacecraft beams back new photos of Mercury
The European-Japanese BepiColombo spacecraft captured close-up images of Mercury’s north pole during its final flyby, offering new views of the planet’s surface.
The European-Japanese BepiColombo spacecraft captured close-up images of Mercury’s north pole during its final flyby, offering new views of the planet’s surface.
Over 1,000 pounds of space debris crash in south Kenyan village
The object was determined to be a separation ring from a rocket, weighing over 1,000 pounds and eight feet in diameter.
The object was determined to be a separation ring from a rocket, weighing over 1,000 pounds and eight feet in diameter.
Where and when to see the Quadrantids, the first meteor shower of 2025
When and how to watch the Quadrantid meteor shower, offering prime viewing conditions under a slim crescent moon.
When and how to watch the Quadrantid meteor shower, offering prime viewing conditions under a slim crescent moon.
Northern Lights forecast: Some US states could view aurora borealis for New Year's
It’s possible that some upper U.S. states could again get the chance to see the Northern Lights as the world rings in 2025. Here's what to know.
It’s possible that some upper U.S. states could again get the chance to see the Northern Lights as the world rings in 2025. Here's what to know.