Recently-discovered comet visible from Earth for a short time
The comet called Leonard will be visible by earthlings for only a few days next week as it makes its way to the inner solar system.
The comet called Leonard will be visible by earthlings for only a few days next week as it makes its way to the inner solar system.
NASA selects 10 new astronauts ahead of moon, Mars explorations
More than 12,000 applied for the coveted spots. The 10 selected are in their 30s and 40s, and face two years of training before becoming eligible for spaceflight.
More than 12,000 applied for the coveted spots. The 10 selected are in their 30s and 40s, and face two years of training before becoming eligible for spaceflight.
Antarctica observes total eclipse, next one expected in 2039
Saturday’s total eclipse was a rare event in Antarctica, only to have happened one other time in the last century.
Saturday’s total eclipse was a rare event in Antarctica, only to have happened one other time in the last century.
NASA astronauts replace damaged antenna on International Space Station
Two astronauts replaced a damaged antenna on the International Space Station. The repairs were captured in a social media video posted by NASA.
Two astronauts replaced a damaged antenna on the International Space Station. The repairs were captured in a social media video posted by NASA.
SpaceX Starlink launch lights up Florida's sky
Another batch of Starlink internet satellites is on its way to orbit after a brilliant evening launch from Florida.
Another batch of Starlink internet satellites is on its way to orbit after a brilliant evening launch from Florida.
Space junk forces spacewalk delay; too risky for astronauts
NASA called off a spacewalk Tuesday because of menacing space junk that could puncture an astronaut’s suit or damage the International Space Station.
NASA called off a spacewalk Tuesday because of menacing space junk that could puncture an astronaut’s suit or damage the International Space Station.
NASA confirms existence of 301 new planets outside our solar system
The discoveries were made thanks to a new AI learning method of differentiating between stars and planets far off in space.
The discoveries were made thanks to a new AI learning method of differentiating between stars and planets far off in space.
Astronauts enjoy Thanksgiving feast 250 miles above Earth aboard ISS
NASA’s Expedition 66 crew is spending Thanksgiving aboard the International Space Station this year and will enjoy a feast, not unlike the one they would have had on Earth.
NASA’s Expedition 66 crew is spending Thanksgiving aboard the International Space Station this year and will enjoy a feast, not unlike the one they would have had on Earth.
DOJ prioritizes prosecuting unruly airline passenger
The FAA said earlier this month that it had launched 950 investigations into passenger behavior on flights this year.
The FAA said earlier this month that it had launched 950 investigations into passenger behavior on flights this year.
NASA launches spacecraft to crash into asteroid next September
“This isn’t going to destroy the asteroid. It’s just going to give it a small nudge,” said mission official Nancy Chabot of Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory, which is managing the project.
“This isn’t going to destroy the asteroid. It’s just going to give it a small nudge,” said mission official Nancy Chabot of Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory, which is managing the project.
Pentagon launching new UFO investigation unit, will replace Navy group: report
The Defense Department is launching a unit that will be charged with finding and identifying UFOs in restricted airspace, officials said.
The Defense Department is launching a unit that will be charged with finding and identifying UFOs in restricted airspace, officials said.
NASA to target asteroid with probe in first full-scale 'planetary defense' test
It may sound like a Hollywood plot, but what if an Earth-killing asteroid really was barreling towards our planet? That possibility is Something the folks at NASA are taking seriously with their latest mission known as DART.
It may sound like a Hollywood plot, but what if an Earth-killing asteroid really was barreling towards our planet? That possibility is Something the folks at NASA are taking seriously with their latest mission known as DART.
Beaver Moon lunar eclipse 2021: Videos show longest partial eclipse in 580 years
Stargazers in locations around the world were treated to the longest partial lunar eclipse since the year 1440.
Stargazers in locations around the world were treated to the longest partial lunar eclipse since the year 1440.
Longest partial lunar eclipse for 1,000 years to dazzle skywatchers on Nov. 19
During the event, most locations will see up to 97% of the moon slip into Earth’s shadow.
During the event, most locations will see up to 97% of the moon slip into Earth’s shadow.
Thousands of satellites, space junk surround Earth and it’s a problem, astronomers say
There are thousands of satellites orbiting Earth, and that’s not all — tons of space junk from previous collisions are also cluttering the orbit around the planet. Astronomers say there’s more to come, and it could spell trouble.
There are thousands of satellites orbiting Earth, and that’s not all — tons of space junk from previous collisions are also cluttering the orbit around the planet. Astronomers say there’s more to come, and it could spell trouble.
ISS astronauts face threat from space debris after Russia blows up old satellite
NASA says astronauts onboard the International Space Station now face a four-times greater risk of hitting space debris after Russia blew up one of its old satellites in a test of an anti-sat missile.
NASA says astronauts onboard the International Space Station now face a four-times greater risk of hitting space debris after Russia blew up one of its old satellites in a test of an anti-sat missile.
Russia rejects blame for space debris endangering 7 astronauts aboard ISS
U.S. officials accused Russia of destroying an old satellite with a missile. Astronauts now face four times greater risk than normal, a NASA official said.
U.S. officials accused Russia of destroying an old satellite with a missile. Astronauts now face four times greater risk than normal, a NASA official said.
Russian test blamed for space debris that forced 7 astronauts aboard ISS to seek shelter
A Russian weapons test created more than 1,500 pieces of space junk that is now threatening the seven astronauts aboard the International Space Station, U.S. officials said Monday.
A Russian weapons test created more than 1,500 pieces of space junk that is now threatening the seven astronauts aboard the International Space Station, U.S. officials said Monday.
Liftoff! SpaceX launches batch of Starlink satellites into orbit
A Falcon 9 is carrying 53 of the high-speed, broadband internet satellites to orbit.
A Falcon 9 is carrying 53 of the high-speed, broadband internet satellites to orbit.
Man who went to space with William Shatner dies in plane crash in New Jersey
State police say Glen de Vries, a man who traveled to space with William Shatner last month, was killed along with another person when a small plane crashed in northern New Jersey.
State police say Glen de Vries, a man who traveled to space with William Shatner last month, was killed along with another person when a small plane crashed in northern New Jersey.