Florida company wants to start offering balloon rides to the edge of space
A company wants to use an advanced balloon to fly customers from Earth’s surface in Alaska to the highest reaches of the planet’s atmosphere.
A company wants to use an advanced balloon to fly customers from Earth’s surface in Alaska to the highest reaches of the planet’s atmosphere.
Get set for July 4 buck moon, partial lunar eclipse: NASA’s top tips for July skywatchers
Skywatchers are in for a treat on July 4, when the buck moon, or July full moon, rises in the sky. There will also be a partial lunar eclipse.
Skywatchers are in for a treat on July 4, when the buck moon, or July full moon, rises in the sky. There will also be a partial lunar eclipse.
Launch of NASA Mars rover delayed again, 2 weeks left to fly
If the Perseverance rover isn't on its way by mid-August, it will have to wait until 2022 when Earth and Mars are back in proper alignment, costing NASA close to $500 million for the delay alone.
If the Perseverance rover isn't on its way by mid-August, it will have to wait until 2022 when Earth and Mars are back in proper alignment, costing NASA close to $500 million for the delay alone.
‘This is what space smells like’: NASA-designed scent to be made into out-of-this-world perfume
A Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign was recently launched for Eau de Space, a novel fragrance based on a scent commissioned by NASA that promises a whiff of outer space.
A Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign was recently launched for Eau de Space, a novel fragrance based on a scent commissioned by NASA that promises a whiff of outer space.
US Space Force announces future rank structure, outlining 3 major commands
The U.S. Space Force announced its future organizational structure, which will mimic the U.S. Air Force, but will have its own uniqueness with one level of command.
The U.S. Space Force announced its future organizational structure, which will mimic the U.S. Air Force, but will have its own uniqueness with one level of command.
Full Buck Moon: Lunar eclipse will occur on July 4
U.S. residents reveling in Independence Day festivities will get a prime-time view of a penumbral lunar eclipse that is expected to take over the night sky starting at 11:04 p.m. EDT.
U.S. residents reveling in Independence Day festivities will get a prime-time view of a penumbral lunar eclipse that is expected to take over the night sky starting at 11:04 p.m. EDT.
‘Lunar Loo Challenge’: NASA offering $20,000 for best astronaut toilet design
The challenge comes ahead of NASA’s 2024 flight to the moon, which aims to land the first woman and next man on the lunar surface.
The challenge comes ahead of NASA’s 2024 flight to the moon, which aims to land the first woman and next man on the lunar surface.
Spacewalking astronaut loses mirror, newest space junk
A spacewalking astronaut has added to the millions of pieces of junk orbiting the Earth.
A spacewalking astronaut has added to the millions of pieces of junk orbiting the Earth.
Virgin Galactic inks NASA deal for commercial space flights
Virgin Galactic Holdings Inc. has agreed to a deal with NASA to boost commercial human spaceflight to the International Space Station and develop a “robust economy” in space.
Virgin Galactic Holdings Inc. has agreed to a deal with NASA to boost commercial human spaceflight to the International Space Station and develop a “robust economy” in space.
Scientists estimate at least 36 ‘Extra-Terrestrial Intelligent’ civilizations are in our galaxy
The estimates were published in The Astrophysical Journal on June 15.
The estimates were published in The Astrophysical Journal on June 15.
Spectacular ‘ring of fire’ solar eclipse will occur June 21, visible in some parts of the world
‘Ring of fire’ solar eclipse will occur June 21, visible in parts of world. The eclipse will occur on Sunday, June 21, 2020, just one day after the summer solstice.
‘Ring of fire’ solar eclipse will occur June 21, visible in parts of world. The eclipse will occur on Sunday, June 21, 2020, just one day after the summer solstice.
Another fast radio burst in deep space that repeats has been found and scientists are stunned
After finding the first-known repeating fast radio bursts (FRBs) in February, researchers have discovered another repeating FRB in deep space that has them baffled.
After finding the first-known repeating fast radio bursts (FRBs) in February, researchers have discovered another repeating FRB in deep space that has them baffled.
SpaceX launches Falcon 9 carrying another batch of Starlink satellites
A Falcon 9 rocket is set to take off from Kennedy Space Center on Wednesday night, carrying Starlink satellites into space.
A Falcon 9 rocket is set to take off from Kennedy Space Center on Wednesday night, carrying Starlink satellites into space.
Asteroid larger than Empire State Building set to whiz by Earth this weekend
An asteroid which NASA estimates may be larger than the Empire State Building is headed in Earth’s direction and expected to pass near our planet on Saturday.
An asteroid which NASA estimates may be larger than the Empire State Building is headed in Earth’s direction and expected to pass near our planet on Saturday.
Astronauts board International Space Station after docking SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft
Despite weather concerns, the veteran astronauts took off from launchpad 39A at Kennedy Space Center on Saturday afternoon, riding on top of a Falcon 9 rocket aboard the SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft.
Despite weather concerns, the veteran astronauts took off from launchpad 39A at Kennedy Space Center on Saturday afternoon, riding on top of a Falcon 9 rocket aboard the SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft.
SpaceX sends Dragon, astronauts on history-making flight
After nine years, Americans are back in the business of launching astronauts into space.
After nine years, Americans are back in the business of launching astronauts into space.
PHOTOS: SpaceX completes historic manned launch, sending 2 NASA astronauts into orbit from American soil
NASA astronauts Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken have now made history and are on their way to the International Space Station.
NASA astronauts Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken have now made history and are on their way to the International Space Station.
Dragon-riding astronauts join exclusive inner circle at NASA
It’s only the fifth time that NASA has put people aboard a brand new spacecraft line for liftoff. And it’s the first time the spacecraft belongs to a for-profit company in charge of the launch.
It’s only the fifth time that NASA has put people aboard a brand new spacecraft line for liftoff. And it’s the first time the spacecraft belongs to a for-profit company in charge of the launch.
Historic NASA launch provides Trump moment to relish during difficult week
“That was a beautiful sight to see and I hope you all enjoyed it,” Trump said shortly after the rocket ship designed and built by Elon Musk’s SpaceX company lifted off for a trip to the International Space Station.
“That was a beautiful sight to see and I hope you all enjoyed it,” Trump said shortly after the rocket ship designed and built by Elon Musk’s SpaceX company lifted off for a trip to the International Space Station.
Meet the dinosaur hitching a ride to space with U.S. astronauts
The good news is that you can have one of your own!
The good news is that you can have one of your own!