‘City-killer asteroid': 300-foot space rock flew by Earth ‘too close for comfort,' astronomers say
A “city killer” asteroid over 300 feet wide raced by Earth closer than the distance of the Moon on Thursday, astronomy experts said.
A “city killer” asteroid over 300 feet wide raced by Earth closer than the distance of the Moon on Thursday, astronomy experts said.
What you didn't see during the first moon landing
Fifty years ago, the Apollo 11 crew spent four days in space. Then, when they finally reached the moon and sent the signals back to Earth, 600 million people couldn’t believe what they were seeing – live – on their television sets. And they could not even see some of the most interesting parts, until now.
Fifty years ago, the Apollo 11 crew spent four days in space. Then, when they finally reached the moon and sent the signals back to Earth, 600 million people couldn’t believe what they were seeing – live – on their television sets. And they could not even see some of the most interesting parts, until now.
How the space program launched the Florida we know today
Fifty years ago, the first of 12 astronauts walked on the moon. Florida launched all of them, and they in turn helped launch what we currently know as Florida.
Fifty years ago, the first of 12 astronauts walked on the moon. Florida launched all of them, and they in turn helped launch what we currently know as Florida.
Apollo 11's ‘amiable strangers': Armstrong, Aldrin and Collins
Mission commander Neil Armstrong was the flying ace, Buzz Aldrin the scholar. Michael Collins was a crack test pilot, too, but also a wordsmith who described the trio as "amiable strangers."
Mission commander Neil Armstrong was the flying ace, Buzz Aldrin the scholar. Michael Collins was a crack test pilot, too, but also a wordsmith who described the trio as "amiable strangers."
‘You could hear a pin drop': 650 million around the world watched man's first steps on the moon
Live TV coverage allowed hundreds of millions witnesses to history. These are some of their memories of man's greatest achievement.
Live TV coverage allowed hundreds of millions witnesses to history. These are some of their memories of man's greatest achievement.
Richard Branson inspired by Apollo, will have his own space shot soon
Virgin Galactic's Richard Branson said Thursday his spaceship has just a few more test flights before he jumps on board for the first tourist trip.
Virgin Galactic's Richard Branson said Thursday his spaceship has just a few more test flights before he jumps on board for the first tourist trip.
5 things you didn't know about the moon landing
Here are five lesser-known, yet still incredible facts about the mission that first landed men on the moon.
Here are five lesser-known, yet still incredible facts about the mission that first landed men on the moon.
‘One giant leap for mankind': The everyday things we gained from going to the moon
The Apollo inventions have become part of our day-to-day life on Earth, many of which are unbeknownst to the public at large.
The Apollo inventions have become part of our day-to-day life on Earth, many of which are unbeknownst to the public at large.
Apollo 11 astronauts returning to launch pad 50 years later
Apollo 11's astronauts are returning to the exact spot from where they flew to the moon 50 years ago.
Apollo 11's astronauts are returning to the exact spot from where they flew to the moon 50 years ago.
Apollo 11 launched 50 years ago on July 16, 1969
Fifty years ago on July 16, 1969, a three-man crew launched into space from Kennedy Space Center in Florida aboard the Apollo 11 spacecraft.
Fifty years ago on July 16, 1969, a three-man crew launched into space from Kennedy Space Center in Florida aboard the Apollo 11 spacecraft.
Success! NASA tests Orion launch abort system
Hundreds of people watched as NASA successfully proved the Orion capsule’s launch abort system can outrun a rocket and pull astronauts to safety if there is an emergency during lift-off.
Hundreds of people watched as NASA successfully proved the Orion capsule’s launch abort system can outrun a rocket and pull astronauts to safety if there is an emergency during lift-off.
The room that landed men on the moon is being restored
It’s a snapshot of American achievement, one that deserves to be preserved. Houston’s Mission Control is being restored to its former glory.
It’s a snapshot of American achievement, one that deserves to be preserved. Houston’s Mission Control is being restored to its former glory.
Night light: SpaceX launches hefty rocket with 24 satellites
SpaceX launched its heftiest rocket with 24 research satellites Tuesday, a middle-of-the-night rideshare featuring a deep space atomic clock, solar sail, a clean and green rocket fuel testbed, and even human ashes.
SpaceX launched its heftiest rocket with 24 research satellites Tuesday, a middle-of-the-night rideshare featuring a deep space atomic clock, solar sail, a clean and green rocket fuel testbed, and even human ashes.
Blue Origin's big plans for Space Coast
Blue Origin, founded by Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos, wants to be the biggest player on Space Coast.
Blue Origin, founded by Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos, wants to be the biggest player on Space Coast.
NASA chooses companies to create moon landers
NASA has selected three companies to deliver science and technology payloads to the lunar surface on robotic landers over the next few years.
NASA has selected three companies to deliver science and technology payloads to the lunar surface on robotic landers over the next few years.
SpaceX launches supplies to space station after power delays
SpaceX launched a load of supplies to the International Space Station on Saturday following a pair of unusual power delays.
SpaceX launched a load of supplies to the International Space Station on Saturday following a pair of unusual power delays.
Mars lander records what is likely the first audio of a 'marsquake'
For the first time, NASA's Mars InSight lander has successfully measured and recorded what seems to be a temblor on the red planet.
For the first time, NASA's Mars InSight lander has successfully measured and recorded what seems to be a temblor on the red planet.
Despite test 'anomaly,' SpaceX cargo mission still on track -- for now
SpaceX has suffered a serious setback in its effort to launch NASA astronauts into orbit this year, with the fiery loss of its first crew capsule.
SpaceX has suffered a serious setback in its effort to launch NASA astronauts into orbit this year, with the fiery loss of its first crew capsule.
SpaceX capsule suffers 'anomaly,' smoke seen for miles
Officials say SpaceX's new capsule for astronauts suffered an "anomaly" during a routine engine test firing in Florida, causing smoke to be seen for miles.
Officials say SpaceX's new capsule for astronauts suffered an "anomaly" during a routine engine test firing in Florida, causing smoke to be seen for miles.
DeSantis continues push for Space Force base
Gov. Ron DeSantis and other state officials aren’t aborting pursuit of the operational command of President Donald Trump’s Space Force, despite a report Florida isn’t on the U.S. Air Force’s short list of potential bases.
Gov. Ron DeSantis and other state officials aren’t aborting pursuit of the operational command of President Donald Trump’s Space Force, despite a report Florida isn’t on the U.S. Air Force’s short list of potential bases.