NASA: Legendary astronaut, moonwalker John Young has died
Legendary astronaut John Young, who walked on the moon and later commanded the first space shuttle flight, has died, NASA said Saturday. Young was 87.
Legendary astronaut John Young, who walked on the moon and later commanded the first space shuttle flight, has died, NASA said Saturday. Young was 87.
Annual Geminid meteor shower to appear in a sky near you
One of the most eye-catching meteor showers will peak Wednesday night. The annual Geminid meteor shower has arrived, with the potential of one or two visual meteors per minute.
One of the most eye-catching meteor showers will peak Wednesday night. The annual Geminid meteor shower has arrived, with the potential of one or two visual meteors per minute.
NASA's most requested photo, the ‘Blue Marble', turns 45
It’s an iconic photo of our home planet: The wispy white clouds and ice caps swirling with the blues and tans of the land and sea – all standing in stark contrast to the blackness of space. But you may not know the full story behind this unique view of Earth.
It’s an iconic photo of our home planet: The wispy white clouds and ice caps swirling with the blues and tans of the land and sea – all standing in stark contrast to the blackness of space. But you may not know the full story behind this unique view of Earth.
Mini-shuttle glides to safe landing in desert test flight
A mini-shuttle that one day may ferry supplies and astronauts to the space station is one small step closer to space after a successful test flight over the weekend.
A mini-shuttle that one day may ferry supplies and astronauts to the space station is one small step closer to space after a successful test flight over the weekend.
Puerto Rican astronaut gets double dose of hurricanes
Space station astronaut Joe Acaba is getting a double dose of hurricanes - even in orbit. Harvey flooded his home in Houston last month. Now Maria has slammed into Puerto Rico, his family's homeland.
Space station astronaut Joe Acaba is getting a double dose of hurricanes - even in orbit. Harvey flooded his home in Houston last month. Now Maria has slammed into Puerto Rico, his family's homeland.
Chinese students enter bunker to simulate life on a space station
Four students from the Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics are going to find out exactly how it feels to live in a space station -- behind the sealed steel doors of two bunkers in a Beijing suburb.
Four students from the Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics are going to find out exactly how it feels to live in a space station -- behind the sealed steel doors of two bunkers in a Beijing suburb.
NASA marks 2 months to total solar eclipse
Mark your calendars! On Monday, August 21, 2017, all of North America will be treated to an eclipse of the sun.
Mark your calendars! On Monday, August 21, 2017, all of North America will be treated to an eclipse of the sun.
Full 'Flower' moon on Wednesday
A full "flower" moon will brighten the night skies on Wednesday night, May 9th.
A full "flower" moon will brighten the night skies on Wednesday night, May 9th.
SpaceX set to launch its first recycled rocket
SpaceX is about to launch its first recycled rocket.
SpaceX is about to launch its first recycled rocket.
SpaceX says it will fly 2 people around moon next year
SpaceX said Monday it will fly two people to the moon next year, a feat not attempted since NASA's Apollo heyday close to half a century ago.
SpaceX said Monday it will fly two people to the moon next year, a feat not attempted since NASA's Apollo heyday close to half a century ago.
"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.
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.
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.
From 2003: Warren Elly on space shuttle Columbia disaster
Warren Elly's report from February 1, 2003 -- the day of the space shuttle Columbia disaster.
Warren Elly's report from February 1, 2003 -- the day of the space shuttle Columbia disaster.
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.
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.
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.'
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.
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.
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.
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...
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...