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.
Make your own decor at Nook & Cranny DIY Workshop
We like to DIY in Charley's World! Charley Belcher headed to Nook & Cranny DIY Workshop in Pinellas Park, where they teach easy but great-looking do-it-yourself projects for your home.
We like to DIY in Charley's World! Charley Belcher headed to Nook & Cranny DIY Workshop in Pinellas Park, where they teach easy but great-looking do-it-yourself projects for your home.
Alligators in their natural environment
The SkyFOX drone flew over the Deep Hole sinkhole at Myakka River State Park, catching a glimpse of alligators doing what they do best: lounging and swimming.
The SkyFOX drone flew over the Deep Hole sinkhole at Myakka River State Park, catching a glimpse of alligators doing what they do best: lounging and swimming.
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.
Manatee Viewing Center marks 30 years
Crisp blue skies made Thursday a perfect day to mark the 30th birthday of the popular TECO Manatee Viewing Center in Apollo Beach. And the chilly air guaranteed that several guests of honor showed up.
Crisp blue skies made Thursday a perfect day to mark the 30th birthday of the popular TECO Manatee Viewing Center in Apollo Beach. And the chilly air guaranteed that several guests of honor showed up.
Dozens of alligators gather at Myakka River State Park
Alligators are gathered near a sinkhole at lower Myakka Lake in Sarasota in a scene that has never been more Florida.
Alligators are gathered near a sinkhole at lower Myakka Lake in Sarasota in a scene that has never been more Florida.
'Deep Hole' is where the gators gather at Myakka River State Park
Alligators are gathered near a sinkhole at lower Myakka Lake in Sarasota in a scene that has never been more Florida.
Alligators are gathered near a sinkhole at lower Myakka Lake in Sarasota in a scene that has never been more Florida.
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.
Fever of rays spotted in Tampa Bay
This might be enough to send chills down the spine of any Florida beachgoer: SkyFOX caught a glimpse of hundreds of rays swimming together in Tampa Bay on Wednesday.
This might be enough to send chills down the spine of any Florida beachgoer: SkyFOX caught a glimpse of hundreds of rays swimming together in Tampa Bay on Wednesday.
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.'