Shattered comet adds layer of mystery to Monday night’s meteor shower
A comet that broke apart 27 years ago is adding some intrigue to what is usually a rather modest meteor shower.
Boeing docks crew capsule to International Space Station in test do-over
With only a test dummy aboard, Boeing’s astronaut capsule pulled up and parked at the International Space Station for the first time Friday, a huge achievement for the company after years of false starts.
Boeing's Starliner capsule blasts off on space station test flight – again
Boeing's new space taxi barely survived its first test flight back in 2019. Now, the company hopes Thursday's long-awaited launch will help them catch up to rival SpaceX.
NASA Mars lander losing power due to dust accumulation
Since landing on Mars in 2018, InSight has detected more than 1,300 marsquakes.
Total lunar eclipse's 'blood moon' delights across the US
Did you stay up to see the “blood moon” in last night’s total lunar eclipse?
After 2-year delay, Boeing Starliner ready to complete final test before launching NASA astronauts
NASA managers said they are confident that Boeing is ready to complete the final test of its Starliner spacecraft after two years of delays before it can launch astronauts.
Total lunar eclipse 2022: When and where you can watch it this weekend
NASA said stargazers across North America won’t need any special equipment to view the event.
Plants successfully sprout from lunar soil for the 1st time ever
Scientists for the first time have grown plants in soil from the moon collected by NASA’s Apollo astronauts.
Huge black hole at galaxy's center seen in first-ever images
Using telescopes worldwide, astronomers have captured the first image of the supermassive black hole at the center of the Milky Way.
Passenger with no experience lands small plane in Florida after pilot has medical emergency
In the audio, the passenger tells air traffic control: "I’ve got a serious situation here. My pilot has gone incoherent. I have no idea how to fly the airplane."
'Most intense' solar flare captured on stunning imagery
On Tuesday, a strong solar flare erupted from the sun, sending energy across the galaxy, which made for spectacular imagery of the invisible light.
UFO debate: House panel to hold public hearing on ‘unidentified aerial phenomena'
“The purpose of this hearing is to give the public an opportunity to hear directly from subject matter experts and leaders in the Intelligence Community on one of the greatest mysteries of our time,” said Rep. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., and chairman of the House Intelligence Committee.
James Webb telescope beams back stunningly clear images in latest test
NASA's new space telescope is in the home stretch of testing.
Meet the manikins that will hitch a ride on NASA’s moon rocket
If the Artemis I mission is a success, it could pave the way for human exploration of Mars by 2025
Scientists create message to beam into outer space but say humanity isn’t ready yet
The message would contain images of the male and female forms, where Earth is located, and even include mathematical operations.
'We're ready to go': Boeing says it has resolved Starliner issue partly caused by Florida humidity
After its last attempt nine months ago, Boeing managers say they are ready to launch the CST-100 Starliner to the International Space Station and back.
1st solar eclipse of 2022 appears in southern skies
The first solar eclipse of 2022 appeared in southern skies Saturday. Here’s when another partial one is expected later this year — and when the big total eclipse is coming to America that everyone’s been waiting for.
SpaceX launches 53 Starlink satellites on rocket used for first private astronaut mission
Falcon 9 launches from Cape Canaveral sending more Starlink satellites into orbit.
Couple gets married on flight to Vegas: 'Any turbulence, I want to weather it with you'
A couple headed to Las Vegas to elope weren’t about to let travel troubles stop them from celebrating their big day.
Watch: NASA’s Mars sample return test survives after smashing into Utah desert
Samples from Mars are expected to return to Earth in 2033.