SpaceX lands NASA's $2.89 billion contract to put humans on lunar surface with Starship
NASA on Friday announced a continued partnership with SpaceX in the development of the first commercial human lander that will safely carry the next American astronauts to the lunar surface, part of the Artemis Moon program.
Lyrid meteor shower to light up night sky in April — here’s how to watch
Calling all stargazers: The first major meteor shower of the year — the Lyrids — will occur in mid-April and is expected to light up the evening sky with a dazzling display.
NASA shares stunning image of blue dunes on Mars
NASA has released a new photograph from Mars, showing a sea of blue dunes on the Red Planet.
NASA delays first flight attempt for Mars helicopter Ingenuity
Once the Ingenuity Mars helicopter’s flight takes place, it will be the first powered, controlled flight on another planet.
NASA reveals Artemis program will land 1st person of color on the moon
NASA’s Artemis program, which is already set to send the first woman to the moon in 2024, will also send the first person of color to the moon.
Skyscraper-sized Asteroid Apophis won’t make contact with Earth for over 100 years, scientists say
Asteroid Apophis, which was believed to be on a potential collision course for Earth, is no longer going to be an issue for our big blue planet for another 100 years, scientists say.
Worm Moon: 1st full moon of spring 2021 to light up night sky this weekend
March’s full Worm Moon will reach peak illumination on Sunday, March 28. But it will actually appear full for about three days.
Small piece of Wright brothers' 1st aircraft to fly again on Mars
With the blessing of the Wright family, NASA included a tiny piece of fabric from the 1903 Wright Flyer I on an experimental helicopter set to take flight soon on Mars.
The largest ‘potentially hazardous asteroid’ of 2021 will pass by Earth on March 21
The largest asteroid to pass by our planet in 2021 will be at its closest on Sunday, providing astronomers a rare chance to see the giant rock that formed at the dawn of our solar system.
Tune in for the Earth-to-space call between California students and astronauts aboard ISS
NASA astronauts aboard ISS will answer pre-recorded questions sent from California students, giving them an in-depth look into life hovering over Earth.
Small plane makes emergency landing on hillside near Lafayette Reservoir
Federal Aviation Administration said only the pilot was on board and he was not injured. There is also no report of damage to the aircraft.
The moon has a tail that sends beams across Earth, researchers say
When the New Moon shifts between the Earth and the sun, the downflowing structure's "beam" shoots around the Blue Marble's atmosphere as well as out into space.
Asteroid Apophis: Huge space rock to pass by Earth, even closer in 2029
A huge asteroid called Apophis will make its closest approach to Earth, but pass safely by our planet Friday evening.
Orbital Assembly Corp. hits $1M fundraising goal, aims to have luxury space hotel open in 2027
Orbital Assembly Corp., a California-based startup that wants to pioneer construction and infrastructure in outer space, has hit its $1 million fundraising goal and aims to open an operational luxury hotel in orbit in 2027.
'Space hurricane' seen in Earth's upper atmosphere for first time
For the first time in history, astronomers have detected what they've deemed a "space hurricane" in Earth's upper atmosphere.
Jupiter and Mercury conjunction to light up sky on March 5 — here’s how to watch
Sky-watchers have a chance to observe another astronomical event — the conjunction of Jupiter and Mercury.
UK meteor flashes across night sky, stuns hundreds of residents
UK residents were treated to an astronomical show Sunday when a meteor lit up the night sky.
Spacewalking astronauts prep ISS for new solar wings
Spacewalking astronauts ventured out Sunday to install support frames for new, high-efficiency solar panels arriving at the International Space Station later this year.
ISS spacewalk focuses on solar panel repairs
Sunday's International Space Station spacewalk focused on solar panel repairs.
Astronauts perform spacewalk to prepare ISS for new solar wings
NASA's Kate Rubins and Victor Glover ventured out Sunday to install support frames for new, high-efficiency solar panels arriving at the International Space Station later this year.