James Webb Telescope reaches final destination, observations to begin in June
The world's biggest and most powerful space telescope has reached its final destination 1 million miles away.
Busy week ahead for NASA, SpaceX
It's a busy Monday for NASA!
Large 'potentially hazardous' asteroid passing by Earth on Tuesday
Astronomers are tracking a large and "potentially hazardous" asteroid that is set to make a relatively close pass by the Earth on Tuesday.
January Wolf Moon to light up sky Monday night
2022’s wolf moon is set to appear on Jan. 17 at 6:48 p.m. ET, according to NASA.
Water vapor detected on a 'super Neptune' planet
Scientists recently discovered water vapor in the atmosphere of a recently discovered planet, NASA announced Thursday.
Earth hits 6th hottest year on record in 2021, temperature reports say
Scientist say the hot year is part of a long-term warming trend that could accelerate.
Massive asteroid will fly by Earth next week, NASA data shows
A kilometer-wide asteroid will pass by Earth next week, making its nearest pass for the next 200 years.
Quadrantid meteor shower: When to watch one of the biggest space spectacles
According to EarthSky.org, the Quadrantid meteor shower is occurring now until Jan. 16.
US airlines look to delay 5G rollout over aviation safety concerns
Airlines for America, a trade group for large U.S. passenger and cargo carriers, said in an emergency filing that the FCC has failed to adequately consider the harm that 5G service could do to the industry.
Pluto should be classified as a planet again, scientists argue
A new study is reigniting the debate over Pluto’s status as a dwarf planet — a clash that has been going for 15 years.
Largest cluster of rogue planets discovered by astronomers
A team of astronomers has discovered nearly 70 rogue planets— cosmic objects that resemble a planet but do not orbit a star.
James Webb Space Telescope, world’s largest and most powerful, launched Christmas morning
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope launched successfully early Christmas morning from French Guiana on South America’s northeastern coast, riding a European Ariane rocket into the sky.
James Webb Space Telescope: How to watch launch of Hubble's successor
The James Webb Space Telescope, Hubble’s more powerful successor, is scheduled for liftoff on Christmas morning. Here’s how to watch.
2021 Ursid meteor shower: Where, when to see the celestial event
The Ursid meteor shower happens every year and is considered a “low-key” affair because usually only between 5 and 10 meteors can be seen per hour, which is considered a small number.
SpaceX Falcon 9 launches 52 Starlink satellites from California base
A SpaceX rocket carried 52 Starlink internet satellites into orbit from California early Saturday.
Delta Air Lines to charter U.S. Olympians to Beijing
The U.S. Olympic team’s airline partner, Delta Air Lines, will charter a flight from Los Angeles to Beijing to bring about half the American athletes to the Winter Olympics.
NASA’s Perseverance rover makes ‘unexpected’ discovery about volcanic lava on red planet
Perseverance arrived in February at Mars’ Jezero Crater — a former lakebed and river delta — in search of rocks that could contain evidence of past Martian life.
NASA spacecraft ‘touches’ sun for first time ever, flew through star's upper atmosphere
It took a few months to get the data back, but NASA was finally able to confirm its spacecraft officially touched the sun and flew through its atmosphere, known as the corona.
Geminid meteor shower: Shooting stars light up night sky during peak
The Geminid meteor shower peaked early on Dec. 14, presenting a dazzling display for many stargazers on Earth.
How to watch: Geminid meteor shower to peak Monday night
If you’re outside overnight, look up. You might see a shooting star!