NASA moves International Space Station path to avoid unknown space debris
The International Space Station boosted its orbit out of the way of an unknown piece of space debris that was expected to pass within several miles.
Satellite video shows smoke from West Coast wildfires being pulled into Pacific cyclone
In the video, taken by the GOES-WEST satellite above the Pacific Ocean, a dark grey cloud of smoke from the Western wildfires is blown over the Pacific Ocean and is swept up into the cyclone — swirling into a cyclonic low pressure system.
Possible hints of life spotted in Venus' clouds, astronomers say
Astronomers looking at the atmosphere in neighboring Venus see something that might just be a sign of life.
Fighter pilot says UFO he chased in 2004 committed 'act of war'
A former U.S. Navy fighter pilot spoke this month about what he says was an encounter with a “Tic Tac”-shaped UFO and believes the flying object committed an “act of war.”
‘Is it going to crash?’: Shocking video captures jet apparently catching fire in midair over Honolulu
A man captured video of a passenger jet apparently catching fire in midair in Honolulu over Labor Day weekend.
'It's the biggest bang since the Big Bang': Black holes collide into never-before-seen size
Astrophysicists detected the signal from a long ago violent collision of two black holes that created a new one of a size that had never been seen before.
Spare the Air alert extended through for Labor Day
The alerts, which ban the burning of wood or other solid fuel both indoors and outdoors, are the 20th and 21st consecutive alerts issued by the Bay Area Air Quality Management District.
Spare the Air alerts issued through Saturday due to wildfire smoke
The alerts, which ban the burning of wood or other solid fuel both indoors and outdoors, are the 18th and 19th consecutive alerts issued.
United Airlines layoffs to start next month
These job losses could rise even further as the virus keeps most people frightened and grounded.
Japan's 'flying car' gets off ground, with a person aboard
Japan’s SkyDrive Inc., among the myriads of “flying car” projects around the world, has carried out a successful though modest test flight with one person aboard.
Hurricane Laura captured in stunning pictures from space
NASA astronaut Chris Cassidy has photographed Hurricane Laura from his vantage point on the International Space Station.
Asteroid scheduled to pass by Earth the day before Election Day
Scientists say they recently spotted an asteroid expected to zoom uncomfortably close to earth on the day before Election Day.
Success! SpaceX completes historic 100th launch with another round of Starlink satellites
Liftoff is set for 10:31 a.m. from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida.
A bald eagle downed an EGLE drone, sending it into Lake Michigan
An Upper Peninsula bald eagle launched an airborne attack on a drone operated by a Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) pilot last month, tearing off a propeller and sending the aircraft to the bottom of Lake Michigan
14 dead, 123 injured when Air India flight skids off runway, splits in 2 while landing in southern India
Indian news reports say Air India Express flight skids off runway while landing in heavy rain; some people injured.
Midair collision kills Alaska state legislator, 6 others
Gov. Mike Dunleavy ordered U.S. and state flags to be lowered to half-staff and to remain in that position of honor for Knopp until sunset Monday.
US astronauts pack up for rare splashdown in SpaceX capsule
SpaceX and NASA plan to bring Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken back Sunday afternoon in the company's Dragon capsule, aiming for the Gulf of Mexico just off the Florida Panhandle.
'On our way to Mars': NASA rover will look for signs of life
The biggest, most sophisticated Mars rover ever built is on its way to the red planet.
NASA's next Mars rover is brawniest and brainiest one yet
Set to rocket away this week from Florida, The spacecraft named Perseverance is NASA's brawniest and brainiest Martian rover yet.
China launches ambitious attempt to land rover on Mars
China has launched its most ambitious Mars mission yet in an attempt to join the United States in successfully landing a spacecraft on the red planet.