NASA to reveal super quiet X-59 supersonic jet
Unlike normal supersonic flights, the X-59 aircraft only creates a sound as loud as a car door closing. NASA describes it as a “gentle sonic thump."
Unlike normal supersonic flights, the X-59 aircraft only creates a sound as loud as a car door closing. NASA describes it as a “gentle sonic thump."
'No chance of' Moon landing for Peregrine lander after mission-critical spaceflight issues
Astrobotic said the new goal is to get Peregrine as close to lunar distance as possible before it loses power and the ability to maintain a sun-pointing position. The spacecraft carrying NASA science is expected to have enough power through Wednesday.
Astrobotic said the new goal is to get Peregrine as close to lunar distance as possible before it loses power and the ability to maintain a sun-pointing position. The spacecraft carrying NASA science is expected to have enough power through Wednesday.
Vulcan rocket launch: Moon landing attempt appears doomed after 'critical' fuel leak
A moon landing attept by a private US company appears doomed because of a fuel leak on the newly launched spacecraft.
A moon landing attept by a private US company appears doomed because of a fuel leak on the newly launched spacecraft.
Man finds iPhone 'perfectly intact' that likely fell 16,000 feet from Alaska Airlines flight
The man said the iPhone was found still in airplane mode and open to a baggage claim number for Alaska Airlines flight 1282, which suffered an inflight blowout and was forced to make an emergency landing.
The man said the iPhone was found still in airplane mode and open to a baggage claim number for Alaska Airlines flight 1282, which suffered an inflight blowout and was forced to make an emergency landing.
Astronomers reveal what Uranus and Neptune really look like
For years, Neptune was shown to be “too blue" but researchers with the University of Oxford used modeling to show Uranus and Neptune are closer in color.
For years, Neptune was shown to be “too blue" but researchers with the University of Oxford used modeling to show Uranus and Neptune are closer in color.
You can send your name to the moon on NASA’s 1st robotic lunar rover VIPER
NASA will collect names until March 15.
NASA will collect names until March 15.
12 hours on Mars: What NASA cameras captured during a search mission on the red planet
NASA's Mars rover captures time-lapse of the red planet
NASA's Mars rover captures time-lapse of the red planet
Quadrantid meteor shower peak to bring chances of fireballs
The annual Quadrantid meteor shower peaks this week, and it's considered one of the best of the year. Here's how to catch a glimpse.
The annual Quadrantid meteor shower peaks this week, and it's considered one of the best of the year. Here's how to catch a glimpse.
NASA spacecraft captures stunning photos of volcanoes on Jupiter's moon Io
The Juno spacecraft's recent thrilling journey was one of two scheduled flybys that promised to offer a unique opportunity to witness the marvels of Jupiter's volcanically active moon, Io. According to NASA, the flyby was the closest that any spacecraft has made to Io in over 20 years.
The Juno spacecraft's recent thrilling journey was one of two scheduled flybys that promised to offer a unique opportunity to witness the marvels of Jupiter's volcanically active moon, Io. According to NASA, the flyby was the closest that any spacecraft has made to Io in over 20 years.
Watch out for these astronomical events in 2024
The year will feature 12 full Moons, plenty of meteor showers, five eclipses and four Supermoons.
The year will feature 12 full Moons, plenty of meteor showers, five eclipses and four Supermoons.
Watch: Hubble captures mysterious shadows on Saturn’s rings
The phenomenon is known as ring “spokes” and appear to happen seasonally, according to NASA.
The phenomenon is known as ring “spokes” and appear to happen seasonally, according to NASA.
Japanese Moon lander SLIM successfully reaches lunar orbit on Christmas
Japan's lunar lander began its orbit of the Moon on Monday, setting the nation up for its first Moon landing in the coming weeks.
Japan's lunar lander began its orbit of the Moon on Monday, setting the nation up for its first Moon landing in the coming weeks.
December 'Cold Moon': Here's when you can see the last full moon of 2023
December's full moon, also known as the “Cold Moon” and “Long Night Moon,” will reach peak illumination this week.
December's full moon, also known as the “Cold Moon” and “Long Night Moon,” will reach peak illumination this week.
Voyager 1 having trouble phoning home as decades-old craft travels through interstellar space
Resolving the issue comes with certain complicating factors, such as the age of Voyager and the time commands sent from Earth take to reach the spacecraft.
Resolving the issue comes with certain complicating factors, such as the age of Voyager and the time commands sent from Earth take to reach the spacecraft.
Largest solar flare in 6 years leads to problems with radio communications with planes
Thursday’s solar flare is not only the largest of the current solar cycle but also the largest since Sept. 10, 2017, officials say.
Thursday’s solar flare is not only the largest of the current solar cycle but also the largest since Sept. 10, 2017, officials say.
The Geminid meteor shower will peak this week. Here’s how to watch
Stargazers can catch the aerial display when it peaks on Dec. 13.
Stargazers can catch the aerial display when it peaks on Dec. 13.
Geminid meteor shower peaks in mid-December thanks to this puzzling asteroid
The Geminid meteor shower peak is in mid December this year, alongside a special moon that will allow better viewing conditions for stargazers to spot meteors to end 2023.
The Geminid meteor shower peak is in mid December this year, alongside a special moon that will allow better viewing conditions for stargazers to spot meteors to end 2023.
Northern lights visible in Michigan Thursday night, space forecasters say
After a flurry of solar activity that sent four coronal mass ejections toward Earth, the northern lights viewing potential in Michigan could be great.
After a flurry of solar activity that sent four coronal mass ejections toward Earth, the northern lights viewing potential in Michigan could be great.
December stargazing guide: Geminid meteors, Christmas full Moon and star-Moon pairings
The final full Moon of the year will light the sky around Christmas and the Geminid meteor shower peaks in mid-December.
The final full Moon of the year will light the sky around Christmas and the Geminid meteor shower peaks in mid-December.
Light pillars illuminate night sky over Canada
What looks like a neat photography trick is a beautiful phenomenon made by Mother Nature.
What looks like a neat photography trick is a beautiful phenomenon made by Mother Nature.