Earth receives laser beam message from 10 million miles away
NASA’s Deep Space Optical Communications (DSOC) experiment beamed a near-infrared laser from nearly 10 million miles away to the Hale Telescope at Caltech’s Palomar Observatory in San Diego County, California.
NASA’s Deep Space Optical Communications (DSOC) experiment beamed a near-infrared laser from nearly 10 million miles away to the Hale Telescope at Caltech’s Palomar Observatory in San Diego County, California.
NASA's James Webb telescope reveals 'fluffy' planet where it rains sand
This giant, "fluffy" exoplanet has clouds filled with sand that rains down like water does on Earth, scientists have discovered.
This giant, "fluffy" exoplanet has clouds filled with sand that rains down like water does on Earth, scientists have discovered.
Webb Telescope image of Pandora’s Cluster reveals hidden clues of most distant galaxies yet
Two of the galaxies in Pandora's Cluster are nearly 33 billion light years away, the second-and-fourth-farthest galaxies ever observed. Researchers say one galaxy looks like a "peanut" and the other a "fluffy ball" in the JWST images.
Two of the galaxies in Pandora's Cluster are nearly 33 billion light years away, the second-and-fourth-farthest galaxies ever observed. Researchers say one galaxy looks like a "peanut" and the other a "fluffy ball" in the JWST images.
NASA rocket launches into Alaskan northern lights
While a rocket launching into the northern lights puts on a spectacular show, it wasn’t just by happenstance. The timing of this launch had to be just right to get the necessary scientific data.
While a rocket launching into the northern lights puts on a spectacular show, it wasn’t just by happenstance. The timing of this launch had to be just right to get the necessary scientific data.
NASA: Record-breaking black hole discovered by Webb and Chandra telescopes
The discovery using NASA's Webb telescope is exciting for black hole research because there is still much unknown about these enigmas of the universe. Astronomers believe black holes formed within the first billion years after the Big Bang.
The discovery using NASA's Webb telescope is exciting for black hole research because there is still much unknown about these enigmas of the universe. Astronomers believe black holes formed within the first billion years after the Big Bang.
November night sky highlights: Jupiter on display, Leonid meteor shower peak
Here's a rundown of sky-gazing events to bookmark for November 2023, including the Leonid meteor shower.
Here's a rundown of sky-gazing events to bookmark for November 2023, including the Leonid meteor shower.
October 2023 full 'Hunter's Moon' to light up sky this weekend
The end of October brings the full “Hunter's Moon," and for some observers, it will be eclipsed by Earth.
The end of October brings the full “Hunter's Moon," and for some observers, it will be eclipsed by Earth.
Southwest offers flights to view 2024 total solar eclipse from the sky
On April 8, 2024, there will be flights scheduled in the direct and partial paths of the total solar eclipse.
On April 8, 2024, there will be flights scheduled in the direct and partial paths of the total solar eclipse.
Watch: 'Ring of fire' solar eclipse stretches from Oregon to Brazil
Today's solar eclipse is known as a "ring of fire" eclipse for the bright, blazing border that appears around the moon for as much as five minutes.
Today's solar eclipse is known as a "ring of fire" eclipse for the bright, blazing border that appears around the moon for as much as five minutes.
NASA finds water, building blocks of life in largest-ever asteroid sample
According to NASA, this material serves as a time capsule from the earliest days of the solar system.
According to NASA, this material serves as a time capsule from the earliest days of the solar system.
NASA Apollo 16 mission item hits auction market, expected to go for nearly $750K
The one-of-a-kind shovel was used to scoop up over 200 pounds of moon samples.
The one-of-a-kind shovel was used to scoop up over 200 pounds of moon samples.
3 astronauts back on Earth after being stuck in space for a year
One of the astronauts that returned to Earth Wednesday is a NASA astronaut, who now holds the record for the longest U.S. spaceflight as a result of the unexpected extended stay.
One of the astronauts that returned to Earth Wednesday is a NASA astronaut, who now holds the record for the longest U.S. spaceflight as a result of the unexpected extended stay.
Northern Lights activity to increase, include auroras further south due to escalating Sun activity
Skygazers in the northern U.S. will want to stay tuned for more aurora light forecasts in the coming years as peak solar activity is expected in 2025 during the Solar Cycle 25.
Skygazers in the northern U.S. will want to stay tuned for more aurora light forecasts in the coming years as peak solar activity is expected in 2025 during the Solar Cycle 25.
NASA reveals latest weapon to 'search the heavens' for UFOs, aliens
According to a NASA study, artificial intelligence will be key if NASA tries to find scientifically provable alien life and the existence of UFOs.
According to a NASA study, artificial intelligence will be key if NASA tries to find scientifically provable alien life and the existence of UFOs.
James Webb telescope captures colorful bursts of gas, dust in new image
The star is a few tens of thousands of years old, a baby compared to our sun which is estimated to be about 4.5 billion years old.
The star is a few tens of thousands of years old, a baby compared to our sun which is estimated to be about 4.5 billion years old.
Dazzling auroras could be on display from Seattle to Boston Tuesday during geomagnetic storm watch
Auroras lights could be visible low on the horizon for the U.S. Northern Tier, including in Seattle, Great Falls, Des Moines, Minneapolis, Chicago and Boston. Here's why.
Auroras lights could be visible low on the horizon for the U.S. Northern Tier, including in Seattle, Great Falls, Des Moines, Minneapolis, Chicago and Boston. Here's why.
Space Force sets new record with surprise satellite launch
The U.S. Space Force says it set a record for sending a satellite into space on short notice – just a 24-hour timeframe, instead of weeks or months – calling it a "major advancement" of its capabilities.
The U.S. Space Force says it set a record for sending a satellite into space on short notice – just a 24-hour timeframe, instead of weeks or months – calling it a "major advancement" of its capabilities.
NASA releases UFO report with no evidence of extraterrestrial origin
NASA Administrator Bill Nelson said the agency wants to shift the conversation about UFOs “from sensationalism to science.”
NASA Administrator Bill Nelson said the agency wants to shift the conversation about UFOs “from sensationalism to science.”
Webb telescope detects possible signs of life on distant planet
Located about 120 light-years from Earth in the constellation Leo, K2-18 b lies within the habitable zone of a nearby star.
Located about 120 light-years from Earth in the constellation Leo, K2-18 b lies within the habitable zone of a nearby star.
NASA's Mars rover instrument MOXIE generates enough oxygen for small dog
The Mars Oxygen In-Situ Resource Utilization Experiment, or MOXIE, is a microwave-sized device that takes unbreathable Martian air and turns it into oxygen humans – and dogs – rely on.
The Mars Oxygen In-Situ Resource Utilization Experiment, or MOXIE, is a microwave-sized device that takes unbreathable Martian air and turns it into oxygen humans – and dogs – rely on.