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NASA: Asteroid the size of Empire State Building to whiz close by Earth in coming days

NASA: Asteroid the size of Empire State Building to whiz close by Earth in coming days

Several massive asteroids have closely passed by Earth in October, and NASA says more are coming.

November 11, 2021 11:29am EST
NASA says next astronaut moon landing will be in 2025 at earliest

NASA says next astronaut moon landing will be in 2025 at earliest

NASA won't be putting astronauts back on the moon until at least 2025.

November 9, 2021 9:49pm EST
Heinz launches ketchup using tomatoes grown in ‘Mars-like conditions’ into space

Heinz launches ketchup using tomatoes grown in ‘Mars-like conditions’ into space

The “Marz Edition” ketchup is part of the Kraft Heinz Company’s larger goal to learn how to grow food in difficult environments while studying the possibilities of long-term food production outside of Earth.

November 9, 2021 7:19pm EST
Northern lights illuminate sky near Denali National Park

Northern lights illuminate sky near Denali National Park

Video was posted that showed the pink and green waves dazzling the night sky over Healy, a city southwest of Fairbanks and northwest of Denali National Park and Preserve, according to the source.

November 6, 2021 10:53pm EDT
Vice President Kamala Harris to convene 1st National Space Council meeting Dec. 1

Vice President Kamala Harris to convene 1st National Space Council meeting Dec. 1

During her visit to the Goddard Space Center in Maryland, Vice President Kamala Harris shared the work already being done by NASA’s Landsat 9, which aims to monitor the “health” of the planet.

November 5, 2021 8:49pm EDT
NASA astronauts pick peppers in space for the first time on International Space Station

NASA astronauts pick peppers in space for the first time on International Space Station

Growing fresh produce in space will be key to longer missions, according to NASA.

November 1, 2021 9:13pm EDT
Northern lights from huge solar flare dance across Halloween sky

Northern lights from huge solar flare dance across Halloween sky

A huge solar flare from the sun sparked a northern lights show over part of the world on Halloween.

November 1, 2021 9:46am EDT
Wisconsin emergency landing: American Airlines flight grounded due to 'smoke in cabin'

Wisconsin emergency landing: American Airlines flight grounded due to 'smoke in cabin'

American Airlines said it was caused by a 'mechanical issue'.

October 24, 2021 7:45pm EDT
NASA targeting February for launch of first moon rocket since Apollo mission

NASA targeting February for launch of first moon rocket since Apollo mission

Artemis I mission will launch the next generation of deep space operations.

October 23, 2021 4:15pm EDT
DC air traffic disrupted after American Airlines flight stalls near runway

DC air traffic disrupted after American Airlines flight stalls near runway

A spokesperson for American Airlines told Fox News that the plane was experiencing a mechanical issue.

October 16, 2021 10:23pm EDT
William Shatner launches into space aboard Blue Origin rocket

William Shatner launches into space aboard Blue Origin rocket

William Shatner, known to many "Star Trek" fans as Captain James T. Kirk, launched into space on Wednesday aboard a Blue Origin rocket.

October 13, 2021 3:12pm EDT
Draconid meteor shower to dazzle in peak on Oct. 8

Draconid meteor shower to dazzle in peak on Oct. 8

The Draconid meteor shower is considered a short-lived event and is expected to peak on Oct. 8.

October 8, 2021 7:10am EDT
William Shatner officially headed to space Oct. 12 on Blue Origin rocket

William Shatner officially headed to space Oct. 12 on Blue Origin rocket

William Shatner, known to many as Captain James T. Kirk from Star Trek, will blast off into space on Oct. 12 aboard a Blue Origin rocket.

October 4, 2021 10:32am EDT
Space Force prototype uniform draws comparisons to ‘Battlestar Galactica’

Space Force prototype uniform draws comparisons to ‘Battlestar Galactica’

The Space Force unveiled a new prototype uniform this week — which immediately drew comparisons to the uniforms worn by officers in the 2000s TV series “Battlestar Galactica.”

September 24, 2021 4:28pm EDT
Jupiter Opposition 2021: When, how to see Jupiter at its biggest, brightest

Jupiter Opposition 2021: When, how to see Jupiter at its biggest, brightest

Jupiter reaches its biggest and brightest point in the night sky tonight. Here’s how to view the gas giant.

August 19, 2021 9:37pm EDT
SpaceX boss Elon Musk says Starship will land humans on moon ‘probably sooner’ than 2024

SpaceX boss Elon Musk says Starship will land humans on moon ‘probably sooner’ than 2024

SpaceX boss Elon Musk tweeted Starlink will land humans on the moon "probably sooner" than 2024.

August 15, 2021 11:13am EDT
Perseid meteor shower peaks: When, where and how to watch

Perseid meteor shower peaks: When, where and how to watch

NASA warns that the next Perseid meteor shower may not be visible until 2024. The agency expects the sky in 2022 and 2023 will not be ideal during the Perseids’ peak.

August 12, 2021 6:58pm EDT
The Perseid Meteor Shower this year will be better than usual. Here's the best ways to watch

The Perseid Meteor Shower this year will be better than usual. Here's the best ways to watch

Less light pollution from the moon means the annual shower will be more visible in the night sky, featuring meteors that could see up to 60 meteors per hour.

August 11, 2021 6:59am EDT
Stunning time-lapse shows Perseids meteors  streak across night sky

Stunning time-lapse shows Perseids meteors streak across night sky

Stunning time-lapse video captured Perseids meteors streaking across the starry sky.

August 9, 2021 8:45pm EDT
Dixie fire: Satellite video shows blaze burning from outer space

Dixie fire: Satellite video shows blaze burning from outer space

Satellite video shows the impact of the Dixie fire which has reached 197,487 acres and is only 22% contained as of July 26.

July 26, 2021 8:47pm EDT
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