Where will it land? Chinese rocket debris said to re-enter Earth's atmosphere in just hours
100-foot-long rocket core is expected to make an uncontrolled re-entry in a matter of hours.
Space Tourism: Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin auctioning off seat on its first crewed spaceflight
Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin is kicking off an auction for a seat on the company’s first crew spaceflight — a short Shepard-like hop launched by a rocket named New Shepard. The Texas liftoff is targeted for July 20, the date of the Apollo 11 moon landing.
Meteor shower, Mercury, total supermoon eclipse: May brings trio of celestial events
The month of May brings about several celestial events, including a meteor shower and the first total supermoon eclipse since 2019.
SpaceX returns 4 astronauts to Earth in rare nighttime splashdown
SpaceX safely returned four astronauts from the International Space Station on Sunday, making the first U.S. crew splashdown in darkness since the Apollo 8 moonshot.
Pink Moon: Timelapse video captures 1st supermoon of 2021 rising over Rhode Island bridge
The video, captured by Mike Cohea on April 26 in Jamestown, Rhode Island, shows the supermoon, known as the Pink Moon, shining over the Newport Bridge.
NASA makes history with 1st flight of Ingenuity helicopter on Mars
NASA has made history with a successful first flight of its Ingenuity helicopter on Mars.
NASA shares stunning image of blue dunes on Mars
NASA has released a new photograph from Mars, showing a sea of blue dunes on the Red Planet.
NASA reveals Artemis program will land 1st person of color on the moon
NASA’s Artemis program, which is already set to send the first woman to the moon in 2024, will also send the first person of color to the moon.
World War II-era plane pulled from Lake Michigan goes on display
The Douglas SBD-5 Dauntless did not fly in combat because it was used on Lake Michigan as part of an incredible wartime effort to provide pilots carrier-landing training somewhere safe.
Skyscraper-sized Asteroid Apophis won’t make contact with Earth for over 100 years, scientists say
Asteroid Apophis, which was believed to be on a potential collision course for Earth, is no longer going to be an issue for our big blue planet for another 100 years, scientists say.
Small piece of Wright brothers' 1st aircraft to fly again on Mars
With the blessing of the Wright family, NASA included a tiny piece of fabric from the 1903 Wright Flyer I on an experimental helicopter set to take flight soon on Mars.
The largest ‘potentially hazardous asteroid’ of 2021 will pass by Earth on March 21
The largest asteroid to pass by our planet in 2021 will be at its closest on Sunday, providing astronomers a rare chance to see the giant rock that formed at the dawn of our solar system.
WATCH: Police stop wanted kidnapping suspect from fleeing on Lodge Freeway in Detroit
Michigan State Police troopers stopped a wanted kidnapper who tried to flee on the Lodge Freeway in Detroit.
Asteroid Apophis: Huge space rock to pass by Earth, even closer in 2029
A huge asteroid called Apophis will make its closest approach to Earth, but pass safely by our planet Friday evening.
Orbital Assembly Corp. hits $1M fundraising goal, aims to have luxury space hotel open in 2027
Orbital Assembly Corp., a California-based startup that wants to pioneer construction and infrastructure in outer space, has hit its $1 million fundraising goal and aims to open an operational luxury hotel in orbit in 2027.
'Space hurricane' seen in Earth's upper atmosphere for first time
For the first time in history, astronomers have detected what they've deemed a "space hurricane" in Earth's upper atmosphere.
UK meteor flashes across night sky, stuns hundreds of residents
UK residents were treated to an astronomical show Sunday when a meteor lit up the night sky.
Astronauts perform spacewalk to prepare ISS for new solar wings
NASA's Kate Rubins and Victor Glover ventured out Sunday to install support frames for new, high-efficiency solar panels arriving at the International Space Station later this year.
Full ‘Snow Moon’ will appear in night sky this week: When and how to see it
Get ready for February’s full moon — nicknamed the “Snow Moon” — which will reach its peak and shine bright on Feb. 27.
American Airlines not denying possible UFO spotting, says: 'Talk to the FBI'
An American Airlines jet encountered an apparent UFO over northeastern New Mexico Sunday afternoon.