Thousands of satellites, space junk surround Earth and it’s a problem, astronomers say
There are thousands of satellites orbiting Earth, and that’s not all — tons of space junk from previous collisions are also cluttering the orbit around the planet. Astronomers say there’s more to come, and it could spell trouble.
There are thousands of satellites orbiting Earth, and that’s not all — tons of space junk from previous collisions are also cluttering the orbit around the planet. Astronomers say there’s more to come, and it could spell trouble.
Russian test blamed for space debris that forced 7 astronauts aboard ISS to seek shelter
A Russian weapons test created more than 1,500 pieces of space junk that is now threatening the seven astronauts aboard the International Space Station, U.S. officials said Monday.
A Russian weapons test created more than 1,500 pieces of space junk that is now threatening the seven astronauts aboard the International Space Station, U.S. officials said Monday.
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.
Several massive asteroids have closely passed by Earth in October, and NASA says more are coming.
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.
NASA won't be putting astronauts back on the moon until at least 2025.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Growing fresh produce in space will be key to longer missions, according to NASA.
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.
A huge solar flare from the sun sparked a northern lights show over part of the world on Halloween.
Wisconsin emergency landing: American Airlines flight grounded due to 'smoke in cabin'
American Airlines said it was caused by a 'mechanical issue'.
American Airlines said it was caused by a 'mechanical issue'.
NASA targeting February for launch of first moon rocket since Apollo mission
Artemis I mission will launch the next generation of deep space operations.
Artemis I mission will launch the next generation of deep space operations.
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.
A spokesperson for American Airlines told Fox News that the plane was experiencing a mechanical issue.
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.
William Shatner, known to many "Star Trek" fans as Captain James T. Kirk, launched into space on Wednesday aboard a Blue Origin rocket.
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.
The Draconid meteor shower is considered a short-lived event and is expected to peak on Oct. 8.
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.
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.
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.”
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.”
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.
Jupiter reaches its biggest and brightest point in the night sky tonight. Here’s how to view the gas giant.
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.
SpaceX boss Elon Musk tweeted Starlink will land humans on the moon "probably sooner" than 2024.
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.
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.
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.
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.