Fake safety glasses left woman with permanent eye damage during 2017 solar eclipse, doctor says
The young woman's vision was 20/20 in the right eye and 20/25 in the left before the eclipse. Within four hours of looking at the sun, she said her vision was blurry and distorted in both eyes, and the only color she could see was black.
Solar eclipse 2024: Why wearing red or green could enhance your solar eclipse experience
Choosing the right colors to wear won’t just be about looking good – there’s a science behind the reason why experts say you should think about wearing red or green.
The world’s largest ‘dark sky sanctuary’ is now in this US state
An area in the United States that is about one-half the size of New Jersey has become the largest dark sky sanctuary in the world.
NASA's VIPER mission: March 15 is the last day to send your name to the moon
NASA will give people until 11:59 p.m. ET on March 15 to submit their names.
NASA engineers have renewed hope to fix hobbled Voyager 1 after interstellar space data outage
The process of troubleshooting an issue with Voyager 1 traveling through interstellar space is complicated. It takes about 45 hours for commands to be sent and a response to come back, but NASA engineers recently got a new clue to solving the spacecraft computer issue.
SpaceX Starship reaches space but does not survive reentry in successful test flight
SpaceX's Starship and its Super Heavy booster rocket – the most powerful ever flown – blasted off from south Texas on an uncrewed suborbital test flight and, for the first time, made it to space.
SpaceX Starship blasts off from Texas
SpaceX's Starship rocket got off to a good start on its third test flight, successfully reaching space for the first time.
SpaceX cleared for third Starship test flight from Texas
Space fans are preparing for the excitement of yet another SpaceX Starship Super Heavy test flight from south Texas.
'Devil comet' could become visible to the naked eye this month
Stargazers should check the sky to get a glimpse of 12PPons-Brooks which is heading toward its closest approach to the sun on its 71-year orbit.
Japan's Kairos rocket explodes after liftoff
Japan's Space One's "Kairos" rocket exploded just seconds after its inaugural launch from Speceport Kii in western Japan. Space One is a private spaceflight company aiming to develop and operate the KAIROS orbital launch vehicle for small satellite launches.
Women in STEM: NASA administrator says 'come join us'
For the women who find themselves "a little obsessed" with space and wonder if there’s a career in it for you, NASA wants you to "come join us."
Strong solar flare sent blasting from Sun causing limited radio blackouts
Powerful solar flares can cause high-frequency radio blackouts, which was potentially recorded early Sunday morning.
SpaceX prepares for third Starship test flight from Texas
Space fans have about a week to prepare themselves for the excitement of yet another SpaceX Starship Super Heavy test flight from East Texas.
NASA looking to hire astronauts: Do you have what it takes?
Applicants who are accepted can expect an annual salary of $152,258 per year.
ESA's Comet Interceptor will be 1st mission to visit 'pristine' object
The mission, called Comet Interceptor, will be the first mission to visit the cosmic object.
How the military’s new X-65 plane might revolutionize aircraft design
The experimental new X-plane is designed to not have any external parts to improve weight issues and make it more aerodynamic.
How much bigger is a supermoon, really?
In 2024, there are four supermoons to look forward to, and they happen four months in a row.
Lunar lander sends final images from the moon before being put to sleep
The company plans to put the lander to “sleep” later Wednesday, then see if it can be awakened in three weeks, once lunar night ends.
Odysseus moon lander: More pictures sent back with only hours left until it dies
The toppled moon lander, Odysseus, managed to send back more images Tuesday. The lander is expected to die by early Wednesday.
Death Valley Dark Sky Festival 2024 slated for 1st weekend in March
The Death Valley Dark Sky Festival is free but some reservations may be required ahead of time for certain auditorium talks.