Astronomers discover rare evidence of 2 planets colliding, study shows
Researchers at the University of Washington found rare evidence of two planets colliding near a distant star.
Researchers at the University of Washington found rare evidence of two planets colliding near a distant star.
NASA Artemis II updates: March rollout, 7 April launch date opportunities
NASA said it would begin to roll the Artemis II rocket and spacecraft out to the launch pad at Florida's Kennedy Space Center as early as next week, and that everything is "on track" for an April launch.
NASA said it would begin to roll the Artemis II rocket and spacecraft out to the launch pad at Florida's Kennedy Space Center as early as next week, and that everything is "on track" for an April launch.
NASA’s 1,300-lb Van Allen Probe A to reenter, fall to Earth within hours
NASA’s 1,323-pound Van Allen Probe A is expected to re-enter Earth’s atmosphere nearly 14 years after its launch.
NASA’s 1,323-pound Van Allen Probe A is expected to re-enter Earth’s atmosphere nearly 14 years after its launch.
Dangerous asteroid no longer expected to hit the moon
For a brief time, "Asteroid 2024 YR4" was considered to be the most dangerous asteroid discovered in the last 20 years.
For a brief time, "Asteroid 2024 YR4" was considered to be the most dangerous asteroid discovered in the last 20 years.
Look up Sunday after sunset as Venus and Saturn meet in evening twilight
Don't forget to look up this weekend as Venus and Saturn will appear to be right next to each other in the night sky.
Don't forget to look up this weekend as Venus and Saturn will appear to be right next to each other in the night sky.
Look up tonight as six planets align in the night sky: How to see it
Six planets will align in the night sky on Saturday, Feb. 28, for a rare planetary parade. Here's how to see it.
Six planets will align in the night sky on Saturday, Feb. 28, for a rare planetary parade. Here's how to see it.
Blood moon total lunar eclipse happens March 3 - How you can see it
A total blood moon lunar eclipse will be visible across the U.S. in the early morning hours of March 3, 2026.
A total blood moon lunar eclipse will be visible across the U.S. in the early morning hours of March 3, 2026.
6 planets align in the sky this week: Here’s what to know
Mercury, Venus, Jupiter, Uranus, Saturn and Neptune will be visible in the night sky this week. Here's what you need to know.
Mercury, Venus, Jupiter, Uranus, Saturn and Neptune will be visible in the night sky this week. Here's what you need to know.
4 new astronauts reach ISS after NASA's first medical evacuation
Four new astronauts reached the International Space Station this weekend after NASA’s first medical emergency last month.
Four new astronauts reached the International Space Station this weekend after NASA’s first medical emergency last month.
Conflict arises after El Paso airspace closing
The Federal Aviation Administration and the Pentagon appear to be at odds over Wednesday morning's sudden closure and reopening of the airspace over the city of El Paso. Flights resumed as normal after the FAA grounded all flights to and from El Paso on Tuesday night. U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy confirmed the airspace closure was due to a "cartel drone" breach. Duffy said after the incident that the FAA acted swiftly to address the incident in West Texas. LiveNOW’s Austin Westfall is speaking with Oriana Pawlyk, POLITICO's aviation reporter, who covers drones, airlines, and commercial space.
The Federal Aviation Administration and the Pentagon appear to be at odds over Wednesday morning's sudden closure and reopening of the airspace over the city of El Paso. Flights resumed as normal after the FAA grounded all flights to and from El Paso on Tuesday night. U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy confirmed the airspace closure was due to a "cartel drone" breach. Duffy said after the incident that the FAA acted swiftly to address the incident in West Texas. LiveNOW’s Austin Westfall is speaking with Oriana Pawlyk, POLITICO's aviation reporter, who covers drones, airlines, and commercial space.
Musk says SpaceX shifting focus to 'self-growing city' on moon before Mars push
Elon Musk said Sunday that SpaceX is shifting its near-term priorities away from Mars and toward building what he described as a "self-growing city" on the moon, citing faster timelines and strategic urgency.
Elon Musk said Sunday that SpaceX is shifting its near-term priorities away from Mars and toward building what he described as a "self-growing city" on the moon, citing faster timelines and strategic urgency.
NASA rocket to conduct 'CT scan' of Northern Lights
NASA is launching a rocket mission from Alaska to do a CT scan of sorts on Northern Lights.
NASA is launching a rocket mission from Alaska to do a CT scan of sorts on Northern Lights.
Watch: Green auroras ripple over Earth from orbit, creating dazzling glow
Footage released by NASA on Wednesday reveals striking green aurora ribbons illuminating our planet.
Footage released by NASA on Wednesday reveals striking green aurora ribbons illuminating our planet.
NASA seeking summer college interns - how to apply for an out-of-this-world work experience
Every day, NASA explores the unknown in air and space, innovates for the benefit of humanity, and inspires the world through discovery. College students looking for a chance to make a difference can apply for the NASA summer 2026 college intern session.
Every day, NASA explores the unknown in air and space, innovates for the benefit of humanity, and inspires the world through discovery. College students looking for a chance to make a difference can apply for the NASA summer 2026 college intern session.
Remembering Space Shuttle Columbia
On Feb. 1, 2003, NASA was once again dealing with tragedy when Space Shuttle Columbia and her crew of seven astronauts were lost after the shuttle broke apart during reentry.
On Feb. 1, 2003, NASA was once again dealing with tragedy when Space Shuttle Columbia and her crew of seven astronauts were lost after the shuttle broke apart during reentry.
Why the next full moon is called the 'Snow Moon' — and how to see it
The 2026 'Snow Moon,' February’s full moon, peaks Sunday, Feb. 1. Named for winter’s snowier months, it will be visible at moonrise with easy viewing for skywatchers.
The 2026 'Snow Moon,' February’s full moon, peaks Sunday, Feb. 1. Named for winter’s snowier months, it will be visible at moonrise with easy viewing for skywatchers.
Space shuttle Challenger explosion remembered, 40 years later
The space shuttle Challenger explosion was a defining moment of the 1980s. Whether you were watching on TV or in person, chances are, you remember exactly where you were and how you felt.
The space shuttle Challenger explosion was a defining moment of the 1980s. Whether you were watching on TV or in person, chances are, you remember exactly where you were and how you felt.
NASA's Webb telescope captures stunning new image of Helix Nebula
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope captured a mesmerizing new image of the Helix Nebula.
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope captured a mesmerizing new image of the Helix Nebula.
GRU Space taking $250,000-$1 million deposits to reserve rooms for 1st moon hotel
GRU Space hopes to have the first lunar hotel that will eventually serve as a hub and, in the future, will be the foundation for an established civilization on the moon.
GRU Space hopes to have the first lunar hotel that will eventually serve as a hub and, in the future, will be the foundation for an established civilization on the moon.
NASA honors fallen astronauts at annual Day of Remembrance
NASA observed its annual Day of Remembrance Thursday to commemorate the astronauts killed in the Apollo 1 and space shuttle Challenger and space shuttle Columbia accidents.
NASA observed its annual Day of Remembrance Thursday to commemorate the astronauts killed in the Apollo 1 and space shuttle Challenger and space shuttle Columbia accidents.