See the objects humans left behind on the moon
Of the 1.4 billion $2 bills estimated to be in circulation, at least 100 are reported to be on the surface of the moon.
Of the 1.4 billion $2 bills estimated to be in circulation, at least 100 are reported to be on the surface of the moon.
SpaceX ignites giant Starship rocket in crucial pad test
SpaceX is a big step closer to sending its giant Starship spacecraft into orbit, completing an engine-firing test at the launch pad on Thursday.
SpaceX is a big step closer to sending its giant Starship spacecraft into orbit, completing an engine-firing test at the launch pad on Thursday.
Webb Space Telescope 'unexpectedly' finds its smallest asteroid yet
Astronomers detected an asteroid around the size of Rome's Colosseum
Astronomers detected an asteroid around the size of Rome's Colosseum
Green Comet E3 will appear near Mars this weekend: Here’s where to look
Skygazers will have another chance to see Comet E3 this weekend as it appears close to the red planet.
Skygazers will have another chance to see Comet E3 this weekend as it appears close to the red planet.
Jupiter's moon count jumps to record-breaking 92, most in the solar system
Astronomers have discovered 12 new moons around Jupiter, putting the total count at a record-breaking 92.
Astronomers have discovered 12 new moons around Jupiter, putting the total count at a record-breaking 92.
Here's when to watch for February's full snow moon
If skies are clear this weekend, the last full moon of meteorological winter will light up the night sky.
If skies are clear this weekend, the last full moon of meteorological winter will light up the night sky.
Watch: Video shows distant worlds orbiting a star 133 light-years away
While many images of space are artist renderings, this video is based on direct images of a star and its four planets.
While many images of space are artist renderings, this video is based on direct images of a star and its four planets.
Satellite, rocket body miss collision by only 20 feet in what could have been ‘worst-case scenario’
The collision could have sent thousands of new debris fragments into space that would remain for decades.
The collision could have sent thousands of new debris fragments into space that would remain for decades.
Remembering space shuttle Columbia, 20 years later
On a sleepy winter morning in 2003, most Americans had no idea that seven astronauts were gliding back to Earth after more than two weeks in space. But the whole nation would soon know that space shuttle Columbia was not going to make it home.
On a sleepy winter morning in 2003, most Americans had no idea that seven astronauts were gliding back to Earth after more than two weeks in space. But the whole nation would soon know that space shuttle Columbia was not going to make it home.
Hefty meteorite containing materials billions of years old found by researchers in Antarctica
Researchers estimated that of the roughly 45,000 meteorites retrieved from Antarctica over the past century, only about 100 or so are this size or larger.
Researchers estimated that of the roughly 45,000 meteorites retrieved from Antarctica over the past century, only about 100 or so are this size or larger.
'Bear' on Mars captures internet's imagination
Is it a bear? A "doge"? The internet has mixed opinions about an image from NASA showing an animal's face on Mars.
Is it a bear? A "doge"? The internet has mixed opinions about an image from NASA showing an animal's face on Mars.
Green comet sighting: Here's when to see this celestial view unlikely to return for millions of years
This celestial sighting is a bit like space-speed dating. Astronomers only just learned of Comet C/2022 E3's existence, and it will be gone before we know it. Learn how it was discovered and why a naked-eye comet is rare.
This celestial sighting is a bit like space-speed dating. Astronomers only just learned of Comet C/2022 E3's existence, and it will be gone before we know it. Learn how it was discovered and why a naked-eye comet is rare.
SpaceX in final preparation for Starship orbital test flight from Texas
After a series of high-altitude tests and landing attempts with Starship prototypes, Elon Musk's company SpaceX plans to conduct an orbital test flight as soon as February or March.
After a series of high-altitude tests and landing attempts with Starship prototypes, Elon Musk's company SpaceX plans to conduct an orbital test flight as soon as February or March.
Moon will eclipse Mars next week; here's how and when to see it
It’s not every day the moon moves in front of a bright planet, but the likely once-in-a-lifetime event for some parts of the U.S. is happening soon.
It’s not every day the moon moves in front of a bright planet, but the likely once-in-a-lifetime event for some parts of the U.S. is happening soon.
NASA: Asteroid will miss but come close to Earth
NASA said Wednesday that this newly discovered asteroid will zoom 2,200 miles above the southern tip of South America.
NASA said Wednesday that this newly discovered asteroid will zoom 2,200 miles above the southern tip of South America.
Radio signal 9 billion light-years away: What it means and where it came from
Astronomers said it marked the first time this type of radio signal has been detected at such a large distance. "It’s the equivalent to a look-back in time of 8.8 billion years."
Astronomers said it marked the first time this type of radio signal has been detected at such a large distance. "It’s the equivalent to a look-back in time of 8.8 billion years."
NASA announces plan to test nuclear rocket engine for possible Mars mission
NASA says they are testing the rocket engine with a plan to have an in-space demonstration by 2027. This technology could help astronauts travel to and from planets faster.
NASA says they are testing the rocket engine with a plan to have an in-space demonstration by 2027. This technology could help astronauts travel to and from planets faster.
NASA's Virginia rocket launch expected to be visible across DC area; lift off scheduled for Tuesday
UPDATE: NASA has canceled the Electron rocket launch scheduled for Monday, Jan. 23 due to unfavorable weather conditions. The launch has been rescheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 24 between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m.
UPDATE: NASA has canceled the Electron rocket launch scheduled for Monday, Jan. 23 due to unfavorable weather conditions. The launch has been rescheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 24 between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m.
Buzz Aldrin, moonwalker and former astronaut, ties the knot on his 93rd birthday
Buzz Aldrin is the only one of the three astronauts from the Apollo 11 mission still alive today.
Buzz Aldrin is the only one of the three astronauts from the Apollo 11 mission still alive today.
First Native American woman in space steps out on spacewalk
Nicole Mann, a Marine colonel and test pilot, rocketed into orbit last fall with SpaceX, becoming the first Native American woman in space. She is a member of the Wailacki of the Round Valley Indian Tribes in Northern California.
Nicole Mann, a Marine colonel and test pilot, rocketed into orbit last fall with SpaceX, becoming the first Native American woman in space. She is a member of the Wailacki of the Round Valley Indian Tribes in Northern California.