A look back at 2022’s most pivotal moments of space exploration
This year saw dozens of rocket launches and space science milestones that will help us better understand Earth and our universe.
This year saw dozens of rocket launches and space science milestones that will help us better understand Earth and our universe.
Space year in review 2022
A look back at the top space exploration moments in 2022. (Credit: NASA)
A look back at the top space exploration moments in 2022. (Credit: NASA)
Look up: See all 7 planets in the sky through the end of the year
For the most part, all seven planets can be viewed in the dusk sky with the naked eye, but you might want to grab your binoculars just in case.
For the most part, all seven planets can be viewed in the dusk sky with the naked eye, but you might want to grab your binoculars just in case.
Beautiful images captured of Mars’ frost-covered surface
The images were taken aboard NASA’s Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter.
The images were taken aboard NASA’s Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter.
Apollo 8’s biblical Christmas Eve message: 'God bless all of you – all of you on the good Earth'
In 1968, the crew of Apollo 8 was told they’d have the largest audience in history as they headed for the moon on Christmas Eve. But what should they say to the conflicted planet they’d left behind?
In 1968, the crew of Apollo 8 was told they’d have the largest audience in history as they headed for the moon on Christmas Eve. But what should they say to the conflicted planet they’d left behind?
'Rescue vehicle' may be needed to bring cosmonauts, NASA astronaut home from space
NASA and the Russian Space Agency managers are still working on a plan for how two cosmonauts and a NASA astronaut will return to Earth after their ride home from the International Space Station was damaged.
NASA and the Russian Space Agency managers are still working on a plan for how two cosmonauts and a NASA astronaut will return to Earth after their ride home from the International Space Station was damaged.
Plunging fireball seen over Anchorage ahead of Ursid meteor shower peak
Alaskans spotted a fireball dropping through the sky during the annual Ursid meteor shower. But what exactly is a fireball?
Alaskans spotted a fireball dropping through the sky during the annual Ursid meteor shower. But what exactly is a fireball?
'Buried treasure': James Webb telescope’s newest images show star at birth
‘It's like finding buried treasure,’ said scientists analyzing new images from the James Webb Space Telescope through different filters.
‘It's like finding buried treasure,’ said scientists analyzing new images from the James Webb Space Telescope through different filters.
NASA lander InSight falls silent after 4 years on Mars
InSight arrived at Mars in 2018, recording more than 1,300 marsquakes and even documenting a Martian dust devil not just in pictures, but sound.
InSight arrived at Mars in 2018, recording more than 1,300 marsquakes and even documenting a Martian dust devil not just in pictures, but sound.
Pilot's festive flight path reveals Christmas tree over Central Florida
Flight plans are usually straight-forward, taking a plane and passengers from point A to point B, but for a pilot trying to log hours for a new certification, sometimes you need to get creative.
Flight plans are usually straight-forward, taking a plane and passengers from point A to point B, but for a pilot trying to log hours for a new certification, sometimes you need to get creative.
Turbulence Terror: Hawaiian Airlines passengers describe experience on flight from Phoenix
A flight from Phoenix, Arizona to Hawaii was rocked by severe turbulence sending passengers and luggage flying. 36 people were injured, 11 of those people were taken to multiple emergency rooms in serious condition and 9 others were transported in stable condition. "We are continuing to support our guests and employees who sustained injuries today after Flight HA35 from PHX to HNL encountered severe turbulence," the airlines said in a statement on Twitter Sunday night. "We are also conducting a thorough inspection of the aircraft before returning it to service."
A flight from Phoenix, Arizona to Hawaii was rocked by severe turbulence sending passengers and luggage flying. 36 people were injured, 11 of those people were taken to multiple emergency rooms in serious condition and 9 others were transported in stable condition. "We are continuing to support our guests and employees who sustained injuries today after Flight HA35 from PHX to HNL encountered severe turbulence," the airlines said in a statement on Twitter Sunday night. "We are also conducting a thorough inspection of the aircraft before returning it to service."
NASA's Mars lander bids farewell with possible last image: 'Thanks for staying with me'
Earlier this year, NASA announced the spacecraft was losing power.
Earlier this year, NASA announced the spacecraft was losing power.
Air Force grounds entire B-2 bomber fleet after fiery emergency landing
The Air Force has grounded its entire fleet of B-2 stealth bombers following an emergency landing and fire earlier this month, and none of the strategic aircraft will perform flyovers at this years' college bowl games.
The Air Force has grounded its entire fleet of B-2 stealth bombers following an emergency landing and fire earlier this month, and none of the strategic aircraft will perform flyovers at this years' college bowl games.
Bundle up! NASA finds the coldest spot on Earth
NASA officials say they’ve pinpointed the perfect spot for the perfect winter getaway.
NASA officials say they’ve pinpointed the perfect spot for the perfect winter getaway.
Study reveals new details of this 'hell planet,' where a year only lasts 17.5 hours
Astronomers said the new findings are critical to understanding how common it is for an Earth-like environment to exist elsewhere in the universe.
Astronomers said the new findings are critical to understanding how common it is for an Earth-like environment to exist elsewhere in the universe.
TSA reports record number of firearms at airport security checkpoints, agency says
The Transportation Security Administration has recorded a record number of firearms found at airport security checkpoints throughout the country in 2022.
The Transportation Security Administration has recorded a record number of firearms found at airport security checkpoints throughout the country in 2022.
Pentagon has received 'several hundred' new UFO sighting reports
A new Pentagon office set up to track reports of unidentified flying objects has received “several hundreds” of new reports, but no evidence so far of alien life.
A new Pentagon office set up to track reports of unidentified flying objects has received “several hundreds” of new reports, but no evidence so far of alien life.
Striking NASA image reveals Io's volcano-laced surface
NASA's Juno spacecraft's mission to Jupiter has set its sights on the moon Io.
NASA's Juno spacecraft's mission to Jupiter has set its sights on the moon Io.
VIDEO: F-35 jet crashes during test flight in Fort Worth
The incident occurred around 10:15 a.m. on Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth and Lockheed property. White Settlement police say the pilot safely ejected.
The incident occurred around 10:15 a.m. on Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth and Lockheed property. White Settlement police say the pilot safely ejected.
Russian space capsule leak likely caused by micrometeorite
A coolant leak from a Russian space capsule attached to the International Space Station was likely caused by a micrometeorite strike, a Russian space official said Thursday.
A coolant leak from a Russian space capsule attached to the International Space Station was likely caused by a micrometeorite strike, a Russian space official said Thursday.