NASA has 36 projects you can help with right now
NASA is inviting the public to take part in 36 “citizen science” projects that let volunteers contribute to real scientific discoveries.
NASA is inviting the public to take part in 36 “citizen science” projects that let volunteers contribute to real scientific discoveries.
Life on Mars: What we know after NASA's announcement
NASA scientists say a rock sample collected by the Perseverance rover in Jezero Crater may contain the strongest signs yet of ancient microbial life on Mars, though more analysis is needed before drawing firm conclusions.
NASA scientists say a rock sample collected by the Perseverance rover in Jezero Crater may contain the strongest signs yet of ancient microbial life on Mars, though more analysis is needed before drawing firm conclusions.
Rocks found by NASA's Mars rover offer strongest hints yet of past life
Rocks found on Mars may provide the strongest evidence yet of past life on the Red Planet, but more testing is needed to back up those findings.
Rocks found on Mars may provide the strongest evidence yet of past life on the Red Planet, but more testing is needed to back up those findings.
Total lunar eclipse coinciding with this weekend’s full moon
This month’s full moon coincides with a lunar eclipse – but it unfolds on the opposite side of the world Sunday night and early Monday.
This month’s full moon coincides with a lunar eclipse – but it unfolds on the opposite side of the world Sunday night and early Monday.
September skygazing guide: Saturn shines bright, Corn Moon and Autumnal equinox
Early risers have the chance to see six planets at once.
Early risers have the chance to see six planets at once.
Trump announces new location for space command HQ
The president said that Huntsville will be "known from this point forward as Rocket City," after announcing that the U.S. Space Command headquarters is officially moving to Alabama.
The president said that Huntsville will be "known from this point forward as Rocket City," after announcing that the U.S. Space Command headquarters is officially moving to Alabama.
Falcon 9 successfully launches new batch of Starlinks
SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket successfully launches 28 Starlink satellites to low-Earth orbit from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. This is the 23rd flight for the first stage booster supporting this mission, which previously launched Crew-5, GPS III Space Vehicle 06, Inmarsat I6-F2, CRS-28, Intelsat G-37, NG-20, TD7, and 15 Starlink missions.
SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket successfully launches 28 Starlink satellites to low-Earth orbit from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. This is the 23rd flight for the first stage booster supporting this mission, which previously launched Crew-5, GPS III Space Vehicle 06, Inmarsat I6-F2, CRS-28, Intelsat G-37, NG-20, TD7, and 15 Starlink missions.
See it: Photos show glowing baby planet outside of our solar system
Astronomers have, for the first time, detected a planet growing inside a cleared gap of a protoplanetary disk, confirming long-held theories about how young planets shape their star systems.
Astronomers have, for the first time, detected a planet growing inside a cleared gap of a protoplanetary disk, confirming long-held theories about how young planets shape their star systems.
See the clearest photo yet from the surface of Mars
NASA says its Perseverance rover on Mars has transmitted new imagery that forms one of the sharpest panoramas of the Martian surface to date, offering scientists valuable insight into the Red Planet’s terrain.
NASA says its Perseverance rover on Mars has transmitted new imagery that forms one of the sharpest panoramas of the Martian surface to date, offering scientists valuable insight into the Red Planet’s terrain.
SpaceX Crew-10 astronauts speak after months in space
NASA?s SpaceX Crew-10 astronauts are talking about their science mission aboard the International Space Station at the agency?s Johnson Space Center in Houston. NASA astronauts Anne McClain, Nichole Ayers, and JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) astronaut Takuya Onishi returned to Earth on Aug. 9 after spending almost five months in space.
NASA?s SpaceX Crew-10 astronauts are talking about their science mission aboard the International Space Station at the agency?s Johnson Space Center in Houston. NASA astronauts Anne McClain, Nichole Ayers, and JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) astronaut Takuya Onishi returned to Earth on Aug. 9 after spending almost five months in space.
United, Delta sued over 'window' seats without windows
United Airlines and Delta Air Lines are facing class action lawsuits from passengers who say they paid extra for window seats only to discover there were no windows beside them.
United Airlines and Delta Air Lines are facing class action lawsuits from passengers who say they paid extra for window seats only to discover there were no windows beside them.
A rare ‘Black Moon’ set to rise this week: What to know
Stargazers will soon get the chance to experience a rare celestial event known as a Black Moon, set to occur this week.
Stargazers will soon get the chance to experience a rare celestial event known as a Black Moon, set to occur this week.
Plane crashes while landing in Montana, igniting fire
A small plane with four people aboard crashed while landing at Kalispell City Airport on Monday, hitting a parked aircraft and sparking a fire.
A small plane with four people aboard crashed while landing at Kalispell City Airport on Monday, hitting a parked aircraft and sparking a fire.
Perseid Meteor Shower 2025: When and where to watch this week
The Perseids meteor shower, considered the best of the year by NASA, is set to peak soon.
The Perseids meteor shower, considered the best of the year by NASA, is set to peak soon.
Jim Lovell?s legacy, Apollo 13 commander dies at 97
Apollo 13 commander James Lovell, who helped turn a failed moon mission into a triumph, has died at the age of 97. NASA said in a statement, "We mourn his passing even as we celebrate his achievements." LiveNOW?s Andy Mac is learning more about the life and legacy of Jim Lovell with Dr. Teasel Muir-Harmony, who is the curator for the Smithsonian Apollo Collection.
Apollo 13 commander James Lovell, who helped turn a failed moon mission into a triumph, has died at the age of 97. NASA said in a statement, "We mourn his passing even as we celebrate his achievements." LiveNOW?s Andy Mac is learning more about the life and legacy of Jim Lovell with Dr. Teasel Muir-Harmony, who is the curator for the Smithsonian Apollo Collection.
James Lovell, astronaut and Apollo 13 commander, dies
Astronaut James Lovell, who was commander of the 1970 Apollo 13 mission, has died. Here's what we know.
Astronaut James Lovell, who was commander of the 1970 Apollo 13 mission, has died. Here's what we know.
Curiosity rover finds more coral-shaped rocks on Martian surface
The rock was nicknamed "Paposo."
The rock was nicknamed "Paposo."
Full Sturgeon Moon, Perseid meteor shower and planetary conjunction to light up August skies
Here is your August 2025 guide for celestial events. The year will feature 12 full Moons, plenty of meteor showers, four eclipses and three Supermoons.
Here is your August 2025 guide for celestial events. The year will feature 12 full Moons, plenty of meteor showers, four eclipses and three Supermoons.
Blue Angels take flight at Boeing Seafair Air Show
The Boeing Seafair Air Show features displays by civilian pilots, vintage aircraft, and parachute demonstrations. The air show takes place over the backdrop of Lake Washington. As part of the weekend festivities, the U.S. Navy Blue Angels will return to the Emerald City.
The Boeing Seafair Air Show features displays by civilian pilots, vintage aircraft, and parachute demonstrations. The air show takes place over the backdrop of Lake Washington. As part of the weekend festivities, the U.S. Navy Blue Angels will return to the Emerald City.
SpaceX Crew-11 launches from Florida, headed to ISS: Watch replay
NASA and SpaceX successfully launched the Crew-11 mission from Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Friday, and the spacecraft is now en route to the International Space Station (ISS).
NASA and SpaceX successfully launched the Crew-11 mission from Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Friday, and the spacecraft is now en route to the International Space Station (ISS).