NASA seeks new ideas for Mars sample return mission due to budget constraints

The current Mars sample return plan would cause NASA to take funds from other planned missions. The space agency is seeking an alternate plan for getting Mars samples back in the 2030s and for less than $7 billion.

How loud do cicadas get?

Certain species of cicadas in North America can produce calls reaching levels of around 100 decibels or higher, akin to the noise produced by a lawnmower or a passing jet aircraft.

Pelicans, dolphin compete for fish in Florida

An amazing scene unfolded in Florida as a group of pelicans and a dolphin competed to catch a fish in the crystal-clear waters of Honeymoon Island.

6 things to know about the first space shuttle flight

Back on April 12, 1981, the space shuttle roared to life for the first time. Columbia lifted off from Kennedy Space Center carrying two astronauts – a moonwalker, John Young, and a rookie, Bob Crippen.

US, Japan announce joint venture for Moon exploration

The pressurized rover will be in addition to one in development by U.S. companies that is expected to be in operation by 2030. The last lunar vehicle to be used on the Moon happened during the Apollo 17 mission in 1972.

Delta IV Heavy rocket successfully launches for final time from Florida

A United Launch Alliance (ULA) Delta IV Heavy rocket successfully launched the NROL-70 mission for the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) for the final time on Tuesday afternoon. The rocket launched at 12:53 p.m. from Space Launch Complex-37 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Central Florida.

Astronauts get eerie view of Moon’s shadow as it trudges across Earth during solar eclipse

The astronauts living and working on the International Space Station orbit the Earth about every 90 minutes, witnessing 16 sunrises and sunsets day, along with up to five eclipses a year.

Moon movies: Cap off Eclipse Day with a movie night

The Great North American Eclipse has come and gone. But you can keep the moon mania going with a movie night.

2024 eclipse: See photos of the celestial event

Millions of spectators along a narrow corridor stretching from Mexico to the U.S. to Canada witnessed the celestial event.

Solar eclipse 2024: Photos, videos from across the US

The 2024 Great North American eclipse is finally here. Here are live updates from the big event.

I looked at the eclipse without glasses; now what?

Looking at a solar eclipse without glasses is dangerous. If you think you sustained eye damage, visit an eye doctor as soon as possible.

Solar eclipse memes that are actually good to stare at

Explore the online realm's comedic take on the April 8, 2024, solar eclipse, where puns and wit shine as brightly as the disappearing sun.

When is the next solar eclipse?

You don't have to wait two decades for the next eclipse - if you're willing to travel.