The world’s largest ‘dark sky sanctuary’ is now in this US state
An area in the United States that is about one-half the size of New Jersey has become the largest dark sky sanctuary in the world.
An area in the United States that is about one-half the size of New Jersey has become the largest dark sky sanctuary in the world.
Why is the total solar eclipse such a big deal?
No one is alive anymore that saw the last total solar eclipse in central Texas almost 150 years ago. One university professor says the eclipse in April will be a once-in-a-lifetime event.
No one is alive anymore that saw the last total solar eclipse in central Texas almost 150 years ago. One university professor says the eclipse in April will be a once-in-a-lifetime event.
NASA's VIPER mission: March 15 is the last day to send your name to the moon
NASA will give people until 11:59 p.m. ET on March 15 to submit their names.
NASA will give people until 11:59 p.m. ET on March 15 to submit their names.
NASA engineers have renewed hope to fix hobbled Voyager 1 after interstellar space data outage
The process of troubleshooting an issue with Voyager 1 traveling through interstellar space is complicated. It takes about 45 hours for commands to be sent and a response to come back, but NASA engineers recently got a new clue to solving the spacecraft computer issue.
The process of troubleshooting an issue with Voyager 1 traveling through interstellar space is complicated. It takes about 45 hours for commands to be sent and a response to come back, but NASA engineers recently got a new clue to solving the spacecraft computer issue.
SpaceX cleared for third Starship test flight from Texas
Space fans are preparing for the excitement of yet another SpaceX Starship Super Heavy test flight from East Texas.
Space fans are preparing for the excitement of yet another SpaceX Starship Super Heavy test flight from East Texas.
'Devil comet' could become visible to the naked eye this month
Stargazers should check the sky to get a glimpse of 12PPons-Brooks which is heading toward its closest approach to the sun on its 71-year orbit.
Stargazers should check the sky to get a glimpse of 12PPons-Brooks which is heading toward its closest approach to the sun on its 71-year orbit.
Women in STEM: NASA administrator says 'come join us'
For the women who find themselves "a little obsessed" with space and wonder if there’s a career in it for you, NASA wants you to "come join us."
For the women who find themselves "a little obsessed" with space and wonder if there’s a career in it for you, NASA wants you to "come join us."
Strong solar flare sent blasting from Sun causing limited radio blackouts
Powerful solar flares can cause high-frequency radio blackouts, which was potentially recorded early Sunday morning.
Powerful solar flares can cause high-frequency radio blackouts, which was potentially recorded early Sunday morning.
Pentagon UFO report finds no signs of alien life
The report details its review of nearly 80 years of reports related to unidentified anomalous phenomena or UAP.
The report details its review of nearly 80 years of reports related to unidentified anomalous phenomena or UAP.
Solar eclipse 2024: Travis County judge issues local disaster declaration
A Travis County judge has issued a local disaster declaration in anticipation for the upcoming total solar eclipse next month.
A Travis County judge has issued a local disaster declaration in anticipation for the upcoming total solar eclipse next month.
SpaceX prepares for third Starship test flight from Texas
Space fans have about a week to prepare themselves for the excitement of yet another SpaceX Starship Super Heavy test flight from East Texas.
Space fans have about a week to prepare themselves for the excitement of yet another SpaceX Starship Super Heavy test flight from East Texas.
Solar eclipse 2024: Central Texas school districts to close April 8
A few Central Texas school districts have announced they will close on April 8 due to the eclipse hitting Texas.
A few Central Texas school districts have announced they will close on April 8 due to the eclipse hitting Texas.
NASA looking to hire astronauts: Do you have what it takes?
Applicants who are accepted can expect an annual salary of $152,258 per year.
Applicants who are accepted can expect an annual salary of $152,258 per year.
ESA's Comet Interceptor will be 1st mission to visit 'pristine' object
The mission, called Comet Interceptor, will be the first mission to visit the cosmic object.
The mission, called Comet Interceptor, will be the first mission to visit the cosmic object.
How the military’s new X-65 plane might revolutionize aircraft design
The experimental new X-plane is designed to not have any external parts to improve weight issues and make it more aerodynamic.
The experimental new X-plane is designed to not have any external parts to improve weight issues and make it more aerodynamic.
How much bigger is a supermoon, really?
In 2024, there are four supermoons to look forward to, and they happen four months in a row.
In 2024, there are four supermoons to look forward to, and they happen four months in a row.
2024 Eclipse: Texas sees 600% surge in Airbnb searches as travelers hope to see eclipse
Airbnb is seeing a spike in rentals for cities along the path of the April 8th total solar eclipse.
Airbnb is seeing a spike in rentals for cities along the path of the April 8th total solar eclipse.
Cedar Park aerospace company opens new rocket manufacturing facility
Firefly Aerospace, based in Cedar Park, is expanding its reach beyond the planet, holding a ribbon-cutting ceremony at its new rocket manufacturing facility in Briggs.
Firefly Aerospace, based in Cedar Park, is expanding its reach beyond the planet, holding a ribbon-cutting ceremony at its new rocket manufacturing facility in Briggs.
How to watch the total solar eclipse with NASA
April’s solar eclipse will be hard to miss. If you’re anywhere within a large swath of the U.S., all you’ll need to do is look up. But if you want to watch this once-in-a-lifetime celestial event with experts, NASA is ready for you.
April’s solar eclipse will be hard to miss. If you’re anywhere within a large swath of the U.S., all you’ll need to do is look up. But if you want to watch this once-in-a-lifetime celestial event with experts, NASA is ready for you.
Lunar lander sends final images from the moon before being put to sleep
The company plans to put the lander to “sleep” later Wednesday, then see if it can be awakened in three weeks, once lunar night ends.
The company plans to put the lander to “sleep” later Wednesday, then see if it can be awakened in three weeks, once lunar night ends.