Artemis II mission: Meet the 4 astronauts to make historic trip around the moon in 2024
NASA and the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) have announced the four astronauts who will blast off aboard an Orion spacecraft on an out-of-this-world mission that will take them on a 10-day journey around the moon in 2024.
NASA and the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) have announced the four astronauts who will blast off aboard an Orion spacecraft on an out-of-this-world mission that will take them on a 10-day journey around the moon in 2024.
Exoplanets with ‘terminator zones’ may be able to host life, study finds
These exoplanets have one side in permanent light and another side in permanent darkness. The region where the two sides meet is called the terminator zone.
These exoplanets have one side in permanent light and another side in permanent darkness. The region where the two sides meet is called the terminator zone.
Here are the astronomical events to watch out for in April
From a hybrid eclipse to meteors zipping past Earth, there are several celestial shows to look out for in April.
From a hybrid eclipse to meteors zipping past Earth, there are several celestial shows to look out for in April.
Protecting Earth: Busch Light and retired NASA astronaut team up to give back to the planet
Retired NASA astronaut Doug Hurley explains how beer lovers can enjoy a beverage and save the planet at the same time.
Retired NASA astronaut Doug Hurley explains how beer lovers can enjoy a beverage and save the planet at the same time.
Watch: 'Mind blowing' southern lights shine over Australia
"The whole sky is on fire," David Finlay says as he films the "mind-blowing" display.
"The whole sky is on fire," David Finlay says as he films the "mind-blowing" display.
How to see Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Uranus at the same time
A rare planetary alignment has arrived, and all you have to do to enjoy it is to know where and when to look.
A rare planetary alignment has arrived, and all you have to do to enjoy it is to know where and when to look.
Venus volcano: First direct evidence of recent eruption discovered on 'Earth's twin'
Scientists have been studying Venus to discover how a planet similar to Earth became inhospitable to life.
Scientists have been studying Venus to discover how a planet similar to Earth became inhospitable to life.
March's 5-planet alignment adds new pieces to celestial puzzle this weekend
Experts say this likely won’t happen until May 6, 2492.
Experts say this likely won’t happen until May 6, 2492.
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope finds 'turbulent skies' with clouds, water molecules on exoplanet
Using the James Webb Space Telescope, the team discovered the largest number of molecules ever identified at the same time outside our Solar System.
Using the James Webb Space Telescope, the team discovered the largest number of molecules ever identified at the same time outside our Solar System.
Near-Earth asteroid samples found to contain RNA compound, vitamin B3
The study increases the evidence that the building blocks of life originated in space, according to its researchers.
The study increases the evidence that the building blocks of life originated in space, according to its researchers.
Watch again: World's first 3D-printed rocket fails to make orbit after Florida launch
The third time was the charm! Well, sort of.
The third time was the charm! Well, sort of.
FAA: Ambulance illegally crossed Southwest plane on BWI runway
FAA officials said the plane became airborne before the point where the vehicle had crossed.
FAA officials said the plane became airborne before the point where the vehicle had crossed.
Delta launches pilot program to train next generation of aviators
The program, which is already accepting applications, is poised to bolster the pool of trained pilots.
The program, which is already accepting applications, is poised to bolster the pool of trained pilots.
Cedar Park company to make 2 trips to the moon with new NASA contract
Firefly Aerospace CEO Bill Weber says they have a new $112 million contract with NASA. The space agency wants Blue Ghost 2 ready for launch in 2026.
Firefly Aerospace CEO Bill Weber says they have a new $112 million contract with NASA. The space agency wants Blue Ghost 2 ready for launch in 2026.
House-sized asteroid discovered this week will fly past Earth on Friday
The near-Earth object, called 2023 EY, has been posted on NASA’s asteroid database and listed as one of the next five asteroid approaches. Scientists estimate it is about 54 feet wide.
The near-Earth object, called 2023 EY, has been posted on NASA’s asteroid database and listed as one of the next five asteroid approaches. Scientists estimate it is about 54 feet wide.
NASA debuts new Axiom spacesuit for Artemis III mission to the moon
NASA Astronauts will be sporting brand-new spacesuits when they head to space for the Artemis III mission in 2025.
NASA Astronauts will be sporting brand-new spacesuits when they head to space for the Artemis III mission in 2025.
NASA's Webb Telescope captures rarely seen star on cusp of death
The Webb Telescope saw gas and dust flung into space by a huge, hot star 15,000 light-years away. Such a transformation occurs only with some stars and normally is the last step before they explode, going supernova.
The Webb Telescope saw gas and dust flung into space by a huge, hot star 15,000 light-years away. Such a transformation occurs only with some stars and normally is the last step before they explode, going supernova.
See Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Uranus at the same time
It’s a planetary alignment party and you’re invited!
It’s a planetary alignment party and you’re invited!
NASA's SpaceX Crew-5 splashes down on Earth after 5-month mission aboard ISS
The crew spent 157 days in orbit.
The crew spent 157 days in orbit.
World's first 3D-printed rocket launch scrubbed for this weekend
After several attempts to get the world's first 3D-printed rocket in the air, Relativity Space has scrubbed the launch seconds before liftoff.
After several attempts to get the world's first 3D-printed rocket in the air, Relativity Space has scrubbed the launch seconds before liftoff.