NASA's Artemis I launch delayed again because of tropical forecast

NASA has scrubbed Tuesday’s launch of the Artemis I moon rocket as Florida prepares for a potentially major hurricane.

Former Texas A&M professor pleads guilty to hiding connections with China

Authorities had accused him of hiding his connections to a program of the Chinese government that sought to take research from American institutions and use it to advance programs in China.

NASA moves ahead with Artemis I launch on Tuesday as Tropical Depression Nine moves toward Florida

After completing a fueling test of its mega moon rocket earlier this week, NASA engineers now have to contend with Tropical Depression Nine that appears to be aimed at Florida during the next launch attempt.

Jupiter to reach opposition, make closest approach to Earth in decades — when to see it

Jupiter will soon reach opposition, appearing larger and brighter than at any other point of the year. At the same time, it’ll make its closest approach to Earth in nearly 60 years.

Artemis I moon rocket fueling test complete after NASA engineers overcome hydrogen leak

During the test, NASA attempted a "kinder and gentler" approach using lower pressure to fill the 322-foot-tall SLS rocket with thousands of gallons of cryogenic fuel.

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope captures dazzling images of Neptune's rings, moons

NASA's powerful James Webb Space Telescope has released stunning new images of Neptune and its rings, as well as seven of the planet's 14 known moons. Researchers say it's the clearest view of Neptune's rings since the Voyager 2 flyby in 1989.

Fueling test will determine fate of NASA’s next Artemis I moon rocket launch attempt

NASA managers said Monday they are ready to check engineers' work fixing a fuel leak on the Artemis I rocket, which scrubbed the space agency's most recent launch attempt from Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

Reno air crash: Pilot killed while competing in championship

The crash occurred on the third of six laps during the Jet Gold Race on outer pylon 5, according to race officials.

NASA's Mars Perseverance rover finds diversity, hints of microbial life in ancient lake bed rocks

NASA's Perseverance rover has spent 1.5 years on Mars exploring an ancient lake bed. Scientists say several rock samples collected on Mars have organic molecules associated with life. A follow-up mission will pick up these samples from Perseverance in 2030.

A new space race? China adds urgency to US return to moon

It's not just rocket fuel propelling America's first moonshot after a half-century lull. Strategic rivalry with China's ambitious space program is helping drive NASA’s effort, as both nations push to establish the first lunar bases.

Mysterious UFOs: A look at sightings in Minnesota

It’s been 43 years since Minnesota’s most infamous UFO sighting. Now decades later, hundreds of unidentified flying objects are still being reported across the state.

Images from asteroid-smashing DART mission expected to be 'stunning'

NASA is two weeks away from intentionally crashing a spacecraft into an asteroid, and scientists believe the visuals sent back from the impact will be worth the wait.

UFO or drone? Video captured over Leander has many wondering

Video captured of some lights in the Texas sky has people wondering if they've seen an unidentified flying object or if it's something more terrestrial.