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.
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.
Metro Atlanta aerospace camp inspiring new generation of pilots
The students at the College Park camp may be too young to get their driver's licenses yet, but they're already mastering the skills they need to take to the skies.
The students at the College Park camp may be too young to get their driver's licenses yet, but they're already mastering the skills they need to take to the skies.
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.
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.
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.
Solar eclipse 2024 brings Georgians out to Stone Mountain
Stone Mountain Park officials saw about 5,000 people turn out to see the solar eclipse where about 81% of the sun was covered by the moon. It's a phenomenon that many won't see again until 2044.
Stone Mountain Park officials saw about 5,000 people turn out to see the solar eclipse where about 81% of the sun was covered by the moon. It's a phenomenon that many won't see again until 2044.
WATCH: Photographer in Florida Keys captures Milky Way moving across sky
The Milky Way appeared to move through the sky early on Monday morning.
The Milky Way appeared to move through the sky early on Monday morning.
Can you take a selfie with the solar eclipse?
Snapping a selfie during the total solar eclipse can be dangerous. Here's how to do it safely.
Snapping a selfie during the total solar eclipse can be dangerous. Here's how to do it safely.
Why the moon may be getting its own time zone, sort of
Why is time so important on the moon? NASA is aiming to send astronauts around the moon in September 2025 and land people there a year later.
Why is time so important on the moon? NASA is aiming to send astronauts around the moon in September 2025 and land people there a year later.
Ed Dwight, first US Black astronaut candidate, will finally get to space with Blue Origin at 90 years old
Blue Origin announces NS-25 mission crew including French brewer, venture capital founder, ancestry history engineer, world traveler losing her sight and a pilot.
Blue Origin announces NS-25 mission crew including French brewer, venture capital founder, ancestry history engineer, world traveler losing her sight and a pilot.
NASA investigates possible space station battery that crashed through Florida home
NASA is investigating whether a piece of space junk re-entered Earth's atmosphere and came crashing through the roof and two stories of a Naples, Florida, home.
NASA is investigating whether a piece of space junk re-entered Earth's atmosphere and came crashing through the roof and two stories of a Naples, Florida, home.
Flying drones during a solar eclipse: What you need to know
Yes, it is possible to film a solar eclipse using a drone, but there are some important considerations and challenges to keep in mind.
Yes, it is possible to film a solar eclipse using a drone, but there are some important considerations and challenges to keep in mind.
Eloping under the eclipse: Couples to get hitched during rare solar event
Couples across the country are gearing up to exchange vows under the upcoming total lunar eclipse, with Ohio's Seneca County hosting the "Elope at the Eclipse" event on April 8.
Couples across the country are gearing up to exchange vows under the upcoming total lunar eclipse, with Ohio's Seneca County hosting the "Elope at the Eclipse" event on April 8.
See it: Satellite images show Baltimore bridge before and after collapse
Maxar satellite images show the Francis Scott Key Bridge above the Patapsco River taken before the devastating crash. Photos taken around noon on Tuesday show the container ship under parts of the collapsed bridge and the search efforts underway around the crash site.
Maxar satellite images show the Francis Scott Key Bridge above the Patapsco River taken before the devastating crash. Photos taken around noon on Tuesday show the container ship under parts of the collapsed bridge and the search efforts underway around the crash site.
Severe geomagnetic storm could create Northern Lights displays in southern US on Sunday, Monday
A severe geomagnetic storm is underway, which could create auroras as far south as Alabama and Northern California.
A severe geomagnetic storm is underway, which could create auroras as far south as Alabama and Northern California.
Lunar eclipse happening ahead of April's total solar eclipse
A lunar eclipse always precedes or follows about two weeks before or after a solar eclipse.
A lunar eclipse always precedes or follows about two weeks before or after a solar eclipse.
Rare star explosion could be ‘once-in-a-lifetime viewing opportunity’
According to NASA, the nova explosion only occurs about every 80 years.
According to NASA, the nova explosion only occurs about every 80 years.
Aliens aren't coming to California. SpaceX launch leaves streak of light over LA skies
No, aliens aren't invading California. A streak of light and contail left by a SpaceX launch left people wondering if there was a UFO over Los Angeles.
No, aliens aren't invading California. A streak of light and contail left by a SpaceX launch left people wondering if there was a UFO over Los Angeles.
See images from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope in new IMAX documentary
The documentary “Deep Sky” will be in select IMAX theaters across the country in April. Here’s how you can see it.
The documentary “Deep Sky” will be in select IMAX theaters across the country in April. Here’s how you can see it.
Solar eclipse 2024: Why wearing red or green could enhance your solar eclipse experience
Choosing the right colors to wear won’t just be about looking good – there’s a science behind the reason why experts say you should think about wearing red or green.
Choosing the right colors to wear won’t just be about looking good – there’s a science behind the reason why experts say you should think about wearing red or green.
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.