NASA astronauts go back to the future with capsule launch
It will be the first astronaut launch from Florida since Atlantis closed out the space shuttle program in 2011, and the first American-made capsule to carry people into orbit since the Apollo-Soyuz mission in 1975.
It will be the first astronaut launch from Florida since Atlantis closed out the space shuttle program in 2011, and the first American-made capsule to carry people into orbit since the Apollo-Soyuz mission in 1975.
Space Force unveils flag; Trump touts 'super-duper missile'
It’s the first official flag of a new U.S. military service to be unveiled in 72 years.
It’s the first official flag of a new U.S. military service to be unveiled in 72 years.
Meteor shower from Halley's comet to peak this week — here's how you might be able to view it
The meteor shower is expected to peak on the mornings of May 5 and 6, 2020, but will also coincide with a supermoon on May 7.
The meteor shower is expected to peak on the mornings of May 5 and 6, 2020, but will also coincide with a supermoon on May 7.
Starlink satellite constellation streaks across Florida sky Thursday
If you were outside and able to look up around 9 p.m. Thursday, you may have seen a long line of parading satellites streaking across the sky.
If you were outside and able to look up around 9 p.m. Thursday, you may have seen a long line of parading satellites streaking across the sky.
NASA selects 3 companies to design, develop human landers to bring astronauts back to the moon
Blue Origin, Dynetics, and SpaceX have been selected to design and develop human landers to take the first woman and the next man to the moon by 2024.
Blue Origin, Dynetics, and SpaceX have been selected to design and develop human landers to take the first woman and the next man to the moon by 2024.
Mile-long asteroid to make close approach to Earth on April 29, NASA says
The mile-long asteroid will safely pass by Earth, the space agency said.
The mile-long asteroid will safely pass by Earth, the space agency said.
2020 Lyrid meteor shower will reach its peak this Tuesday, April 21
The 2020 Lyrid Meteor shower will reach its peak on Tuesday, April 21, as stargazers are treated to a spectacle of up to 20 meteors per hour.
The 2020 Lyrid Meteor shower will reach its peak on Tuesday, April 21, as stargazers are treated to a spectacle of up to 20 meteors per hour.
The moon will line up with Jupiter, Saturn and Mars this week in dazzling sky show
Stargazers are in for a special treat this week with the rare opportunity of basking in the glory of an astronomical alignment eons in the making as the moon lines up with Saturn, Mars and Jupiter.
Stargazers are in for a special treat this week with the rare opportunity of basking in the glory of an astronomical alignment eons in the making as the moon lines up with Saturn, Mars and Jupiter.
April’s ‘Super Pink Moon’ will light up the night sky as the first supermoon of spring
NASA said the “Super Pink Moon” will be full at 10:35 p.m. EDT on April 7.
NASA said the “Super Pink Moon” will be full at 10:35 p.m. EDT on April 7.
Kennedy Space Center spent $145K in taxpayer money to clean center after COVID-19 case: TMZ
After a Kennedy Space Center employee tested positive for COVID-19, it apparently cost over $145,000 to sanitize the center, according to TMZ.
After a Kennedy Space Center employee tested positive for COVID-19, it apparently cost over $145,000 to sanitize the center, according to TMZ.
Apollo 15 astronaut Al Worden, who circled moon, dies at 88
The astronaut flew to the moon in 1971 and appeared on episodes of "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood."
The astronaut flew to the moon in 1971 and appeared on episodes of "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood."
Delayed again: SpaceX Falcon 9 launch scrubbed upon liftoff due to engine power issue
The Falcon 9 rocket will take 60 Starlink satellites into space on Sunday.
The Falcon 9 rocket will take 60 Starlink satellites into space on Sunday.
Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex to close starting Monday due to threat of coronavirus
The Kennedy Space Center will continue to monitor the situation and when it is deemed safe to return, the entire facility will be cleaned and sanitized prior to re-opening.
The Kennedy Space Center will continue to monitor the situation and when it is deemed safe to return, the entire facility will be cleaned and sanitized prior to re-opening.
Meet Perseverance: Mars rover gets name ahead of planned July launch
NASA's next Mars rover finally has a name. Perseverance, a six-wheeled robotic explorer, will blast off this summer to collect Martian samples for eventual return to Earth.
NASA's next Mars rover finally has a name. Perseverance, a six-wheeled robotic explorer, will blast off this summer to collect Martian samples for eventual return to Earth.
Watch the Moon pass between Earth and Mars before sunrise on Tuesday in rare celestial event
If weather permits, you may be able to see a rare celestial event with your unaided eye before sunrise on Tuesday, February 18, 2020. That's when Earth, the Moon, and Mars will all be in alignment, and you'll be able to watch Mars "go behind" the Moon.
If weather permits, you may be able to see a rare celestial event with your unaided eye before sunrise on Tuesday, February 18, 2020. That's when Earth, the Moon, and Mars will all be in alignment, and you'll be able to watch Mars "go behind" the Moon.
SpaceX successfully launches Falcon 9 rocket but booster misses drone ship upon landing
The rocket is bringing Starlink satellites into space, aimed at providing better internet access to under-developed nations.
The rocket is bringing Starlink satellites into space, aimed at providing better internet access to under-developed nations.
Astronauts wanted: NASA looking to hire its next class of space explorers
Calling all space lovers - NASA is hiring for its class of Artemis Genesis astronauts.
Calling all space lovers - NASA is hiring for its class of Artemis Genesis astronauts.
NASA astronaut Christina Koch talks about record 328 days in space
Michigan native turned Galveston transplant Christina Koch has completed the longest mission ever by a woman, for a single space flight.
Michigan native turned Galveston transplant Christina Koch has completed the longest mission ever by a woman, for a single space flight.
NASA proposed budget announced amid Boeing troubles
NASA is counting on Boeing for the new rocket to bring vehicles to space for moon missions, but Boeing is in a funk.
NASA is counting on Boeing for the new rocket to bring vehicles to space for moon missions, but Boeing is in a funk.
Solar Orbiter blasts off to capture 1st look at sun's poles
Europe and NASA's Solar Orbiter rocketed into space Sunday night on an unprecedented mission to capture the first pictures of the sun's elusive poles.
Europe and NASA's Solar Orbiter rocketed into space Sunday night on an unprecedented mission to capture the first pictures of the sun's elusive poles.