NASA spacecraft ‘touches’ sun for first time ever, flew through star's upper atmosphere
It took a few months to get the data back, but NASA was finally able to confirm its spacecraft officially touched the sun and flew through its atmosphere, known as the corona.
It took a few months to get the data back, but NASA was finally able to confirm its spacecraft officially touched the sun and flew through its atmosphere, known as the corona.
Georgia park opens to deer hunters for three days
A local park will be closed for a few days to hikers and bikers, and open to hunters. There will be 3 days of bow hunting at Blankets Creek in Cherokee County to help manage the deer population.
A local park will be closed for a few days to hikers and bikers, and open to hunters. There will be 3 days of bow hunting at Blankets Creek in Cherokee County to help manage the deer population.
Geminid meteor shower: Shooting stars light up night sky during peak
The Geminid meteor shower peaked early on Dec. 14, presenting a dazzling display for many stargazers on Earth.
The Geminid meteor shower peaked early on Dec. 14, presenting a dazzling display for many stargazers on Earth.
How to watch: Geminid meteor shower to peak Monday night
If you’re outside overnight, look up. You might see a shooting star!
If you’re outside overnight, look up. You might see a shooting star!
Michael Strahan joins Jeff Bezos Blue Origin crew, NASA astronaut Alan Shephard’s daughter to space
Michael Strahan hurtled toward space with Jeff Bezos’ rocket company Blue Origin Saturday, sharing the ride with the daughter of America’s first astronaut and four others.
Michael Strahan hurtled toward space with Jeff Bezos’ rocket company Blue Origin Saturday, sharing the ride with the daughter of America’s first astronaut and four others.
Scientists seek COVID-19 origin nearly 2 years into pandemic
Nearly two years into the COVID-19 pandemic, the origin of the virus tormenting the world remains shrouded in mystery.
Nearly two years into the COVID-19 pandemic, the origin of the virus tormenting the world remains shrouded in mystery.
FAA will no longer award commercial astronaut wings, starting 2022
The FAA said Friday it's clipping its astronaut wings because too many people are now launching into space.
The FAA said Friday it's clipping its astronaut wings because too many people are now launching into space.
4660 Nereus, asteroid the size of the Eiffel Tower, to fly past Earth
Asteroid 4660 Nereus is expected to come within 2.4 million miles of Earth on Dec. 11, which is close in asteroid terms. Here’s what to know about it.
Asteroid 4660 Nereus is expected to come within 2.4 million miles of Earth on Dec. 11, which is close in asteroid terms. Here’s what to know about it.
Comet Leonard: See the ultrafast object before it disappears forever
Comet Leonard will sweep closest to Earth on December 12, passing about 21 million miles away.
Comet Leonard will sweep closest to Earth on December 12, passing about 21 million miles away.
Blue Origin space flight delayed for Michael Strahan, 5 others due to high wind
Michael Strahan was supposed to blast off Thursday from West Texas with five others for the 10-minute flight.
Michael Strahan was supposed to blast off Thursday from West Texas with five others for the 10-minute flight.
Robotics company paying $200K for use of someone’s face, voice
The company anticipates it will take upwards of a year to decide on the perfect candidate.
The company anticipates it will take upwards of a year to decide on the perfect candidate.
After multiple delays, ULA launches Atlas V rocket from Cape Canaveral
When the launch does happen, the rocket will reportedly carry a laser communications demonstration project into space.
When the launch does happen, the rocket will reportedly carry a laser communications demonstration project into space.
Recently-discovered comet visible from Earth for a short time
The comet called Leonard will be visible by earthlings for only a few days next week as it makes its way to the inner solar system.
The comet called Leonard will be visible by earthlings for only a few days next week as it makes its way to the inner solar system.
NASA selects 10 new astronauts ahead of moon, Mars explorations
More than 12,000 applied for the coveted spots. The 10 selected are in their 30s and 40s, and face two years of training before becoming eligible for spaceflight.
More than 12,000 applied for the coveted spots. The 10 selected are in their 30s and 40s, and face two years of training before becoming eligible for spaceflight.
Fossils reveal a new dinosaur species that was the size of dogs
The plant-eating critter had a combination of traits from different species that initially sent paleontologists down the wrong path.
The plant-eating critter had a combination of traits from different species that initially sent paleontologists down the wrong path.
Alameda company gives rare look at hurricanes with 'explorer drones'
A company in Alameda is giving scientists a rare look at the surface of the Atlantic Ocean during a Category 4 hurricane with “explorer drones.”
A company in Alameda is giving scientists a rare look at the surface of the Atlantic Ocean during a Category 4 hurricane with “explorer drones.”
Oxford scientist behind COVID-19 vaccine says next pandemic may be worse
Professor Sarah Gilbert, one of the scientists behind the Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine, is warning that more money needs to be devoted to research and preparations.
Professor Sarah Gilbert, one of the scientists behind the Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine, is warning that more money needs to be devoted to research and preparations.
Antarctica observes total eclipse, next one expected in 2039
Saturday’s total eclipse was a rare event in Antarctica, only to have happened one other time in the last century.
Saturday’s total eclipse was a rare event in Antarctica, only to have happened one other time in the last century.
Visitors come face-to-face with dinosaurs at Alpharetta's Dino Safari
Who needs a time machine when you can see more than 40 full-sized dinosaurs right here in Metro Atlanta at North Point Mall?
Who needs a time machine when you can see more than 40 full-sized dinosaurs right here in Metro Atlanta at North Point Mall?
NASA astronauts replace damaged antenna on International Space Station
Two astronauts replaced a damaged antenna on the International Space Station. The repairs were captured in a social media video posted by NASA.
Two astronauts replaced a damaged antenna on the International Space Station. The repairs were captured in a social media video posted by NASA.