NASA sample shows asteroid Bennu could have come from small ocean world
Asteroid Bennu contains all the indigents that helped our solar system form.
Earth just had two near-misses with asteroids
Earth narrowly avoided two near-misses with asteroids 2024 MK and 2011 UL21, providing valuable data for planetary defense, NASA reported.
NASA taps SpaceX to help destroy International Space Station at the end of its life
The commercially-operated space station will replace the current government-funded space station in the next decade.
Northern lights return to California but here's why you likely won't see them
The stunning Northern lights are returning to California on Thursday but there may be a very good reason why you likely won't be able to see them.
NASA predicts 'once-in-a-lifetime event' this summer – 5 things you need to know
An Earth-sized remnant of a dead star, located about 3,000 light years from Earth, will explode.
Aliens may be living among us disguised as humans, Harvard researchers claim
Research scientists at Harvard University wrote a paper suggesting aliens could be living underground or on the moon, or even walking among us and posing as humans.
ISS emergency? NASA says it accidentally aired audio of distressed astronaut drill
NASA said there was “no emergency situation" aboard the ISS after audio of a medical drill was accidentally aired, prompting concern online.
Women astronauts could be 'more tolerant to spaceflight,' research shows
Less than 100 women have been to space, whereas more than 600 men have been. More data is needed to confirm what researchers say is early evidence that female astronauts return to their biological baseline quicker after returning to Earth.
Water frost found on Mars' volcanoes in 'significant first,' scientists say
The water frost on Mars' volcanoes is only about as thick as a human hair, but it’s a lot of water – the equivalent of 60 Olympic-sized swimming pools, researchers found.
Boeing’s Starliner capsule launches on mission full of firsts
Here’s a list of all the “firsts" that Boeing and NASA expect to accomplish now that two astronauts are finally flying aboard the Starliner capsule.
Boeing Starliner experiencing helium leaks after 2 astronauts launched to space station from Florida
Nearly 12 hours after Boeing successfully launched two astronauts to the International Space Station (ISS) from Florida aboard its Starliner spacecraft, NASA said its teams had identified three helium leaks on the spacecraft.
Extreme solar storms took tractors in circles while farmers were planting crops
Some farmers had to suspend operations during the most extreme geomagnetic storm in 20 years.
'Planet parade' time: Guide to the 6-planet alignment in June
Skywatchers are in for a treat on June 3, 2024, when a rare alignment of six planets will be visible in the pre-dawn sky.
Boeing Starliner launch scrubbed minutes before takeoff
Boeing’s Starliner capsule launch was scrubbed minutes before it was scheduled to take off from Cape Canaveral.
Northern lights could return to US with another geomagnetic storm
NOAA has issued another geomagnetic storm watch through this weekend.
Sonic boom could rattle Southern California - here's why
A sonic boom could rattle Southern California Tuesday thanks to SpaceX's latest rocket launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base.
Star nursery, far-off galaxies revealed in stunning new images from Euclid’s telescope
The new images were shared by the European Space Agency’s Euclid observatory.
Moon will 'kiss' Saturn on May 31 and other summer sky events to watch
On May 31, sky lovers can witness a stunning celestial event as the Moon will appear to "kiss" Saturn in the southeastern sky just before dawn, offering a rare and captivating visual spectacle for amateur astronomers and stargazers, with several other noteworthy celestial events occurring this year.
America's first Black astronaut candidate finally goes to space at 90 years old
Not only did Ed Dwight finally get to space 60 years later with Blue Origin, but he’s also the new record-holder for the oldest person in space.
May's full Flower Moon happening soon: What to know
The Full Flower Moon is unique astronomical event best viewed from regions like the southeastern U.S., parts of Central America, and northeastern South America.