A solar storm triggered increased aurora activity on Earth this weekEnergy released in a solar storm led to increased aurora activity in Earth's atmosphere on Thursday and Friday.
Mother, daughter celebrate women astronauts and breaking barriersA mother shares how being an astronaut is helping her inspire women everywhere, and her young daughter, to believe there is no limit to their goals.
Scientists find planets in nearby solar system have unusual orbitScientists wanted to study star HD110067 after noticing dips in the star's brightness. They were not disappointed.
SpaceX loses giant rocket over Gulf of Mexico during second testNASA is counting on SpaceX's Starship to land astronauts on the moon by the end of 2025 or soon thereafter.
Attention stargazers! Peak of the Leonid meteor shower is this weekendTo catch the meteors, NASA suggests heading outside around midnight (in any time zone) and choose a spot far from light pollution.
SpaceX delays 2nd Starship test launch until SaturdaySpaceX CEO Elon Musk said the company had to postpone the launch by at least one day to replace a grid fin actuator on the rocket.
Tool bag now orbiting Earth after astronauts 'inadvertently' lose itA wandering tool bag slipped out of the the sight of two NASA astronauts in space, and now you can see it from Earth.
NASA pushes to get more names in for chip headed to Jupiter's moonThe space agency says a fast-approaching deadline to add names to a chip that will travel to deep space is coming, and is urging more people to join.
Scientists have detected oxygen in the atmosphere of VenusWhile this may be exciting news, Venus is still far from being a hospitable place for Earth organisms.
Some states might be able to see the northern lights Sunday nightNorthern states like Washington, Wyoming, and Maine could potentially see the aurora borealis during geomagnetic storms.
Extremely rare 'devil comet' expected to pass by EarthScientists believe Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks boasts an enormous diameter of about 10.5 miles, and the last time it passed this close to Earth was in 1954.
This weekend's lunar eclipse coincides with Hunter's MoonWhile most of the U.S. won't get to see the partial lunar eclipse, some might notice the moon will get darker briefly on Saturday.
How did part of the moon become a near-Earth asteroid?Kamo'oalewa has an odd near-Earth orbit that perplexed scientists, especially given that its composition is not like other near-Earth satellites.
Scientists discover 8-billion-year-old fast radio burstSeveral galaxies merged nearly 8 billion years ago. The energy they released was picked up by Australian space telescopes in June 2022.
What to expect from this weekend's 'ring of fire' eclipseOn Oct. 14, an annular eclipse will darken skies above North, Central and South America. Here's where and when it will happen.
NASA spacecraft begins 6-year journey to mysterious metal asteroidNASA launched its Psyche mission toward a rare, metallic asteroid of the same name orbiting between Mars and Jupiter.
Asteroid sample contains water, carbon, NASA saysSeven years after launching a spacecraft, NASA finally has its hands on a sample from a 4.7-billion-year-old asteroid.
Amazon launches first test satellites for planned internet serviceAmazon is testing the first satellites for a network that will soon compete with SpaceX's Starlink internet service.
NASA to build homes on the moon for astronauts, civilians by 2040NASA plans to send a 3D printer to the moon that will build structures layer by layer using lunar concrete made from moon rock fragments.
NASA astronauts to bring fashion to the moon in Prada spacesuitsArtemis III will be the first crewed lunar landing in over 50 years, bringing the first woman and person of color to the moon.
Texas power regulators prepare for October solar eclipseA full annular solar eclipse will cut across the state of Texas on Oct. 14, which could cause a dip in the state's solar energy production.
How to see the 2023 'Ring of Fire' solar eclipse in OctoberIf you're not able to get to a place where you can see this eclipse, the next total solar eclipse is April 8, 2024.
NASA astronaut Frank Rubio back on Earth after record spaceflightNASA astronaut Frank Rubio will see his family in person for the first time in more than a year, after his unexpectedly lengthy time in space ended.
Why you might see a string of lights in the night skyThese lights are actually some of the more than 4,500 Starlink satellites launched by Elon Musk's SpaceX to offer broadband internet service.
Video shows NASA spacecraft flying through massive solar explosionIt's the first time a human spacecraft has passed through such an explosion.
NASA's first asteroid samples land on Earth after spacecraft releaseThe 4.5 billion-year-old asteroid samples were contained in a capsule that remained intact when it touched down, keeping it free of contamination.
Exclusive: NASA's CHAPEA crew gives 3-month updateA four-person NASA crew entered a 1,700 square-foot, 3-D simulated Mars habitat in June for a year-long mission.
Why now is the time to prepare for upcoming solar eclipsesThe last time the U.S. had a total solar eclipse was in 2017, and solar eclipse glasses were hard to come by.
How to see September's Harvest Moon and the Draconid meteor showerThe September Harvest Moon will be completely full early in the morning Sept. 29.
NASA calls for more science and less stigma in study of UFOsA year-long NASA study finds research into unidentified phenomena would benefit from scientific rigor and serious inquiry.
Mexico hears testimony on possible existence of extraterrestrialsJournalist José Jaime Maussan presented two boxes with supposed mummies found in Peru, which he and others say are “non-human" beings.
Exoplanet 120 light-years from Earth has building blocks for lifeExoplanet K2-18 b sits in the habitable zone of its parent star and has several key molecules needed in the formation of life.
NASA astronaut Frank Rubio breaks US record for a single spaceflightWhen Rubio finally touches down Sept. 27 in a replacement capsule, he will have spent 371 days in space.
NASA astronauts splash down in the ocean after 6-month space missionFour astronauts splashed down in the Atlantic Ocean early Monday following six months aboard the International Space Station.
