NASA shares full set of James Webb Space Telescope images in 'new era' of astronomy
The first full set of James Webb Space Telescope images were revealed, showing a foamy blue and orange shot of a dying star and other parts of the universe seen in a new light.
First color James Webb Space Telescope image reveals 13-billion-year-old galaxies
President Joe Biden revealed the first color image from NASA's James Webb Space Telescope Monday, resulting from the massive $10 billion observatory looking back into the universe 13 billion years to reveal some of the first galaxies that formed.
Some drones could soon have permission to fly out of pilot's sight
For years, there’s been a cardinal rule for flying civilian drones: Keep them within your line of sight.
Secretive robot spaceplane breaks own record: 781 days in space
The military’s classified X-37B mini-shuttle has once again broken its own record for longest space mission, and there's no telling how much longer it may go.
July's full Buck Moon will be brightest Supermoon of the year
The moon will appear full from July 12 to July 15.
Back online: Communications restored with NASA moon spacecraft
Engineers have restored communications with NASA's CAPSTONE spacecraft en route to the moon Wednesday after teams worked tirelessly for 24 hours to get to the bottom of the problem with the tiny spacecraft nearly 200,000 miles from Earth.
Massive comet to make closest approach to Earth in July — Here’s how to see it
Comet C/2017 K2 (PanSTARRS) will make its closest approach to earth in July. Here’s what to know and how you can best see it.
Earth’s asteroid defense may work better than previously believed, new simulation shows
Ahead of International Asteroid Day (June 30), scientists have released new simulations that show NASA’s DART asteroid defense test could work better than previously indicated.
Ancient microbial life on Earth could help us recognize life on other planets, scientists say
“Understanding how organisms here have changed with time and in different environments is going to teach us crucial things about how to search for and recognize life elsewhere,” one astrobiologist explained.
With NASA's moon rocket testing complete a summer Artemis-1 launch is within reach
First available launch date in late August is still a possibility, NASA managers say.
Flight instructor, student killed in Utah plane crash
Utah State University said the occupants were part of the school’s aviation program.
Out of this world: NASA shares images of Mars’ diverse landscape
Over the past year, NASA’s Curiosity Mars rover captured stunningly clear images of the Red Planet’s diverse landscape.
NASA wants its moon dust, cockroaches from Apollo 11 mission pulled from auction
The material from the experiment, including a vial with about 40 milligrams of moon dust and three cockroach carcasses, was expected to sell for at least $400,000.
Stellar alignment! 5 planets line up for a nightly show in June
Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn will stretch across the sky before sunrise in June
You can help NASA ID different types of storms in Jupiter’s atmosphere
All it takes is a few minutes to set up a free account, and then you can become a planetary scientist from your computer or phone.
NASA fully fuels Artemis-1 moon rocket for the first time, nearly completes launch dress rehearsal
During its fourth attempt this year, NASA successfully completed fueling its mega moon rocket with super-cold propellant that will eventually return humans to the moon as part of a launch dress rehearsal.
39 years of American women in space: Honoring Sally Ride’s historic journey
Sally Ride was part of NASA's first astronaut class to include women. Today, all astronaut classes are half women
Man sues American Airlines after mistaken identity lands him in jail for 17 days
Michael Lowe spent 17 days in a crowded jail cell, alternating between sleeping on a concrete floor and a metal bunk. He had no idea why he was behind bars.
Strawberry moon: When, where to look for June’s supermoon event
June’s supermoon has been dubbed the strawberry moon because it traditionally happens during the time of year when many species of berries are ready and at their ripest for harvest, especially sweet strawberries.
General Motors is launching a car rental service ... to the Moon
GM and Lockheed Martin working on new lunar rovers for rent.