Mars to appear extra bright in October during close approach to Earth
The Red Planet is visible all night right now and reaches its highest point in the sky around midnight, according to NASA.
Success! SpaceX launches Starlink satellites on 5th attempt
The launch was previously scrubbed several times.
Nobel physics prize awarded to 3 scientists for cosmology finds
The 2020 Nobel Prize for physics has been awarded to Briton Roger Penrose, German Reinhard Genzel and American Andrea Ghez for discoveries relating to black holes.
NASA details how $28B will be spent to return astronauts to the moon in 2024
The space agency published the Artemis Plan, which will see the first woman land on the lunar surface, as well as the next man.
MSP Airport among 5 locations rolling out antimicrobial bins at security checkpoints
The next time you fly from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, you will notice ramped up virus mitigation efforts, including antimicrobial bins at security checkpoints.
Possible hints of life spotted in Venus' clouds, astronomers say
Astronomers looking at the atmosphere in neighboring Venus see something that might just be a sign of life.
Fighter pilot says UFO he chased in 2004 committed 'act of war'
A former U.S. Navy fighter pilot spoke this month about what he says was an encounter with a “Tic Tac”-shaped UFO and believes the flying object committed an “act of war.”
Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness becomes International Dark Sky Sanctuary
The Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness is now a certified International Dark Sky Sanctuary, one of only 13 in the world.
FBI investigating pilot's report of 'guy in jetpack' flying 3,000 feet in air near planes at LAX
The FBI will be investigating an incident that took place near Los Angeles International Airport after an American Airlines pilot reported seeing a mystery person in a jetpack flying in the path of incoming jets Sunday evening.
Hurricane Laura captured in stunning pictures from space
NASA astronaut Chris Cassidy has photographed Hurricane Laura from his vantage point on the International Space Station.
Delta Air Lines to furlough 1,941 pilots in October, according to internal memo
Delta Air Lines is set to furlough 1,941 pilots in October, the carrier said in a memo seen by Reuters on Monday that noted the fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic and plunging air travel demand.
Travelers lost about $900K at airport checkpoints last year, TSA says
Travelers left behind nearly a million dollars at U.S. airport security checkpoints last year, including about $19,000 in foreign currency, the Transportation Security Administration said.
Dwarf planet Ceres is a ‘water-rich world’ with sea beneath its surface, NASA images show
Located in the main asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter, Ceres was discovered to have a deep reservoir of salt-enriched water that stretches for hundreds of miles.
'On our way to Mars': NASA rover will look for signs of life
The biggest, most sophisticated Mars rover ever built is on its way to the red planet.
Couple captures stellar engagement photos under comet NEOWISE
The stars seem to have aligned for one New York couple, as they were visited by the comet NEOWISE on their engagement night.
Brightest comet in 25 years appearing in a sky near you
If you’ve been on social media the last few days you’ve likely seen some pretty amazing photos of a comet, streaking across the night sky. That's Comet NEOWISE, and it will continue to captivate stargazers for days to come.
Delta Air Lines to reintroduce some beer and wine choices on flights over 500 miles
Major airlines have reduced or eliminated their in-flight alcohol services due to COVID-19 safety concerns.
American Airlines to resume full-capacity flights starting July 1 amid coronavirus pandemic
American Airlines announced Friday that the airline will be booking flights to capacity starting July 1.
Spacewalking astronaut loses mirror, newest space junk
A spacewalking astronaut has added to the millions of pieces of junk orbiting the Earth.
'Back in the game': SpaceX ship blasts off with 2 astronauts
By NASA’s count, over 3 million viewers tuned in online.