PHOTOS: SpaceX completes historic manned launch, sending 2 NASA astronauts into orbit from American soil
NASA astronauts Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken have now made history and are on their way to the International Space Station.
Historic SpaceX launch scrubbed due to weather
It’s been nearly nine years since astronauts blasted into space from American soil. Thanks to Mother Nature, it will be at least three more days.
What you should know about SpaceX’s Crew Dragon, the spacecraft poised to make history
The Dragon 2 craft itself is the successor to the Dragon 1, a spacecraft that made history in 2010 for being the first commercial spacecraft to be successfully recovered from orbit.
NASA, SpaceX hope to end 9-year spaceflight gap with historic mission; launch rescheduled for Saturday
Bad weather in the Atlantic has postponed the highly anticipated SpaceX launch from Cape Canaveral.
Sun heading toward less active phase, but won’t cause 'mini ice age,' NASA says
Astronomers say the sun goes through a period about every 11 years in which sunspots fade away, bringing a period of relative calm, known as a solar minimum.
‘Maybe your purpose isn’t on this planet’: U.S. Space Force releases recruitment video
The new military branch was formed in December 2019.
Mile-long asteroid to make close approach to Earth on April 29, NASA says
The mile-long asteroid will safely pass by Earth, the space agency said.
Pilot makes emergency landing on road near Duluth, Minnesota
A pilot made an emergency landing on a road near Duluth, Minnesota Tuesday afternoon after his plane’s engine stalled mid-air.
The moon will line up with Jupiter, Saturn and Mars this week in dazzling sky show
Stargazers are in for a special treat this week with the rare opportunity of basking in the glory of an astronomical alignment eons in the making as the moon lines up with Saturn, Mars and Jupiter.
April’s ‘Super Pink Moon’ will light up the night sky as the first supermoon of spring
NASA said the “Super Pink Moon” will be full at 10:35 p.m. EDT on April 7.
Many US airlines waiving change fees – across all flights – amid coronavirus outbreak
The new policies extend to all tickets purchased, albeit between specific dates.
Katherine Johnson, mathematician profiled in 'Hidden Figures,' passes away at 101
Katherine Johnson, the mathematician profiled in the movie “Hidden Figures” has passed away.
Delta to invest $1 billion to cut carbon emissions
Delta said the money would go into things such as boosting fuel efficiency and investing in efforts to remove carbon from the atmosphere by planting trees and restoring wetlands.
Astronauts wanted: NASA looking to hire its next class of space explorers
Calling all space lovers - NASA is hiring for its class of Artemis Genesis astronauts.
#BroomChallenge: Yes, brooms can stand without support; No, NASA didn’t say it's just for one day
The #BroomChallenge involves taking an ordinary broom and making it stand upright on its bristles without any support, but it does not involve NASA or planetary alignment.
International Space Station tweets photo of Miami prior to Super Bowl kick-off
Astronauts aboard the International Space Station shared a photo Sunday showing Miami Gardens from outer space ahead of Super Bowl LIV.
First space-baked cookies took 2 hours in experimental oven aboard ISS
Chocolate chip cookies became the first food baked in space from raw ingredients -- and they took two hours to bake, NASA says.
Airlines could ban emotional-support animals under Transportation Department's proposed rule change
The days of passengers bringing their pets on airplanes as emotional-support animals could be ending.
Delta rolls out new pet travel carrier to 8 airports, including MSP
Delta announced Wednesday the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport is one of eight locations across the country where pet owners can now book their pet a flight in a new pet travel carrier called the “CarePod.”
At least 60 people treated after plane dumps jet fuel near several schools in LA area
Jet fuel dumped from a Delta airliner preparing to make an emergency landing at Los Angeles International Airport fell over a wide swath of the area, sending hazardous-materials teams to multiple schools, but only minor injuries were reported and nobody was hospitalized, authorities said.