NASA legend Colonel Eileen Collins & director Hannah Berryman talk "Spacewoman" documentary
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The documentary "Spacewoman" explores the journey of a woman who dared to break barriers in the field of space exploration. Challenging limits, redefining possibilities, and proving that the sky is never the limit.

UFO Expert Missing: Avi Loeb on the FBI Search and 3I/ATLAS Anomalies | ChicagoLIVE
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Harvard astrophysicist Avi Loeb joins us as the FBI joins the search for a missing retired Air Force General with ties to the Pentagon’s most sensitive UFO programs. We also dive into the anomalies of the interstellar object 3I/Atlas and the 40% chance the government is hiding a massive data drop.

NASA Artemis II updates: March rollout, 7 April launch date opportunities

NASA said it would begin to roll the Artemis II rocket and spacecraft out to the launch pad at Florida's Kennedy Space Center as early as next week, and that everything is "on track" for an April launch.

 JUICE mission captures closest images of interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS | ChicagoLIVE
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Ines Belgacem of the European Space Agency explains what new images of Comet 3I/ATLAS reveal about the rare object and the goals of the Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer (JUICE) mission to Jupiter. 

PHOTOS: 'Space jellyfish forms' from SpaceX Starlink rocket launch

A large "space jellyfish" could be seen across Florida skies on Wednesday morning as SpaceX launched more of its Starlink internet satellites into the space.

NASA: Artemis II launch delayed over new issue

NASA troubleshooting issue that has pushed the March launch window out of consideration, officials say.

Humans are heading to the Moon and back. Here’s what to know | ChicagoNOW
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Humans are heading back around the Moon for the first time in more than 50 years with NASA’s Artemis II mission. We’re joined by Dr. Voula Saridakis, head curator at the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry and a NASA Solar System Ambassador, to break down what the mission means, what to watch for and why it matters for the future of space exploration.

Avi Loeb: 3I/ATLAS anti-tail now pointed toward Earth
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Harvard astrophysicist Avi Loeb explains why Jan. 22’s rare “full moon phase” alignment was so significant for 3I/ATLAS. During the event, the interstellar object passed between Earth and the Sun, allowing the Hubble Space Telescope to capture new images showing its unusual anti-tail pointed toward Earth.

Avi Loeb: CIA would neither confirm nor deny records on 3I/ATLAS
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Harvard astrophysicist Avi Loeb joins "ChicagoLIVE" with the latest update on 3I/ATLAS, the mysterious interstellar object drawing attention worldwide. Loeb says the CIA would neither confirm nor deny records tied to 3I/ATLAS and explains why January 22 is a critical date, when Earth will align between the Sun and the object, allowing scientists to observe reflected sunlight. He also discusses his new findings from a Hubble Space Telescope study showing a wobbling jet coming from 3I/ATLAS.

New images of Mars resembling sunset on Earth | ChicagoNOW
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A recent NASA photo shows what Mars might look like under Earth-like skies. One of NASA’s two rovers created a composite panoramic image of the Martian landscape.

3I/ATLAS closest to Earth today: Avi Loeb explains what’s unusual
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The mysterious object 3I/ATLAS is making its closest pass to Earth today, and astrophysicist Avi Loeb joins us to discuss the latest developments. Loeb highlights several unusual features, including an anti-tail jet pointing toward the sun and a rotation axis also closely aligned with the sun. While he says 3I/ATLAS is most likely a natural object, he emphasizes that it is extremely rare and unlike anything typically observed.

Astronomers spot 'Tatooine-like' planet orbiting two suns | ChicagoNOW
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Northwestern University astronomers are revealing the discovery of a distant exoplanet reminiscent of the Star Wars plane Tatooine. | ChicagoNOW is a fast-paced, conversational show that spotlights what’s trending in and around Chicago.

ESA’s Juice spacecraft captures early image of interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS
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ESA’s Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer snapped a surprise early view of comet 3I/ATLAS in November, revealing its glowing coma and two faint tails. Full science data from five instruments is expected to arrive on Earth February 2026. | A live look at what happened today, what’s happening now, and what’s coming tonight—no script, just real news.