3I/ATLAS closest to Earth today: Avi Loeb explains what’s unusual
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
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
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.
Blue Origin New Glenn Mission NG-2 headed to Mars with NASA's Escapade spacecraft
Blue Origin's New Glen NG-2 Mission successfully launched from Florida's Launch Complex 36 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station en route to Mars with NASA's Escapade spacecraft.
Closest supermoon of the year is tomorrow | ChicagoNOW
Wednesday November 5th you can expect to see a slightly bigger and brighter moon during the closest supermoon.
UFO researcher talks latest findings on strange sightings | The Chicago Report
People (OK we here at Fox 32) are super interested in sightings of UFOs or UAP around the world so we spoke to an expert about the latest findings.
The mysterious Manhattan-sized comet 3I/ATLAS | ChicagoNOW
New updates on the comet 3I/ATLAS. Harvard astrophysicist Avi Loeb has been closely tracking this object and exploring the possibility that it could even be alien technology.
Orionid meteor shower streaks across sky until November 22
The Orionid Meteor Shower is happening now and goes until November 22 - giving you the opportunity to see meteors shoot across the sky! Hunter Miller joins from the Adler Planetarium with meteor spotting tips.
Astronomers discover mysterious dark object in a distant part of the universe
Astronomers have detected a mysterious dark object in a distant part of the universe, hopefully offering new insight into one of science?s biggest mysteries: dark matter. Dr. Christopher D. Fassnacht, professor of physics and astronomy at the University of California, Davis, joins us to break it down.
Bill Nye asks Congress to fight NASA budget cuts
Bill Nye the Science Guy was a TV staple in the 90s now he runs the Planetary Society, and he's urging President Donald Trump not to cut NASA's funding.
World Space Week: Artifacts you can see at Chicago?s Museum of Science and Industry
It?s World Space Week ? the largest space event on Earth! This year?s theme, ?Living in Space,? explores what it takes to live and work beyond our planet. Dr. Voula Saridakis, Head Curator at Chicago?s Museum of Science and Industry, joins us to highlight artifacts at the museum like the Apollo 8 module, the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft, and Chicagoan Mae Jemison?s biofeedback belt.
Aerospace tech company's space vehicle delivers cargo anywhere on Earth in under an hour
Aerospace and defense technology company Inversion has unveiled a new space-based delivery vehicle, Arc, that the company says can deliver cargo anywhere on Earth in under an hour.
3I/ATLAS flies past Mars at 200,000 mph | What we hope to learn
A giant space rock from another star system ? 3I/ATLAS ? is flying past Mars at breakneck speed, nearly 200,000 miles per hour. But is it just a rock, or could it be something more? Michelle Nichols from Adler Planetarium joins us to explain what we can learn from the new data.
NASA to launch 3 new spacecraft for space weather research
NASA is preparing to launch three new spacecraft to study space weather and map the boundaries of our solar system. Dr. Michele Cash, Program Scientist in NASA?s Heliophysics Division, explains the mission.
NASA confirms 6,000 exoplanets ? scientists say we?re entering ?Next Great Chapter of Exploration?
NASA?s tally of alien worlds has just hit 6,000 ? a staggering milestone reached in only three decades of searching beyond our solar system. From gas giants to rocky super-Earths, the discoveries reveal just how diverse the galaxy really is. But one world remains elusive: a true Earth twin. ?We?re entering the next great chapter of exploration,? NASA said, ?to find planets that could support life ? and remind us the universe still holds worlds waiting to be found.?
SpaceX, Crew-11 rocket launch scrubbed over weather; now targeting Friday
NASA and SpaceX have delayed Thursday’s planned launch of the Crew-11 mission to the International Space Station (ISS). The mission will mark the next exciting chapter in their partnership to support long-duration human spaceflight and cutting-edge research in low-Earth orbit.
Astronaut photographs elusive luminous event from far above Earth
An astronaut aboard the International Space Station has shared a striking photo of what is known as a Transient Luminous Event seen above a thunderstorm over Mexico and the Desert Southwest earlier in the week.
SpaceX Starship spins out after liftoff, falls short of test flight goals
SpaceX launched Starship Tuesday evening, reaching space but failing key mission goals before breaking apart.
Blue Origin launches all-female flight with Katy Perry, 5 others
Pop star Katy Perry, TV journalist Gayle King and three other women joined Jeff Bezos? fianc?e Lauren S?nchez on an all-female flight to space.
Were they stuck? NASA?s Starliner astronauts finally weigh in
NASA?s so-called stuck astronauts, after being home for two weeks, insist they did not feel stuck aboard the space station when their problem-plagued Starliner capsule was sent back to Earth without them.