Boeing's Starliner spacecraft returns to Earth without astronauts
The troubled Boeing Starliner spacecraft parachuted into the New Mexico desert overnight, without the astronauts it carried to the International Space Station in early June.
The troubled Boeing Starliner spacecraft parachuted into the New Mexico desert overnight, without the astronauts it carried to the International Space Station in early June.
Watch: ISS astronaut captures out-of-this-world video of meteor slicing through atmosphere above Africa
A bolide is an astronomical term that’s used for "exceptionally bright meteors that are spectacular enough to be seen over a very wide area."
A bolide is an astronomical term that’s used for "exceptionally bright meteors that are spectacular enough to be seen over a very wide area."
What is the annular ‘ring of fire’? This next eclipse happens in less than a month
The annular eclipse takes place in October and here is what you need to know about the aerial event.
The annular eclipse takes place in October and here is what you need to know about the aerial event.
NASA astronaut stuck in space reports ‘strange noises’ coming from troubled Starliner capsule
A NASA astronaut at the International Space Station (ISS) on Saturday reported hearing a "strange noise" coming from the Boeing Starliner spacecraft just days before it is set to leave the station and return to Earth on autopilot.
A NASA astronaut at the International Space Station (ISS) on Saturday reported hearing a "strange noise" coming from the Boeing Starliner spacecraft just days before it is set to leave the station and return to Earth on autopilot.
Watch: Massive fireball wows onlookers in four states
A massive fireball stunned onlookers as it streaked across four states. Scientists are now on the hunt for pieces that may have fallen to the ground.
A massive fireball stunned onlookers as it streaked across four states. Scientists are now on the hunt for pieces that may have fallen to the ground.
Asteroid about the size of 2 football fields to make close approach to Earth in September
In a few weeks, skygazers will be able to see an asteroid zoom past Earth.
In a few weeks, skygazers will be able to see an asteroid zoom past Earth.
Boeing, NASA execs reportedly fought in meetings over how to bring back stranded astronauts
Meetings between Boeing and NASA execs reportedly decended into yelling and arguments.
Meetings between Boeing and NASA execs reportedly decended into yelling and arguments.
VIDEO: SpaceX Falcon 9 booster catches fire after landing mishap following launch from Florida
SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket's stage booster toppled over and caught fire while landing on a droneship in the Atlantic Ocean after a launch from Florida early Wednesday.
SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket's stage booster toppled over and caught fire while landing on a droneship in the Atlantic Ocean after a launch from Florida early Wednesday.
Here's when NASA's Starliner astronauts will finally come home – and how
NASA says it's not safe enough to let Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams fly the new Starliner spacecraft back to Earth, so they'll come home aboard a SpaceX Dragon capsule next year. Meanwhile, Boeing will suffer the ignominy of being bailed out by a rival.
NASA says it's not safe enough to let Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams fly the new Starliner spacecraft back to Earth, so they'll come home aboard a SpaceX Dragon capsule next year. Meanwhile, Boeing will suffer the ignominy of being bailed out by a rival.
Miss Monday's supermoon? When you can see it again
Monday's supermoon appeared 14% larger and 30% brighter, but more supermoons are on the way.
Monday's supermoon appeared 14% larger and 30% brighter, but more supermoons are on the way.
Don't miss the rare Blue Supermoon rising Monday
Also known as the Sturgeon Moon, the eighth full moon of the year promises a rare and breathtaking celestial sight.
Also known as the Sturgeon Moon, the eighth full moon of the year promises a rare and breathtaking celestial sight.
Mars may be hiding an ocean of water miles below its dusty surface, research suggests
According to research, the water most likely would have seeped from the surface billions of years ago, when Mars harbored rivers, lakes and possibly oceans.
According to research, the water most likely would have seeped from the surface billions of years ago, when Mars harbored rivers, lakes and possibly oceans.
Strong Geomagnetic Storm Warning continues after creating Northern Lights during Perseid meteor shower
A Geomagnetic Storm Watch continues to be in effect through Monday.
A Geomagnetic Storm Watch continues to be in effect through Monday.
Northern Lights put on a show in Chicago
The Northern Lights were spotted as far south as Chicago late Sunday into early Monday morning.
The Northern Lights were spotted as far south as Chicago late Sunday into early Monday morning.
Perseid meteor shower peaks tonight. Will you be able to see the best meteor shower of 2024?
The Perseid meteor shower peaks Sunday night, and this year, stargazers should be excited.
The Perseid meteor shower peaks Sunday night, and this year, stargazers should be excited.
Who is trying to colonize Mars? And other projects for life outside Earth
Here are some of the American agencies pushing space exploration and ways to live outside the Earth.
Here are some of the American agencies pushing space exploration and ways to live outside the Earth.
Mars and Jupiter to appear closest in a decade during rare celestial conjunction
Mars and Jupiter are set to appear closer than they have in a decade during a rare planetary conjunction on Wednesday.
Mars and Jupiter are set to appear closer than they have in a decade during a rare planetary conjunction on Wednesday.
Perseid meteor shower: Viewing conditions promise good show for best meteor shower of 2024
The Moon will be about 44% full this year for the Perseids peak, offering a better chance to spot meteors. Many regions of the U.S. will have a clear sky to watch the meteor shower.
The Moon will be about 44% full this year for the Perseids peak, offering a better chance to spot meteors. Many regions of the U.S. will have a clear sky to watch the meteor shower.
August celestial events: Why the first week of August is a good time for stargazing
Discover why the first week of August is ideal for stargazing. Explore the new Moon, the Perseid meteor shower, and other celestial events that make this month perfect for skywatching.
Discover why the first week of August is ideal for stargazing. Explore the new Moon, the Perseid meteor shower, and other celestial events that make this month perfect for skywatching.
Northern lights could be visible in Chicago this week
The northern lights could be visible in the Chicago area this week — so long as conditions are right.
The northern lights could be visible in the Chicago area this week — so long as conditions are right.