Earth receives laser beam message from 10 million miles away
NASA’s Deep Space Optical Communications (DSOC) experiment beamed a near-infrared laser from nearly 10 million miles away to the Hale Telescope at Caltech’s Palomar Observatory in San Diego County, California.
NASA’s Deep Space Optical Communications (DSOC) experiment beamed a near-infrared laser from nearly 10 million miles away to the Hale Telescope at Caltech’s Palomar Observatory in San Diego County, California.
Webb telescope finds surprises within heart of Milky Way galaxy
The James Webb Space Telescope helped astronomers discovered a massive star about 30 times the mass of our Sun within the Milky Way's star-forming region Sagittarius C.
The James Webb Space Telescope helped astronomers discovered a massive star about 30 times the mass of our Sun within the Milky Way's star-forming region Sagittarius C.
Starship launch: SpaceX rocket reaches edge of space before premature explosion
SpaceX's 400-foot-tall launch system known as Starship launched from Texas on Saturday, reaching the edge of space.
SpaceX's 400-foot-tall launch system known as Starship launched from Texas on Saturday, reaching the edge of space.
NASA's James Webb telescope reveals 'fluffy' planet where it rains sand
This giant, "fluffy" exoplanet has clouds filled with sand that rains down like water does on Earth, scientists have discovered.
This giant, "fluffy" exoplanet has clouds filled with sand that rains down like water does on Earth, scientists have discovered.
Leonid meteor shower peaks this weekend: How and when to watch
The aerial spectacle happens annually in November and peaks towards the middle of the month. Here are the best ways to see it.
The aerial spectacle happens annually in November and peaks towards the middle of the month. Here are the best ways to see it.
Watch: Auroral beads dance across starry sky
Video captured beautiful auroral beads dancing across a star-filled sky in Alaska.
Video captured beautiful auroral beads dancing across a star-filled sky in Alaska.
New NASA image shows the most colorful view of the universe yet
The image of MACS0416 was produced using observations from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope and Hubble Space Telescope.
The image of MACS0416 was produced using observations from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope and Hubble Space Telescope.
NASA rocket launches into Alaskan northern lights
While a rocket launching into the northern lights puts on a spectacular show, it wasn’t just by happenstance. The timing of this launch had to be just right to get the necessary scientific data.
While a rocket launching into the northern lights puts on a spectacular show, it wasn’t just by happenstance. The timing of this launch had to be just right to get the necessary scientific data.
Sun's elusive green flash spotted in Florida. Here's how you can capture it yourself
According to NASA, the green flash is a real phenomenon when the sun sets or rises, and its light is refracted by the Earth's atmosphere.
According to NASA, the green flash is a real phenomenon when the sun sets or rises, and its light is refracted by the Earth's atmosphere.
NASA's oldest living astronaut and Gary native dies at 95
NASA's oldest living astronaut, a Gary native, died this week at the age of 95.
NASA's oldest living astronaut, a Gary native, died this week at the age of 95.
Solar superstorm could 'wipe out the internet' for weeks or months, scientist says
Scientists are working to create an early warning system for dangerous solar activity that could damage critical technology.
Scientists are working to create an early warning system for dangerous solar activity that could damage critical technology.
New pictures of galaxies by European space telescope 'dazzle' like nothing seen before
We've seen photos of these celestial landscapes before, but the "razor-sharp astronomical images" that Euclid provides show details that are new to the human eye.
We've seen photos of these celestial landscapes before, but the "razor-sharp astronomical images" that Euclid provides show details that are new to the human eye.
Saturn's rings are disappearing, will be invisible from Earth in 2025
Saturn's many rings are disappearing, and in 2025, the rings won't be visible from Earth, at least temporarily.
Saturn's many rings are disappearing, and in 2025, the rings won't be visible from Earth, at least temporarily.
Famed Apollo 13 astronaut Ken Mattingly dies at 87
Astronaut Ken Mattingly is best remembered for his efforts on the ground that helped bring the damaged Apollo 13 spacecraft safely back to Earth in 1970.
Astronaut Ken Mattingly is best remembered for his efforts on the ground that helped bring the damaged Apollo 13 spacecraft safely back to Earth in 1970.
Goldie Hawn says she 'made contact' with aliens: 'They touched my face'
Academy Award-winning actress recalls encountering extraterrestrial beings and discovering a heart-shaped crop circle.
Academy Award-winning actress recalls encountering extraterrestrial beings and discovering a heart-shaped crop circle.
Massive 'Devil Comet' with ice volcano and 'horns' to light up Earth skies
The comet was first discovered in 1812 and has an orbital period of roughly 71 years.
The comet was first discovered in 1812 and has an orbital period of roughly 71 years.
October 2023 full 'Hunter's Moon' to light up sky this weekend
The end of October brings the full “Hunter's Moon," and for some observers, it will be eclipsed by Earth.
The end of October brings the full “Hunter's Moon," and for some observers, it will be eclipsed by Earth.
Orionid Meteor Shower peaks this weekend: Earth passes through Halley's Comet dust
While Halley's Comet only becomes visible to Earth every 76 years, the planet passes through the comet dust every October.
While Halley's Comet only becomes visible to Earth every 76 years, the planet passes through the comet dust every October.
SkyFox pilot injured after seagull shatters chopper windshield
SkyFox's pilot made a heroic emergency landing after being struck in the face by a seagull Wednesday morning.
SkyFox's pilot made a heroic emergency landing after being struck in the face by a seagull Wednesday morning.
Orionid Meteor Shower peaks this weekend as Earth passes through Halley's Comet dust
While Halley's Comet only becomes visible to Earth every 76 years, the planet passes through the comet dust every October, providing the source for the spectacular Orionid Meteor Shower.
While Halley's Comet only becomes visible to Earth every 76 years, the planet passes through the comet dust every October, providing the source for the spectacular Orionid Meteor Shower.