Chinese astronauts stranded in space after debris strikes return capsule during mission

A Chinese space crew is stranded at the country’s Tiangong space station after tiny pieces of space debris were believed to have struck their return capsule, China’s spaceflight agency said Wednesday.

3I Atlas comet updates: Where is it now, and what scientists are saying

The 3I/ATLAS comet was first spotted in July near Jupiter after it entered our solar system from another universe. Here’s what’s known about it and what we’ve learned so far.

Earth has a new temporary mini-moon: Meet 2025 PN7

The mini-moon/asteroid will only be joining Earth's orbit temporarily before it returns to its other orbital path.

Here's when you can see fall's Harvest Supermoon

This month is filled with a Supermoon and two meteor showers worth looking out for.

NASA has 36 projects you can help with right now

NASA is inviting the public to take part in 36 “citizen science” projects that let volunteers contribute to real scientific discoveries.

Trump orders declassification, release of all records on Amelia Earhart

President Donald Trump says he has ordered the government to declassify and release all government records on missing aviator Amelia Earhart.

Life on Mars: What we know after NASA's announcement

NASA scientists say a rock sample collected by the Perseverance rover in Jezero Crater may contain the strongest signs yet of ancient microbial life on Mars, though more analysis is needed before drawing firm conclusions.

Rocks found by NASA's Mars rover offer strongest hints yet of past life

Rocks found on Mars may provide the strongest evidence yet of past life on the Red Planet, but more testing is needed to back up those findings.

Total lunar eclipse coinciding with this weekend’s full moon

This month’s full moon coincides with a lunar eclipse – but it unfolds on the opposite side of the world Sunday night and early Monday.

See the clearest photo yet from the surface of Mars

NASA says its Perseverance rover on Mars has transmitted new imagery that forms one of the sharpest panoramas of the Martian surface to date, offering scientists valuable insight into the Red Planet’s terrain.

A rare ‘Black Moon’ set to rise this week: What to know

Stargazers will soon get the chance to experience a rare celestial event known as a Black Moon, set to occur this week.

Air and Water Show rehearsal dazzles in Chicago sky

Friday was rehearsal day for the Chicago Air and Water Show, and for some people, it's the best day to be on the lakefront.

James Lovell, astronaut and Apollo 13 commander, dies

Astronaut James Lovell, who was commander of the 1970 Apollo 13 mission, has died. Here's what we know.