NASA's long-overdue astronauts return to Earth
Two astronauts, who spent more than nine months in orbit after a bungled Boeing test flight, have finally said goodbye to their orbiting home.
Two astronauts, who spent more than nine months in orbit after a bungled Boeing test flight, have finally said goodbye to their orbiting home.
SpaceX capsule delivers NASA astronaut replacements to ISS
A SpaceX crew capsule arrived at the International Space Station on Sunday, delivering replacements for NASA’s two stuck astronauts.
A SpaceX crew capsule arrived at the International Space Station on Sunday, delivering replacements for NASA’s two stuck astronauts.
Photos: Lunar lander gets rare view of eclipse from the moon
While Earthlings were watching the moon turn blood red during Friday morning’s lunar eclipse, a robotic lander on the moon was looking back and getting a very different – and very rare – view.
While Earthlings were watching the moon turn blood red during Friday morning’s lunar eclipse, a robotic lander on the moon was looking back and getting a very different – and very rare – view.
Chicago gets front-row seat to Blood Moon lunar eclipse
A spectacular Blood Moon lunar eclipse will light up the sky tonight, and Chicagoans won’t need to travel far to see it. An astronomer from the Adler Planetarium says the eclipse will be visible even with the city’s light pollution. The event kicks off at 10:57 p.m., with totality lasting from 1:26 a.m. to 2:31 a.m. No special glasses are needed—just step outside and enjoy the show!
A spectacular Blood Moon lunar eclipse will light up the sky tonight, and Chicagoans won’t need to travel far to see it. An astronomer from the Adler Planetarium says the eclipse will be visible even with the city’s light pollution. The event kicks off at 10:57 p.m., with totality lasting from 1:26 a.m. to 2:31 a.m. No special glasses are needed—just step outside and enjoy the show!
March's 'Blood Moon' lunar eclipse happens tonight: How to see it
A total lunar eclipse will take place during tonight's Worm Moon, making it a "Blood Worm Moon." Here's how to see it.
A total lunar eclipse will take place during tonight's Worm Moon, making it a "Blood Worm Moon." Here's how to see it.
SpaceX astronaut launch scrubbed due to technical issue
Two astronauts – whose one-week trip to the space station turned into a nine-month-long politically charged saga – will be spending at least one more day in space.
Two astronauts – whose one-week trip to the space station turned into a nine-month-long politically charged saga – will be spending at least one more day in space.
Where storms could spoil total lunar eclipse Thursday night
The Moon will appear to glow "blood red" on Thursday night and into Friday morning during the total lunar eclipse.
The Moon will appear to glow "blood red" on Thursday night and into Friday morning during the total lunar eclipse.
Launch this week clears way for Starliner astronauts to return home 9 months later than planned
NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore arrived on the space station in June on Boeing Starliner, but Starliner returned to Earth without its crew.
NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore arrived on the space station in June on Boeing Starliner, but Starliner returned to Earth without its crew.
Space Force's mysterious X-37B plane returns to Earth after 434 days in orbit
The unmanned Boeing-made plane landed safely at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California.
The unmanned Boeing-made plane landed safely at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California.
Blood Moon total lunar eclipse happens next week. Here's how you can see it
Unlike a solar eclipse, a total lunar eclipse can be viewed with the naked eye.
Unlike a solar eclipse, a total lunar eclipse can be viewed with the naked eye.
Blue Ghost lunar lander touches down on moon for NASA delivery
Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost lander aced a touchdown on the moon Sunday to deliver experiments and supplies for NASA.
Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost lander aced a touchdown on the moon Sunday to deliver experiments and supplies for NASA.
Chicago woman returns from Blue Origin's space flight
A Chicago woman has just returned from Blue Origins' latest space flight.
A Chicago woman has just returned from Blue Origins' latest space flight.
Rare 7-planet parade happens this week. Here's how you can see it
The best time to see the planets will be shortly after sunset on Friday.
The best time to see the planets will be shortly after sunset on Friday.
Astronomers discover largest superstructure in cosmos
A team of international astronomers has discovered something that could reshape our understanding of outer space.
A team of international astronomers has discovered something that could reshape our understanding of outer space.
Why chances of asteroid 2024 YR4 hitting Earth just dropped by half
Asteroid 2024 YR4 continues to keep us on our toes as astronomers work to determine its potential threat to our planet. The latest update is good news because, according to NASA, the chances of a 2032 Earth impact have dropped.
Asteroid 2024 YR4 continues to keep us on our toes as astronomers work to determine its potential threat to our planet. The latest update is good news because, according to NASA, the chances of a 2032 Earth impact have dropped.
Odds of Asteroid 2024 YR4 hitting Earth go up again
Updates on Asteroid 2024 YR4 have been slower during the full Moon, but experts say the precision of the object’s orbit is getting better. In March, NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope will focus on the potential threat to Earth providing the best estimate of its size.
Updates on Asteroid 2024 YR4 have been slower during the full Moon, but experts say the precision of the object’s orbit is getting better. In March, NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope will focus on the potential threat to Earth providing the best estimate of its size.
Future of NASA’s mega moon rocket appears in doubt following Boeing announcement
Elon Musk, founder and CEO of SpaceX, has advocated for a Mars-first strategy and has previously called planned missions to the Moon a “distraction."
Elon Musk, founder and CEO of SpaceX, has advocated for a Mars-first strategy and has previously called planned missions to the Moon a “distraction."
Here's when to see the February 2025 full moon
February’s full moon peaks this week, illuminating the skies during the shortest month of the year. Here's what to know if you hope to see it.
February’s full moon peaks this week, illuminating the skies during the shortest month of the year. Here's what to know if you hope to see it.
Webb Space Telescope shines light on another fascinating secret of our universe
Webb's fiery image is an edge-on protoplanetary disc, known as HH 30, around a newly formed star that is hidden by the dark disc in the middle. Astronomers are looking to this cosmic object to study how stellar dust behaves.
Webb's fiery image is an edge-on protoplanetary disc, known as HH 30, around a newly formed star that is hidden by the dark disc in the middle. Astronomers are looking to this cosmic object to study how stellar dust behaves.
Newly found asteroid has slim chance of hitting Earth on Dec. 22, 2032
NASA reported that a newly discovered asteroid has a very tiny chance of hitting Earth in 2032. Here’s what we know.
NASA reported that a newly discovered asteroid has a very tiny chance of hitting Earth in 2032. Here’s what we know.