NASA monitoring possible Earth-bound asteroid for 2046
The small asteroid is more likely than not to miss the Earth, but its impact would be comparable to a notable 1908 event.
Space
The best time to see the Worm Moon, March’s full moon
The moon is officially full early on Tuesday, March 7, at exactly 7:40 a.m. EST.
For night sky watchers, March is full of celestial wonders
Here's when you'll want to look up to see the worm moon, planetary alignments, Messier objects, Saturn and other astronomical events.
Scientists are trying to create a lunar time zone
Scientists are exploring a standard moon time so computers, programs, systems, vehicles and rockets can operate together for maximum precision.
New crew from US, Russia and UAE arrives at space station
SpaceX flight controllers in California scrambled to come up with a software fix, as the capsule remained 65 feet from the station.
| AP
'Absolutely unreal': Astronaut witnesses aurora from space
Millions on the ground witnessed the aurora borealis, otherwise known as the northern lights. The impressive display was also seen from space.
NASA scrubs launch to ISS minutes before liftoff
Four astronauts are expected to spend up to six months on board the International Space Station, but their visit will be delayed.
How have nations militarized space?
U.S. officials say an increased military presence outside of Earth could put those tools at risk.
SpaceX receives pushback from Texas residents for testing rockets
Since 2014 SpaceX has made Boca Chica Beach in Brownsville, Texas, home. From there it tests rockets and launches them into space.
Hours after being observed in space, asteroid slams into Earth
The object, Sar2667, entered the Earth’s atmosphere early Monday morning over the English Channel.
Mount Washington to reach wind chills of -100F, as cold as Mars
The Mars Curiosity rover has recorded nighttime temperatures in recent days of 105 degrees below zero. Temperatures don't often get that low on Earth.
Researchers asking for public's help to create 'map of the universe'
A team of researchers is compiling the public's answers on certain space images to classify galaxies and stars.
First Native American woman in space talks to reservation's students
Students on the Flathead Indian Reservation asked Nicole Mann questions as she was aboard the International Space Station.
Here’s how our planetary defense system works
NASA has been funding search programs to observe the night sky in order to discover as many asteroids as possible.
Watch the world’s biggest plane land after a test flight
The plane, with its two fuselages and 385-foot wingspan, soared for six hours straight, reaching an altitude of 22,500 feet.
Comet not seen in 50,000 years to pass by Earth. Here's how to watch:
Comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF) is forecasted to be the brightest from January 31 to February 1. Experts say it will be most visible just before dawn.
NASA finds planet 100 light-years away that could be like Earth
TOI 700 e is an Earth-size world that orbits in its star's habitable zone, which means the planet's temperature could allow for water to be liquid.
NASA says a bright green comet will appear in the night sky Thursday
A bright green comet will make its first pass in its likely only appearance in recorded history.
2022 Year In Review: Space
This year in space includes NASA's Artemis launch, new James Webb Space Telescope images and a historic mission crashing into an asteroid.
NASA's Orion Capsule Blazes Home From Test Flight To Moon
The mission should clear the way for astronauts on the program’s next lunar flyby, set for 2024.
| AP and Clayton Sandell
How Can Earth Avoid An Asteroid Strike?
If a meteor actually hits Earth, it's called a meteorite. As many as 30 pebble-size ones strike the planet each day.
| Eli Kintisch and Ben Schamisso
NASA's Orion Capsule Buzzes Moon, Last Big Step Before Lunar Orbit
NASA managers said they were delighted with the progress of the mission.
| AP
NASA's Mightiest Moon Rocket Lifts Off 50 Years After Apollo
If all goes well during the three-week flight, the capsule will be propelled into an orbit around the moon and then return to Earth in December.
| AP and Clayton Sandell
NASA's Moon Rocket On Track For Wednesday Launch Attempt
The $4 billion, monthlong mission has been grounded since August by fuel leaks and Hurricane Ian.
| AP
Last Total Lunar Eclipse For 3 Years Arrives Tuesday
Totality will last nearly 1 1/2 hours — from 5:16 a.m. to 6:41 a.m. EST — as Earth passes directly between the moon and sun.
| AP
NASA's Moon Surface Simulation Could Help In Possible Return There
Before NASA can return people to the moon, it first has to test technology to keep astronauts safe.
NASA Details Historic DART Mission That Crashed Into Asteroid
The purpose of the mission was to test the ability to protect Earth from potential planet-killing asteroids in the future.
First NASA Mission Led By Native American Woman Underway
NASA and SpaceX sent Nicole Mann to the International Space Station as part of the Crew-5 mission.
Pop Quiz: Why Do We Think Aliens Look Like That?
Pop Quiz on "In The Loop" asks where humans got the conception most have of aliens, from Hollywood to the world of astrobiology.
