Asteroid will make its closest approach to Earth in more than a century Monday night

According to NASA’s JPL, the giant space rock known as 2019 TA7 will skim past Earth at a distance of roughly 930,000 miles, making its closest approach to Earth in nearly 115 years.

Satellite launched from airplane over Atlantic Ocean will study atmosphere

It was a unique launch for NASA on Thursday evening, as the space agency sent a special satellite designed to study the Earth's upper atmosphere into orbit.

Discovery of 20 new moons around Saturn puts the ringed giant ahead of Jupiter

Twenty new moons have been found around Saturn, giving the ringed planet a total of 82, scientists said Monday. That beats Jupiter and its 79 moons.

Viral video of unidentified lights off NC’s Outer Banks has people questioning — aliens or military?

Video of a mysterious group of lights in the sky captured off North Carolina’s Outer Banks by a man visiting the area has gone viral on Youtube, sparking the classic debate: Was it aliens, or the military?

2 meteor showers to light up the sky this week back-to-back

If you have any wishes to make, now is the time, because stargazers will get their chance to view two back-to-back meteor showers that are expected to peak this week.

Air Force wants to continue recovery training in Southwest

The U.S. Air Force wants to use 179 public and private properties across the Southwest for training on recovering personnel such as downed pilots.

Lowell Observatory getting open-deck facility for viewing

The expansion plans of Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff have it close to opening a new open-deck observatory, a movable-roof facility featuring six telescopes for use both by researchers and the public.

First hotel in space set to open in 2025 with cruise ship amenities and out-of-this-world views

Much like taking the family on a cruise or a trip to visit Mickey Mouse at Disney World, one California company believes that going to space will eventually become just another vacation option.

Rare full moon to appear on Friday the 13th across the US

Friday the 13th will be extra spooky this week as a rare full moon is set to appear across the United States.

People gather for UFO conference in Phoenix
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Aliens, UFOs, and ancient artifacts can be found in Downtown Phoenix for the biggest UFO conference in the world. FOX 10's Bailey Miller reports.

Northern lights to illuminate night sky in some parts of US over Labor Day weekend

Northern lights are expected to illuminate the night sky with vivid glowing colors over Labor Day weekend in the northern United States, according to the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

NASA astronaut accused of stealing identity, accessing bank account of estranged wife while in space: report

A NASA astronaut has been accused of committing the first crime in outer space after her estranged wife alleged she stole her identity and accessed her bank account without permission during a six-month mission aboard the International Space Station.

Boeing gets new contract for replacement wings for A-10 jets

The U.S. Air Force has awarded Boeing a contract for replacement wings for more than 100 A-10 jets, covering the remaining ground support jets still needing wing replacements.

SpaceX launches Falcon 9 after weather delay

SpaceX successfully launched a Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral, Florida on Tuesday evening.  The launch was delayed by about 30 minutes due to inclement weather.