Latest: Space X's Starship & exploring Europa
There's a lot going on with space exploration right now. Space X touts the launch of its Starship, which the company says it represents "a fully reusable transportation system designed to carry both crew and cargo to Earth orbit, the Moon, Mars and beyond." Next is NASA's Europa Clipper. NASA says its "science goal is to determine whether there are places below the surface of Jupiter?s icy moon, Europa, that could support life." FOX 10's Ellen McNamara chats with scienst Jim Rice on how importance these developments are.
There's a lot going on with space exploration right now. Space X touts the launch of its Starship, which the company says it represents "a fully reusable transportation system designed to carry both crew and cargo to Earth orbit, the Moon, Mars and beyond." Next is NASA's Europa Clipper. NASA says its "science goal is to determine whether there are places below the surface of Jupiter?s icy moon, Europa, that could support life." FOX 10's Ellen McNamara chats with scienst Jim Rice on how importance these developments are.
Rare comet lights up the sky, won't return for 80,000 years
A rare comet that won’t be seen for another 80,000 years is visible in the night sky through part of October.
A rare comet that won’t be seen for another 80,000 years is visible in the night sky through part of October.
2 accused of stealing over $200k in Paradise Valley; CA oil cap bill signed amid AZ worries | Nightly Roundup
From two people who were arrested in connection with a burglary investigation in Paradise Valley to a California legislation that was signed despite worries over its impact on Arizona drivers, here's a look at some of our top stories.
From two people who were arrested in connection with a burglary investigation in Paradise Valley to a California legislation that was signed despite worries over its impact on Arizona drivers, here's a look at some of our top stories.
Photos: Once-in-a-lifetime comet spotted over Arizona
An exceedingly rare comet made an appearance in Arizona on Sunday night. The once-in-80,000-year sight made its closest approach to Earth this weekend before heading into the vast abyss of outer space.
An exceedingly rare comet made an appearance in Arizona on Sunday night. The once-in-80,000-year sight made its closest approach to Earth this weekend before heading into the vast abyss of outer space.
Hunter’s Moon rising this week will be brightest Supermoon of the year
Look up this week - the moon is set to appear full most nights. Here's why.
Look up this week - the moon is set to appear full most nights. Here's why.
SpaceX Starship launch: Mechanical arms catch Super Heavy rocket booster
SpaceX’s Starship rocket completed its boldest test flight yet with the help of “chopsticks," the monstrous metal arms that caught the rocket booster back at the launch pad.
SpaceX’s Starship rocket completed its boldest test flight yet with the help of “chopsticks," the monstrous metal arms that caught the rocket booster back at the launch pad.
Most anticipated comet of the year makes closest approach to Earth this weekend
Comet Tsuchinshan-Atlas made its closest pass to Earth this weekend, but weather permitting, it should be visible to the naked eye until the end of October. Here's what to know.
Comet Tsuchinshan-Atlas made its closest pass to Earth this weekend, but weather permitting, it should be visible to the naked eye until the end of October. Here's what to know.
Watch magical moment man proposes under dreamy purple aurora
The geomagnetic storm this week helped make the aurora incredibly vibrant, and brought Northern Light displays to much of the northern U.S.
The geomagnetic storm this week helped make the aurora incredibly vibrant, and brought Northern Light displays to much of the northern U.S.
Photos: Northern Lights spotted in Arizona
The Northern Lights were spotted in many parts of Arizona on Thursday night. Take a look at some of the beautiful photos residents captured.
The Northern Lights were spotted in many parts of Arizona on Thursday night. Take a look at some of the beautiful photos residents captured.
Cell service outage Florida: How to set up satellite if cell service is down
Cell phones have the capability to send messages to satellites when a severe weather event or emergency occurs. Here is how it works.
Cell phones have the capability to send messages to satellites when a severe weather event or emergency occurs. Here is how it works.
'Severe' geomagnetic storm could blow power grid with satellite, radio blackouts possible during Milton
A severe geomagnetic storm is forecast at the same time Hurricane Milton is forecast to strike Florida.
A severe geomagnetic storm is forecast at the same time Hurricane Milton is forecast to strike Florida.
Rare Tsuchinshan-Atlas comet should now be visible: Here's how to see it
"It'll be this fuzzy circle with a long tail stretching away from it."
"It'll be this fuzzy circle with a long tail stretching away from it."
Travelers from Orlando arrive at Phoenix Sky Harbor ahead of Hurricane Milton
Families are thankful to be back in the Valley after catching the last flight back from Orlando ahead of Hurricane Milton, the Category 5 hurricane scheduled to make landfall on Wednesday.
Families are thankful to be back in the Valley after catching the last flight back from Orlando ahead of Hurricane Milton, the Category 5 hurricane scheduled to make landfall on Wednesday.
Small plane crashes between two houses in Marana
No injuries were reported, but substantial damage was visible after a single-engine plane crash-landed between two houses in Marana on Tuesday, Oct. 8.
No injuries were reported, but substantial damage was visible after a single-engine plane crash-landed between two houses in Marana on Tuesday, Oct. 8.
International Space Station captures view of ‘colossal’ Hurricane Milton
NASA released footage of Hurricane Milton recorded by the International Space Station (ISS) on Monday, October 7, as the storm churned across the Gulf of Mexico.
NASA released footage of Hurricane Milton recorded by the International Space Station (ISS) on Monday, October 7, as the storm churned across the Gulf of Mexico.
Strongest solar flare in 7 years could lead to communication blackouts on Earth
The X9.0 flare takes the crown from the previous strongest flare of Solar Cycle 25, which was an X8.7 flare on May 14.
The X9.0 flare takes the crown from the previous strongest flare of Solar Cycle 25, which was an X8.7 flare on May 14.
Recent drug busts stemming from Arizona airports expose potential problems
Two recent busts have happened in the last two weeks with one at Phoenix Sky Harbor and another in California after the plane took off from Falcon Field in Mesa. We're learning more about security measures taken at airports in response.
Two recent busts have happened in the last two weeks with one at Phoenix Sky Harbor and another in California after the plane took off from Falcon Field in Mesa. We're learning more about security measures taken at airports in response.
Arizona drug busts suggest airport security flaws
There are still a lot of questions that remain to be answered after two major drug busts over the last two weeks were uncovered stemming from Valley airports. FOX 10's Kenzie Beach has the story.
There are still a lot of questions that remain to be answered after two major drug busts over the last two weeks were uncovered stemming from Valley airports. FOX 10's Kenzie Beach has the story.
Massive solar flare could trigger auroras this week: Will you be able to see it?
A massive solar flare could trigger auroras in the coming days. Here are the chances of seeing them in the United States.
A massive solar flare could trigger auroras in the coming days. Here are the chances of seeing them in the United States.
Watch: 'Comet of a century' puts on beautiful show while zooming by Earth
Astronomers said Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS reached perihelion, its closest point to the Sun, on Sept. 27 and will spin back around for another visit to Earth's neighborhood. On or before Oct. 12 will be the next chance to see the celestial show.
Astronomers said Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS reached perihelion, its closest point to the Sun, on Sept. 27 and will spin back around for another visit to Earth's neighborhood. On or before Oct. 12 will be the next chance to see the celestial show.