Here's when NASA's Starliner astronauts will finally come home – and how
NASA says it's not safe enough to let Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams fly the new Starliner spacecraft back to Earth, so they'll come home aboard a SpaceX Dragon capsule next year. Meanwhile, Boeing will suffer the ignominy of being bailed out by a rival.
NASA says it's not safe enough to let Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams fly the new Starliner spacecraft back to Earth, so they'll come home aboard a SpaceX Dragon capsule next year. Meanwhile, Boeing will suffer the ignominy of being bailed out by a rival.
Miss Monday's supermoon? When you can see it again
Monday's supermoon appeared 14% larger and 30% brighter, but more supermoons are on the way.
Monday's supermoon appeared 14% larger and 30% brighter, but more supermoons are on the way.
Polaris Dawn crew arrives in Florida ahead of first SpaceX spacewalk mission
SpaceX is preparing to launch two of its employees and two other private citizens on the company's most ambitious mission yet, including the first private spacewalk and sending humans into the deepest orbit since the Apollo program.
SpaceX is preparing to launch two of its employees and two other private citizens on the company's most ambitious mission yet, including the first private spacewalk and sending humans into the deepest orbit since the Apollo program.
Don't miss the rare Blue Supermoon rising Monday
Also known as the Sturgeon Moon, the eighth full moon of the year promises a rare and breathtaking celestial sight.
Also known as the Sturgeon Moon, the eighth full moon of the year promises a rare and breathtaking celestial sight.
NASA to decide on astronauts return by end of month
In a mission update, NASA officials said their team will decide by the end of the month if astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore will return to earth abord a SpaceX spacecraft the same Boeing vessel that brought them to the International Space Station on June 6.
In a mission update, NASA officials said their team will decide by the end of the month if astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore will return to earth abord a SpaceX spacecraft the same Boeing vessel that brought them to the International Space Station on June 6.
NASA's Matthew Dominick captures Northern Lights
Red and Green Auroras known as the Northern Lights were seen during the Perseid meteor shower over the weekend in a time-lapse from the International Space Station.
Red and Green Auroras known as the Northern Lights were seen during the Perseid meteor shower over the weekend in a time-lapse from the International Space Station.
2 astronauts still stuck on space station
The astronauts, Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore, were originally supposed to be on the International Space Station for a week, but they are unable to leave because of problems with a Boeing spacecraft that they traveled in to get to the station. Officials are looking at options for the astronaut.
The astronauts, Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore, were originally supposed to be on the International Space Station for a week, but they are unable to leave because of problems with a Boeing spacecraft that they traveled in to get to the station. Officials are looking at options for the astronaut.
Mars may be hiding an ocean of water miles below its dusty surface, research suggests
According to research, the water most likely would have seeped from the surface billions of years ago, when Mars harbored rivers, lakes and possibly oceans.
According to research, the water most likely would have seeped from the surface billions of years ago, when Mars harbored rivers, lakes and possibly oceans.
Strong Geomagnetic Storm Warning continues after creating Northern Lights during Perseid meteor shower
A Geomagnetic Storm Watch continues to be in effect through Monday.
A Geomagnetic Storm Watch continues to be in effect through Monday.
Perseid meteor shower peaks tonight. Will you be able to see the best meteor shower of 2024?
The Perseid meteor shower peaks Sunday night, and this year, stargazers should be excited.
The Perseid meteor shower peaks Sunday night, and this year, stargazers should be excited.
Who is trying to colonize Mars? And other projects for life outside Earth
Here are some of the American agencies pushing space exploration and ways to live outside the Earth.
Here are some of the American agencies pushing space exploration and ways to live outside the Earth.
Mars and Jupiter to appear closest in a decade during rare celestial conjunction
Mars and Jupiter are set to appear closer than they have in a decade during a rare planetary conjunction on Wednesday.
Mars and Jupiter are set to appear closer than they have in a decade during a rare planetary conjunction on Wednesday.
Polaris Dawn, first private spacewalk mission, sets launch date with SpaceX
Four crew members will spend about five days in orbit and conduct the first commercial spacewalk at 430 miles above Earth.
Four crew members will spend about five days in orbit and conduct the first commercial spacewalk at 430 miles above Earth.
Perseid meteor shower to light up night sky: Here's when
An extraterrestrial phenomenon is taking place in the sky this weekend. The Perseid meteor shower is a yearly event and will be visible in rural areas away from city lights. Astronomers say it's one of the brightest and most easily visible showers of the year. Experts say the meteors look like "fireballs" in the night sky. The best view will be in the northeast region.
An extraterrestrial phenomenon is taking place in the sky this weekend. The Perseid meteor shower is a yearly event and will be visible in rural areas away from city lights. Astronomers say it's one of the brightest and most easily visible showers of the year. Experts say the meteors look like "fireballs" in the night sky. The best view will be in the northeast region.
NASA: Astronauts waiting to come home might hitch ride with SpaceX crew
Two NASA astronauts who were supposed to return to Earth in mid-June may have to extend their stay for another six months and hitch a ride aboard a SpaceX spacecraft if issues with Boeing’s Starliner capsule continue.
Two NASA astronauts who were supposed to return to Earth in mid-June may have to extend their stay for another six months and hitch a ride aboard a SpaceX spacecraft if issues with Boeing’s Starliner capsule continue.
Perseid meteor shower: Viewing conditions promise good show for best meteor shower of 2024
The Moon will be about 44% full this year for the Perseids peak, offering a better chance to spot meteors. Many regions of the U.S. will have a clear sky to watch the meteor shower.
The Moon will be about 44% full this year for the Perseids peak, offering a better chance to spot meteors. Many regions of the U.S. will have a clear sky to watch the meteor shower.
Frontier Airlines flight headed to Dallas cancelled after pilot was arrested at Houston airport
A Frontier Airlines pilot, Seymour Walker, was arrested and removed from a flight at George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston on Thursday.
A Frontier Airlines pilot, Seymour Walker, was arrested and removed from a flight at George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston on Thursday.
CrowdStrike fires back against Delta threat over flight outages
Cybersecurity firm CrowdStike is firing back at Delta Air Lines for blaming it for days of flight disruptions and threatening a lawsuit.
Cybersecurity firm CrowdStike is firing back at Delta Air Lines for blaming it for days of flight disruptions and threatening a lawsuit.
August celestial events: Why the first week of August is a good time for stargazing
Discover why the first week of August is ideal for stargazing. Explore the new Moon, the Perseid meteor shower, and other celestial events that make this month perfect for skywatching.
Discover why the first week of August is ideal for stargazing. Explore the new Moon, the Perseid meteor shower, and other celestial events that make this month perfect for skywatching.
New rule would ban airlines from splitting families
A new rule proposal from the Department of Transportation would force airlines to seat families together on airplanes without any additional charges.
A new rule proposal from the Department of Transportation would force airlines to seat families together on airplanes without any additional charges.