6 things to know about the first space shuttle flight
Back on April 12, 1981, the space shuttle roared to life for the first time. Columbia lifted off from Kennedy Space Center carrying two astronauts – a moonwalker, John Young, and a rookie, Bob Crippen.
Back on April 12, 1981, the space shuttle roared to life for the first time. Columbia lifted off from Kennedy Space Center carrying two astronauts – a moonwalker, John Young, and a rookie, Bob Crippen.
US, Japan announce joint venture for Moon exploration
The pressurized rover will be in addition to one in development by U.S. companies that is expected to be in operation by 2030. The last lunar vehicle to be used on the Moon happened during the Apollo 17 mission in 1972.
The pressurized rover will be in addition to one in development by U.S. companies that is expected to be in operation by 2030. The last lunar vehicle to be used on the Moon happened during the Apollo 17 mission in 1972.
Solar eclipse glasses: How to save, recycle, and donate
What can people do with their solar glasses once the solar eclipse is over? Here are a few options.
What can people do with their solar glasses once the solar eclipse is over? Here are a few options.
Why the moon may be getting its own time zone, sort of
Why is time so important on the moon? NASA is aiming to send astronauts around the moon in September 2025 and land people there a year later.
Why is time so important on the moon? NASA is aiming to send astronauts around the moon in September 2025 and land people there a year later.
Ed Dwight, first US Black astronaut candidate, will finally get to space with Blue Origin at 90 years old
Blue Origin announces NS-25 mission crew including French brewer, venture capital founder, ancestry history engineer, world traveler losing her sight and a pilot.
Blue Origin announces NS-25 mission crew including French brewer, venture capital founder, ancestry history engineer, world traveler losing her sight and a pilot.
Interview: Rice University professor on eclipse
FOX 26's Jade Flury spoke with Patrick M. Hartigan, a Professor of Astrophysics at Rice University, on the upcoming rare total solar eclipse expected to pass over Texas.
FOX 26's Jade Flury spoke with Patrick M. Hartigan, a Professor of Astrophysics at Rice University, on the upcoming rare total solar eclipse expected to pass over Texas.
NASA investigates whether space station battery crashed through Florida home
NASA is investigating whether a piece of space junk re-entered Earth's atmosphere and came crashing through the roof and two stories of a Naples, Florida, home.
NASA is investigating whether a piece of space junk re-entered Earth's atmosphere and came crashing through the roof and two stories of a Naples, Florida, home.
How to capture total solar eclipse
The Total Solar Eclipse is days away and FOX Weather's Robert Ray has tips on how you can capture and document it.
The Total Solar Eclipse is days away and FOX Weather's Robert Ray has tips on how you can capture and document it.
United flight to San Francisco diverted after odor fills cabin
United Airlines has had several chaotic incidents on their flights in recent weeks.
United Airlines has had several chaotic incidents on their flights in recent weeks.
Flying drones during a solar eclipse: What you need to know
Yes, it is possible to film a solar eclipse using a drone, but there are some important considerations and challenges to keep in mind.
Yes, it is possible to film a solar eclipse using a drone, but there are some important considerations and challenges to keep in mind.
105-year-old cosmic superfan excited for eclipse
The total solar eclipse has many people flocking to the path of a cosmic phenomenon and this 105-year-old in Fort Worth is one of them! He's preparing for his 13th eclipse. FOX's Dionne Anglin has more on the story.
The total solar eclipse has many people flocking to the path of a cosmic phenomenon and this 105-year-old in Fort Worth is one of them! He's preparing for his 13th eclipse. FOX's Dionne Anglin has more on the story.
Texas town issued disaster declaration for eclipse
A North Texas county issued a disaster declaration to prepare for the solar eclipse. Kaufman County is expecting visitors from all over and FOX's Steven Dial reports hotels are getting sold out and emergency officials are finalizing plans.
A North Texas county issued a disaster declaration to prepare for the solar eclipse. Kaufman County is expecting visitors from all over and FOX's Steven Dial reports hotels are getting sold out and emergency officials are finalizing plans.
Eloping under the eclipse: Couples to get hitched during rare solar event
Couples across the country are gearing up to exchange vows under the upcoming total lunar eclipse, with Ohio's Seneca County hosting the "Elope at the Eclipse" event on April 8.
Couples across the country are gearing up to exchange vows under the upcoming total lunar eclipse, with Ohio's Seneca County hosting the "Elope at the Eclipse" event on April 8.
Governor Abbott on Texas Space Commission
Texas is set to take the lead in space exploration with Governor Greg Abbott making a big announcement on Tuesday. FOX 26's Damali Keith has an update on what the Governor announced for his big plans for the Johnson Space Center.
Texas is set to take the lead in space exploration with Governor Greg Abbott making a big announcement on Tuesday. FOX 26's Damali Keith has an update on what the Governor announced for his big plans for the Johnson Space Center.
See it: Satellite images show Baltimore bridge before and after collapse
Maxar satellite images show the Francis Scott Key Bridge above the Patapsco River taken before the devastating crash. Photos taken around noon on Tuesday show the container ship under parts of the collapsed bridge and the search efforts underway around the crash site.
Maxar satellite images show the Francis Scott Key Bridge above the Patapsco River taken before the devastating crash. Photos taken around noon on Tuesday show the container ship under parts of the collapsed bridge and the search efforts underway around the crash site.
Texas governor at NASA's Johnson Space Center
Governor Greg Abbott makes an announcement on the future of the space industry in Texas at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston.
Governor Greg Abbott makes an announcement on the future of the space industry in Texas at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston.
Solar eclipse 2024: How to prepare, stock up, pack for viewing trip
Are you traveling to see the total solar eclipse? There are some things you should know and things you will want to stock up on.
Are you traveling to see the total solar eclipse? There are some things you should know and things you will want to stock up on.
It’s not too late to plan a trip to see the solar eclipse
It’s not too late to get in on a trip for the total solar eclipse next month, but be prepared to pay a premium or get a little creative with your itinerary. Here are some tips.
It’s not too late to get in on a trip for the total solar eclipse next month, but be prepared to pay a premium or get a little creative with your itinerary. Here are some tips.
Solar eclipse 2024: What Texans can expect
Texas is getting ready for a total solar eclipse in a couple of weeks. FOX 26 anchor Anthony Antoine talks about what you can expect to experience for the rare event!
Texas is getting ready for a total solar eclipse in a couple of weeks. FOX 26 anchor Anthony Antoine talks about what you can expect to experience for the rare event!
Lunar eclipse happening ahead of April's total solar eclipse
A lunar eclipse always precedes or follows about two weeks before or after a solar eclipse.
A lunar eclipse always precedes or follows about two weeks before or after a solar eclipse.