Time zone debate hits the moon; world asks what time is it really on the lunar body?
A joint international effort is underway to set a time zone on the moon. The natural satellite makes a complete orbit around Earth every 27 days, but the moon takes nearly 30 days to complete a full lunar day.
A joint international effort is underway to set a time zone on the moon. The natural satellite makes a complete orbit around Earth every 27 days, but the moon takes nearly 30 days to complete a full lunar day.
SpaceX, NASA astronaut launch to ISS called off after last-minute technical trouble
The countdown was halted with just two minutes remaining until liftoff from Kennedy Space Center.
The countdown was halted with just two minutes remaining until liftoff from Kennedy Space Center.
Stunning video shows Mercury passing by the sun
A satellite had a front-row seat as Mercury moved around the giant star.
A satellite had a front-row seat as Mercury moved around the giant star.
Russia launches rescue ship to space station after leak issues
The new, empty Soyuz capsule will arrive at an orbiting lab on Sunday, following its liftoff Friday from Kazakhstan. The Russian Space Agency delayed the ship's launch to check for defects, but none were found.
The new, empty Soyuz capsule will arrive at an orbiting lab on Sunday, following its liftoff Friday from Kazakhstan. The Russian Space Agency delayed the ship's launch to check for defects, but none were found.
James Webb telescope finds massive galaxies dating back to beginning of universe
Astronomers have discovered what appear to be massive galaxies dating back to within 600 million years of the Big Bang.
Astronomers have discovered what appear to be massive galaxies dating back to within 600 million years of the Big Bang.
Air Force photo shows Chinese spy balloon from high-flying U-2
The Pentagon has confirmed that a photo, leaked on the internet Tuesday, does indeed show a Chinese spy balloon as seen from an American reconnaissance plane earlier this month.
The Pentagon has confirmed that a photo, leaked on the internet Tuesday, does indeed show a Chinese spy balloon as seen from an American reconnaissance plane earlier this month.
Japanese startup announces balloon flights taking passengers up to space
In the tour's unveiling Tuesday, the company said it has developed an airtight two-seat cabin and a balloon capable of rising to a 15-mile altitude.
In the tour's unveiling Tuesday, the company said it has developed an airtight two-seat cabin and a balloon capable of rising to a 15-mile altitude.
'Swarm of Meteors' illuminate Kansas sky
The NWS posted the video on its Twitter page showing a batch of meteors and stars traveling in outer space.
The NWS posted the video on its Twitter page showing a batch of meteors and stars traveling in outer space.
NASA confirms 1,000-pound meteor hit the ground in Texas
NASA experts believe the space rock that was about 2 feet wide and 1,000 pounds hit that hit the ground Wednesday near McAllen, Texas.
NASA experts believe the space rock that was about 2 feet wide and 1,000 pounds hit that hit the ground Wednesday near McAllen, Texas.
South Texas meteor: Residents, aircraft report seeing fireball, hearing 'loud explosion'
A meteor caused quite the chaos in South Texas on Wednesday evening as people in multiple cities - including Mission, Alton and near McAllen - reported hearing a “loud explosion” and seeing a fireball in the sky, officials said.
A meteor caused quite the chaos in South Texas on Wednesday evening as people in multiple cities - including Mission, Alton and near McAllen - reported hearing a “loud explosion” and seeing a fireball in the sky, officials said.
Solar storm speeding toward Earth could affect radio, GPS signals on Friday
The geomagnetic storm may affect satellite operations and could even lead to weak power-grid fluctuations.
The geomagnetic storm may affect satellite operations and could even lead to weak power-grid fluctuations.
Watch: Green light beam spotted over Hawaii likely came from Chinese satellite, astronomers say
A telescope captured the unusual light beam flashing from left to right across the sky in Hawaii in late January.
A telescope captured the unusual light beam flashing from left to right across the sky in Hawaii in late January.
See the objects humans left behind on the moon
Of the 1.4 billion $2 bills estimated to be in circulation, at least 100 are reported to be on the surface of the moon.
Of the 1.4 billion $2 bills estimated to be in circulation, at least 100 are reported to be on the surface of the moon.
Watch NASA launch 2 small rockets from Virginia's Wallops Flight Facility
The launch is currently scheduled for Friday, Feb. 10 and the two Improved-Orion suborbital sounding rockets will be sent beyond the stratosphere between 8-10 a.m. EST.
The launch is currently scheduled for Friday, Feb. 10 and the two Improved-Orion suborbital sounding rockets will be sent beyond the stratosphere between 8-10 a.m. EST.
Webb Space Telescope 'unexpectedly' finds its smallest asteroid yet
Astronomers detected an asteroid around the size of Rome's Colosseum
Astronomers detected an asteroid around the size of Rome's Colosseum
Green Comet E3 will appear near Mars this weekend: Here’s where to look
Skygazers will have another chance to see Comet E3 this weekend as it appears close to the red planet.
Skygazers will have another chance to see Comet E3 this weekend as it appears close to the red planet.
February Full Moon: The many names it goes by and when it peaks
The February full moon peaks this weekend, and it's named after something we don't see often here in southeast Texas: snow! However, it also goes by many names including, The "Hunger Moon" and the "Storm Moon"
The February full moon peaks this weekend, and it's named after something we don't see often here in southeast Texas: snow! However, it also goes by many names including, The "Hunger Moon" and the "Storm Moon"
Jupiter's moon count jumps to record-breaking 92, most in the solar system
Astronomers have discovered 12 new moons around Jupiter, putting the total count at a record-breaking 92.
Astronomers have discovered 12 new moons around Jupiter, putting the total count at a record-breaking 92.
Here's when to watch for February's full snow moon
If skies are clear this weekend, the last full moon of meteorological winter will light up the night sky.
If skies are clear this weekend, the last full moon of meteorological winter will light up the night sky.
Watch: Video shows distant worlds orbiting a star 133 light-years away
While many images of space are artist renderings, this video is based on direct images of a star and its four planets.
While many images of space are artist renderings, this video is based on direct images of a star and its four planets.