China's Tianwen-1 spacecraft enters Mars' orbit one day after Arab ship arrives
China says its Tianwen-1 spacecraft has entered orbit around Mars on a mission to land a rover and collect data on underground water and possible signs of ancient life.
China says its Tianwen-1 spacecraft has entered orbit around Mars on a mission to land a rover and collect data on underground water and possible signs of ancient life.
United Arab Emirates spacecraft orbits Mars in historic interplanetary mission
A spacecraft from the United Arab Emirates swung into orbit around Mars on Tuesday in a triumph for the Arab world’s first interplanetary mission.
A spacecraft from the United Arab Emirates swung into orbit around Mars on Tuesday in a triumph for the Arab world’s first interplanetary mission.
UAE, China and US spacecrafts will reach Mars in quick succession
After hurtling hundreds of millions of miles through space since last summer, three robotic explorers are ready to hit the brakes at Mars.
After hurtling hundreds of millions of miles through space since last summer, three robotic explorers are ready to hit the brakes at Mars.
Educators from around the world gather virtually at Space Center Houston
Space Center Houston's SEEC Conference has teachers gathering in cyberspace to learn creative ways to teach their kids.
Space Center Houston's SEEC Conference has teachers gathering in cyberspace to learn creative ways to teach their kids.
SpaceX targeting Wednesday for next Starlink mission launch
When the launch happens, you can watch it from wherever you are on the FOX 35 News app.
When the launch happens, you can watch it from wherever you are on the FOX 35 News app.
NIH launches online database to track, understand neurological symptoms associated with COVID-19
Amid increasing evidence of lasting neurological effects from COVID-19, the National Institutes of Health said it has launched an online database in order to track these symptoms in hopes of better understanding how the coronavirus impacts the brain and nervous system.
Amid increasing evidence of lasting neurological effects from COVID-19, the National Institutes of Health said it has launched an online database in order to track these symptoms in hopes of better understanding how the coronavirus impacts the brain and nervous system.
Remembering Challenger: 35 years since tragic explosion
Hundreds of people in Florida and millions watching on live television witnessed the space shuttle Challenger break apart in a mid-air explosion on January 28, 1986, killing 7 people on board.
Hundreds of people in Florida and millions watching on live television witnessed the space shuttle Challenger break apart in a mid-air explosion on January 28, 1986, killing 7 people on board.
Global shark populations have declined more than 70% since 1970, researchers say
When marine biologist Stuart Sandin talks about sharks, it sounds like he’s describing Jedis of the ocean. “They are terrific predators, fast swimmers and they have amazing senses — they can detect any disturbance in the ocean from great distance,” such as smells or tiny changes in water currents.
When marine biologist Stuart Sandin talks about sharks, it sounds like he’s describing Jedis of the ocean. “They are terrific predators, fast swimmers and they have amazing senses — they can detect any disturbance in the ocean from great distance,” such as smells or tiny changes in water currents.
Brood X: Billions of cicadas set to emerge in eastern US after 17 years
Brood X, the largest and most widespread brood of cicadas in the U.S., is set to emerge from the ground this spring after 17 years.
Brood X, the largest and most widespread brood of cicadas in the U.S., is set to emerge from the ground this spring after 17 years.
3 men paying $55M each to fly to International Space Station from Florida
"This is the first private flight to the International Space Station. It’s never been done before," said Axiom’s chief executive and president Mike Suffredini, a former space station program manager for NASA.
"This is the first private flight to the International Space Station. It’s never been done before," said Axiom’s chief executive and president Mike Suffredini, a former space station program manager for NASA.
Researchers discover new whale species in the Gulf of Mexico
Scientists have been tracking this specific animal since the late 1990s but only now have determined the whale is completely unique and in a species of its own.
Scientists have been tracking this specific animal since the late 1990s but only now have determined the whale is completely unique and in a species of its own.
Boeing sets target date for launch of uncrewed Starliner capsule
The Starliner capsule, while it will be uncrewed in March, is expected to eventually bring astronauts into space.
The Starliner capsule, while it will be uncrewed in March, is expected to eventually bring astronauts into space.
Liftoff! SpaceX successfully launches first Starlink mission of 2021
About 60 Starlink internet satellites were sent into orbit at 8:02 a.m., joining about 1,000 others.
About 60 Starlink internet satellites were sent into orbit at 8:02 a.m., joining about 1,000 others.
2nd try a success for Richard Branson's Virgin Orbit as rocket reaches space
Richard Branson's Virgin Orbit reached space on Sunday, eight months after the first demonstration flight of its air-launched rocket system failed, the company said.
Richard Branson's Virgin Orbit reached space on Sunday, eight months after the first demonstration flight of its air-launched rocket system failed, the company said.
Scientists say 1-2% of bugs lost every year due to climate change, agriculture, pesticides
Scientists worry that the world is losing about 1% or 2% of its insects each year.
Scientists worry that the world is losing about 1% or 2% of its insects each year.
‘Planetary trio’: Spectacular triple conjunction to light up sky for 1st time since 2015 — here’s how to watch
If you missed last month’s “Christmas star,” you’ll have another chance to see a spectacular planetary phenomenon in January.
If you missed last month’s “Christmas star,” you’ll have another chance to see a spectacular planetary phenomenon in January.
Astronauts ring in New Year with zero-gravity 'ball drop' in space
Astronauts aboard the International Space Station had their own New Year’s Eve celebration, complete with a zero-gravity "ball drop" to ring in 2021.
Astronauts aboard the International Space Station had their own New Year’s Eve celebration, complete with a zero-gravity "ball drop" to ring in 2021.
Quadrantids: How, when and where to watch 1st meteor shower of 2021 this New Year’s weekend
Here’s how to watch the Quadrantid meteor shower in 2021.
Here’s how to watch the Quadrantid meteor shower in 2021.
Flight radar captures pre-Christmas air travel over United States
A Flightradar24 animation shows pre-Christmas air traffic over North America, including the continental United States and parts of Canada and Mexico on the morning of December 23.
A Flightradar24 animation shows pre-Christmas air traffic over North America, including the continental United States and parts of Canada and Mexico on the morning of December 23.
Houston Spaceport to become home to world’s first commercial space station builder
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner announced on Tuesday that the Houston Spaceport will become home to the world’s first commercial space station builder.
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner announced on Tuesday that the Houston Spaceport will become home to the world’s first commercial space station builder.