Chinese rocket falling to Earth, location of impact 'cannot be pinpointed'
The largest section of the rocket that launched the main module of China's first permanent space station into orbit is expected to plunge back to Earth as early as Saturday at an unknown location.
The largest section of the rocket that launched the main module of China's first permanent space station into orbit is expected to plunge back to Earth as early as Saturday at an unknown location.
Meteor shower, Mercury, total supermoon eclipse: May brings trio of celestial events
The month of May brings about several celestial events, including a meteor shower and the first total supermoon eclipse since 2019.
The month of May brings about several celestial events, including a meteor shower and the first total supermoon eclipse since 2019.
‘It is an exciting time for our space program’: Harris to lead National Space Council
Vice President Kamala Harris announced Saturday that she will accept her role to lead the National Space Council and further the county’s mission in space exploration.
Vice President Kamala Harris announced Saturday that she will accept her role to lead the National Space Council and further the county’s mission in space exploration.
Lyme disease-carrying ticks found near beaches at equal rates as wooded areas, study says
A study found that Lyme disease-carrying ticks in Northern California, more commonly associated with wooded habitats, were just as abundant in coastal areas.
A study found that Lyme disease-carrying ticks in Northern California, more commonly associated with wooded habitats, were just as abundant in coastal areas.
Astronaut Michael Collins, part of Apollo 11 crew, dies at 90
Michael Collins was part of the three-member crew on Apollo 11, the first lunar landing mission in 1969, alongside Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin.
Michael Collins was part of the three-member crew on Apollo 11, the first lunar landing mission in 1969, alongside Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin.
Pink Moon: Timelapse video captures 1st supermoon of 2021 rising over Rhode Island bridge
The video, captured by Mike Cohea on April 26 in Jamestown, Rhode Island, shows the supermoon, known as the Pink Moon, shining over the Newport Bridge.
The video, captured by Mike Cohea on April 26 in Jamestown, Rhode Island, shows the supermoon, known as the Pink Moon, shining over the Newport Bridge.
Godspeed! SpaceX launches 4 astronauts to the International Space Station
The Falcon 9 rocket thundered into the morning sky from Launch Pad 39A at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida at 5:49 a.m. ET.
The Falcon 9 rocket thundered into the morning sky from Launch Pad 39A at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida at 5:49 a.m. ET.
PHOTOS: SpaceX completes pre-dawn Crew-2 launch
Photos from across Central Florida are pouring in of the SpaceX Crew-2 launch.
Photos from across Central Florida are pouring in of the SpaceX Crew-2 launch.
NASA’s Perseverance rover produces oxygen on Mars in historic first — water could be next, scientists say
NASA’s Mars rover, Perseverance, extracted oxygen from the red planet’s atmosphere for the first time, making it the first device to isolate the element on another planet.
NASA’s Mars rover, Perseverance, extracted oxygen from the red planet’s atmosphere for the first time, making it the first device to isolate the element on another planet.
Part human, part monkey: Scientists engineer hybrid embryo in effort to grow organs
An international team of scientists said they created human-monkey embryos, or chimeras, to see if they could grow organs for people who need transplants.
An international team of scientists said they created human-monkey embryos, or chimeras, to see if they could grow organs for people who need transplants.
Supermoon Pink Moon to appear big and bright in the evening sky in April — here’s how to watch
This Pink Moon will be the first of two supermoons in 2021.
This Pink Moon will be the first of two supermoons in 2021.
Invasive jumping worms that 'thrash wildly' when handled reported in several US states
Jumping worms are native to East Asia, but they have been sold in the U.S. as fishing bait and are now deemed highly invasive, expert say.
Jumping worms are native to East Asia, but they have been sold in the U.S. as fishing bait and are now deemed highly invasive, expert say.
NASA makes history with 1st flight of Ingenuity helicopter on Mars
NASA has made history with a successful first flight of its Ingenuity helicopter on Mars.
NASA has made history with a successful first flight of its Ingenuity helicopter on Mars.
Apollo 13 crew celebrates 51st anniversary of miraculous splashdown landing
Astronauts Jim Lovell and Fred Haise visited Space Center Houston Saturday for the 51st anniversary.
Astronauts Jim Lovell and Fred Haise visited Space Center Houston Saturday for the 51st anniversary.
Lyrid meteor shower to light up night sky in April — here’s how to watch
Calling all stargazers: The first major meteor shower of the year — the Lyrids — will occur in mid-April and is expected to light up the evening sky with a dazzling display.
Calling all stargazers: The first major meteor shower of the year — the Lyrids — will occur in mid-April and is expected to light up the evening sky with a dazzling display.
Westbury High School alumni becomes Commander of the International Space Station
It’s not everyday a high school can watch one of its own 1983 graduate Shannon Walker become commander of the International Space Station.
It’s not everyday a high school can watch one of its own 1983 graduate Shannon Walker become commander of the International Space Station.
NASA satellite data could detect volcanic unrest years before eruptions
The key to prediction lies in subtle increases in radiant heat flux
The key to prediction lies in subtle increases in radiant heat flux
Study: 2.5 billion T. rex used to roam the Earth, but not all at once
A new study concludes that 2.5 billion Tyrannosaurus rex prowled North America.
A new study concludes that 2.5 billion Tyrannosaurus rex prowled North America.
Researchers launch study on whether Apple Watch, iPhones can detect illnesses like COVID-19
A study to test out if Apple Watches and iPhones can detect certain illnesses, such as COVID-19, is accepting participants in the Seattle area.
A study to test out if Apple Watches and iPhones can detect certain illnesses, such as COVID-19, is accepting participants in the Seattle area.
NASA shares stunning image of blue dunes on Mars
NASA has released a new photograph from Mars, showing a sea of blue dunes on the Red Planet.
NASA has released a new photograph from Mars, showing a sea of blue dunes on the Red Planet.