Mystery planet? New evidence suggests huge 9th planet in solar system
Planet Nine was theorized in 2015 but more and more evidence suggests that the hypothesized planet could be a reality.
Planet Nine was theorized in 2015 but more and more evidence suggests that the hypothesized planet could be a reality.
Phone home? NASA, Nokia plan first-ever cellular network on moon
Nokia announced that it has partnered up with NASA to build the first-ever cellular network on the lunar surface.
Nokia announced that it has partnered up with NASA to build the first-ever cellular network on the lunar surface.
‘Spiders’ seen ‘crawling’ across Mars’ surface
The spider-like formations are scattered near the outskirts of Mars’ Inca City.
The spider-like formations are scattered near the outskirts of Mars’ Inca City.
NASA to begin distributing 'moon trees' with seeds that flew around moon
Some out-of-this-world trees are now home and ready to begin inspiring a new generation. NASA is preparing to distribute "moon tree" seedlings that have sprouted from seeds flown on the Artemis I lunar mission.
Some out-of-this-world trees are now home and ready to begin inspiring a new generation. NASA is preparing to distribute "moon tree" seedlings that have sprouted from seeds flown on the Artemis I lunar mission.
Vintage Douglas C-54 plane with 2 people on board crashes into Alaska riverbank
An historic aircraft carrying two people crashed along a river in central Alaska on Tuesday.
An historic aircraft carrying two people crashed along a river in central Alaska on Tuesday.
Voyager 1: NASA may have just managed to save its historic spacecraft
Voyager 1 and 2 launched in 1977 and are NASA’s oldest and most distant robotic space travelers. An issue with Voyager 1’s code that began in November meant the spacecraft was unable to send back data from interstellar space. After some creative engineering to find a solution, Voyager teams got the first usable data from the spacecraft on April 20.
Voyager 1 and 2 launched in 1977 and are NASA’s oldest and most distant robotic space travelers. An issue with Voyager 1’s code that began in November meant the spacecraft was unable to send back data from interstellar space. After some creative engineering to find a solution, Voyager teams got the first usable data from the spacecraft on April 20.
Virginia Senators urge Congress to nix expansion plans after near miss at Reagan National Airport
Virginia's two U.S. Senators are demanding their fellow lawmakers slam the brakes on legislation that would increase flights in and out of Reagan National Airport after a near-disaster collision between two passenger-filled commercial airliners Thursday.
Virginia's two U.S. Senators are demanding their fellow lawmakers slam the brakes on legislation that would increase flights in and out of Reagan National Airport after a near-disaster collision between two passenger-filled commercial airliners Thursday.
New monster Milky Way black hole once-in-a-lifetime discovery, scientists say
European scientists say they have discovered the biggest stellar black hole yet in the Milky Way, less than 2,000 light-years from Earth.
European scientists say they have discovered the biggest stellar black hole yet in the Milky Way, less than 2,000 light-years from Earth.
NASA to send drone-like lander to explore Saturn’s moon, Titan
The rotorcraft lander, named Dragonfly, is set to launch in July 2028.
The rotorcraft lander, named Dragonfly, is set to launch in July 2028.
NASA seeks new ideas for Mars sample return mission due to budget constraints
The current Mars sample return plan would cause NASA to take funds from other planned missions. The space agency is seeking an alternate plan for getting Mars samples back in the 2030s and for less than $7 billion.
The current Mars sample return plan would cause NASA to take funds from other planned missions. The space agency is seeking an alternate plan for getting Mars samples back in the 2030s and for less than $7 billion.
BARK Air launches luxury airline for dogs
BARK, the dog toy company, is launching a jet charter service with "white paw service" at a cost of up to $16,000 for a round-trip ticket for one dog and its owner.
BARK, the dog toy company, is launching a jet charter service with "white paw service" at a cost of up to $16,000 for a round-trip ticket for one dog and its owner.
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.
Delta Air Lines announces new boarding process starting in May
Delta Air Lines, headquartered in Atlanta, is set to revamp its passenger boarding process, announcing a return to numbered zones starting May 1.
Delta Air Lines, headquartered in Atlanta, is set to revamp its passenger boarding process, announcing a return to numbered zones starting May 1.
3 rockets launch during eclipse in Virginia
It's a bird, it's a plane, no, it's a rocket blasting off during a super-rare solar eclipse.
It's a bird, it's a plane, no, it's a rocket blasting off during a super-rare solar eclipse.
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.
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.
Solar eclipse 2024: 5 cities in path of totality just a drive away from DC
Washington, D.C. is not in the path of the total solar eclipse on Monday, April 8 – but it's not too far of a trip to these cities that are.
Washington, D.C. is not in the path of the total solar eclipse on Monday, April 8 – but it's not too far of a trip to these cities that are.