Ancient microbial life on Earth could help us recognize life on other planets, scientists say
“Understanding how organisms here have changed with time and in different environments is going to teach us crucial things about how to search for and recognize life elsewhere,” one astrobiologist explained.
With NASA's moon rocket testing complete a summer Artemis-1 launch is within reach
First available launch date in late August is still a possibility, NASA managers say.
Flight instructor, student killed in Utah plane crash
Utah State University said the occupants were part of the school’s aviation program.
Out of this world: NASA shares images of Mars’ diverse landscape
Over the past year, NASA’s Curiosity Mars rover captured stunningly clear images of the Red Planet’s diverse landscape.
NASA wants its moon dust, cockroaches from Apollo 11 mission pulled from auction
The material from the experiment, including a vial with about 40 milligrams of moon dust and three cockroach carcasses, was expected to sell for at least $400,000.
Stellar alignment! 5 planets line up for a nightly show in June
Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn will stretch across the sky before sunrise in June
You can help NASA ID different types of storms in Jupiter’s atmosphere
All it takes is a few minutes to set up a free account, and then you can become a planetary scientist from your computer or phone.
NASA fully fuels Artemis-1 moon rocket for the first time, nearly completes launch dress rehearsal
During its fourth attempt this year, NASA successfully completed fueling its mega moon rocket with super-cold propellant that will eventually return humans to the moon as part of a launch dress rehearsal.
39 years of American women in space: Honoring Sally Ride’s historic journey
Sally Ride was part of NASA's first astronaut class to include women. Today, all astronaut classes are half women
SpaceX clears FAA environmental hurdle, moves closer to routine launches of Starship rocket from Texas
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk in February said the Starship could launch from Texas for less than $10 million per flight within two or three years.
Man sues American Airlines after mistaken identity lands him in jail for 17 days
Michael Lowe spent 17 days in a crowded jail cell, alternating between sleeping on a concrete floor and a metal bunk. He had no idea why he was behind bars.
Strawberry moon: When, where to look for June’s supermoon event
June’s supermoon has been dubbed the strawberry moon because it traditionally happens during the time of year when many species of berries are ready and at their ripest for harvest, especially sweet strawberries.
General Motors is launching a car rental service ... to the Moon
GM and Lockheed Martin working on new lunar rovers for rent.
Possible fuel leak shifts SpaceX space station supply run to late June
A SpaceX Dragon spacecraft scheduled to send supplies to the International Space Station this week remains grounded after an issue was identified during fueling.
NASA picks who'll make new spacesuits for the next moonwalkers
NASA has tapped two private American companies to develop the next spacesuits for moonwalking, spacewalking and beyond.
Mars-Jupiter conjunction: See not 1, but 2 planets in the night sky this weekend
Mars and Jupiter are going to appear incredibly close in the predawn sky this Memorial Day weekend.
Shattered comet adds layer of mystery to Monday night’s meteor shower
A comet that broke apart 27 years ago is adding some intrigue to what is usually a rather modest meteor shower.
Supersonic private jet will be the ‘fastest since the Concorde,’ company says
The jet’s design is based on the company’s Global 7500, the aircraft that broke through the speed of sound during a test flight last year.
Tau Herculid meteor shower 2022: Shattered comet could spawn dazzling display in late May
The tau Herculid meteor shower, described as an “all or nothing event,” could peak at the end of May 2022 as a result of a shattered comet. Here’s how you may be able to see it.
Asteroid as wide as 10 football fields to fly past Earth on Friday
Asteroid 7335 (1989 JA) will be about 2.5 million miles away from the Earth’s surface. Here’s how some may be able to see it.