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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Boeing docks crew capsule to International Space Station in test do-over
With only a test dummy aboard, Boeing’s astronaut capsule pulled up and parked at the International Space Station for the first time Friday, a huge achievement for the company after years of false starts.
With only a test dummy aboard, Boeing’s astronaut capsule pulled up and parked at the International Space Station for the first time Friday, a huge achievement for the company after years of false starts.
Boeing's Starliner capsule blasts off on space station test flight – again
Boeing's new space taxi barely survived its first test flight back in 2019. Now, the company hopes Thursday's long-awaited launch will help them catch up to rival SpaceX.
Boeing's new space taxi barely survived its first test flight back in 2019. Now, the company hopes Thursday's long-awaited launch will help them catch up to rival SpaceX.
Air Force makes history with successful launch of new hypersonic weapon: 'Game-changing'
The ARRW achieved a speed of five times that of the speed of sound.
The ARRW achieved a speed of five times that of the speed of sound.
Congress holds hearing on UFOs for first time in 50 years
Are UFOs visiting Earth? That was the question in Congress on Tuesday as a public hearing was held on that very question for the first time in 50 years.
Are UFOs visiting Earth? That was the question in Congress on Tuesday as a public hearing was held on that very question for the first time in 50 years.
Total lunar eclipse's 'blood moon' delights across the US
Did you stay up to see the “blood moon” in last night’s total lunar eclipse?
Did you stay up to see the “blood moon” in last night’s total lunar eclipse?
After 2-year delay, Boeing Starliner ready to complete final test before launching NASA astronauts
NASA managers said they are confident that Boeing is ready to complete the final test of its Starliner spacecraft after two years of delays before it can launch astronauts.
NASA managers said they are confident that Boeing is ready to complete the final test of its Starliner spacecraft after two years of delays before it can launch astronauts.
Total lunar eclipse 2022: When and where you can watch it this weekend
NASA said stargazers across North America won’t need any special equipment to view the event.
NASA said stargazers across North America won’t need any special equipment to view the event.
Plants successfully sprout from lunar soil for the 1st time ever
Scientists for the first time have grown plants in soil from the moon collected by NASA’s Apollo astronauts.
Scientists for the first time have grown plants in soil from the moon collected by NASA’s Apollo astronauts.
Huge black hole at galaxy's center seen in first-ever images
Using telescopes worldwide, astronomers have captured the first image of the supermassive black hole at the center of the Milky Way.
Using telescopes worldwide, astronomers have captured the first image of the supermassive black hole at the center of the Milky Way.
Passenger with no experience lands small plane in Florida after pilot has medical emergency
In the audio, the passenger tells air traffic control: "I’ve got a serious situation here. My pilot has gone incoherent. I have no idea how to fly the airplane."
In the audio, the passenger tells air traffic control: "I’ve got a serious situation here. My pilot has gone incoherent. I have no idea how to fly the airplane."
'Most intense' solar flare captured on stunning imagery
On Tuesday, a strong solar flare erupted from the sun, sending energy across the galaxy, which made for spectacular imagery of the invisible light.
On Tuesday, a strong solar flare erupted from the sun, sending energy across the galaxy, which made for spectacular imagery of the invisible light.
UFO debate: House panel to hold public hearing on ‘unidentified aerial phenomena'
“The purpose of this hearing is to give the public an opportunity to hear directly from subject matter experts and leaders in the Intelligence Community on one of the greatest mysteries of our time,” said Rep. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., and chairman of the House Intelligence Committee.
“The purpose of this hearing is to give the public an opportunity to hear directly from subject matter experts and leaders in the Intelligence Community on one of the greatest mysteries of our time,” said Rep. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., and chairman of the House Intelligence Committee.
James Webb telescope beams back stunningly clear images in latest test
NASA's new space telescope is in the home stretch of testing.
NASA's new space telescope is in the home stretch of testing.
Meet the manikins that will hitch a ride on NASA’s moon rocket
If the Artemis I mission is a success, it could pave the way for human exploration of Mars by 2025
If the Artemis I mission is a success, it could pave the way for human exploration of Mars by 2025
Scientists create message to beam into outer space but say humanity isn’t ready yet
The message would contain images of the male and female forms, where Earth is located, and even include mathematical operations.
The message would contain images of the male and female forms, where Earth is located, and even include mathematical operations.
NASA astronaut who has feuded with Russian space director shares tweets on how to disable Russian tanks
Retired U.S. astronaut Scott Kelly, who has publicly sparred with the head of Russia’s space agency, recently shared a Twitter thread containing advice on how to disable Russian tanks.
Retired U.S. astronaut Scott Kelly, who has publicly sparred with the head of Russia’s space agency, recently shared a Twitter thread containing advice on how to disable Russian tanks.