Jeff Bezos plans to go to space aboard Blue Origin flight in July
Jeff Bezos, his brother and the winner of an auction will be aboard Blue Origin’s first human space flight on July 20.
Jeff Bezos, his brother and the winner of an auction will be aboard Blue Origin’s first human space flight on July 20.
Boom Supersonic aircraft aims to fly “at speeds twice as fast” as today’s passenger airplanes
The travel times could reportedly be reduced between New York and London in as little as three hours and 15 minutes.
The travel times could reportedly be reduced between New York and London in as little as three hours and 15 minutes.
Super 'Blood Moon' lunar eclipse enthralls viewers
A super "Blood Moon" captured the attention of viewers across the world on Wednesday. The event is a combination of May's full Flower Moon – which is classified as a supermoon – and a total lunar eclipse.
A super "Blood Moon" captured the attention of viewers across the world on Wednesday. The event is a combination of May's full Flower Moon – which is classified as a supermoon – and a total lunar eclipse.
Blood Moon lunar eclipse 2021: Where and when to watch
Notably, this Blood Moon will be a combination of May's full Flower Moon – which is classified as a supermoon – and a total lunar eclipse.
Notably, this Blood Moon will be a combination of May's full Flower Moon – which is classified as a supermoon – and a total lunar eclipse.
China deploys rover on Martian surface
China’s first Mars rover has driven down from its landing platform and is now roaming the surface of the red planet.
China’s first Mars rover has driven down from its landing platform and is now roaming the surface of the red planet.
China defends how it handled the rocket falling to Earth
The administrator of the American space agency and others accused Beijing of acting recklessly by allowing its rocket to fall to Earth seemingly uncontrolled Sunday.
The administrator of the American space agency and others accused Beijing of acting recklessly by allowing its rocket to fall to Earth seemingly uncontrolled Sunday.
China says most rocket debris burned up before crashing into Indian Ocean
China’s space agency says a core segment of its biggest rocket has reentered Earth’s atmosphere in the Indian Ocean above the Maldives.
China’s space agency says a core segment of its biggest rocket has reentered Earth’s atmosphere in the Indian Ocean above the Maldives.
Overnight flyover planned for DC region this weekend
The North American Aerospace Defense Command is letting residents know that they will be conducting an overnight routine live-fly air defense exercise this weekend.
The North American Aerospace Defense Command is letting residents know that they will be conducting an overnight routine live-fly air defense exercise this weekend.
Space Tourism: Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin auctioning off seat on its first crewed spaceflight
Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin is kicking off an auction for a seat on the company’s first crew spaceflight — a short Shepard-like hop launched by a rocket named New Shepard. The Texas liftoff is targeted for July 20, the date of the Apollo 11 moon landing.
Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin is kicking off an auction for a seat on the company’s first crew spaceflight — a short Shepard-like hop launched by a rocket named New Shepard. The Texas liftoff is targeted for July 20, the date of the Apollo 11 moon landing.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
NASA delays first flight attempt for Mars helicopter Ingenuity
Once the Ingenuity Mars helicopter’s flight takes place, it will be the first powered, controlled flight on another planet.
Once the Ingenuity Mars helicopter’s flight takes place, it will be the first powered, controlled flight on another planet.
Debris from SpaceX rocket that lit up night sky found on private property in Washington
Some debris from a SpaceX rocket that lit up the Pacific Northwest sky last week has been recovered from private property in central Washington state.
Some debris from a SpaceX rocket that lit up the Pacific Northwest sky last week has been recovered from private property in central Washington state.
Skyscraper-sized Asteroid Apophis won’t make contact with Earth for over 100 years, scientists say
Asteroid Apophis, which was believed to be on a potential collision course for Earth, is no longer going to be an issue for our big blue planet for another 100 years, scientists say.
Asteroid Apophis, which was believed to be on a potential collision course for Earth, is no longer going to be an issue for our big blue planet for another 100 years, scientists say.
Worm Moon: 1st full moon of spring 2021 to light up night sky this weekend
March’s full Worm Moon will reach peak illumination on Sunday, March 28. But it will actually appear full for about three days.
March’s full Worm Moon will reach peak illumination on Sunday, March 28. But it will actually appear full for about three days.
Small piece of Wright brothers' 1st aircraft to fly again on Mars
With the blessing of the Wright family, NASA included a tiny piece of fabric from the 1903 Wright Flyer I on an experimental helicopter set to take flight soon on Mars.
With the blessing of the Wright family, NASA included a tiny piece of fabric from the 1903 Wright Flyer I on an experimental helicopter set to take flight soon on Mars.