Massive red star Betelgeuse is unusually dim, astronomers say it might be about to explode

A massive red star called Betelgeuse that is most well-known as the bright upper shoulder in the constellation Orion has been acting strangely recently, and astronomers say there's potential for the star to explode as a supernova at any moment.

First female launch director to take helm at NASA

Charlie Blackwell-Thompson will be the Launch Director when we send man back and the first woman to the moon.

NASA’s Hubble captures dazzling distant galaxy

NASA's Hubble Space Telescope snapped a stunning picture of a galaxy about 50 million light-years away.

NASA finds 'battling galaxies' in deep space

NASA has spotted "battling galaxies" in deep space, courtesy of the Hubble Space Telescope.

Astronauts experience stagnant and reverse blood flow during long periods in space, study finds

A study looking into how zero gravity can affect blood flow in the body showed astronauts staying onboard the International Space Station for long periods of time can face health risks.

How to watch Mercury transit the sun in rare event on Monday

Astronomers and sky watchers will be ready for a rare celestial event taking place Monday, November 11th. That's when Mercury, our innermost planet, passes directly between Earth and the sun.  

NASA’s Mars Curiosity rover captures the lonely landscape of the red planet in eerie new photos

As NASA’s Mars Curiosity rover continues to venture along the vast landscape of the red planet, a series of unsettling photographs was recently sent back to Earth, capturing a truly eerie and lonely landscape. 

Are the stars aligning for the Nationals? One NASA scientist thinks so.

As the Washington Nationals return home 2-0 superstars in the World Series against the Houston Astros, it sure feels like the stars are aligning for the team — and one NASA scientist agrees.

Delta flies 120 girls to NASA with all-women crew in bid to inspire female aviators

Delta celebrated International Girls in Aviation Day on Sunday with its fifth annual Women Inspiring our Next Generation (WING) Flight, which carried 120 girls ages 12 to 18 from Salt Lake City to NASA in Houston.

Discovery of 20 new moons around Saturn puts the ringed giant ahead of Jupiter

Twenty new moons have been found around Saturn, giving the ringed planet a total of 82, scientists said Monday. That beats Jupiter and its 79 moons.

Viral video of unidentified lights off NC’s Outer Banks has people questioning — aliens or military?

Video of a mysterious group of lights in the sky captured off North Carolina’s Outer Banks by a man visiting the area has gone viral on Youtube, sparking the classic debate: Was it aliens, or the military?

2 meteor showers to light up the sky this week back-to-back

If you have any wishes to make, now is the time, because stargazers will get their chance to view two back-to-back meteor showers that are expected to peak this week.

First hotel in space set to open in 2025 with cruise ship amenities and out-of-this-world views

Much like taking the family on a cruise or a trip to visit Mickey Mouse at Disney World, one California company believes that going to space will eventually become just another vacation option.

Rare full moon to appear on Friday the 13th across the US

Friday the 13th will be extra spooky this week as a rare full moon is set to appear across the United States.

NASA astronaut accused of stealing identity, accessing bank account of estranged wife while in space: report

A NASA astronaut has been accused of committing the first crime in outer space after her estranged wife alleged she stole her identity and accessed her bank account without permission during a six-month mission aboard the International Space Station.