Space Force selects 2,410 ‘space operators’ for transfer into new military branch starting Sept. 1
In May, the new military branch invited specialized active-duty airmen to apply to volunteer for transfer.
In May, the new military branch invited specialized active-duty airmen to apply to volunteer for transfer.
‘Odd radio circles’: 4 mysterious objects spotted in outer space suggest extragalactic activity
Astronomers have discovered four mysterious objects that appear to be circular and brighter along the edges, according to a recent study.
Astronomers have discovered four mysterious objects that appear to be circular and brighter along the edges, according to a recent study.
Rocket with classified payloads launches from Virginia's Eastern Shore
A rocket carrying classified payloads for the U.S. government has launched from the NASA Wallops Flight Facility on Virginia’s Eastern Shore.
A rocket carrying classified payloads for the U.S. government has launched from the NASA Wallops Flight Facility on Virginia’s Eastern Shore.
Astronomers discover huge galactic wall hidden behind Milky Way
It was discovered when scientists saw galaxies in different directions around it were affected by its gravitational pull.
It was discovered when scientists saw galaxies in different directions around it were affected by its gravitational pull.
Look out, Mars: Here we come with a fleet of spacecraft
The U.S., China and the United Arab Emirates are sending spacecraft to Mars in quick succession beginning this week.
The U.S., China and the United Arab Emirates are sending spacecraft to Mars in quick succession beginning this week.
Florida company wants to start offering balloon rides to the edge of space
A company wants to use an advanced balloon to fly customers from Earth’s surface in Alaska to the highest reaches of the planet’s atmosphere.
A company wants to use an advanced balloon to fly customers from Earth’s surface in Alaska to the highest reaches of the planet’s atmosphere.
Get set for July 4 buck moon, partial lunar eclipse: NASA’s top tips for July skywatchers
Skywatchers are in for a treat on July 4, when the buck moon, or July full moon, rises in the sky. There will also be a partial lunar eclipse.
Skywatchers are in for a treat on July 4, when the buck moon, or July full moon, rises in the sky. There will also be a partial lunar eclipse.
‘This is what space smells like’: NASA-designed scent to be made into out-of-this-world perfume
A Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign was recently launched for Eau de Space, a novel fragrance based on a scent commissioned by NASA that promises a whiff of outer space.
A Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign was recently launched for Eau de Space, a novel fragrance based on a scent commissioned by NASA that promises a whiff of outer space.
Full Buck Moon: Lunar eclipse will occur on July 4
U.S. residents reveling in Independence Day festivities will get a prime-time view of a penumbral lunar eclipse that is expected to take over the night sky starting at 11:04 p.m. EDT.
U.S. residents reveling in Independence Day festivities will get a prime-time view of a penumbral lunar eclipse that is expected to take over the night sky starting at 11:04 p.m. EDT.
NASA names DC headquarters after its first Black female engineer, Mary W. Jackson
NASA announced Wednesday that the agency will name its D.C. headquarters building after "Hidden Figure" Mary W. Jackson. She was the first Black female engineer at NASA.
NASA announced Wednesday that the agency will name its D.C. headquarters building after "Hidden Figure" Mary W. Jackson. She was the first Black female engineer at NASA.
Virgin Galactic inks NASA deal for commercial space flights
Virgin Galactic Holdings Inc. has agreed to a deal with NASA to boost commercial human spaceflight to the International Space Station and develop a “robust economy” in space.
Virgin Galactic Holdings Inc. has agreed to a deal with NASA to boost commercial human spaceflight to the International Space Station and develop a “robust economy” in space.
Scientists estimate at least 36 ‘Extra-Terrestrial Intelligent’ civilizations are in our galaxy
The estimates were published in The Astrophysical Journal on June 15.
The estimates were published in The Astrophysical Journal on June 15.
Spectacular ‘ring of fire’ solar eclipse will occur June 21, visible in some parts of the world
‘Ring of fire’ solar eclipse will occur June 21, visible in parts of world. The eclipse will occur on Sunday, June 21, 2020, just one day after the summer solstice.
‘Ring of fire’ solar eclipse will occur June 21, visible in parts of world. The eclipse will occur on Sunday, June 21, 2020, just one day after the summer solstice.
Green fireball streaks across night sky in Australia
A green fireball was identified as a possible meteor. It was seen lighting up the dark sky in Western Australia’s remote Pibara region on June 14.
A green fireball was identified as a possible meteor. It was seen lighting up the dark sky in Western Australia’s remote Pibara region on June 14.
Asteroid larger than Empire State Building set to whiz by Earth this weekend
An asteroid which NASA estimates may be larger than the Empire State Building is headed in Earth’s direction and expected to pass near our planet on Saturday.
An asteroid which NASA estimates may be larger than the Empire State Building is headed in Earth’s direction and expected to pass near our planet on Saturday.
'Back in the game': SpaceX ship blasts off with 2 astronauts
By NASA’s count, over 3 million viewers tuned in online.
By NASA’s count, over 3 million viewers tuned in online.
Historic SpaceX launch scrubbed due to weather
It’s been nearly nine years since astronauts blasted into space from American soil. Thanks to Mother Nature, it will be at least three more days.
It’s been nearly nine years since astronauts blasted into space from American soil. Thanks to Mother Nature, it will be at least three more days.
NASA astronauts go back to the future with capsule launch
It will be the first astronaut launch from Florida since Atlantis closed out the space shuttle program in 2011, and the first American-made capsule to carry people into orbit since the Apollo-Soyuz mission in 1975.
It will be the first astronaut launch from Florida since Atlantis closed out the space shuttle program in 2011, and the first American-made capsule to carry people into orbit since the Apollo-Soyuz mission in 1975.
SpaceX's 1st astronaut launch breaking new ground for style
It will also mark the first attempt by a private company to send astronauts into orbit. Only governments — Russia, the U.S., and China — have done that.
It will also mark the first attempt by a private company to send astronauts into orbit. Only governments — Russia, the U.S., and China — have done that.
Sun heading toward less active phase, but won’t cause 'mini ice age,' NASA says
Astronomers say the sun goes through a period about every 11 years in which sunspots fade away, bringing a period of relative calm, known as a solar minimum.
Astronomers say the sun goes through a period about every 11 years in which sunspots fade away, bringing a period of relative calm, known as a solar minimum.