Air and Space Museum celebrating 50th anniversary with new galleries

Air and Space Museum celebrating 50th anniversary with new galleries

Five new galleries will open on July 1, featuring interactive exhibits, WWII aircraft, the Hubble Space Telescope and more.

Five new galleries will open on July 1, featuring interactive exhibits, WWII aircraft, the Hubble Space Telescope and more.

Blood Moon March 2026: Total lunar eclipse times and viewing guide

Blood Moon March 2026: Total lunar eclipse times and viewing guide

A rare total lunar eclipse — often called a Blood Moon — will be visible in the early morning hours of March 3, 2026. Here’s what East Coast skywatchers need to know.

A rare total lunar eclipse — often called a Blood Moon — will be visible in the early morning hours of March 3, 2026. Here’s what East Coast skywatchers need to know.

6 planets align in the sky this week: Here’s what to know

6 planets align in the sky this week: Here’s what to know

Mercury, Venus, Jupiter, Uranus, Saturn and Neptune will be visible in the night sky this week. Here's what you need to know.

Mercury, Venus, Jupiter, Uranus, Saturn and Neptune will be visible in the night sky this week. Here's what you need to know.

4 new astronauts reach ISS after NASA's first medical evacuation

4 new astronauts reach ISS after NASA's first medical evacuation

Four new astronauts reached the International Space Station this weekend after NASA’s first medical emergency last month.

Four new astronauts reached the International Space Station this weekend after NASA’s first medical emergency last month.

Musk says SpaceX shifting focus to 'self-growing city' on moon before Mars push

Musk says SpaceX shifting focus to 'self-growing city' on moon before Mars push

Elon Musk said Sunday that SpaceX is shifting its near-term priorities away from Mars and toward building what he described as a "self-growing city" on the moon, citing faster timelines and strategic urgency.

Elon Musk said Sunday that SpaceX is shifting its near-term priorities away from Mars and toward building what he described as a "self-growing city" on the moon, citing faster timelines and strategic urgency.

NASA rocket to conduct 'CT scan' of Northern Lights

NASA rocket to conduct 'CT scan' of Northern Lights

NASA is launching a rocket mission from Alaska to do a CT scan of sorts on Northern Lights.

NASA is launching a rocket mission from Alaska to do a CT scan of sorts on Northern Lights.

NASA seeking summer college interns - how to apply for an out-of-this-world work experience

NASA seeking summer college interns - how to apply for an out-of-this-world work experience

Every day, NASA explores the unknown in air and space, innovates for the benefit of humanity, and inspires the world through discovery. College students looking for a chance to make a difference can apply for the NASA summer 2026 college intern session.

Every day, NASA explores the unknown in air and space, innovates for the benefit of humanity, and inspires the world through discovery. College students looking for a chance to make a difference can apply for the NASA summer 2026 college intern session.

Remembering Space Shuttle Columbia

Remembering Space Shuttle Columbia

On Feb. 1, 2003, NASA was once again dealing with tragedy when Space Shuttle Columbia and her crew of seven astronauts were lost after the shuttle broke apart during reentry.

On Feb. 1, 2003, NASA was once again dealing with tragedy when Space Shuttle Columbia and her crew of seven astronauts were lost after the shuttle broke apart during reentry.

Why the next full moon is called the 'Snow Moon' — and how to see it

Why the next full moon is called the 'Snow Moon' — and how to see it

The 2026 'Snow Moon,' February’s full moon, peaks Sunday, Feb. 1. Named for winter’s snowier months, it will be visible at moonrise with easy viewing for skywatchers.

The 2026 'Snow Moon,' February’s full moon, peaks Sunday, Feb. 1. Named for winter’s snowier months, it will be visible at moonrise with easy viewing for skywatchers.

Space shuttle Challenger explosion remembered, 40 years later

Space shuttle Challenger explosion remembered, 40 years later

The space shuttle Challenger explosion was a defining moment of the 1980s. Whether you were watching on TV or in person, chances are, you remember exactly where you were and how you felt.

The space shuttle Challenger explosion was a defining moment of the 1980s. Whether you were watching on TV or in person, chances are, you remember exactly where you were and how you felt.

GRU Space taking $250,000-$1 million deposits to reserve rooms for 1st moon hotel

GRU Space taking $250,000-$1 million deposits to reserve rooms for 1st moon hotel

GRU Space hopes to have the first lunar hotel that will eventually serve as a hub and, in the future, will be the foundation for an established civilization on the moon.

GRU Space hopes to have the first lunar hotel that will eventually serve as a hub and, in the future, will be the foundation for an established civilization on the moon.

Northern lights expected to light up sky in parts of the US Monday

Northern lights expected to light up sky in parts of the US Monday

A severe geomagnetic storm watch is in effect Monday night as people prepare for northern lights to dazzle the night sky across the U.S. Here's where.

A severe geomagnetic storm watch is in effect Monday night as people prepare for northern lights to dazzle the night sky across the U.S. Here's where.