Artemis II: What is the mission?
NASA’s Artemis II mission, the first crewed lunar mission in more than 50 years, is scheduled to launch in February and will send four astronauts on a flyby around the moon.
NASA’s Artemis II mission, the first crewed lunar mission in more than 50 years, is scheduled to launch in February and will send four astronauts on a flyby around the moon.
Astronomers discover rare evidence of 2 planets colliding, study shows
Researchers at the University of Washington found rare evidence of two planets colliding near a distant star.
Researchers at the University of Washington found rare evidence of two planets colliding near a distant star.
NASA’s 1,300-lb Van Allen Probe A to reenter, fall to Earth within hours
NASA’s 1,323-pound Van Allen Probe A is expected to re-enter Earth’s atmosphere nearly 14 years after its launch.
NASA’s 1,323-pound Van Allen Probe A is expected to re-enter Earth’s atmosphere nearly 14 years after its launch.
10-foot white shark pings near NC beach before spring break
As spring break approaches, a 10-foot, 689-pound juvenile female white shark named CAYO was detected March 7 swimming “tight to the beach” near Emerald Isle.
As spring break approaches, a 10-foot, 689-pound juvenile female white shark named CAYO was detected March 7 swimming “tight to the beach” near Emerald Isle.
Dangerous asteroid no longer expected to hit the moon
For a brief time, "Asteroid 2024 YR4" was considered to be the most dangerous asteroid discovered in the last 20 years.
For a brief time, "Asteroid 2024 YR4" was considered to be the most dangerous asteroid discovered in the last 20 years.
Look up Sunday after sunset as Venus and Saturn meet in evening twilight
Don't forget to look up this weekend as Venus and Saturn will appear to be right next to each other in the night sky.
Don't forget to look up this weekend as Venus and Saturn will appear to be right next to each other in the night sky.
Las Vegas first responders conduct seven-hour rescue of injured climber stranded 600 feet up rock face
First responders carried out a seven-hour rescue after a climber was seriously injured while stranded roughly 600 feet up a steep rock face near Las Vegas.
First responders carried out a seven-hour rescue after a climber was seriously injured while stranded roughly 600 feet up a steep rock face near Las Vegas.
Raccoon bites two people in Old Town Alexandria, health officials say
Virginia health officials say two people were attacked by a raccoon in Old Town Alexandria.
Virginia health officials say two people were attacked by a raccoon in Old Town Alexandria.
Raccoon bites two people in Old Town Alexandria, health officials say
Health officials say two people were attacked by a raccoon in Old Town Alexandria.
Health officials say two people were attacked by a raccoon in Old Town Alexandria.
Blood Moon March 2026: Will a total lunar eclipse be visible in DC Tuesday morning?
A total lunar eclipse may be visible in the D.C. area early Tuesday morning as the Earth makes its way between the sun and moon.
A total lunar eclipse may be visible in the D.C. area early Tuesday morning as the Earth makes its way between the sun and moon.
Look up tonight as six planets align in the night sky: How to see it
Six planets will align in the night sky on Saturday, Feb. 28, for a rare planetary parade. Here's how to see it.
Six planets will align in the night sky on Saturday, Feb. 28, for a rare planetary parade. Here's how to see it.
Blood moon total lunar eclipse happens March 3 - How you can see it
A total blood moon lunar eclipse will be visible across the U.S. in the early morning hours of March 3, 2026.
A total blood moon lunar eclipse will be visible across the U.S. in the early morning hours of March 3, 2026.
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.
VIDEO: Coyote chases toddler in Southern California neighborhood
Terrifying footage shows a coyote chasing a toddler outside the family's home in Pasadena.
Terrifying footage shows a coyote chasing a toddler outside the family's home in Pasadena.
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
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
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.
Lake Erie ice crack forming: See video
Satellite imagery revealed a massive crack ripping across frozen Lake Erie as ice levels surge.
Satellite imagery revealed a massive crack ripping across frozen Lake Erie as ice levels surge.
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 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.