Space
SpaceX Launches a Record 143 Satellites on one Falcon 9 Rocket
January 31, 2021, 12:00 pm EST
The launch Sunday carried the most satellites ever launched by a single rocket.
Tiny Comet Makes Appearance During Solar Eclipse
January 31, 2021, 12:00 pm EST
An amateur photographer captures a comet during the total solar eclipse.
Mini Helicopter Could Be First Vehicle to Take Flight on Mars
January 22, 2021, 1:03 pm EST
NASA scientists are sending a tiny helicopter to Mars to see if flight is possible on the Red Planet.
Fuzzy Streak Behind Mercury Is a Tail
January 19, 2021, 12:00 pm EST
It’s not just comets that have a tail – Mercury has one, too.
A Grand Canyon on Mars That Stretches from San Francisco to New York City
January 16, 2021, 12:00 pm EST
There’s a canyon on Mars that is so big it puts the Grand Canyon to shame.
New Baby Dark Spot Found on Neptune
January 8, 2021, 12:00 pm EST
A giant storm on Neptune has switched directions and spawned another storm, baffling researchers.
'Christmas Star' Recorded All Over the World
December 30, 2020, 5:01 pm EST
Skywatchers around the globe recorded the Great Conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn on Monday night.
‘Strong’ Solar Storm Getting Underway. Here’s What to Expect
December 30, 2020, 2:11 pm EST
The sun is entering a new 11-year cycle that could bring more auroras and solar storms, which could affect everything from our GPS to power grids.
SpaceX Ship Explodes During Test
December 23, 2020, 3:24 pm EST
A unmanned SpaceX rocket exploded as it attempted to land Wednesday in Texas.
Much of U.S. May Be Able to See Northern Lights This Week
December 23, 2020, 10:31 am EST
Thanks to a magnetic storm, the northern lights could be seen over much of country this week.
