Space
Rocket Flying Past the Moon Could Be Luckiest Shot Ever
December 4, 2020, 12:00 pm EST
Photographer Steve Rice got the shot of a lifetime when he captured the SS Kalpana Chawla resupply rocket passing the moon as it headed to the International Space Station.
This Space Rock is Worth $10 Quintillion
December 4, 2020, 11:33 am EST
There’s an asteroid floating between Mars and Jupiter that’s worth $10 quintillion and it could offer a look into how planets form. Here’s why.
New Satellite To Monitor Sea Level Rise Launches Into Orbit
December 3, 2020, 12:00 pm EST
NASA says the Sentinel 6 Michael Freilich satellite will provide the most accurate data yet on sea level rise.
Why Is Distant Star Surrounded by Ultraviolet Ring? Mystery Solved
December 3, 2020, 12:00 pm EST
After years of uncertainty, astronomers have solved a mystery about why a distant star appears to be circled by an ultraviolet ring.
Camera Captures Incredible Fireball Streaking Across Sky
December 2, 2020, 12:00 pm EST
A research vessel off the coast of Tasmania happens to be in the right place at the right time to catch an incredible fireball blazing across the night sky.
Look Up! You Can See Entire Solar System This Week
November 25, 2020, 11:04 am EST
You can see every planet in our solar system in the sky this week.
Jupiter Moon May Glow in the Dark
November 21, 2020, 12:00 pm EST
Scientists at NASA say one of Jupiter’s moons, Europa, may glow in dark.
Water Found on Moon’s Sunlit Surface for First Time, NASA Says
November 9, 2020, 12:00 pm EST
NASA says it’s found traces of water on the moon’s sunlit surface for the first time. And it could be a game-changer for future lunar missions.
Elon Musk’s 'Starman' Makes its Closest Approach to Mars
November 5, 2020, 12:00 pm EST
Elon Musk’s Tesla Roadster with its dummy driver, Starman, has just made its closest approach to Mars.
NASA Makes Historic Landing on Asteroid Bennu
November 4, 2020, 12:00 pm EST
NASA marks a milestone as it lands on an asteroid for the first time. Here’s what scientists are hoping to learn from it.
