Stunning video shows Mercury passing by the sun
A satellite had a front-row seat as Mercury moved around the giant star.
Russia launches rescue ship to space station after leak issues
The new, empty Soyuz capsule will arrive at an orbiting lab on Sunday, following its liftoff Friday from Kazakhstan. The Russian Space Agency delayed the ship's launch to check for defects, but none were found.
James Webb telescope finds massive galaxies dating back to beginning of universe
Astronomers have discovered what appear to be massive galaxies dating back to within 600 million years of the Big Bang.
Japanese startup announces balloon flights taking passengers up to space
In the tour's unveiling Tuesday, the company said it has developed an airtight two-seat cabin and a balloon capable of rising to a 15-mile altitude.
Engine failure forces plane to land on Utah highway
The pilot and the passenger told authorities they were heading from Phoenix to Ogden but realized they wouldn't be able to make it to the airport.
'Swarm of Meteors' illuminate Kansas sky
The NWS posted the video on its Twitter page showing a batch of meteors and stars traveling in outer space.
NASA confirms 1,000-pound meteor hit the ground in Texas
NASA experts believe the space rock that was about 2 feet wide and 1,000 pounds hit that hit the ground Wednesday near McAllen, Texas.
Solar storm speeding toward Earth could affect radio, GPS signals on Friday
The geomagnetic storm may affect satellite operations and could even lead to weak power-grid fluctuations.
Watch: Green light beam spotted over Hawaii likely came from Chinese satellite, astronomers say
A telescope captured the unusual light beam flashing from left to right across the sky in Hawaii in late January.
Video: Flames shoot from plane's wing as NY-bound flight makes emergency landing
Video from Cory McIntosh, who was on the flight, shows flames coming from the plane's wing.
See the objects humans left behind on the moon
Of the 1.4 billion $2 bills estimated to be in circulation, at least 100 are reported to be on the surface of the moon.
Judge rejects bid to nullify Boeing deal over 737 Max crashes
A federal judge is rejecting a move to consider criminal prosecution for Boeing over the 737 Max jet.
Watch NASA launch 2 small rockets from Virginia's Wallops Flight Facility
The launch is currently scheduled for Friday, Feb. 10 and the two Improved-Orion suborbital sounding rockets will be sent beyond the stratosphere between 8-10 a.m. EST.
SpaceX ignites giant Starship rocket in crucial pad test
SpaceX is a big step closer to sending its giant Starship spacecraft into orbit, completing an engine-firing test at the launch pad on Thursday.
Webb Space Telescope 'unexpectedly' finds its smallest asteroid yet
Astronomers detected an asteroid around the size of Rome's Colosseum
Green Comet E3 will appear near Mars this weekend: Here’s where to look
Skygazers will have another chance to see Comet E3 this weekend as it appears close to the red planet.
Southwest Airlines exec offers up explanation for Christmas meltdown
Chief operating officer Andrew Watterson said it 'struggled to keep the operation moving' at 'key airports.'
Southwest Airlines reducing minimum requirements for pilots: report
Southwest Airlines says recruiting change is aligned with hiring at or above FAA requirements.
Vegas-bound United flight forced to land in Nebraska after engine problems
United Airlines described what happened as a "technical issue."
Jupiter's moon count jumps to record-breaking 92, most in the solar system
Astronomers have discovered 12 new moons around Jupiter, putting the total count at a record-breaking 92.