Voyager 1: NASA may have just managed to save its historic spacecraft
Voyager 1 and 2 launched in 1977 and are NASA’s oldest and most distant robotic space travelers. An issue with Voyager 1’s code that began in November meant the spacecraft was unable to send back data from interstellar space. After some creative engineering to find a solution, Voyager teams got the first usable data from the spacecraft on April 20.
Lyrid meteor shower 2024: When and where to look up
Known for fast and bright meteors, the Lyrid meteor shower is active during late April.
New monster Milky Way black hole once-in-a-lifetime discovery, scientists say
European scientists say they have discovered the biggest stellar black hole yet in the Milky Way, less than 2,000 light-years from Earth.
NASA to send drone-like lander to explore Saturn’s moon, Titan
The rotorcraft lander, named Dragonfly, is set to launch in July 2028.
This US airport was named the busiest in the world; see the full list
The list reflects the busiest airports in 2023 and several U.S.-based airports made the top 10.
NASA confirms mystery object that crashed through Florida home came from space station
A strange item that hurtled through a Naples man's home was a piece of space hardware discarded from the International Space Station, NASA confirmed on Monday.
NASA seeks new ideas for Mars sample return mission due to budget constraints
The current Mars sample return plan would cause NASA to take funds from other planned missions. The space agency is seeking an alternate plan for getting Mars samples back in the 2030s and for less than $7 billion.
6 things to know about the first space shuttle flight
Back on April 12, 1981, the space shuttle roared to life for the first time. Columbia lifted off from Kennedy Space Center carrying two astronauts – a moonwalker, John Young, and a rookie, Bob Crippen.
US, Japan announce joint venture for Moon exploration
The pressurized rover will be in addition to one in development by U.S. companies that is expected to be in operation by 2030. The last lunar vehicle to be used on the Moon happened during the Apollo 17 mission in 1972.
Video spots fireball lighting up New Jersey sky. Did you see it?
Dozens of people in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, and even New York, reported seeing a bright fireball in the sky early Wednesday morning.
Delta IV Heavy rocket successfully launches for final time from Florida
A United Launch Alliance (ULA) Delta IV Heavy rocket successfully launched the NROL-70 mission for the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) for the final time on Tuesday afternoon. The rocket launched at 12:53 p.m. from Space Launch Complex-37 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Central Florida.
3 rockets launch during eclipse in Virginia
It's a bird, it's a plane, no, it's a rocket blasting off during a super-rare solar eclipse.
2024 Solar Eclipse: Zip code online tool shows when celestial event is visible near you
NASA has an online tool that will allow users to see what the rare 2024 solar eclipse will look like from their area using their zip code.
Solar eclipse glasses: How to save, recycle, and donate
What can people do with their solar glasses once the solar eclipse is over? Here are a few options.
WATCH: Photographer in Florida Keys captures Milky Way moving across sky
The Milky Way appeared to move through the sky early on Monday morning.
3 rocket launches during solar eclipse may be seen in Philadelphia
NASA is launching three rockets during Monday's eclipse that may be visible to those living in the Philadelphia-area.
Passenger fined for urinating in cup during delay at Sydney Airport
A passenger has been fined for urinating in a cup during a delay in deplaning after landing at Sydney Airport.
Why the moon may be getting its own time zone, sort of
Why is time so important on the moon? NASA is aiming to send astronauts around the moon in September 2025 and land people there a year later.
United Airlines plane clips wing of parked aircraft at SFO
A United Airlines plane was pulling into a gate at San Francisco International Airport and accidentally clipped the wing of another aircraft, the airline confirmed.
Ed Dwight, first US Black astronaut candidate, will finally get to space with Blue Origin at 90 years old
Blue Origin announces NS-25 mission crew including French brewer, venture capital founder, ancestry history engineer, world traveler losing her sight and a pilot.