NASA makes historic 1st flight of Ingenuity helicopter on Mars
NASA made history with a successful first flight of its experimental helicopter on Mars, the first time an aircraft has flown on another planet.
SpaceX lands NASA's $2.89 billion contract to put humans on lunar surface with Starship
NASA on Friday announced a continued partnership with SpaceX in the development of the first commercial human lander that will safely carry the next American astronauts to the lunar surface, part of the Artemis Moon program.
Lyrid meteor shower to light up night sky in April — here’s how to watch
Calling all stargazers: The first major meteor shower of the year — the Lyrids — will occur in mid-April and is expected to light up the evening sky with a dazzling display.
Pentagon confirms recently released video of pyramid-shaped UFOs near San Diego is authentic
Government officials have confirmed that a recently released video showing triangular objects flying off the coast of San Diego is real, prompting a plethora of questions.
Study: 2.5 billion T. rex used to roam the Earth, but not all at once
A new study concludes that 2.5 billion Tyrannosaurus rex prowled North America.
NASA shares stunning image of blue dunes on Mars
NASA has released a new photograph from Mars, showing a sea of blue dunes on the Red Planet.
NASA delays first flight attempt for Mars helicopter Ingenuity
Once the Ingenuity Mars helicopter’s flight takes place, it will be the first powered, controlled flight on another planet.
US Space Force's systems command to be headquartered at LA Air Force Base
The U.S. Space Force announced Thursday that one of its three major commands will be headquartered at the Space and Missile Systems Center at the Los Angeles Air Force Base in El Segundo.
Skyscraper-sized Asteroid Apophis won’t make contact with Earth for over 100 years, scientists say
Asteroid Apophis, which was believed to be on a potential collision course for Earth, is no longer going to be an issue for our big blue planet for another 100 years, scientists say.
Worm Moon: 1st full moon of spring 2021 to light up night sky this weekend
March’s full Worm Moon will reach peak illumination on Sunday, March 28. But it will actually appear full for about three days.
The largest ‘potentially hazardous asteroid’ of 2021 will pass by Earth on March 21
The largest asteroid to pass by our planet in 2021 will be at its closest on Sunday, providing astronomers a rare chance to see the giant rock that formed at the dawn of our solar system.
Watch Earth-to-space call on GDLA with astronauts aboard the International Space Station
NASA astronauts Victor Glover and Kate Rubins were live on Good Day LA Thursday morning from the International Space Station (ISS).
SpaceX sends another batch of Starlink satellites into orbit
There are said to be hundreds of Starlink satellites already in orbit, the largest constellation of artificial satellites.
Asteroid Apophis: Huge space rock to pass by Earth, even closer in 2029
A huge asteroid called Apophis will make its closest approach to Earth, but pass safely by our planet Friday evening.
Humans are likely cause of shift in Atlantic hurricane cycles, climate study suggests
The new study found that humans — not nature — are likely the primary cause of changes in Atlantic hurricane patterns.
Jupiter and Mercury conjunction to light up sky on March 5 — here’s how to watch
Sky-watchers have a chance to observe another astronomical event — the conjunction of Jupiter and Mercury.
UK meteor flashes across night sky, stuns hundreds of residents
UK residents were treated to an astronomical show Sunday when a meteor lit up the night sky.
Astronauts perform spacewalk to prepare ISS for new solar wings
NASA's Kate Rubins and Victor Glover ventured out Sunday to install support frames for new, high-efficiency solar panels arriving at the International Space Station later this year.
Monarch butterflies typically found in winter resting grounds in Mexico declined by 26%
The number of monarch butterflies that showed up at their winter resting grounds in central Mexico decreased by about 26% this year, and four times as many trees were lost to illegal logging, drought and other causes, making 2020 a bad year for the butterflies.
American Airlines pilot reportedly sees flying object directly over plane
An American Airlines pilot was left perplexed after seeing a cylindrical object flying overhead during a flight from Ohio to Arizona on Feb. 21.