Watch: 'Comet of a century' puts on beautiful show while zooming by Earth
Astronomers said Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS reached perihelion, its closest point to the Sun, on Sept. 27 and will spin back around for another visit to Earth's neighborhood. On or before Oct. 12 will be the next chance to see the celestial show.
NASA: Black hole’s Death Star-like beam appears to make stars explode
The beam of light is 3,000 light years long and is traveling through space at almost the speed of light.
SpaceX launches rescue mission for 2 stranded NASA astronauts
SpaceX has launched a rescue mission for the two stuck astronauts at the International Space Station.
NASA, SpaceX postpone launch date of Crew-9 mission to space station due to Tropical Storm Helene
NASA and SpaceX have postponed the launch of the Crew-9 mission to the International Space Station due to Tropical Storm Helene.
Earth is getting a temporary second moon this fall
Earth will soon have a visitor — and not of the extraterrestrial kind. Astronomers found a small asteroid that will orbit our planet this fall, becoming a "mini-moon" temporarily.
New mini-moon to orbit Earth but won’t stay in the neighborhood for long
Astronomers say the newly discovered object 2024 PT will loop around Earth beginning in late September through most of November.
When to see Tuesday’s partial lunar eclipse of the Supermoon
Tuesday night's Supermoon is one of the last of the year, and this one is even rarer, as it coincides with a partial lunar eclipse.
Lauren Sánchez says she's taking all-women crew up to space
Lauren Sánchez, partner of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, announced that she's taking all-women crew up to space. "Women are explorers, too," she said during an interview on GDLA.
Partial lunar eclipse and supermoon combo coming: When to see it
Stargazers are in for a treat as a partial lunar eclipse and a supermoon will occur simultaneously.
Boeing's Starliner spacecraft returns to Earth without astronauts
The troubled Boeing Starliner spacecraft parachuted into the New Mexico desert overnight, without the astronauts it carried to the International Space Station in early June.
NASA astronaut stuck in space reports ‘strange noises’ coming from troubled Starliner capsule
A NASA astronaut at the International Space Station (ISS) on Saturday reported hearing a "strange noise" coming from the Boeing Starliner spacecraft just days before it is set to leave the station and return to Earth on autopilot.
Asteroid about the size of 2 football fields to make close approach to Earth in September
In a few weeks, skygazers will be able to see an asteroid zoom past Earth.
Boeing, NASA execs reportedly fought in meetings over how to bring back stranded astronauts
Meetings between Boeing and NASA execs reportedly decended into yelling and arguments.
VIDEO: SpaceX Falcon 9 booster catches fire after landing mishap following launch from Florida
SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket's stage booster toppled over and caught fire while landing on a droneship in the Atlantic Ocean after a launch from Florida early Wednesday.
Miss Monday's supermoon? When you can see it again
Monday's supermoon appeared 14% larger and 30% brighter, but more supermoons are on the way.
Blue Supermoon rises Monday, kicking off four months of lunar spectacles
The first of four supermoons this year rises this week, providing tantalizing views of Earth’s constant companion.
Don't miss the rare Blue Supermoon rising Monday
Also known as the Sturgeon Moon, the eighth full moon of the year promises a rare and breathtaking celestial sight.
Mars may be hiding an ocean of water miles below its dusty surface, research suggests
According to research, the water most likely would have seeped from the surface billions of years ago, when Mars harbored rivers, lakes and possibly oceans.
Mars and Jupiter to appear closest in a decade during rare celestial conjunction
Mars and Jupiter are set to appear closer than they have in a decade during a rare planetary conjunction on Wednesday.