NASA seeking summer college interns - how to apply for an out-of-this-world work experience
Every day, NASA explores the unknown in air and space, innovates for the benefit of humanity, and inspires the world through discovery. College students looking for a chance to make a difference can apply for the NASA summer 2026 college intern session.
Every day, NASA explores the unknown in air and space, innovates for the benefit of humanity, and inspires the world through discovery. College students looking for a chance to make a difference can apply for the NASA summer 2026 college intern session.
Why the next full moon is called the 'Snow Moon' — and how to see it
The 2026 'Snow Moon,' February’s full moon, peaks Sunday, Feb. 1. Named for winter’s snowier months, it will be visible at moonrise with easy viewing for skywatchers.
The 2026 'Snow Moon,' February’s full moon, peaks Sunday, Feb. 1. Named for winter’s snowier months, it will be visible at moonrise with easy viewing for skywatchers.
Space shuttle Challenger explosion remembered, 40 years later
The space shuttle Challenger explosion was a defining moment of the 1980s. Whether you were watching on TV or in person, chances are, you remember exactly where you were and how you felt.
The space shuttle Challenger explosion was a defining moment of the 1980s. Whether you were watching on TV or in person, chances are, you remember exactly where you were and how you felt.
New moon to peak Sunday evening as one of last big skywatching events for January
The first new moon of the year peaks on Sunday, marking one of January’s final major skywatching events and the reset of the lunar calendar.
The first new moon of the year peaks on Sunday, marking one of January’s final major skywatching events and the reset of the lunar calendar.
3I/ATLAS comet is not an alien spaceship, scientists confirm
Astronomers searched for signals as low as 100 mW, which is about as strong as a modern cellphone.
Astronomers searched for signals as low as 100 mW, which is about as strong as a modern cellphone.
Artemis II: NASA releases potential launch dates for return to moon
The countdown for NASA’s Artemis II lunar mission is getting closer.
The countdown for NASA’s Artemis II lunar mission is getting closer.
Total solar eclipse, northern lights, and flying to the moon: Celestial events to look forward to in 2026
In addition sending astronauts to fly around the moon, Earthlings can look forward to six of the eight planets parading across our skies.
In addition sending astronauts to fly around the moon, Earthlings can look forward to six of the eight planets parading across our skies.
Pilot reports UFO beside jet, ATC jokes: 'Good luck with the aliens'
A newly resurfaced aviation audio clip shared online has drawn attention after a private pilot reported encountering a mysterious object while flying over Rhode Island.
A newly resurfaced aviation audio clip shared online has drawn attention after a private pilot reported encountering a mysterious object while flying over Rhode Island.
Blue Origin rocket launches first wheelchair user into space
Michaela Benthaus, a paraplegic engineer for the European Space Agency, became the first wheelchair user in space Saturday.
Michaela Benthaus, a paraplegic engineer for the European Space Agency, became the first wheelchair user in space Saturday.
December skywatching guide: Wrap up 2025 with these can't miss celestial events
With the new year around the corner, December is filled with a robust lineup of celestial events to end the year with a rewarding skywatching experience.
With the new year around the corner, December is filled with a robust lineup of celestial events to end the year with a rewarding skywatching experience.
TSA sets all time record for daily screenings
The Thanksgiving holiday saw millions of people traveling by air, and on Sunday the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) says it set a new daily screening record with over 3 million travelers screened at airports across the country.
The Thanksgiving holiday saw millions of people traveling by air, and on Sunday the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) says it set a new daily screening record with over 3 million travelers screened at airports across the country.
Lightning on Mars: Scientists capture crackling sounds
The researchers examined 28 hours of audio recordings, documenting 55 episodes of what they consider to be “mini lightning” over two Martian years.
The researchers examined 28 hours of audio recordings, documenting 55 episodes of what they consider to be “mini lightning” over two Martian years.
NASA 3I/ATLAS comet update: ‘It’s a window into another solar system’
NASA is providing more images and information about the interstellar object that's passing through our solar system right now, known as 3I/ATLAS.
NASA is providing more images and information about the interstellar object that's passing through our solar system right now, known as 3I/ATLAS.
Unreal sight: Rare Northern Lights paint Southern California skies
The Northern Lights (aurora borealis) were recently visible across California, with rare sightings reported as far south as Los Angeles and San Diego counties.
The Northern Lights (aurora borealis) were recently visible across California, with rare sightings reported as far south as Los Angeles and San Diego counties.
Aerospace tech company's space vehicle delivers cargo anywhere on Earth in under an hour
Aerospace and defense technology company Inversion has unveiled a new space-based delivery vehicle, Arc, that the company says can deliver cargo anywhere on Earth in under an hour.
Aerospace and defense technology company Inversion has unveiled a new space-based delivery vehicle, Arc, that the company says can deliver cargo anywhere on Earth in under an hour.
NASA has 36 projects you can help with right now
NASA is inviting the public to take part in 36 “citizen science” projects that let volunteers contribute to real scientific discoveries.
NASA is inviting the public to take part in 36 “citizen science” projects that let volunteers contribute to real scientific discoveries.
Life on Mars: What we know after NASA's announcement
NASA scientists say a rock sample collected by the Perseverance rover in Jezero Crater may contain the strongest signs yet of ancient microbial life on Mars, though more analysis is needed before drawing firm conclusions.
NASA scientists say a rock sample collected by the Perseverance rover in Jezero Crater may contain the strongest signs yet of ancient microbial life on Mars, though more analysis is needed before drawing firm conclusions.
Rocks found by NASA's Mars rover offer strongest hints yet of past life
Rocks found on Mars may provide the strongest evidence yet of past life on the Red Planet, but more testing is needed to back up those findings.
Rocks found on Mars may provide the strongest evidence yet of past life on the Red Planet, but more testing is needed to back up those findings.
September skygazing guide: Saturn shines bright, Corn Moon and Autumnal equinox
Early risers have the chance to see six planets at once.
Early risers have the chance to see six planets at once.
Trump announces new location for space command HQ
The president said that Huntsville will be "known from this point forward as Rocket City," after announcing that the U.S. Space Command headquarters is officially moving to Alabama.
The president said that Huntsville will be "known from this point forward as Rocket City," after announcing that the U.S. Space Command headquarters is officially moving to Alabama.