FAA clears SpaceX to launch giant rocket from Texas
The space company said the nearly 400-foot-tall Starship spacecraft and Super Heavy rocket will be the most powerful rocket ever launched.
First image of a black hole gets a makeover using AI
The first image of a black hole captured in 2019 is getting a makeover. Researchers on Thursday revealed an updated version, which they made using artificial intelligence.
Sloth distracts viewers during ESA’s Juice mission to Jupiter
"Aside from the actual launch, this guy is definitely the star of ESA's Juice telecast," Dr. Nadia Drake said Friday during ESA’s rocket launch of the Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer.
Preview into 3D printed habitat for yearlong simulated Mars mission
If you’ve ever wondered what it would be like to live on Mars, you’re in luck. FOX 26 got a sneak peek at a 3D-printed habitat at NASA where four people will actually live in for a yearlong mission.
Pilot crashes, flips plane after losing power 9,000 feet above Utah field
The pilot was treated and released from the scene following the crash landing.
Countdown is on: 1 year away until the Great North American Solar Eclipse
The Great North American Solar Eclipse is still a year away, but communities are already planning celebrations.
Stunning image of Uranus and its rings captured by James Webb telescope
The planet’s faintest rings have only been observed by two other facilities in the past, according to NASA.
Southwest brings back Companion Pass for limited-time only
Customers have to act quickly if they want to take advantage of the promotion.
Pink moon: When to see April's upcoming full moon
There are several astronomical events that will take place in April that are sure to get stargazers excited, and the first one that will dazzle us here on earth will be the full pink moon.
Pomona native to pilot NASA's Artemis II moon mission
The 10-day Artemis II mission is expected to launch in late 2024.
Exoplanets with ‘terminator zones’ may be able to host life, study finds
These exoplanets have one side in permanent light and another side in permanent darkness. The region where the two sides meet is called the terminator zone.
Here are the astronomical events to watch out for in April
From a hybrid eclipse to meteors zipping past Earth, there are several celestial shows to look out for in April.
How to see Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Uranus at the same time
A rare planetary alignment has arrived, and all you have to do to enjoy it is to know where and when to look.
Venus volcano: First direct evidence of recent eruption discovered on 'Earth's twin'
Scientists have been studying Venus to discover how a planet similar to Earth became inhospitable to life.
March's 5-planet alignment adds new pieces to celestial puzzle this weekend
Experts say this likely won’t happen until May 6, 2492.
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope finds 'turbulent skies' with clouds, water molecules on exoplanet
Using the James Webb Space Telescope, the team discovered the largest number of molecules ever identified at the same time outside our Solar System.
Mysterious lights seen in California sky
The lights were seen above a Sacramento brewery on St. Patrick's Day.
House-sized asteroid discovered this week will fly past Earth on Friday
The near-Earth object, called 2023 EY, has been posted on NASA’s asteroid database and listed as one of the next five asteroid approaches. Scientists estimate it is about 54 feet wide.
NASA debuts new Axiom spacesuit for Artemis III mission to the moon
NASA Astronauts will be sporting brand-new spacesuits when they head to space for the Artemis III mission in 2025.
NASA's Webb Telescope captures rarely seen star on cusp of death
The Webb Telescope saw gas and dust flung into space by a huge, hot star 15,000 light-years away. Such a transformation occurs only with some stars and normally is the last step before they explode, going supernova.