Artemis I capsule buzzes moon; last big step before lunar orbit

As NASA’s Orion capsule swung out from behind the moon Monday, onboard cameras sent back a picture of Earth — a blue dot surrounded by blackness.

The Leonid meteor shower peaks tonight. Brave the cold for the best sky show of the season

The West Coast will benefit from a large dome of high pressure helping to provide clear skies for the Leonid meteor Shower. However, much of the U.S. is facing cold temperatures that will make sky gazing a winter sport.

These recycled space shuttle parts are now powering Artemis I to space

The Artemis I mission’s rocket engines and boosters have direct ties to Columbia, Challenger and each of the other shuttles, and even one of the original Mercury 7 astronauts.

With Artemis I, NASA plans to plant seeds of inspiration – literally

NASA’s Artemis program has deep figurative roots that go back to the Apollo moon missions of the 1960s and 1970s. And soon, it will have literal roots as well.

Large section of destroyed space shuttle Challenger found on ocean floor

The NASA manager in charge of the remains of both lost space shuttles said it's one of the biggest pieces of Challenger ever found in the decades since the accident.

Total lunar eclipse to occur on Tuesday

Totality will last nearly 1 1/2 hours — from 5:16 a.m. to 6:41 a.m. EST — as Earth passes directly between the moon and sun.

Astronomers find closest known black hole to Earth

Astronomers have discovered the closest known black hole to Earth, just 1,600 light-years away.

NASA's moon rocket returns to pad for next launch attempt

NASA is aiming for a launch attempt on Nov. 14, sending an empty crew capsule around the moon and back in a dramatic flight test before astronauts climb aboard in a couple years.

November total lunar eclipse offers celestial highlight amongst meteor showers and glowing planets

North America will experience its last total lunar eclipse in November until 2025. According to NASA, the weather can impact how red the moon will look. The more dust and clouds in Earth’s atmosphere, the redder the moon will appear.

‘Planet killer’ asteroids close to Earth discovered hiding in sun’s glare, study finds

Two of the three asteroids that were discovered earned the title of “planet killers” because of their sheer size. If either of them impacted a planet, such as Earth, it would cause a mass extinction event.

Say cheese! Sun showcases smiley appearance

The sun is showcasing a very smiley jack-o'-lantern appearance just in time for Halloween.

Hear and see the 'rare' impacts after large meteoroid hits Mars

Scientists revealed Thursday that two of its Mars robots recorded a sizable quake, leaving a crater bigger than any ever recorded in the solar system.

Discovery could 'dramatically narrow' search for life on other planets

A new study says an Earth-like planet orbiting an M dwarf star, the most common type of star in our universe, appears to have no atmosphere. The finding could cause a major shift in the search for life.

Ontario International Airport to open terminals, restaurants to non-flyers with new program

No flight? No problem! The free program opens terminals, shops, and restaurants at Ontario International Airport to non-flyers. You'll be able to greet a loved one at the gate, grab a bite to eat, or even just watch planes come and go.

NASA announces members of its scientific team to study UFOs

NASA has selected 16 people who will spend nine months researching how much information is publicly available about UFOs, and how much more is needed to better understand unexplained sightings.