NASA spacecraft set to intentionally crash into an asteroid to help save Earth
The Double Asteroid Redirect, or DART, spacecraft will be used as a battering ram to crash into a near-Earth asteroid on Sept. 26.
The Double Asteroid Redirect, or DART, spacecraft will be used as a battering ram to crash into a near-Earth asteroid on Sept. 26.
September's harvest moon: What to know
The next full moon is the harvest moon. Stargazers can see it, appearing opposite the sun in Earth-based longitude, at 5:59 a.m. ET on Saturday morning.
The next full moon is the harvest moon. Stargazers can see it, appearing opposite the sun in Earth-based longitude, at 5:59 a.m. ET on Saturday morning.
NASA hoping for late-September launch if Artemis I moon rocket is fixed in time
NASA leaders are hopeful they can launch the Artemis 1 mission before the end of September. However, the Space Launch System rocket must first undergo repairs, and the U.S. Space Force would need to approve.
NASA leaders are hopeful they can launch the Artemis 1 mission before the end of September. However, the Space Launch System rocket must first undergo repairs, and the U.S. Space Force would need to approve.
From deep sea to outer space, tourism is now reaching the ends of the Earth
The most mysterious realms of Earth and space are becoming more accessible to the average human. Or, at least, the average human with tens of thousands of extra dollars.
The most mysterious realms of Earth and space are becoming more accessible to the average human. Or, at least, the average human with tens of thousands of extra dollars.
'It's do or die': Man loses arm after surviving alligator attack at Lake Manatee
The man was alone and missing part of his arm after he was attacked by the gator at Lake Manatee and spent three days lost in the woods before finding help.
The man was alone and missing part of his arm after he was attacked by the gator at Lake Manatee and spent three days lost in the woods before finding help.
Police: Pennsylvania woman killed by bull shark while snorkeling in the Bahamas
Authorities say a 58-year-old Pennsylvania woman died after she was attacked by a bull shark while snorkeling in Nassau, Bahamas.
Authorities say a 58-year-old Pennsylvania woman died after she was attacked by a bull shark while snorkeling in Nassau, Bahamas.
NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope captures 'cosmic tarantula' in new image
The James Webb Space Telescope captured a detailed image of the Tarantula Nebula, located 161,000 light-years away from Earth.
The James Webb Space Telescope captured a detailed image of the Tarantula Nebula, located 161,000 light-years away from Earth.
MOXIE on Mars: How this little box could help humans breathe on the Red Planet
The device, called MOXIE, could one day become a "full-scale oxygen factory" on the Red Planet.
The device, called MOXIE, could one day become a "full-scale oxygen factory" on the Red Planet.
Police: Delta passenger faces federal charges for masturbating, groping woman on flight
The woman told authorities she had not known the man prior to the incident and that he repeatedly stared at her during the flight.
The woman told authorities she had not known the man prior to the incident and that he repeatedly stared at her during the flight.
Artemis I launch scrubbed for second time over hydrogen fuel leak; new launch weeks away
NASA officials scrubbed the launch of the Artemis l mission on Saturday after attempts to fix a hydrogen fuel leak were unsuccessful.
NASA officials scrubbed the launch of the Artemis l mission on Saturday after attempts to fix a hydrogen fuel leak were unsuccessful.
Artemis 1 countdown resumes for Saturday launch; weather forecast improves
All eyes are on Florida's Space Coast to see history in the making Saturday as NASA attempts to launch a mega moon rocket on a 37-day mission that will orbit the moon and return back to Earth.
All eyes are on Florida's Space Coast to see history in the making Saturday as NASA attempts to launch a mega moon rocket on a 37-day mission that will orbit the moon and return back to Earth.
Baggage handler killed after hair gets tangled at New Orleans airport
The Jefferson Parish Coroner’s Office on Wednesday identified the victim as Jermani Thompson.
The Jefferson Parish Coroner’s Office on Wednesday identified the victim as Jermani Thompson.
Newly discovered 'super-Earth' exoplanet could be 'water world'
While the planet may be nearly double the size of Earth, initial observations and calculations indicate the planet is five times denser -- which could be consistent with a surface covered in a very deep ocean.
While the planet may be nearly double the size of Earth, initial observations and calculations indicate the planet is five times denser -- which could be consistent with a surface covered in a very deep ocean.
NASA targeting Saturday for another Artemis I launch attempt after rocket engine trouble
A bleed issue in one of the four RS-25 rocket engines scrubbed Monday’s debut launch of the Space Launch System and Orion spacecraft.
A bleed issue in one of the four RS-25 rocket engines scrubbed Monday’s debut launch of the Space Launch System and Orion spacecraft.
'Harry Potter' actor slams Air Canada: 'The worst airline in North America'
'Harry Potter' actor Matthew Lewis claimed airline representatives tore up his ticket.
'Harry Potter' actor Matthew Lewis claimed airline representatives tore up his ticket.
'Could not believe my eyes:' Ice caves awash in vibrant colors as sun, algae combine for surreal show
A local geologist says the variety of colors was due to multiple lighting effects being in play, and it left a photographer saying it was one of the most magical things he's ever witnessed.
A local geologist says the variety of colors was due to multiple lighting effects being in play, and it left a photographer saying it was one of the most magical things he's ever witnessed.
Artemis I updates: Launch of NASA’s giant new moon rocket delayed by technical issues
History will have to wait a few more days. NASA’s Artemis I launch, scheduled for Monday morning, will be postponed until at least the end of the week thanks to a series of delays and technical problems during its first launch attempt.
History will have to wait a few more days. NASA’s Artemis I launch, scheduled for Monday morning, will be postponed until at least the end of the week thanks to a series of delays and technical problems during its first launch attempt.
Air travel complaints up nearly 270% above pre-pandemic levels
With travel demand higher since COVID, air travel service complaints jumped nearly 270% from pre-pandemic levels in June 2019, according to a new DOT report.
With travel demand higher since COVID, air travel service complaints jumped nearly 270% from pre-pandemic levels in June 2019, according to a new DOT report.
Air France: 2 pilots suspended for physically fighting in the cockpit
Two Air France pilots were suspended after physically fighting in the cockpit on a Geneva-Paris flight in June, an Air France official said Sunday.
Two Air France pilots were suspended after physically fighting in the cockpit on a Geneva-Paris flight in June, an Air France official said Sunday.
'The eyes' of NASA's Orion spacecraft will provide navigation, beautiful views of Earth and the moon
The Redwire Space camera system will also help provide live views of Orion's journey to the moon and back.
The Redwire Space camera system will also help provide live views of Orion's journey to the moon and back.