Perseid meteor shower 2026: When is it and how to watch
The Perseid meteor shower peaks the night of August 12–13 — and this year's new moon phase offers perfectly dark skies for optimal viewing.
The Perseid meteor shower peaks the night of August 12–13 — and this year's new moon phase offers perfectly dark skies for optimal viewing.
NORAD F-16s intercept two aircraft near Trump’s Bedminster Golf Club
The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) said F-16 fighter jets intercepted two general aviation aircraft over Bedminster, New Jersey.
The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) said F-16 fighter jets intercepted two general aviation aircraft over Bedminster, New Jersey.
A solar eclipse is coming Wednesday: What to know and how to watch
A total solar eclipse is taking place Aug. 12, and though it won’t be totally visible from the U.S., several northern states will be able to see a partial solar eclipse, NASA said.
A total solar eclipse is taking place Aug. 12, and though it won’t be totally visible from the U.S., several northern states will be able to see a partial solar eclipse, NASA said.
Gov. Greg Abbott announces $16.8 billion SpaceX chip manufacturing plant in Texas
SpaceX is building a $16.8B semiconductor plant in Grimes County, Texas. The "Terafab" facility will create 3,000 jobs and consolidate chip manufacturing for space and AI.
SpaceX is building a $16.8B semiconductor plant in Grimes County, Texas. The "Terafab" facility will create 3,000 jobs and consolidate chip manufacturing for space and AI.
Part of stray SpaceX rocket crashes into moon as predicted
The SpaceX Falcon rocket’s upper stage, a cylinder more than 40 feet long, crashed into the moon at 5,400-mph.
The SpaceX Falcon rocket’s upper stage, a cylinder more than 40 feet long, crashed into the moon at 5,400-mph.
When Texans can catch a lunar eclipse in August
Texans will be treated to a spectacular astronomical show in August.
Texans will be treated to a spectacular astronomical show in August.
Used SpaceX rocket will soon slam into the moon, but not on purpose
A large piece of a SpaceX rocket appears to be on an unintentional collision course with the moon.
A large piece of a SpaceX rocket appears to be on an unintentional collision course with the moon.
NASA Mars rover finds ‘honeycomb’ patterns on red planet
NASA’s Curiosity Mars rover has uncovered a mysterious "honeycomb" landscape unlike anything seen before on Mars. The discovery could unlock new clues about the red planet's past.
NASA’s Curiosity Mars rover has uncovered a mysterious "honeycomb" landscape unlike anything seen before on Mars. The discovery could unlock new clues about the red planet's past.
American Airlines ground stop issued by FAA; systems coming back online, American says
The Federal Aviation Administration issued a full ground stop Tuesday evening for all American Airlines flights still on the ground.
The Federal Aviation Administration issued a full ground stop Tuesday evening for all American Airlines flights still on the ground.
U.S.-Russian space crew lands safely after 241 days aboard ISS
A U.S.-Russian space crew safely returned to Earth on Sunday after spending 241 days aboard the International Space Station.
A U.S.-Russian space crew safely returned to Earth on Sunday after spending 241 days aboard the International Space Station.
SpaceX's Starship blasts off from Texas
SpaceX's Starship blasted off from Starbase in Texas on Friday during the craft's 13th test flight.
SpaceX's Starship blasted off from Starbase in Texas on Friday during the craft's 13th test flight.
SpaceX's Starship blasts off from Starbase in Texas on 13th test flight
SpaceX's Starship blasted off from Starbase in Texas on time Friday to send the craft on its 13th test flight.
SpaceX's Starship blasted off from Starbase in Texas on time Friday to send the craft on its 13th test flight.
Texas congressman files bill to keep Boca Chica Beach from being renamed
The measure would require congressional notification before federal officials consider renaming places in a lawmaker’s district.
The measure would require congressional notification before federal officials consider renaming places in a lawmaker’s district.
NASA’s Webb and Chile telescope discover faint new planet after 11-year cosmic hide-and-seek
Two independent research teams discovered a hidden giant planet in the famous Beta Pictoris star system using different telescopes.
Two independent research teams discovered a hidden giant planet in the famous Beta Pictoris star system using different telescopes.
SpaceX targets Thursday for Starship’s 13th test flight from South Texas
SpaceX is looking at later this week for its next flight test of Starship from its South Texas launch site.
SpaceX is looking at later this week for its next flight test of Starship from its South Texas launch site.
Astronomers discover sugar in space, offering hints to life’s origins
Astronomers have detected a type of sugar in space that’s also found in raspberries.
Astronomers have detected a type of sugar in space that’s also found in raspberries.
NASA seeks volunteers for yearlong simulated moon and Mars deep space missions
NASA is seeking volunteers to participate in a yearlong mission simulating future trips to the moon and Mars.
NASA is seeking volunteers to participate in a yearlong mission simulating future trips to the moon and Mars.
Wally Funk, North Texas astronaut and aviation pioneer, dies at 87
Grapevine resident Wally Funk, a pioneer who broke barriers as one of the first female astronaut trainees and the oldest woman in space, has died at 87.
Grapevine resident Wally Funk, a pioneer who broke barriers as one of the first female astronaut trainees and the oldest woman in space, has died at 87.
NASA wants to light the first fire on the moon. Here's why
NASA is preparing to do something that has never been done before — light a fire on the moon.
NASA is preparing to do something that has never been done before — light a fire on the moon.
Avelo Airlines to begin commercial flights from McKinney National Airport
McKinney National Airport will soon have a new commercial airline operating out of its gates, with the hope of providing a more affordable solution to North Texas passengers.
McKinney National Airport will soon have a new commercial airline operating out of its gates, with the hope of providing a more affordable solution to North Texas passengers.