Famed Apollo 13 astronaut Ken Mattingly dies at 87
Astronaut Ken Mattingly is best remembered for his efforts on the ground that helped bring the damaged Apollo 13 spacecraft safely back to Earth in 1970.
Astronaut Ken Mattingly is best remembered for his efforts on the ground that helped bring the damaged Apollo 13 spacecraft safely back to Earth in 1970.
Orionid Meteor Shower peaks this weekend: Earth passes through Halley's Comet dust
While Halley's Comet only becomes visible to Earth every 76 years, the planet passes through the comet dust every October.
While Halley's Comet only becomes visible to Earth every 76 years, the planet passes through the comet dust every October.
Southwest offers flights to view 2024 total solar eclipse from the sky
On April 8, 2024, there will be flights scheduled in the direct and partial paths of the total solar eclipse.
On April 8, 2024, there will be flights scheduled in the direct and partial paths of the total solar eclipse.
Watch: 'Ring of fire' solar eclipse stretches from Oregon to Brazil
Today's solar eclipse is known as a "ring of fire" eclipse for the bright, blazing border that appears around the moon for as much as five minutes.
Today's solar eclipse is known as a "ring of fire" eclipse for the bright, blazing border that appears around the moon for as much as five minutes.
UNT football fans enjoy the solar eclipse while watching game
Saturday’s eclipse got the attention of University of North Texas football fans. It took place during a game against Temple at DATCU Stadium.
Saturday’s eclipse got the attention of University of North Texas football fans. It took place during a game against Temple at DATCU Stadium.
How to safely watch Saturday's partial solar eclipse
If you don't have solar eclipse glasses yet, there will be a number of viewing parties in the metroplex that will have eclipse glasses available in time to catch Saturday's partial eclipse.
If you don't have solar eclipse glasses yet, there will be a number of viewing parties in the metroplex that will have eclipse glasses available in time to catch Saturday's partial eclipse.
University of North Texas 'over the moon' about solar eclipse this weekend
The University of North Texas is one of many places getting ready for the viewing, which coincides with a home football game at the UNT campus.
The University of North Texas is one of many places getting ready for the viewing, which coincides with a home football game at the UNT campus.
Sport balloon crashed into North Texas power line while avoiding gunfire, pilot says
One of the pilots in the sport balloon that caught fire Monday night says someone was shooting at them moments before they made an emergency landing.
One of the pilots in the sport balloon that caught fire Monday night says someone was shooting at them moments before they made an emergency landing.
Dallas ISD teacher helps save pilots after crashing gas balloon
A Dallas ISD English teacher was in the right place when a sport balloon in the Gordon Bennett Race crashed in Kaufman County and caught fire.
A Dallas ISD English teacher was in the right place when a sport balloon in the Gordon Bennett Race crashed in Kaufman County and caught fire.
Gas balloon in race across nation crashes into power station near Crandall, 2 injured
A gas balloon crashed near Crandall on Monday night after it hit a power station and exploded.
A gas balloon crashed near Crandall on Monday night after it hit a power station and exploded.
Solar eclipse forecast: Southwest likely to have best viewing conditions for October 'ring of fire'
Here's a look at the forecast along the entire eclipse path, which stretches from coastal Oregon to the Gulf Coast of Texas.
Here's a look at the forecast along the entire eclipse path, which stretches from coastal Oregon to the Gulf Coast of Texas.
NASA Apollo 16 mission item hits auction market, expected to go for nearly $750K
The one-of-a-kind shovel was used to scoop up over 200 pounds of moon samples.
The one-of-a-kind shovel was used to scoop up over 200 pounds of moon samples.
North Texas woman who recreated Amelia Earhart's flight looks back on historic flight
A North Texas woman is reliving her accomplishment of flying around the world in 1967. Her name is Ann Pellegreno. She and her team completed the flight that Amelia Earhart could not just 30 years prior.
A North Texas woman is reliving her accomplishment of flying around the world in 1967. Her name is Ann Pellegreno. She and her team completed the flight that Amelia Earhart could not just 30 years prior.
‘Ring of fire’ solar eclipse viewer: How to build your own from a cereal box
For those who can't get their hands on a pair of eclipse glasses, there is an alternative to the fancy specs: a DIY projection box.
For those who can't get their hands on a pair of eclipse glasses, there is an alternative to the fancy specs: a DIY projection box.
Solar eclipse, Orionid meteor shower make October skygazing forecast a standout
Throughout the month, the Moon will make an excellent partner for several planets appearing bright in the night sky.
Throughout the month, the Moon will make an excellent partner for several planets appearing bright in the night sky.
Video shows small plane make emergency landing near Arlington apartments
A plane narrowly missed busy traffic, an apartment building and businesses when it crash-landed in Arlington Monday afternoon.
A plane narrowly missed busy traffic, an apartment building and businesses when it crash-landed in Arlington Monday afternoon.
How to safely watch a solar eclipse
With solar eclipses happening across the U.S. in 2023 and 2024, it's time to prepare to look at the Sun – with proper eye protection or filters.
With solar eclipses happening across the U.S. in 2023 and 2024, it's time to prepare to look at the Sun – with proper eye protection or filters.
NASA astronaut sets new US record with 371 days in space
A NASA astronaut now holds the record for the longest U.S. spaceflight after returning to Earth Wednesday, but the feat did not come voluntarily.
A NASA astronaut now holds the record for the longest U.S. spaceflight after returning to Earth Wednesday, but the feat did not come voluntarily.
Harvest Moon: Last Supermoon of 2023 happens Friday
The Harvest Supermoon will appear bright starting on Thursday before reaching peak illumination Friday morning.
The Harvest Supermoon will appear bright starting on Thursday before reaching peak illumination Friday morning.
3 astronauts back on Earth after being stuck in space for a year
One of the astronauts that returned to Earth Wednesday is a NASA astronaut, who now holds the record for the longest U.S. spaceflight as a result of the unexpected extended stay.
One of the astronauts that returned to Earth Wednesday is a NASA astronaut, who now holds the record for the longest U.S. spaceflight as a result of the unexpected extended stay.