NASA launches spacecraft to crash into asteroid next September
“This isn’t going to destroy the asteroid. It’s just going to give it a small nudge,” said mission official Nancy Chabot of Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory, which is managing the project.
“This isn’t going to destroy the asteroid. It’s just going to give it a small nudge,” said mission official Nancy Chabot of Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory, which is managing the project.
NASA looking for ideas for putting a nuclear reactor on the moon
If anyone has a good idea on how to put a nuclear fission power plant on the moon, the U.S. government wants to hear about it.
If anyone has a good idea on how to put a nuclear fission power plant on the moon, the U.S. government wants to hear about it.
Longest partial lunar eclipse for 1,000 years to dazzle skywatchers on Nov. 19
During the event, most locations will see up to 97% of the moon slip into Earth’s shadow.
During the event, most locations will see up to 97% of the moon slip into Earth’s shadow.
Thousands of satellites, space junk surround Earth and it’s a problem, astronomers say
There are thousands of satellites orbiting Earth, and that’s not all — tons of space junk from previous collisions are also cluttering the orbit around the planet. Astronomers say there’s more to come, and it could spell trouble.
There are thousands of satellites orbiting Earth, and that’s not all — tons of space junk from previous collisions are also cluttering the orbit around the planet. Astronomers say there’s more to come, and it could spell trouble.
Russia rejects blame for space debris endangering 7 astronauts aboard ISS
U.S. officials accused Russia of destroying an old satellite with a missile. Astronauts now face four times greater risk than normal, a NASA official said.
U.S. officials accused Russia of destroying an old satellite with a missile. Astronauts now face four times greater risk than normal, a NASA official said.
Russian test blamed for space debris that forced 7 astronauts aboard ISS to seek shelter
A Russian weapons test created more than 1,500 pieces of space junk that is now threatening the seven astronauts aboard the International Space Station, U.S. officials said Monday.
A Russian weapons test created more than 1,500 pieces of space junk that is now threatening the seven astronauts aboard the International Space Station, U.S. officials said Monday.
Man who flew to space with William Shatner on Blue Origin flight dies in plane crash
Glen de Vries, who traveled to space with William Shatner last month, was killed along with another person when a small plane crashed in northern New Jersey, according to state police.
Glen de Vries, who traveled to space with William Shatner last month, was killed along with another person when a small plane crashed in northern New Jersey, according to state police.
Leonid meteor shower 2021: When it will peak, where to best see it
The Leonid meteor shower peaks mid-November 2021. Here’s how to best view the show.
The Leonid meteor shower peaks mid-November 2021. Here’s how to best view the show.
NASA, SpaceX’s Crew-3 launches into orbit, bound for space station
The SpaceX Crew-3 launch had been postponed multiple times, due to weather and then health issues, but a Falcon 9 rocket finally lifted off from Kennedy Space Center just after 9 p.m. Wednesday evening. The astronauts will head to the International Space Station (ISS) and plan to complete scientific experiments while there.
The SpaceX Crew-3 launch had been postponed multiple times, due to weather and then health issues, but a Falcon 9 rocket finally lifted off from Kennedy Space Center just after 9 p.m. Wednesday evening. The astronauts will head to the International Space Station (ISS) and plan to complete scientific experiments while there.
Eiffel Tower-sized asteroid to fly past Earth next month
A massive asteroid is expected to whiz by Earth next month, and scientists say it won’t pose any threat to the planet. It’s the latest in a string of huge asteroids that have flown past Earth over the past few weeks.
A massive asteroid is expected to whiz by Earth next month, and scientists say it won’t pose any threat to the planet. It’s the latest in a string of huge asteroids that have flown past Earth over the past few weeks.
Heinz launches ketchup using tomatoes grown in ‘Mars-like conditions’ into space
The “Marz Edition” ketchup is part of the Kraft Heinz Company’s larger goal to learn how to grow food in difficult environments while studying the possibilities of long-term food production outside of Earth.
The “Marz Edition” ketchup is part of the Kraft Heinz Company’s larger goal to learn how to grow food in difficult environments while studying the possibilities of long-term food production outside of Earth.
No toilet for returning SpaceX crew, stuck using diapers
The astronauts who will depart the International Space Station as early as this weekend will be stuck using diapers on the way home because of their capsule’s broken toilet.
The astronauts who will depart the International Space Station as early as this weekend will be stuck using diapers on the way home because of their capsule’s broken toilet.
Tom Hanks says he turned down Jeff Bezos' offer to go to space
Tom Hanks confirmed that Jeff Bezos offered him a ride to space aboard his Blue Origin rocket before William Shatner, but it came with a hefty price tag.
Tom Hanks confirmed that Jeff Bezos offered him a ride to space aboard his Blue Origin rocket before William Shatner, but it came with a hefty price tag.
American Airlines delays COVID-19 vaccine mandate following Biden's updated deadline
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration requirements released Thursday call for companies with 100 or more employees to be vaccinated by Jan. 4 or be tested weekly.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration requirements released Thursday call for companies with 100 or more employees to be vaccinated by Jan. 4 or be tested weekly.
Uranus will shine its brightest, may be visible to naked eye in night sky
Your best bet of seeing the planet will be in the evening hours on Nov. 4 and 5. Plus, you may see a meteor or two.
Your best bet of seeing the planet will be in the evening hours on Nov. 4 and 5. Plus, you may see a meteor or two.
SpaceX crew launch bumped to next week; astronaut on mend
SpaceX’s next crew flight is off until at least next week, as NASA debates whether to bring astronauts back from the International Space Station before launching their replacements.
SpaceX’s next crew flight is off until at least next week, as NASA debates whether to bring astronauts back from the International Space Station before launching their replacements.
NASA astronauts pick peppers in space for the first time on International Space Station
Growing fresh produce in space will be key to longer missions, according to NASA.
Growing fresh produce in space will be key to longer missions, according to NASA.
Northern lights from huge solar flare dance across Halloween sky
A huge solar flare from the sun sparked a northern lights show over part of the world on Halloween.
A huge solar flare from the sun sparked a northern lights show over part of the world on Halloween.
‘Significant solar flare’ prompts G3 Geomagnetic Storm Watch, NOAA says
A significant solar flare has prompted a strong Geomagnetic Storm Watch for Earth, according to the NOAA.
A significant solar flare has prompted a strong Geomagnetic Storm Watch for Earth, according to the NOAA.
NASA targeting February for launch of first moon rocket since Apollo mission
Artemis I mission will launch the next generation of deep space operations.
Artemis I mission will launch the next generation of deep space operations.