NASA releases stunning new images of Phantom Galaxy from Hubble, James Webb telescopes
New images from the James Webb and Hubble space telescopes have produced a stunning view of the Phantom Galaxy, a "grand design" spiral galaxy located 32 million light-years away from Earth.
New images from the James Webb and Hubble space telescopes have produced a stunning view of the Phantom Galaxy, a "grand design" spiral galaxy located 32 million light-years away from 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.
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.
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.
Artemis-1 launch: Key milestones to track before liftoff
Artemis 1 mission: NASA's Space Launch System and Orion are set to launch from Kennedy Space Center launchpad 39B no earlier than 8:33 a.m. on August 29.
Artemis 1 mission: NASA's Space Launch System and Orion are set to launch from Kennedy Space Center launchpad 39B no earlier than 8:33 a.m. on August 29.
Snoopy returning to space as ‘zero-G indicator’ on Artemis I flight
When NASA’s Artemis I mission heads for the moon, there won’t be any astronauts aboard but a familiar face will be floating around the Orion capsule. Turns out, Snoopy and NASA have a long history together.
When NASA’s Artemis I mission heads for the moon, there won’t be any astronauts aboard but a familiar face will be floating around the Orion capsule. Turns out, Snoopy and NASA have a long history together.
'Star Trek' legend Nichelle Nichols' ashes to be launched into deep space on Vulcan rocket
The ashes of "Star Trek" actress Nichelle Nichols will be launched on a memorial spaceflight, along with the ashes of late creator Gene Roddenberry and wife Majel Barrett Roddenberry.
The ashes of "Star Trek" actress Nichelle Nichols will be launched on a memorial spaceflight, along with the ashes of late creator Gene Roddenberry and wife Majel Barrett Roddenberry.
Boeing's first astronaut flight delayed until next year for more fixes
Liftoff of the Starliner capsule with a pair of NASA test pilots is now scheduled for February, officials announced Thursday. They had hoped to launch it by year's end.
Liftoff of the Starliner capsule with a pair of NASA test pilots is now scheduled for February, officials announced Thursday. They had hoped to launch it by year's end.
Artemis I mission: NASA tests new moon rocket 50 years after Apollo
Years late and billions over budget, NASA’s new moon rocket makes its debut in a high-stakes test flight before astronauts get on top.
Years late and billions over budget, NASA’s new moon rocket makes its debut in a high-stakes test flight before astronauts get on top.
Photos: New space telescope shows Jupiter's auroras, tiny moons
The world’s newest and biggest space telescope is showing Jupiter as never before, auroras and all.
The world’s newest and biggest space telescope is showing Jupiter as never before, auroras and all.
The Webb telescope found 20 new exoplanetary systems. Here’s how you can help name them
The James Webb — the world’s largest and most powerful telescope — launched in December 2021 and traveled a million miles to its final destination.
The James Webb — the world’s largest and most powerful telescope — launched in December 2021 and traveled a million miles to its final destination.
See the invasive Australian crawfish discovered in Texas
Texas wildlife officials said they don't know when the invasive crayfish were first introduced or how far they have spread, but "they can have a negative effect on local species and biodiversity."
Texas wildlife officials said they don't know when the invasive crayfish were first introduced or how far they have spread, but "they can have a negative effect on local species and biodiversity."
Giant sharks once roamed the earth with a mega-appetite, research shows
Based on their digital creation, researchers calculated that the megalodon would have weighed around 70 tons, or as much as 10 elephants.
Based on their digital creation, researchers calculated that the megalodon would have weighed around 70 tons, or as much as 10 elephants.
Human brain not meant to stay awake past midnight, researchers say
Changes in the brain during the nighttime hours can make a person more likely to view the world negatively, engage in harmful behavior, and make impulsive decisions, according to the researchers.
Changes in the brain during the nighttime hours can make a person more likely to view the world negatively, engage in harmful behavior, and make impulsive decisions, according to the researchers.
NASA's Artemis moon rocket makes final journey to launch pad
NASA's 32-story moon rocket began its last slow trip to the launch pad Tuesday night before launching the Orion spacecraft to the moon later this month.
NASA's 32-story moon rocket began its last slow trip to the launch pad Tuesday night before launching the Orion spacecraft to the moon later this month.
Alligator attacks, kills 88-year-old woman in South Carolina
The Beaufort County Coroner's Office says it believes the victim slipped into a pond located in the Sun City development and was attacked by the alligator earlier this week.
The Beaufort County Coroner's Office says it believes the victim slipped into a pond located in the Sun City development and was attacked by the alligator earlier this week.
Teen pilot hopes to become youngest to fly solo around the world
Mack Rutherford, a 17-year-old from Belgium, is nearing completion of becoming the youngest pilot to fly solo around the world.
Mack Rutherford, a 17-year-old from Belgium, is nearing completion of becoming the youngest pilot to fly solo around the world.
Sonic boom: Hear the sounds of a meteor breaking up over Utah
Experts say if an object travels faster than the speed of sound, it can cause a shockwave and a sonic boom.
Experts say if an object travels faster than the speed of sound, it can cause a shockwave and a sonic boom.
Sturgeon full moon: Last supermoon of 2022 rises Thursday
The last supermoon of the year, also known as the Sturgeon Moon, happens Thursday night and coincides with the peak of the Perseid meteor shower.
The last supermoon of the year, also known as the Sturgeon Moon, happens Thursday night and coincides with the peak of the Perseid meteor shower.
Perseid meteor shower peak: When and where you can see it
The Perseid meteor shower returns every year between July and August, offering sky-gazers a chance to enjoy the last weeks of the sweltering season outside, looking up at the night sky.
The Perseid meteor shower returns every year between July and August, offering sky-gazers a chance to enjoy the last weeks of the sweltering season outside, looking up at the night sky.