India becomes fourth country to land on the moon, first near the south pole
India’s successful moon landing comes just days after Russia’s Luna-25, which was aiming for the same lunar region, spun into an uncontrolled orbit and crashed.
Russia's moon mission crash dents pride, reflects deeper problems with its space industry
Russian state television had hailed the spacecraft as the country’s triumphant entry into a new moon race, but since the crash, the broadcasters have tried to play down the loss of the robotic probe.
James Webb Space Telescope captures new beauty of dying star
The ring nebula captured by James Webb Space Telescope's NIRCam is 2,500 light-years away and known as M57 and NHC6720. NIRCam's sensitivity captures new details of the structures within the celestial object.
Russia's 1st lunar mission in nearly 50 years crashes into the moon
Russia's Luna-25 spacecraft was aiming to be the first ever to land on the south pole of the moon, an area where scientists believe there could be important reserves of frozen water and precious elements.
Hundreds of thousands turn out for annual Atlantic City Air Show
A very busy day in Atlantic City, as the annual air show is on display and huge crowds have descended on the city for the beachfront show. This is an Atlantic City favorite, now in its 20th year.
Teachers can apply to NASA for Artemis 'moon tree' seeds
Last year, nearly 2000 tree seeds traveled to the moon and back to Earth aboard the Artemis I, Orion space capsule.
United Airlines pilot cuts Maui vacation short, flies tourists off island amid wildfires
Wearing sneakers, shorts, and a polo shirt, Vince Eckelkamp co-piloted a jetliner to help get hundreds of people out of Maui as the wildfires erupted.
Jet crashes during Thunder Over Michigan air show at Willow Run Airport
Officials say the pilots had to eject.
Delta Air Lines settlement offers refunds to some customers affected by COVID cancelations
The lawsuit alleges the airline breached its contracts of carriage.
Webb reveals colors, features of most distant star ever detected
NASA says Earendel is in the very distant universe.
Russia launches its first mission to moon in nearly 50 years
The launch from Russia’s spaceport in the Far East of the Luna-25 craft to the moon is Russia’s first since 1976 when it was part of the Soviet Union.
Watch: Virgin Galactic space tourists reach edge of space, experience zero gravity
It was Virgin Galactic's seventh trip to space since 2018, but the first with a ticket-holder.
Perseid meteor shower 2023: Where, when to watch this weekend
The Perseid meteor shower peaks this weekend and it’s an especially perfect time to watch because the moon will be in its waning crescent phase, making the skies darker than usual.
Boeing Starliner spacecraft still requires months of work before NASA astronaut flight
Boeing officials say corrective measures and testing will be complete by next year, but that does not mean the Starliner will launch then.
Webb Space Telescope captures stunning shots of Ring Nebula
The James Webb Space Telescope has captured stunning new images of the Ring Nebula.
Frustrated Lufthansa pilot flies plane in 15-mile long penis pattern after being diverted to different airport
A Lufthansa pilot reportedly flew a plane full of passengers in a flight pattern that resembled a penis on radar after being asked to divert the flight to a different airport.
United Airlines bans passenger following viral video showing dispute over wine
United Airlines banned a female passenger following the emergence of a viral video in which she apparently argued with a flight attendant about wine.
Antares rocket blasts off from NASA's Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia
Space lovers, did you catch it? A rocket blasted off from NASA's Wallops Flight Facility on Tuesday, and it was visible from places near and around the D.C. region.
Euclid mission to study dark universe takes 1st test images, NASA reveals
“After more than 11 years of designing and developing Euclid, it’s exhilarating and enormously emotional to see these first images," said Euclid Project Manager Giuseppe Racca of the European Space Agency.
August skygazing forecast: Month features 2 Supermoons and Perseid Meteor Shower
Two full Moons and the Perseid Meteor Shower will make August a standout month for staring at the stars.