Latest 737 Max problem sets back Boeing airplane deliveries
Boeing continues to grapple with an electrical problem affecting some 737 Max airliners, and the setback is hurting the aircraft maker’s ability to deliver new planes.
COVID-19 traveler refunds: Senators urge airlines to refund $10B in canceled flights
Senators Edward Markey and Richard Blumenthal believe airlines are sitting on $10 billion in pandemic-related credits and are asking the companies to offer cash refunds to travelers.
China defends how it handled the rocket falling to Earth
The administrator of the American space agency and others accused Beijing of acting recklessly by allowing its rocket to fall to Earth seemingly uncontrolled Sunday.
China says most rocket debris burned up before crashing into Indian Ocean
China’s space agency says a core segment of its biggest rocket has reentered Earth’s atmosphere in the Indian Ocean above the Maldives.
Where will it land? Chinese rocket debris said to re-enter Earth's atmosphere in just hours
100-foot-long rocket core is expected to make an uncontrolled re-entry in a matter of hours.
NASA attempted to stop a simulated asteroid impact, but failed
During a NASA simulated week-long tabletop exercise, experts had six hypothetical months to use their technological prowess to prevent an asteroid from crashing into Earth. They failed.
Space Tourism: Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin auctioning off seat on its first crewed spaceflight
Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin is kicking off an auction for a seat on the company’s first crew spaceflight — a short Shepard-like hop launched by a rocket named New Shepard. The Texas liftoff is targeted for July 20, the date of the Apollo 11 moon landing.
Chinese rocket falling to Earth, location of impact 'cannot be pinpointed'
The largest section of the rocket that launched the main module of China's first permanent space station into orbit is expected to plunge back to Earth as early as Saturday at an unknown location.
Washingtonians capture SpaceX satellite streak across PNW sky
Many Washingtonians saw a spectacle that was out of this atmosphere. The SpaceX Starlink satellite launch streaked across the sky Tuesday night.
Meteor shower, Mercury, total supermoon eclipse: May brings trio of celestial events
The month of May brings about several celestial events, including a meteor shower and the first total supermoon eclipse since 2019.
‘Just came out of nowhere’: Mom who gave birth on flight to Hawaii says she didn’t know she was pregnant
A doctor and three nurses were flying from Utah to Hawaii when an announcement came over the loudspeaker: A woman was prematurely giving birth in the middle of the flight. The heroic health care workers rushed to the aid of the woman, who didn't know she was pregnant, and delivered a baby boy.
SpaceX returns 4 astronauts to Earth in rare nighttime splashdown
SpaceX safely returned four astronauts from the International Space Station on Sunday, making the first U.S. crew splashdown in darkness since the Apollo 8 moonshot.
‘It is an exciting time for our space program’: Harris to lead National Space Council
Vice President Kamala Harris announced Saturday that she will accept her role to lead the National Space Council and further the county’s mission in space exploration.
Boeing fires 65 employees, disciplines 53 others for racist conduct
Boeing revealed in a new diversity report that it has fired 65 employees and disciplined 53 others for racist, discriminatory and hateful conduct since June of last year.
FAA aims to fine disruptive air passengers up to $31,750 under its zero-tolerance policy
The Federal Aviation Administration said Tuesday that it is seeking fines of up to $31,750 for three more passengers who allegedly disrupted flights by disobeying or interfering with flight attendants.
Astronaut Michael Collins, part of Apollo 11 crew, dies at 90
Michael Collins was part of the three-member crew on Apollo 11, the first lunar landing mission in 1969, alongside Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin.
More patrols, fewer boaters for SpaceX splashdown off Florida Saturday
The astronauts flying SpaceX back to Earth this weekend urged boaters to stay safe by staying away from their capsule’s splashdown in the Gulf of Mexico.
Pink Moon: Timelapse video captures 1st supermoon of 2021 rising over Rhode Island bridge
The video, captured by Mike Cohea on April 26 in Jamestown, Rhode Island, shows the supermoon, known as the Pink Moon, shining over the Newport Bridge.
Miami International Airport turns into slugfest after massive brawl breaks out
The Miami Dade Police Department confirmed that officers responded to reports of a fight at the gate, adding that one person has been arrested.
Welcome aboard! Crew-2 astronauts arrive at the International Space Station
There are now a total of 11 astronauts on the space station.