Air traffic is down, gun seizures up at US airports
Officers found 15.3 guns for every million people screened in July, compared with 5.1 per million people in July of last year, the Transportation Security Administration said Monday.
Officers found 15.3 guns for every million people screened in July, compared with 5.1 per million people in July of last year, the Transportation Security Administration said Monday.
Virgin Atlantic files for bankruptcy protection in U.S.
Richard Branson's Virgin Atlantic airline is seeking protection from creditors as it tries to survive the pandemic that is slamming air travel.
Richard Branson's Virgin Atlantic airline is seeking protection from creditors as it tries to survive the pandemic that is slamming air travel.
Planned jet could fly from NYC to London in 90 minutes
Virgin Galactic unveiled the design for an upcoming high-speed aircraft this week that may be able to fly from New York to London in 90 minutes.
Virgin Galactic unveiled the design for an upcoming high-speed aircraft this week that may be able to fly from New York to London in 90 minutes.
NASA astronauts successfully splashdown in Florida, completing historic SpaceX manned mission
SpaceX says that the astronauts are scheduled to depart the International Space Station at 7:34 p.m. EST on Saturday.
SpaceX says that the astronauts are scheduled to depart the International Space Station at 7:34 p.m. EST on Saturday.
SpaceX guiding NASA astronauts toward 1st splashdown in 45 years
The first astronauts to ride a SpaceX capsule into orbit headed toward a retro-style splashdown in the Gulf of Mexico on Sunday afternoon to close out a two-month test flight.
The first astronauts to ride a SpaceX capsule into orbit headed toward a retro-style splashdown in the Gulf of Mexico on Sunday afternoon to close out a two-month test flight.
Astronauts gear up for final leg of SpaceX test flight: coming home
A pair of NASA astronauts face the final and most important part of their SpaceX test flight: returning to Earth with a rare splashdown.
A pair of NASA astronauts face the final and most important part of their SpaceX test flight: returning to Earth with a rare splashdown.
Home security camera captures ‘bolide’ meteor streak across Albuquerque night sky
A New Mexico man’s home security camera captured video of a “bolide“ meteor streak across the night sky on July 28.
A New Mexico man’s home security camera captured video of a “bolide“ meteor streak across the night sky on July 28.
'On our way to Mars': NASA rover will look for signs of life
The biggest, most sophisticated Mars rover ever built is on its way to the red planet.
The biggest, most sophisticated Mars rover ever built is on its way to the red planet.
Mars Perseverance rover takes off from Cape Canaveral
Derrick Pitts walks us through the launch.
Derrick Pitts walks us through the launch.
Derrick Pitts discusses Mars rover launch
Derrick takes us through Thursday's launch of the Mars 2020 Perserverance rover.
Derrick takes us through Thursday's launch of the Mars 2020 Perserverance rover.
NASA's next Mars rover is brawniest and brainiest one yet
Set to rocket away this week from Florida, The spacecraft named Perseverance is NASA's brawniest and brainiest Martian rover yet.
Set to rocket away this week from Florida, The spacecraft named Perseverance is NASA's brawniest and brainiest Martian rover yet.
Double meteor showers to light up the night sky this week in the wake of comet NEOWISE
A pair of meteor showers are set to peak on the night of Tuesday, July 28. The Southern delta Aquariids and the alpha Capricornids should both be visible.
A pair of meteor showers are set to peak on the night of Tuesday, July 28. The Southern delta Aquariids and the alpha Capricornids should both be visible.
Couple captures stellar engagement photos under comet NEOWISE
The stars seem to have aligned for one New York couple, as they were visited by the comet NEOWISE on their engagement night.
The stars seem to have aligned for one New York couple, as they were visited by the comet NEOWISE on their engagement night.
China launches ambitious attempt to land rover on Mars
China has launched its most ambitious Mars mission yet in an attempt to join the United States in successfully landing a spacecraft on the red planet.
China has launched its most ambitious Mars mission yet in an attempt to join the United States in successfully landing a spacecraft on the red planet.
United Arab Emirates spacecraft blasts off from Japan to begin 7-month journey to Mars
A United Arab Emirates spacecraft has begun its journey to Mars in what is the Arab world’s first interplanetary mission.
A United Arab Emirates spacecraft has begun its journey to Mars in what is the Arab world’s first interplanetary mission.
Space Force selects 2,410 ‘space operators’ for transfer into new military branch starting Sept. 1
In May, the new military branch invited specialized active-duty airmen to apply to volunteer for transfer.
In May, the new military branch invited specialized active-duty airmen to apply to volunteer for transfer.
‘Odd radio circles’: 4 mysterious objects spotted in outer space suggest extragalactic activity
Astronomers have discovered four mysterious objects that appear to be circular and brighter along the edges, according to a recent study.
Astronomers have discovered four mysterious objects that appear to be circular and brighter along the edges, according to a recent study.
Astronomers discover huge galactic wall hidden behind Milky Way
It was discovered when scientists saw galaxies in different directions around it were affected by its gravitational pull.
It was discovered when scientists saw galaxies in different directions around it were affected by its gravitational pull.
Look out, Mars: Here we come with a fleet of spacecraft
The U.S., China and the United Arab Emirates are sending spacecraft to Mars in quick succession beginning this week.
The U.S., China and the United Arab Emirates are sending spacecraft to Mars in quick succession beginning this week.
SpaceX standing down from Saturday's launch 'to allow more time for checkouts'
A new target date will be announced once confirmed.
A new target date will be announced once confirmed.