Artemis II: What is the mission?
NASA’s Artemis II mission, the first crewed lunar mission in more than 50 years, is scheduled to launch in February and will send four astronauts on a flyby around the moon.
NASA’s Artemis II mission, the first crewed lunar mission in more than 50 years, is scheduled to launch in February and will send four astronauts on a flyby around the moon.
Astronomers discover rare evidence of 2 planets colliding, study shows
Researchers at the University of Washington found rare evidence of two planets colliding near a distant star.
Researchers at the University of Washington found rare evidence of two planets colliding near a distant star.
NASA’s 1,300-lb Van Allen Probe A to reenter, fall to Earth within hours
NASA’s 1,323-pound Van Allen Probe A is expected to re-enter Earth’s atmosphere nearly 14 years after its launch.
NASA’s 1,323-pound Van Allen Probe A is expected to re-enter Earth’s atmosphere nearly 14 years after its launch.
Peregrine falcons return to We Energies power plants; sign of spring
Peregrine falcons have returned to We Energies and Wisconsin Public Service power plants – a sure sign of spring as the birds prepare to lay eggs.
Peregrine falcons have returned to We Energies and Wisconsin Public Service power plants – a sure sign of spring as the birds prepare to lay eggs.
10-foot white shark pings near NC beach before spring break
As spring break approaches, a 10-foot, 689-pound juvenile female white shark named CAYO was detected March 7 swimming “tight to the beach” near Emerald Isle.
As spring break approaches, a 10-foot, 689-pound juvenile female white shark named CAYO was detected March 7 swimming “tight to the beach” near Emerald Isle.
Dangerous asteroid no longer expected to hit the moon
For a brief time, "Asteroid 2024 YR4" was considered to be the most dangerous asteroid discovered in the last 20 years.
For a brief time, "Asteroid 2024 YR4" was considered to be the most dangerous asteroid discovered in the last 20 years.
Look up Sunday after sunset as Venus and Saturn meet in evening twilight
Don't forget to look up this weekend as Venus and Saturn will appear to be right next to each other in the night sky.
Don't forget to look up this weekend as Venus and Saturn will appear to be right next to each other in the night sky.
Las Vegas first responders conduct seven-hour rescue of injured climber stranded 600 feet up rock face
First responders carried out a seven-hour rescue after a climber was seriously injured while stranded roughly 600 feet up a steep rock face near Las Vegas.
First responders carried out a seven-hour rescue after a climber was seriously injured while stranded roughly 600 feet up a steep rock face near Las Vegas.
Look up tonight as six planets align in the night sky: How to see it
Six planets will align in the night sky on Saturday, Feb. 28, for a rare planetary parade. Here's how to see it.
Six planets will align in the night sky on Saturday, Feb. 28, for a rare planetary parade. Here's how to see it.
Blood moon total lunar eclipse happens March 3 - How you can see it
A total blood moon lunar eclipse will be visible across the U.S. in the early morning hours of March 3, 2026.
A total blood moon lunar eclipse will be visible across the U.S. in the early morning hours of March 3, 2026.
VIDEO: Coyote chases toddler in Southern California neighborhood
Terrifying footage shows a coyote chasing a toddler outside the family's home in Pasadena.
Terrifying footage shows a coyote chasing a toddler outside the family's home in Pasadena.
6 planets align in the sky this week: Here’s what to know
Mercury, Venus, Jupiter, Uranus, Saturn and Neptune will be visible in the night sky this week. Here's what you need to know.
Mercury, Venus, Jupiter, Uranus, Saturn and Neptune will be visible in the night sky this week. Here's what you need to know.
4 new astronauts reach ISS after NASA's first medical evacuation
Four new astronauts reached the International Space Station this weekend after NASA’s first medical emergency last month.
Four new astronauts reached the International Space Station this weekend after NASA’s first medical emergency last month.
Racine Zoo penguin dies, a guest favorite for nearly two decades
A Racine Zoo penguin, a favorite among guests for nearly two decades and one of the oldest of her species known to be in captivity, has died.
A Racine Zoo penguin, a favorite among guests for nearly two decades and one of the oldest of her species known to be in captivity, has died.
Lake Erie ice crack forming: See video
Satellite imagery revealed a massive crack ripping across frozen Lake Erie as ice levels surge.
Satellite imagery revealed a massive crack ripping across frozen Lake Erie as ice levels surge.
Musk says SpaceX shifting focus to 'self-growing city' on moon before Mars push
Elon Musk said Sunday that SpaceX is shifting its near-term priorities away from Mars and toward building what he described as a "self-growing city" on the moon, citing faster timelines and strategic urgency.
Elon Musk said Sunday that SpaceX is shifting its near-term priorities away from Mars and toward building what he described as a "self-growing city" on the moon, citing faster timelines and strategic urgency.
NASA rocket to conduct 'CT scan' of Northern Lights
NASA is launching a rocket mission from Alaska to do a CT scan of sorts on Northern Lights.
NASA is launching a rocket mission from Alaska to do a CT scan of sorts on Northern Lights.
Watch: Green auroras ripple over Earth from orbit, creating dazzling glow
Footage released by NASA on Wednesday reveals striking green aurora ribbons illuminating our planet.
Footage released by NASA on Wednesday reveals striking green aurora ribbons illuminating our planet.
NASA seeking summer college interns - how to apply for an out-of-this-world work experience
Every day, NASA explores the unknown in air and space, innovates for the benefit of humanity, and inspires the world through discovery. College students looking for a chance to make a difference can apply for the NASA summer 2026 college intern session.
Every day, NASA explores the unknown in air and space, innovates for the benefit of humanity, and inspires the world through discovery. College students looking for a chance to make a difference can apply for the NASA summer 2026 college intern session.
TikToker eats iguana tacos during South Florida cold snap: 'That right there is a Florida man taco'
Recent freezing temperatures in South Florida led to classic sunshine state chaos as cold-stunned iguanas fell from trees. While some residents were cautious, one TikTok creator went viral for turning the invasive lizard into iguana tacos.
Recent freezing temperatures in South Florida led to classic sunshine state chaos as cold-stunned iguanas fell from trees. While some residents were cautious, one TikTok creator went viral for turning the invasive lizard into iguana tacos.