4660 Nereus, asteroid the size of the Eiffel Tower, to fly past Earth
Asteroid 4660 Nereus is expected to come within 2.4 million miles of Earth on Dec. 11, which is close in asteroid terms. Here’s what to know about it.
Asteroid 4660 Nereus is expected to come within 2.4 million miles of Earth on Dec. 11, which is close in asteroid terms. Here’s what to know about it.
Comet Leonard: See the ultrafast object before it disappears forever
Comet Leonard will sweep closest to Earth on December 12, passing about 21 million miles away.
Comet Leonard will sweep closest to Earth on December 12, passing about 21 million miles away.
Blue Origin space flight delayed for Michael Strahan, 5 others due to high wind
Michael Strahan was supposed to blast off Thursday from West Texas with five others for the 10-minute flight.
Michael Strahan was supposed to blast off Thursday from West Texas with five others for the 10-minute flight.
After multiple delays, ULA launches Atlas V rocket from Cape Canaveral
When the launch does happen, the rocket will reportedly carry a laser communications demonstration project into space.
When the launch does happen, the rocket will reportedly carry a laser communications demonstration project into space.
Recently-discovered comet visible from Earth for a short time
The comet called Leonard will be visible by earthlings for only a few days next week as it makes its way to the inner solar system.
The comet called Leonard will be visible by earthlings for only a few days next week as it makes its way to the inner solar system.
NASA selects 10 new astronauts ahead of moon, Mars explorations
More than 12,000 applied for the coveted spots. The 10 selected are in their 30s and 40s, and face two years of training before becoming eligible for spaceflight.
More than 12,000 applied for the coveted spots. The 10 selected are in their 30s and 40s, and face two years of training before becoming eligible for spaceflight.
Antarctica observes total eclipse, next one expected in 2039
Saturday’s total eclipse was a rare event in Antarctica, only to have happened one other time in the last century.
Saturday’s total eclipse was a rare event in Antarctica, only to have happened one other time in the last century.
NASA astronauts replace damaged antenna on International Space Station
Two astronauts replaced a damaged antenna on the International Space Station. The repairs were captured in a social media video posted by NASA.
Two astronauts replaced a damaged antenna on the International Space Station. The repairs were captured in a social media video posted by NASA.
SpaceX Starlink launch lights up Florida's sky
Another batch of Starlink internet satellites is on its way to orbit after a brilliant evening launch from Florida.
Another batch of Starlink internet satellites is on its way to orbit after a brilliant evening launch from Florida.
EAA AirVenture Oshkosh to celebrate Air Force's 75th anniversary
The 75th anniversary of the U.S. Air Force will be one of the highlights of the Experimental Aircraft Association’s (EAA) AirVenture Oshkosh 2022.
The 75th anniversary of the U.S. Air Force will be one of the highlights of the Experimental Aircraft Association’s (EAA) AirVenture Oshkosh 2022.
Space junk forces spacewalk delay; too risky for astronauts
NASA called off a spacewalk Tuesday because of menacing space junk that could puncture an astronaut’s suit or damage the International Space Station.
NASA called off a spacewalk Tuesday because of menacing space junk that could puncture an astronaut’s suit or damage the International Space Station.
NASA confirms existence of 301 new planets outside our solar system
The discoveries were made thanks to a new AI learning method of differentiating between stars and planets far off in space.
The discoveries were made thanks to a new AI learning method of differentiating between stars and planets far off in space.
Astronauts enjoy Thanksgiving feast 250 miles above Earth aboard ISS
NASA’s Expedition 66 crew is spending Thanksgiving aboard the International Space Station this year and will enjoy a feast, not unlike the one they would have had on Earth.
NASA’s Expedition 66 crew is spending Thanksgiving aboard the International Space Station this year and will enjoy a feast, not unlike the one they would have had on Earth.
NASA launches spacecraft to crash into asteroid next September
“This isn’t going to destroy the asteroid. It’s just going to give it a small nudge,” said mission official Nancy Chabot of Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory, which is managing the project.
“This isn’t going to destroy the asteroid. It’s just going to give it a small nudge,” said mission official Nancy Chabot of Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory, which is managing the project.
WATCH: NASA launches planetary-defense mission from California's Vandenberg Space Force Base
All eyes were on Santa Barbara County as SpaceX launched NASA's planetary-defense mission from the Vandenberg Space Force Base.
All eyes were on Santa Barbara County as SpaceX launched NASA's planetary-defense mission from the Vandenberg Space Force Base.
Discovery World celebrates NASA telescope's upcoming launch
Discovery World on Saturday, Nov. 20 celebrated the upcoming launch of NASA's next-generation James Webb telescope.
Discovery World on Saturday, Nov. 20 celebrated the upcoming launch of NASA's next-generation James Webb telescope.
Beaver Moon lunar eclipse 2021: Videos show longest partial eclipse in 580 years
Stargazers in locations around the world were treated to the longest partial lunar eclipse since the year 1440.
Stargazers in locations around the world were treated to the longest partial lunar eclipse since the year 1440.
Longest partial lunar eclipse for 1,000 years to dazzle skywatchers on Nov. 19
During the event, most locations will see up to 97% of the moon slip into Earth’s shadow.
During the event, most locations will see up to 97% of the moon slip into Earth’s shadow.
Thousands of satellites, space junk surround Earth and it’s a problem, astronomers say
There are thousands of satellites orbiting Earth, and that’s not all — tons of space junk from previous collisions are also cluttering the orbit around the planet. Astronomers say there’s more to come, and it could spell trouble.
There are thousands of satellites orbiting Earth, and that’s not all — tons of space junk from previous collisions are also cluttering the orbit around the planet. Astronomers say there’s more to come, and it could spell trouble.
Russia rejects blame for space debris endangering 7 astronauts aboard ISS
U.S. officials accused Russia of destroying an old satellite with a missile. Astronauts now face four times greater risk than normal, a NASA official said.
U.S. officials accused Russia of destroying an old satellite with a missile. Astronauts now face four times greater risk than normal, a NASA official said.