Space

How to spot the Perseids and other bright meteor showers this summer

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CHRISTINA LARSON

Mars and Jupiter are set to get chummy in the night sky

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MARCIA DUNN

Faint auroras may be visible in Northern Hemisphere skies after weekend solar storms

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ADITHI RAMAKRISHNAN

Mars may have enough water under its surface to form a global ocean, study suggests

International astronomy group joins calls for a lunar clock to keep time on the moon

An international group of astronomers has joined calls to create a standard for keeping time on the moon, where seconds tick by faster.

How to watch August’s supermoon, which kicks off four months of lunar spectacles

NASA still deciding whether to keep 2 astronauts at space station until next year

A new Mars study suggests an ocean’s worth of water may be hiding beneath the red dusty surface

Book Review: ‘Secret Life of the Universe’ is a primer on search for life beyond Earth

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One church, two astronauts. How a Texas congregation is supporting its members on the space station

A Texas church has not one — but two — members aboard the International Space Station. Like many astronauts before them, NASA astronauts Barry “Butch” Wilmore and Tracy Dyson brought along their faith when they launched into space. (AP video by Lekan Oyekanmi)

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SpaceX launches Falcon 9 rocket with 116 payloads aboard

SpaceX launches a Falcon 9 rocket with 116 payloads aboard from Vandenberg Space Force Base

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WATCH: NASA astronaut captures stunning aurora from the International Space Station

An aurora was spectacularly captured on Wednesday from the International Space Station by NASA astronaut Matthew Dominick.

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Mars may have enough water under its surface to form a global ocean, study suggests

The findings are based on seismic measurements from NASA’s Mars InSight lander, which detected more than 1,300 marsquakes before shutting down two years ago.

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NASA astronauts still at space station 2 months after Boeing launch

NASA is wrestling over how and when to bring two astronauts back from the International Space Station, given the dicey condition of their Boeing ride. Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams have been up there since early June, two months longer than planned.

Revisit 2024’s Total Solar Eclipse

April’s total solar eclipse is nearly here. Here’s why it’s worth the watch and how to stay safe

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MARCIA DUNN

A map of April 2024’s total solar eclipse

Safety first: How to watch April’s total solar eclipse that will cut across North America

What you can expect to experience during April’s total solar eclipse

From watch parties to music festivals, choose your April 8 total solar eclipse adventure

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STEPHANIE NANO

How do animals react during a total solar eclipse? Scientists plan to find out in April

Could 2 NASA astronauts be stuck at the space station until next year? Here’s what to know

NASA is wrestling over how and when to bring two astronauts back from the International Space Station after running into trouble with their new Boeing capsule.

Boeing’s new CEO visits factory that makes the 737 Max, including jet that lost door plug in flight

Boeing‘s new CEO is on the job and visiting a key factory near Seattle. Robert “Kelly” Ortberg officially took over as Boeing CEO on Thursday.

NASA says chances are growing that astronauts may switch from Boeing to a SpaceX ride back to Earth

NASA says chances are growing that two test pilots who flew a new Boeing capsule to the International Space Station in June may have to switch to SpaceX for a ride home.

NASA delays next crew launch to buy more time at the space station for Boeing’s troubled capsule

NASA is delaying its next astronaut launch to buy more time at the International Space Station for Boeing’s troubled new crew capsule.

China launches rocket carrying new constellation of satellites

China says it has launched a rocket carrying a constellation of a reported 18 satellites as part of efforts to assert its presence in space.

What does a state Capitol do when its hall of fame gallery is nearly out of room? Find more space

The North Dakota Hall of Fame, with 49 portraits, is nearly full of portraits, posing a question that other galleries have faced: What to do when there is no more room?

One church, two astronauts. How a Texas congregation is supporting its members on the space station

A Texas church has not one — but two — members aboard the International Space Station. Like many astronauts before them, NASA astronauts Barry “Butch” Wilmore and Tracy Dyson brought along their faith when they launched into space.

Canada completes negotiations to use US space launch technology, expertise and data

The Canadian government says it has completed negotiations with the United States on an agreement that would allow the use of U.S. space launch technology, expertise and data for space launches in Canada.

NASA says no return date yet for astronauts and troubled Boeing capsule at space station

Officials say two NASA astronauts will remain at the International Space Station until engineers finish working on problems plaguing their Boeing capsule.

NASA telescope spots a super Jupiter that takes more than a century to go around its star

Astronomers have directly observed a super Jupiter around a nearby star. And they say it takes more than a century for the giant planet to orbit it.

Moon fests, moon movie and even a full moon mark 55th anniversary of Apollo 11 landing

Saturday marks the 55th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing by Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin.

Boeing is closer to understanding thruster failures on its first astronaut flight with latest test

Boeing is closer to understanding what went wrong with its astronaut capsule in orbit, now that testing is complete on a spare thruster here on Earth.

How NASA and SpaceX will bring down the space station when it’s retired

SpaceX will use a powerful, souped-up capsule to shove the International Space Station out of orbit once time is up for the sprawling lab.

NASA cancels its moon rover mission, citing cost overruns and launch delays

NASA is canceling a water-seeking moon rover because of cost overruns and launch delays. The space agency announced the news Wednesday, days before the 55th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing.

A cave on the moon is confirmed, and scientists suspect hundreds more like it could house future explorers

Scientists have confirmed a cave on the moon, not far from where Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin landed 55 years ago.

A decade after deadly MH17 crash, the father of one victim is still waiting for Russia to say sorry

Quinn Schansman dreamed of becoming the youngest-ever CEO of an American company. A decade ago, he’d just finished the first year of an international business degree in Amsterdam as a first step toward that lofty goal.

SpaceX rocket accident leaves company’s Starlink satellites in wrong orbit

A SpaceX rocket has failed for the first time in nearly a decade, leaving the company’s internet satellites in the wrong orbit.

Webb Space Telescope’s latest cosmic shot shows pair of intertwined galaxies glowing in infrared

The Webb Space Telescope has captured a pair of intertwined galaxies glowing in the infrared. NASA and the European Space Agency’s observatory photographed the two galaxies 326 million light-years away, surrounded by a blue haze of stars and gas.

Astronauts confident Boeing space capsule can safely return them to Earth, despite failures

Two astronauts who should have been back on Earth weeks ago say they’re confident that Boeing’s space capsule can return them safely.

Key events in the troubled history of the Boeing 737 Max

Boeing’s 737 Max is a more fuel-efficient version of the American aerospace company’s popular 737, the best-selling airliner ever.

Boeing accepts a plea deal to avoid a criminal trial over 737 Max crashes, Justice Department says

The Justice Department says Boeing has agreed to plead guilty to a criminal fraud charge stemming from two deadly crashes of 737 Max jetliners.

Crew of NASA’s earthbound simulated Mars habitat emerge after a year

Four volunteer crew members who spent more than 12 months inside NASA’s first simulated Mars environment at Johnson Space Center in Houston have emerged from the artificial alien enviroment.

Flying objects and shrunken heads: World UFO Day feted amid surge in sightings, government denials

World UFO Day is being celebrated amid a surge in sightings and government studies on unidentified flying objects.

Under pressure after a midair blowout, Boeing is buying stressed supplier Spirit for $4.7 billion

Boeing has announced plans to acquire key supplier Spirit AeroSystems for $4.7 billion. It says the move will improve plane quality and safety.

Japan successfully launches an advanced Earth observation satellite on its new flagship H3 rocket

Japan has succesfully deployed an upgraded Earth observation satellite for disaster response and security after it was launched on a new flagship H3 rocket.

NASA astronauts will stay at the space station longer for more troubleshooting of Boeing capsule

NASA says two astronauts will stay in space longer to continue troubleshooting Boeing’s capsule. NASA on Friday did not give a return date.

A harmless asteroid will whiz past Earth Saturday. Here’s how to spot it

An asteroid will whiz harmlessly past Earth this weekend. The space rock called 2024 MK will make its closest approach to Earth on Saturday.

Japan’s space agency delays launch of upgraded observation satellite on new H3 rocket due to weather

The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency is delaying its planned launch of a satellite on its new flagship H3 rocket due to expected bad weather at the launch site in southwestern Japan.

China calls on scientists of all nations to study lunar samples, but notes obstacle with the US

China’s space officials said Thursday they welcomed scientists from across the world to apply to study the lunar rock samples the Chang’e 6 probe brought back to Earth in a historic mission, but noted there were limits to that cooperation, specifically with the U.S.

NASA taps Elon Musk’s SpaceX to bring International Space Station out of orbit in a few more years

NASA has awarded SpaceX an $843 million contract to build the vehicle that will bring the International Space Station out of its longtime orbit of Earth when its operating lifespan ends in a few more years.

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