Trump says it would have been “inappropriate” for Isaacman to lead NASA
TOKYO — President Donald Trump says it would have been “inappropriate” for Jared Isaacman to lead NASA given his ties...
Space Exploration
New interstellar object 3I/ATLAS — Everything we know about the rare cosmic visitor
Astronomers have confirmed a rare and extraordinary discovery: the third known interstellar object to enter our solar system.Named 3I/ATLAS, where...
The Sky Today on Monday, July 7: The Moon passes Antares
Back to Article List Our satellite hangs out with the heart of the Scorpion, known for its vivid red hue....
Cygnus’ contrasting double star, Albireo
Back to Article List This fan-favorite double star at the head of Cygnus the swan shows off stunning contrasting colors...
U.S. Air Force halts plan for rocket landing pads on remote Pacific atoll amid environmental backlash
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Air Force has shelved a proposal to build two rocket landing pads on Johnston Atoll, a...
Space auction: Sally Ride memorabilia collection sells for $145,000
A set of memorabilia chronicling Sally Ride's pioneering path to space just fetched a pretty penny at auction.In June 1983,...
Why does Mars look purple, yellow and orange in ESA’s stunning new satellite image?
Despite being known as the Red Planet, Mars shows off its swirling yellows, oranges and browns in a new satellite...
The longest total lunar eclipse of the century
Back to Article List Today in the history of astronomy, the Moon goes dark – and red. The same aerosols...
Space Force scraps satellite procurement, shifts to more flexible strategy
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Space Force has canceled a competition between Boeing and Northrop Grumman to build a new class...
ISS astronaut captures a rare phenomenon from orbit — a giant ‘sprite’ above a thunderstorm
U.S. astronaut Nichole "Vapor" Ayers captured a spectacular view of a phenomenon known as a "sprite" blazing to life above...
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