NASA
The latest on the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (or NASA). NASA's is the United States' space program, responsible for exploration and research. Founded in 1958, NASA is an independent agency funded by the federal government.
Artificial 'Mini-Moon' Set To Fly Close to Earth Before Saying Farewell
The object will come within around 139,500 miles of our planet.
NASA Faces $1.9 Billion Bill to Clean up Contaminated Sites Across the U.S.
Estimated costs have soared by 45 percent since 2014, with auditors finding that one site near Los Angeles could cost almost $800 million.
Two Asteroids Bigger Than the Great Pyramid of Giza to Fly Past Earth
The space rocks will make their close approaches on January 23 and 25.
Asteroid Bigger than Empire State to Pass Earth as Trump Presidency Ends
The space rock, estimated to measure up to 1,345 feet in diameter, is set to pass Earth on January 17.
Quadrantid Meteor Shower, Known for Striking Fireballs, to Peak at Weekend
The best time to view the Quadrantids for observers in North America will be during the predawn hours of Sunday morning.
Nostradamus Predictions for 2021 Aren't Pretty: Asteroids, Plague and More
Zombies, asteroids, earthquakes, famine and more were mentioned—oh, and the end of the world.
Christmas Day Asteroid Twice the Size of Statue of Liberty to Pass Earth
The space rock will be travelling at a speed of more than 22,000 miles per hour.
Photos Show Great Conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn Making 'Christmas Star'
The gas giants appeared to come closer than they had done for almost 400 years on Monday, days before Christmas.
SpaceX's Last Launch of 2020, a Spy Satellite, Heads to Space Successfully
Elon Musk's company is sending the spy satellite into orbit for the National Reconnaissance Office.
Two Minutes of Magic: Total Solar Eclipse 2020, in Photos
In case you missed today's total solar eclipse that lasted all of two minutes, here is a glimpse at the awe-inspiring phenomenon that's only seen in the same spot once every 375 years.
SolarWinds, Probably Hacked by Russia, Serves White House, Pentagon, NASA
"This is a huge cyber espionage campaign targeting the U.S. government and its interests," said one source familiar with the matter.
A Mysterious Object Is Hurtling Towards Earth, and We Don't Know What It Is
The object, which is estimated to measure between 15-33 feet across, was discovered on September 17, 2020.
How to Watch Today's SpaceX Sentinel-6 Launch
SpaceX is scheduled to launch an ocean-mapping satellite from Vandenberg Air Force Base in California on Saturday.
Asteroid the Size of the Great Pyramid of Giza Set to Pass Earth Tomorrow
The asteroid, 2020 TY1, is up to 590 feet wide and will fly by at a speed of more than 29,000 miles per hour.
Election Day Asteroid Didn't Hit—NASA Says 2 More Will Pass Earth Today
The seven-foot asteroid was reportedly projected to come within as little as 4,000 miles of planet Earth.
'God of Chaos' Asteroid Over 1,000 Feet Wide Could Strike Earth in 2068
Scientists have been closely monitoring the massive space rock since it was discovered in 2004.
NASA Handed New Nuclear Engine Design That Could Cut Mars Travel Time
Nuclear thermal propulsion (NTP) systems are powered by a process known as nuclear fission—the splitting of atoms.
Asteroid Will Fly Past Earth on Halloween As Rare Blue Moon Graces Sky
As it flies past, the space rock will be travelling at a speed of around 36,000 miles per hour.
Huge Asteroid As Big As World's Tallest Building to Zoom Past Earth
The asteroid is set to make its close approach to Earth at 1:08 a.m. ET on November 29.
Twitter Reacts to NASA's Mystery Moon Announcement
NASA has described the news as being an "exciting discovery about the moon" from the Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy telescope.
Asteroid Isn't Going to Hit Earth the Day Before Election
Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson has warned of a close shave when the space rock passes on November 2.
It's Time to Move Federal Departments and Agencies Away from Washington
Relocation of federal agencies and departments will improve living standards for federal workers, provide more and better education options for their children and a higher quality of life overall.
NASA Says 3 Asteroids Will Fly Past Earth on Wednesday
The space rocks will all make their closest approaches to our planet within a period of around four hours.
NASA Images Reveal Potential for 'Mega Tsunami' in Alaska
Scientists warn that an unstable mountain slope above Barry Arm could collapse, triggering a massive landslide.
NASA Astronaut Voting from Space Inspires Americans to Vote From the Ground
Astronauts are able to vote from space thanks to a 1997 Texas law sponsored by a senator who was upset about an astronaut who missed the 1996 presidential election.
This Is How Much Radiation You'd Be Exposed to If You Visited the Moon
Long-term moon missions could pose "substantial risks" to astronauts from space radiation, according to a study.
How Elon Musk Is Helping Tom Cruise Go To Space
The "Mission: Impossible" star is taking movies to new heights with plans to film one out in the solar system in a ship owned by SpaceX billionaire Musk.
NASA Is Finally Sending a Woman to the Moon...in 2024
A woman will travel to the moon as part of NASA's Artemis program.
Closest Asteroid to Pass Earth for a Year Will Fly by Thursday
When the object flies past our planet it will be travelling at a staggering speed of more than 17,300 miles per hour.
Two Huge Asteroids the Size of Giza Pyramid of Giza Are Set to Pass Earth
The asteroids, called 2020 RO and 2020 PM7, will pass safely on September 25 and 29 respectively more than 1.7 million miles away.
