Outer space
Asteroid Bigger than Pyramid Set for Closest Approach to Earth for Century
An asteroid up to 750 feet in diameter is due to pass near to Earth on Saturday.
Fact Check: Is Hoba in Namibia the Largest Meteorite On Earth?
Claims on Reddit suggest the largest meteorite to have ever hit earth's has already been discovered.
Dark Plasma Eruption: Aurora Forecast for U.S. From 'Machine Gun' Flares
In the wake of a powerful plasma ejection from the Sun's surface, the Northern Lights are forecasted to be visible over parts of the United States.
Strong Solar Flares Possible as Sunspot Develops Delta Magnetic Field
Sunspot AR3078 already launched a moderate-strength solar flare toward Earth on Tuesday morning, with the potential for more to come.
Boeing 737-Sized Asteroid To Pass As Close to Earth As the Moon
On August 16, a 100-foot asteroid will fly past the Earth at a distance just larger than the Moon's orbit.
NASA James Webb Scientist on How We'll Know if TRAPPIST-1 Is Home to Aliens
The study by Webb will be the "most important" exoplanet probe for years to come as scientists look for life on other planets.
Huge Chunk of Chinese Rocket Expected to Crash to Earth Sunday
The remaining pieces of debris of the Long March 5B rocket are due to land somewhere unknown.
Cosmic Rays Plummet to Six-Year Low As Solar Storms Rage
Cosmic rays recorded in the atmosphere above California have dropped sharply thanks to the sun's increasing activity.
Parts of China's Giant Long March 5B Rocket May Be Set to Plummet to Earth
Due to its large size, the first stage of China's Long March 5B rocket won't burn up in the atmosphere.
'Full-Halo' Solar Storm from Tsunami on Sun Surface Headed for Earth
A huge "full-halo" solar ejection is headed straight for Earth, and will result in spectacular auroral displays on July 23.
Solar Storm from Holes in Sun's Corona Headed Straight for Earth
A surge of solar wind following a coronal mass ejection from the sun is due to hit the Earth's atmosphere, creating a beautiful aurora display.
What Webb Telescope Photos Reveal About Atmospheres of Other Planets
By studying light from distant worlds, Webb will play a key part in the ongoing search for life on other worlds.
Webb Space Telescope Image Stirs Excitement as NASA Teases More Photos
"We are going to be able to answer questions that we don't even know what the questions are yet," said NASA Administrator Bill Nelson.
ISS Dumps Waste Container of Junk into Outer Space
Using a new method of garbage disposal, the ISS got rid of nearly 200 lbs of junk via a waste container at an airlock.
Missile Test at Space Force Base Ends in Failure Seconds After Launch
The Minotaur II+ rocket exploded just 11 seconds after taking off from the California base.
Roaming Star Could Rain Millions of Comets Down on Earth in Future Doomsday
In over a million years, the star Gliese 710 will reach the edge of our Solar System, disturbing comets in the Oort Cloud. That could be bad news for Earth.
Mystery Solar Storm Slammed Into Earth and Scientists Never Saw It Coming
Another solar eruption could also be about to sideswipe our planet today.
Huge Solar Eruption With Unknown Origin Could Be Flying Towards Earth
Data is unclear as to whether the coronal mass ejection is facing away from or towards Earth—though it's unlikely to cause disruption either way.
Putin's Space Chief Clashes With Top Economist Over Russian Space Program
A top Russian finance official said that of all the country's state programs, space was the least successful.
Dmitry Rogozin: Aliens Could Have Visited Earth, Russia Investigating UFOs
Rogozin, head of the Roscosmos space agency, said 99.9 percent of UFO reports could be explained as not alien-related but did not rule this out completely.
Russia Warns of Potentially Pathogenic Space Germs on ISS
Bioscientist Oleg Orlov has reportedly expressed concerns that germs on the ISS could ruin equipment on board Russia's planned ROSS station.
China vs. Elon Musk: Scientists Develop Plan to Destroy Starlink Satellites
A Chinese research paper has reportedly outlined concerns about potential military uses of SpaceX's vast Starlink network.
Asteroid 10 Times Bigger Than the Statue of Liberty Approaching Earth
The asteroid is one of more than 29,000 near-Earth objects, or NEOs, that scientists have been discovered to date.
When U.S. Congress UFO Hearing Is Happening and How to Watch
The hearing "will give the American people an opportunity to learn what there is to know about these incidents," said Rep. André Carson.
Trump's Space Force Faces Unique Challenge Finding Places to Train Troops
International law bans any country from claiming national sovereignty in outer space or on a celestial body like the moon.
Lamborghini's First NFT Venture is Art That Has Been In Outer Space
Lamborghini will auction five NFTs, it's first venture into the new tech space.
ISS Operations 'Return to Normal' Following Scare From Russian Space Debris
NASA indicated that the largest window of risk from debris had occurred during the first 24 hours.
Bezos to Launch 'Business Park' Space Station for Companies and Tourists
"We are in a second golden age of space exploration and development," Mike Gold, executive vice president of Redwire Space, said.
NASA Announces Two Missions to Planet Venus to Map Out Surface, Atmosphere
For the first time in over 30 years, NASA will be sending missions DAVINCI+ and VERITAS to Venus, an expedition expected to launch in the late 2020s.
America's Renewed Space Ambitions Require Vigilance
While many nations are sending technology and now people into space, none appear to be anywhere close to America's capability to get people to the moon.