Satellite's first views of Earth (and moon) are jaw-dropping
A new weather-tracking satellite has beamed back its first images of Earth from orbit
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Blue mists over the Great Smoky Mountains visible from space
An impressive new image from NASA's Earth Observatory shows a majestic view of the Great Smoky Mountains from space
Chunks of failed planets may have scarred early Earth
Researchers say ancient space debris might have slammed into our planet, the moon, and Mars
Freeze-dried food and 1 bathroom: 6 simulate Mars in dome
Six scientists simulated a stay on Mars to gain insight into the psychological toll a real-life voyage would have on astronauts
NASA plans trip to asteroid that may hold treasure trove of minerals
Planned unmanned spacecraft mission to "16 Psyche" could pave the way for potential mining expeditions in the future
Mysterious Planet Nine may be a captured "rogue" world
Scientists believe that the so-called, mysterious Planet Nine might be a "rogue planet" that was captured by our solar system
The 12 men who walked on the moon
NASA's Apollo space program stretched from 1961 to 1972, culminating in a dozen men walking on the moon
Gene Cernan, last man to walk on the moon, dies at 82
Former astronaut Gene Cernan -- the last person to walk on the moon -- died on Monday in Texas at 82
Astronaut captures stunning view of Rocky Mountains from space
French astronaut Thomas Pesquet just took “Rocky Mountain High” to a whole new level
At CES 2017, you have to ask: What makes a robot a robot?
An abundance of drones, driverless cars and smart home devices equipped with voice assistants have blurred the definition of the word "robot"
Smooth spacewalk latest step in battery upgrade
Two space station astronauts staged a smooth spacewalk Friday, continuing ongoing work to upgrade the lab's power system
NASA plans asteroid missions to explore space oddities
NASA is on the hunt for "vital clues to deciphering the history of the solar system"
Hubble closes out 2016 with a glorious megamaser
Hubble shows off a gorgeous image of a megamaser, a galaxy that shoots out microwaves instead of visible light
This comet will zoom by Earth on New Year's Eve
Comet 45P will streak across the sky on New Year's Eve, but you'll need help to see it
"Spiders" on Mars expand across sand dunes
A NASA Mars probe may have captured a rare glimpse of bizarre spider-like cracks expanding across the surface of the Red Planet
NASA and "Hidden Figures" honor John Glenn, female pioneers
At the New York premiere for the film "Hidden Figures," NASA and Hollywood alike paid tribute to John Glenn and the early days of the space program
"Microsatellites" launched to measure hurricane winds
A winged Pegasus rocket boosted eight small satellites into orbit Thursday to measure hurricane wind speeds from space
NASA scientist warns we're not prepared for an asteroid strike
What would happen if a major asteroid were heading our way? “There’s not a hell of a lot we can do about it at the moment,” one expert said
Final "supermoon" of 2016 rises in the sky tonight
The third and final supermoon of the year coincides with another celestial event – the Geminid meteor shower
Buzz Aldrin recovering after South Pole evacuation
Astronaut Buzz Aldrin was discharged from a New Zealand hospital on Friday, one week after a medical evacuation from Antarctica
"True American hero": World reacts to John Glenn's death
John Glenn, the astronaut and senator who died at the age of 95, is celebrated as a hero and space legend
Pioneering astronaut John Glenn is hospitalized
Glenn, 95, the first American to go into orbit, is being treated at the Ohio State University James Cancer Center
Cargo ship readied for launch to space station
Japan's HTV cargo ship, loaded with nearly 4 tons of equipment and supplies, is scheduled for launch Friday to the International Space Station
NASA's Mars simulation space suit just got a redesign
The new suit will be put to the test during next year's Mars simulation mission in Hawaii
Stellar "circle of life" captured in new NASA photo
An unusual image from deep space sheds light on a star's evolution
How Charlie Kirk's assassination portends a national crisis
The murder of Charlie Kirk last week follows a litany of violent acts against political targets. Historian Jon Meacham talks about the existential questions now facing America.
Suspect in Charlie Kirk killing isn't cooperating with authorities, governor says
Tyler Robinson, 22, was arrested on charges of aggravated murder, obstruction of justice and felony discharge of a firearm for the assassination of Charlie Kirk.
Who won Emmy Awards for 2025? See the full winners list here.
The 2025 Emmy Awards are honoring the best in television. See the full list of winners and nominees.
2 arrested after incendiary device placed under news vehicle in Salt Lake City
The device had been lit but "failed to function as designed," a Unified Fire Authority Investigations officer wrote in affidavits of probable cause.
Texas Republican Rep. Michael McCaul announces he won't seek reelection
Rep. Michael McCaul, a foreign policy leader who had strongly supported Ukraine, warned Sunday that Russian President Vladimir Putin is "testing the resolve of NATO."
Colorado school shooter had account on "violent gore" site, ADL says
Desmond Holly and several school shooters in the past year were active on the same website, the ADL says.
Sen. Chris Coons: The internet "is driving extremism in our country"
In a joint segment with Republican Sen. James Lankford, Democratic Sen. Chris Coons said amid efforts to foster bipartisan discourse, the internet "is driving extremism in our country."
Ukrainian drones target one of Russia's top oil refineries
The strike on the Kirishi refinery, in Russia's northwestern Leningrad region, follows weeks of Ukrainian attacks on Russian oil infrastructure that Kyiv says fuels Moscow's war effort.
Venezuela accuses U.S. of seizing fishing boat in Caribbean amid standoff
Venezuela's foreign ministry said nine fishermen were "illegally and hostilely" detained on Friday by the USS Jason Dunham.