New monster Milky Way black hole once-in-a-lifetime discovery, scientists say
European scientists say they have discovered the biggest stellar black hole yet in the Milky Way, less than 2,000 light-years from Earth.
NASA to send drone-like lander to explore Saturn’s moon, Titan
The rotorcraft lander, named Dragonfly, is set to launch in July 2028.
NASA confirms mystery object that crashed through Florida home came from space station
A strange item that hurtled through a Naples man's home was a piece of space hardware discarded from the International Space Station, NASA confirmed on Monday.
Solar eclipse glasses: How to save, recycle, and donate
What can people do with their solar glasses once the solar eclipse is over? Here are a few options.
Why the moon may be getting its own time zone, sort of
Why is time so important on the moon? NASA is aiming to send astronauts around the moon in September 2025 and land people there a year later.
Flying drones during a solar eclipse: What you need to know
Yes, it is possible to film a solar eclipse using a drone, but there are some important considerations and challenges to keep in mind.
Eloping under the eclipse: Couples to get hitched during rare solar event
Couples across the country are gearing up to exchange vows under the upcoming total lunar eclipse, with Ohio's Seneca County hosting the "Elope at the Eclipse" event on April 8.
See it: Satellite images show Baltimore bridge before and after collapse
Maxar satellite images show the Francis Scott Key Bridge above the Patapsco River taken before the devastating crash. Photos taken around noon on Tuesday show the container ship under parts of the collapsed bridge and the search efforts underway around the crash site.
Lunar eclipse happening ahead of April's total solar eclipse
A lunar eclipse always precedes or follows about two weeks before or after a solar eclipse.
Rare star explosion could be ‘once-in-a-lifetime viewing opportunity’
According to NASA, the nova explosion only occurs about every 80 years.
SpaceX launches 'Starship' with components from Evanston company
The successful launch of the Starship rocket on Thursday included assistance from a company based in Evanston, Illinois.
NASA engineers have renewed hope to fix hobbled Voyager 1 after interstellar space data outage
The process of troubleshooting an issue with Voyager 1 traveling through interstellar space is complicated. It takes about 45 hours for commands to be sent and a response to come back, but NASA engineers recently got a new clue to solving the spacecraft computer issue.
SpaceX Starship successfully reaches space, but does not survive reentry
SpaceX's Starship and its Super Heavy booster rocket – the most powerful ever flown – blasted off from south Texas on an uncrewed suborbital test flight and, for the first time, made it to space.
'Devil comet' could become visible to the naked eye this month
Stargazers should check the sky to get a glimpse of 12PPons-Brooks which is heading toward its closest approach to the sun on its 71-year orbit.
Video shows chaos after plane nosedives, injures 50 people: 'Going to die'
Video filmed inside a Boeing passenger jet that nosedived suddenly and injured 50 people shows the aftermath in the cabin as crew members cared for bleeding passengers.
Illinois Eclipse 2024: Tips for viewing the last total solar eclipse for 20 years
Mother Nature is putting together quite a show for all to see on April 8. It’s going to be the last total solar eclipse that we will see for the next 20 years and Illinois has some of the best seats to offer.
Women in STEM: NASA administrator says 'come join us'
For the women who find themselves "a little obsessed" with space and wonder if there’s a career in it for you, NASA wants you to "come join us."
Strong solar flare sent blasting from Sun causing limited radio blackouts
Powerful solar flares can cause high-frequency radio blackouts, which was potentially recorded early Sunday morning.
Total solar eclipse in Illinois: How to prepare for April's cosmic spectacle
We are just under one month away from an out-of-this-world experience - a total solar eclipse. The best viewing will be to the south and downstate Illinois is ready.
Total solar eclipse in Illinois: How to prepare for April's cosmic spectacle
We are just under one month away from an out-of-this-world experience - a total solar eclipse. The best viewing will be to the south and downstate Illinois is ready.