Rare chance to see distant planet Uranus next week, NASA says
While typically difficult to see without a computer-guided telescope, you should be able to spot the faint, blue-colored outer planet roughly two hours after it gets dark on January 20.
Neil deGrasse Tyson posts about asteroid projected to 'buzz-cut' Earth before Election Day
Neil deGrasse Tyson took to Instagram on Saturday to inform his following about an asteroid that’s projected to hit Earth the day before Election Day, on November 2.
A mini-moon is set to enter Earth's orbit, but NASA believes it may just be space junk
The Moon is going to have to temporarily share the spotlight as a mini-moon is on track to enter Earth’s orbit. However, upon closer inspection, NASA isn’t convinced the mini-moon isn’t just space junk. Find out more.
NASA Says Asteroid Is Projected to Head Towards Earth a Day Before 2020 Election
Well, 2020 continues to give us challenges and unexpected events. NASA says an asteroid is projected to head towards Earth a day before the 2020 election.
SpaceX Astronauts Taking Off With Mosaic of 100,000 Grads
Astronauts Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken are suiting up in futuristic flight suits for Wednesday’s 4:33pm SpaceX launch. They will also be taking off with a mosaic of 100,000 images of 2020 graduates.
NASA Offers Up to $35,000 in 'Lunar Loo' Space Toilet Design Challenge
No trip – not even a trip to the moon – is possible without several bathroom breaks. NASA launched the ‘Lunar Loo Challenge’ to get the public’s help with designing the perfect space toilet. See more now.
Asteroid Larger Than Empire State Building Set to Pass by Earth This Weekend
NASA will currently be looking out for an asteroid that may be as large as the Empire State Building in New York City. The asteroid is expected to pass by Earth this weekend.
Elon Musk's SpaceX Postpones First Crewed Space Flight in 9 Years
If the weather cooperates, an active-duty Air Force colonel and a retired Marine colonel will be at the controls Wednesday when America launches its first crewed space flight in nine years.