Retired NASA astronaut Peggy Whitson just can’t stay away from space exploration. Even after setting records for time in space during her long and amazing …
Read moreRecord-breaking NASA astronaut returns to the International Space Station
NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) at the California Institute of Technology has developed a snake-like robot with a pretty unique mission in mind: searching for …
Read moreNASA’s snake-like ‘EELS’ robot may search for life on an icy moon
The James Webb Space Telescope keeps on delivering out-of-this-world images of our solar system. Just six months after it captured striking images of Neptune and …
Read moreScientists just captured a rare image of Uranus’ rings
Officials from NASA and the Canadian Space Agency announced the team of astronauts who will be the crew for the upcoming Artemis II mission to …
Read moreNASA announces 4-person crew for upcoming moon mission
Like its predecessors, NASA’s Perseverance rover on Mars is sending a plethora of images back to Earth, and scientists recently spotted something unusual amid the …
Read morePerseverance found a mystery rock on Mars and scientists can’t figure out what it is
If you don’t fancy flying to the moon with Japanese billionaire Yusaku Maezawa in 2023, you could send your name to Mars instead. Let’s face …
In the week since Perseverance landed on Mars, it has already returned stunning images at a quality never seen before from the red planet. On …
Read moreNASA released a high-definition, 360-degree view of Mars
February is the shortest month of the year, and it’s also going to be a quiet month for stargazers and astronomers alike. On any given …
Read moreWhen to see the brightest planets in the sky in February
Many Americans first became aware of Katherine Johnson when Taraji P. Henson portrayed her in the 2016 Oscar-nominated film “Hidden Figures.” Johnson passed away on …
Read moreNASA spacecraft named after Katherine Johnson, mathematician depicted in ‘Hidden Figures’
Earthlings are not the only ones having special holiday packages delivered to their front doors this year. On Sunday, Dec. 6, a special holiday delivery …
Read moreA spacecraft delivered a turkey dinner to astronauts on the International Space Station
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Astronaut Jeanette Epps got some exciting news from NASA earlier this week when the space agency announced Epps will be heading out on a long-term …
We’ve all seen pictures of the planets in textbooks or models of our solar system in museums, but this weekend, everyone will have a chance …
Read more5 planets will be visible to the naked eye this weekend
A new, multi-hued map of the moon finally brings together older and newer maps and data about the moon’s geologic makeup into one consistent and …
Dogs owners have a special bond with their beloved pets and leaving them for even a short time can be a challenge. Most owners have …
Read moreNASA astronaut reunited with her dog after 328 days in space and the video is adorable
Just in time for Halloween, NASA recently re-shared a picture of the sun looking particularly spooky. The image, which was taken back in 2014 but …
Read moreNASA shared a photo of the sun, and it looks like a huge jack-o’-lantern
The Raikoke Volcano in the northern Pacific Ocean hadn’t erupted in nearly 100 years — until it suddenly did, on June 22 at around 4 …
Read moreAstronauts in space photographed a giant volcano erupting in the Pacific Ocean
In April 2017, scientists used a global network of telescopes to see and capture the first-ever picture of a black hole, according to an announcement …
For the first time in history, and coincidentally during Women’s History Month, an all-female crew will conduct a spacewalk at the International Space Station later this …
Read moreThe first all-female spacewalk is happening this month
Saturn’s rings make it one of the most striking planets in the solar system, but scientists believe they could disappear in less than 100 million …
Read moreSaturn is losing its rings quicker than expected, NASA says
The new year on Earth began with a record-setting space mission 4 billion miles away — a first look at an object on the edge …
Read moreNASA shared an incredible image from the edge of the solar system
Since landing on Mars on Nov. 26, NASA’s InSight lander has been settling in and taking photos. Now the lander has used its robotic arm …
Read moreNASA’s InSight Lander Just Took Its First Selfie On Mars
Capturing the perfect picture, especially from a distance, isn’t an easy thing. You have to make sure everything is in focus, the subject looks good …
Read moreSee the first clear image from NASA’s new Mars lander
A strikingly rectangular, naturally formed ice sheet has been spotted by NASA during a regular flyover on Oct. 16. The survey, code-named Operation IceBridge, is …
Read moreNASA found a surprisingly rectangular iceberg in Antarctica
People have been tracking aurora-like ribbons of purple and white light in the northernmost latitudes since 2015. But according to new research, the celestial phenomenon …
Read moreHere’s what you need to know about the purple ribbon in the sky named ‘Steve’
If you weren’t able to realize your childhood dreams of becoming an astronaut, it’s time to dream again and shoot for the stars — literally. …
Read moreYou Could Buy a Ticket to Outer Space as Early as 2019
The 2016 film “Hidden Figures” received lots of attention at the box office and praise during the awards season. It was nominated for three Academy …
Read moreA ‘Hidden Figures’ TV show may be coming to National Geographic
Anne McClain is a lot of things: a NASA astronaut, a decorated US Army Major, a helicopter test pilot, an aerospace engineer with two master’s degrees, …
Read moreAstronaut’s 4-year-old son appears with her in sweet NASA portrait photos
A new tool is heading to the International Space Station, and it’s all thanks to teenager, Austin Suder. It’s call the Carabiner Tool Clip and …
Read moreThis teenager created a new tool for NASA astronauts using a 3D printer
Wouldn’t it be awesome if we could change our DNA whenever we felt like it? Goodbye heart disease and cancer! Hello fast metabolism and thick …
Read moreDid this astronaut really come back from space with altered DNA?
In case you can’t tell from the name, the super blue blood moon is no ordinary lunar event. Beginning yesterday and going into this morning, …
Read moreHere’s What The Super Blue Blood Moon Looked Like This Morning
Thirty-two years following the Challenger disaster, NASA has a fitting tribute planned to honor Christa McAuliffe, a social studies teacher from New Hampshire who joined the …
Winter in Michigan isn’t what you’d call “welcoming.” It’s cold, snowy and you pretty much don’t want to leave your house most days. And that …
Read moreA meteor fireball explosion lit up the night sky—and the videos are so cool
From a supermoon to Harvest and Beaver moons to the solar eclipse, 2017 was a pretty good year for sky watchers. But 2018 is starting out …
Read moreGet Ready To See The First Blue Moon Eclipse In 150 Years
What did you dream of becoming at 11 years old? If you ask Luciana Vega, this determined girl will tell you she’s an aspiring astronaut …
Read moreAmerican Girl introduces 2018 Girl of the Year Luciana Vega
Mathematician Katherine Johnson’s contributions to NASA’s early space missions were crucial to their success. The world virtually ignored the African-American woman’s work for decades until …
Read moreNASA Opens Building Dedicated To The Hero Of ‘Hidden Figures’
The magnitude of devastation following a hurricane may not be fully realized from the ground. As images released from the NASA Earth Observatory show, there is a …
Read moreNASA Photos Show How Caribbean Islands Changed Color After Hurricane Irma
Chances are you haven’t heard of astronaut Peggy Whitson, but her name should be as commonly known as Neil Armstrong’s and Buzz Aldrin’s. Whitson just …
Read more5 inspiring facts about female astronaut Peggy Whitson
An epic cosmic coincidence will play out on Aug. 21. And, by now, you’ve surely heard you’ll need a pair of special glasses to witness …
Read moreHow to watch the eclipse if you didn’t buy eclipse glasses
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Read moreUse this tool to find out how much of the solar eclipse you’ll see in your zip code
Nine-year-old Jack Davis has big dreams. He applied to work for NASA as a fourth-grader because that’s what you do when you’re passionate about space …
Read more9-year-old applied for a job at NASA and received an incredible response
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Read moreLEGO Has Announced A Set Honoring Women of NASA—Here’s Why It’s Great For Girls AND Boys
Way back in the glorious year of 1989, NASA researchers published a Clean Air study based on the work they’d done trying to figure out the …
Read moreThe Best Air-Purifying Houseplants According To NASA [INFOGRAPHIC]
We’re not the only planet that experiences seasonal changes, evidently. NASA’s Cassini spacecraft took these shots of Saturn’s north pole region between 2012 and 2016, …
Read moreSaturn Seems To Be Changing Colors: Here’s What Scientists Think Is Happening
This story has been updated as of 9/28/16. Whether you live and die by what your horoscope says or just like to take a peek …
Read moreHave We Been Living With The Wrong Astrological Sign For Years?
If you thought your watering hole gossip sessions were intense, just wait until you find out how this former NASA engineer spends his time at …
Read moreFormer NASA Engineer Creates The World’s Largest NERF Gun
Peeling fruit is all kinds of useful for when you’re having a dinner party or just have picky eaters in your house. Some are easier …
Read moreTry Skinning A Watermelon For An Awesome Party Trick