A 1,300-pound NASA probe re-entered Earth's atmosphere on Wednesday, nearly 14 years after it was launched. The U.S. Space Force confirmed the Van Allen Probe A, which was launched in August 2012, ...

Explore NASA's rich history and even feel the rumble of a launch at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida.

A newly discovered comet is rapidly brightening and could become visible from Earth — if it survives an extreme close encounter with the sun on April 4.

A rapidly brightening burst of light called AT 2024wpp, or "the Whippet", is baffling astronomers. One explanation is that it ...

This reentry is notable because it poses a higher risk to the public than the US government typically allows. The risk of harm coming to anyone on Earth is still low, approximately 1 in 4,200, but it ...

Scientists studying Mars may have uncovered a brand-new mineral hidden in the planet’s ancient sulfate deposits. By combining laboratory experiments with orbital data, researchers identified an ...

Firefly Aerospace's Alpha rocket is projected to be widely visible across the West Coast when it launches today from the Vandenberg Space Force Base.

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Robert "Bob" Springer's open-mindedness has taken him from the small town of Ashland to the skies of Vietnam and the halls of ...

New data about the DART spacecraft’s effects adds evidence that Earth could be defended from future deadly asteroids by diverting their orbits.

Nearly 20 years ago, the original prop lightsaber from the Star Wars sci-fi film franchise made a trip aboard NASA's Space Shuttle for a visit to outer space.

Curious about the best aviation museums in Virginia? These 6 places offer amazing planes and fun experiences! 1. Virginia Air ...