On this day in history, April 25, 1990, Hubble Space Telescope placed in orbit by Space Shuttle Discovery

The Hubble Space Telescope, proclaimed by NASA to be the most significant advance in astronomy since Galileo, was placed in orbit on this day in history, April 25, 1990.

NASA re-establishes communication with Voyager 1 interstellar spacecraft that went silent for months

NASA re-established communication with Voyager 1, an interstellar spacecraft that nearly five months ago began sending unreadable data back to the space agency.

Exclusive — Sen. Eric Schmitt, Senate Republicans Demand Answers on ESG for Government Contractors Rule

Sen. Eric Schmitt and Senate Republicans demanded answers about a proposed Biden administration ESG rule for government contractors.

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'Once-in-a-Lifetime' Cosmic Event Will Be Visible This Year

A "once-in-a-lifetime" opportunity to see the light from a star that exploded 3,000 years ago is coming this year, NASA officials say.

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Rare star explosion expected to be 'once-in-a-lifetime viewing opportunity,' NASA officials say

Astronomers predict that a star system located 3,000 light years away from planet Earth will become visible this year as a nova explosion is to occur, NASA officials say.

On this day in history, April 17, 1970, Apollo 13 astronauts return alive, defy odds after space explosion

The three astronauts on board the Apollo 13 mission safely returned to Earth after an explosion in space threatened their lives on this day in history, April 17, 1970.

NASA confirms object that struck Florida home came from pallet of batteries intended to burn up in atmosphere

NASA confirmed that an object that struck a Naples, Florida, home in March was part of a load released from the International Space Station, intended to burn up on re-entry.

NASA's plan to bring Mars samples to Earth undergoes revision due to budget cuts

NASA's plan to retrieve samples from Mars for analysis on Earth is on hold due to cost and time constraints. The project has been deemed too expensive.

NASA Asked to Help Search for... Wait, the Loch Ness Monster? Seriously?

NASA findings from the last year including extraordinary asteroid samples, galactic discoveries

NASA is constantly researching and discovering more about space. In 2023, the space agency made some big leaps in space discoveries.

A Total Eclipse of the Dumb

Solar Eclipse 2024: NASA's 'Moon' X account blocks 'Sun' account on social media: 'Oops I did it again'

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s Moon X account humorously revealed that it had "blocked" the NASA Sun account during the solar eclipse Monday.

Watch Live: NASA Covers Solar Eclipse Across North America

NASA is providing coverage of the total solar eclipse from areas across North America on Monday, April 8.

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NASA Moon Twitter Account Wins the Day With Clever Hot Take on the Total Solar Eclipse

Ahead of solar eclipse, NASA seeks public's help in recording strange animal behaviors

NASA's Eclipse Soundscapes Project attempts to replicate a similar study from 1935, proving the impact of solar eclipses on animal behavior. Here's how the public can help.

Solar eclipse 2024: 8 strange things that could happen during the rare event

The North American solar eclipse can cause various weird events to occur including changes in weather, animal behavior, radio connection and other celestial phenomenons.

Solar eclipse 2024: Tips to capture the perfect shot of the rare cosmic event

Monday's total solar eclipse is expected to be heavily documented through photography and filming. Capturing the perfect photo presents unique challenges.

Florida man says space object crashed into his house. Why NASA is taking him seriously

NASA has launched an investigation into an object that a Florida man says crashed through his roof from space, nearly hitting his son and causing major damage.

Mysterious fireballs seen streaking across California sky

Onlookers in California were left puzzled early Tuesday when a series of bright fiery lights streaked across the night sky with some speculating it was space debris

NASA ordered by White House to establish new clock system for the moon

NASA has been instructed by the White House to come up with a new timekeeping system for the moon due to its different gravitational conditions, officials say.

New technology allows those who are blind to hear and feel April's total solar eclipse

Devices that can translate the eclipse on sound and touch devices will be available at public gatherings on April 8 when a total solar eclipse crosses North America.

Earth's changing spin may cause timekeepers to subtract a second from world clocks

Earth's rotation is speeding up due to melting ice at the poles and shifts in the planet's core. This change might lead to the subtraction of a second from clocks.

How the Dream Chaser spaceplane plans to shake up space travel in the future

Sierra Space’s Dream Chaser spaceplane provides a glimpse into the future of space travel. Traveling to space may become a part of everyday life.

How NASA's three rockets will explore the impact of a brief, rare marvel in space

NASA has planned to launch three sounding rockets from Virginia on April 8 to collect data on how the total solar eclipse impacts Earth's upper atmosphere.