Orionid Meteor Shower, Full Hunter's Moon 2021 Happening This Week: How To Watch

SPACE 10.18.2021 21:54 PM

On Wednesday, the Hunter's Moon will reach its brightest point at 10:57 a.m. EDT. This week is also the peak of the Orionid meteor shower.

Jellyfish Capsules Launched to Stratosphere Marking Major Step Towards Commercial Space Flights

10.18.2021 05:06 AM

Beyond Earht's new project Living Light recently launched artistic jellyfish crafts as part of research to provide artistic commercial space flights in the future.

NASA Tracks Series of Asteroids Larger Than Egypt’s Pyramids Whizzing Past Earth; Should We Worry?

10.18.2021 04:00 AM

NASA is watching a number of asteroids that may pass close to Earth in the next weeks, including one that is the size of the Great Pyramid of Giza.

Giant Magnetic Tunnel Within Solar System: This Mystery Item 'Covers' Earth, Other Stars in Milky Way Galaxy

10.17.2021 23:16 PM

University of Toronto's astronomers said a giant magnetic tunnel might be covering the Earth, the solar system, and other nearby stars.

Antares Rocket Returns to Flight 5 Years Ago After Devastating 2014 Crash

10.17.2021 23:12 PM

Orbital ATK (now Northrop Grumman Space Systems) successfully launched a cargo supply to the International Space Station on Oct. 17, 2016.

Russian Actress Yulia Peresild Returns Safely Aboard Soyuz MS-18 After Shooting First Movie in Space

10.17.2021 23:07 PM

Russian filmmakers Yulia Peresild and Klim Shipenko have successfuly landed in Kazakhstan after a 12-day shoot for the scenes of the upcoming movie "The Challenge."

Jupiter-Like Planet Survives Death of Its Star; How Did It Happen?

10.17.2021 22:30 PM

As its star expanded during its dying throes, the Jupiter-sized world narrowly averted death, much as the sun in our solar system is predicted to do in approximately five billion years.

What Was Mars Like in the Past? Scientists Say Red Planet Was More Beautiful Than Earth Before

10.17.2021 22:24 PM

Scientists claim that Mars was like Earth around 4.5 billion years ago, and perhaps it was even more beautiful. However, it became a dry planet.

International Observe The Moon Night 2021: How to Participate; Meaning of Lunar Phases

10.17.2021 00:05 AM

This weekend, celebrate the moon in all of its splendor with International Observe the Moon Night. Here are the different meanings of lunar phases.

International Space Station Tilts Again; NASA, Roscosmos Open Joint Investigation Into This Year’s 2nd Occurrence

10.16.2021 23:30 PM

For the second time this year, ISS had gone into an accidental tilting while a planned pre-departure test was being conducted, and the Russian thrusters, according to reports, were responsible for the occurrence.

NASA Mars Perseverance Rover Captures Ridges of 'South Séítah' in Stunning Photo

10.16.2021 23:09 PM

The Perseverance rover of NASA captures a geologic structure of 'South Séítah' with features that reveal information about the area's intriguing past.

LunaNet: NASA is Trying to Establish Internet Connection on the Moon

10.16.2021 22:31 PM

To make it simpler for lunar equipment to interact with each other and with Earth, NASA is building the LunaNet internet connection.

Spaced Ventures Raises $1.2 Million To Make Investing in Space Companies Accessible To The Public

10.16.2021 20:22 PM

This is the world’s first space-focused equity crowdfunding platform to fast-track the new space economy. Spaced Ventures Inc., a crowdfunding platform that allows everyday people to invest in space startups, announced that it has raised a $1.2 million seed round of financing led by WorldQuant Ventures with participation from well-respected angel investors in the space industry, including Alex Fisher.

12 Disabled Ambassadors Will Fly Weightless Aboard Zero-G Plane on Sunday As Part Of Disability Inclusion In Space Initiative

10.15.2021 22:05 PM

A new AstroAccess mission will be conducted by 12 experts with disabilities aboard the G-Force One plane.

24th Annual International Mars Society Convention Highlights Success on Current Missions, Future Plans; How To Watch

10.15.2021 21:58 PM

The Mars Society is holding the 24th Annual International Mars Society Convention from October 14 to October 17. Here's how to watch online and some highlights attendees can look forward to.