Elon Musk Says That by 2024, SpaceX Starship Could Fly Humans to the Moon

TECH & INNOVATION 04.23.2021 21:22 PM

After winning the $2.9 billion contract from NASA to send humans back on the Moon, Elon Musk said that he is confident the project is doable and Starship would be able to send its first humans to the lunar surface in a couple of years.

Gale Crater on Mars Shows Red Planet's Changing Habitability, Climate Evolution

04.23.2021 01:28 AM

To decipher Mars' changing habitability, researchers studied rock records on its surface which reflects environmental processes.

NASA Ingenuity Helicopter Successfully Completes Second Flight, Aims to Fly Faster

04.22.2021 22:17 PM

NASA's experimental helicopter named Ingenuity flew higher and longer in its second flight on Mars.

Lunar Lander Gateway: NASA Shares How It Looks Like

04.22.2021 20:59 PM

Lunar Gateway space station is an international collaboration led by NASA with Europe, Japan, and Canada.

Milky Way’s Outermost Regions Unveiled by New All-Sky Map

04.22.2021 02:11 AM

Astronomers released a new all-sky map of the outermost regions of the Milky Way to show information on small galaxies that traveled through its galactic halo.

Carbon-Rich Water Discovered in Ancient Meteorite Provides Clues to Solar System's History

04.22.2021 00:51 AM

Researchers recently discovered carbon-rich water in what's described as an ancient meteorite, playing a vital role in the solar system's early evolution and formation.

NASA Moves SpaceX Crew-2 Mission Flight to Friday: How to Watch

04.21.2021 23:21 PM

SpaceX is set to launch four astronauts toward the International Space Station on Friday morning. The SpaceX Crew Dragon is supposed to transport a team of four astronauts from Earth to the International Space Station on Thursday.

Starship SN15 Launch: SpaceX Told Boca Chica Residents to Evacuate Ahead of Major Launch

04.21.2021 21:51 PM

Elon Musk evacuates Boca Chica ahead of major SpaceX Starship test over the risk of ‘pressure event that shatters windows.’

NASA Perseverance Rover Finally Makes Breathable Air on Mars

04.21.2021 21:10 PM

The NASA Mars Perseverance Rover just created another amazing thing on the Red Planet -- making breathable air on the Martian surface.

China's New Space Telescope Has 300 Times Greater Field of View Than the Hubble

04.21.2021 03:01 AM

China aims to launch the Chinese Space Station Telescope (CSST) in 2024 as part of its space station. It is comparable to the Hubble Telescope but has a 300 times greater field of view than the 31-year-old space telescope.

SpaceX Launch Vehicle System Tests: What to Expect In Two Historic Missions This Week [Watch]

04.21.2021 01:47 AM

SpaceX and its SN15 Starship prototype have gone quiet in the past week. Will Elon Musk launch the new spaceship together with the Crew-2 mission?

April Pink Moon 2021: Why Do We Have Supermoons, Blood Moons and Pink Moons?

04.20.2021 23:30 PM

The terms "supermoon," "blood moons," and "pink moons" could be confusing for some newbie stargazers. Here's how experts explain them.

Meteor Shower 2021 Schedule: When is the Next Sky Show After Lyrid's Peak?

04.20.2021 03:04 AM

For enthusiasts looking for the next meteor shower, long-running meteorological reference Old Farmer's Almanac has released its 2021 Meteor Shower Calendar - complete with viewing tips!

NASA Mars Ingenuity Helicopter First Flight: How the Rotocraft Lifted Off Martian Atmosphere [WATCH]

04.19.2021 14:59 PM

The Mars Ingenuity helicopter's first flight is one of NASA's glorious moments as they overcome the challenges of flying on the Martian atmosphere. Watch a video of the rotocraft's flight from the Mars airfield now dubbed as the Wright Brothers Field.

Pluto New Horizons Spacecraft Share Stunning Image As It Approaches Milestone Distance

04.19.2021 04:00 AM

New Horizons passed 50 astronomical units (AU) from the Sun or about 4.6 billion miles on Saturday evening at 8:42 p.m. EDT.