Scientists Perform First-ever Ultracold Atom Interferometry in Space, Leading to Possible Physics Breakthroughs

SPACE 04.14.2021 04:10 AM

Scientists successfully performed the first-ever atom interferometry in space, which would lead to potential breakthrough discoveries in physics.

Oxygen False Positives: Study Shows Ways to Get Oxygen in Lifeless Atmosphere

04.14.2021 03:52 AM

A new study shows a number of scenarios in which a rocky planet surrounding a sun-like star could evolve to have oxygen within its atmosphere.

Blue Origin to Launch Astronaut Rehearsal For New Shepard Test Flight This Week!

04.14.2021 02:01 AM

Blue Origin plans to launch an uncrewed test flight of its New Shepard suborbital vehicle on Apr. 14. You can watch it live online!

Life on Venus, Other Planets May Be Proven With New Insight on Molecules

04.14.2021 00:11 AM

Scientists shed light on spotting molecules on the atmosphere of Venus or other planets to prove if life existed there.

Meteor Seen Above Florida: Did It Light up the Skies? [WATCH]

04.13.2021 23:10 PM

The bright flash of light seen by many in South Florida was likely a slow-moving fireball. Experts say it's an unusually large meteor.

NASA's Mars Ingenuity: First Flight Delayed Again? Here's What Happened

04.13.2021 21:09 PM

NASA delays Mars Ingenuity's first flight again for the third time to cure what ails the helicopter's software.

Earth Receives At Least 5,000 Tons of Dust per Year; Is It Because of Astronomical Objects?

04.13.2021 05:06 AM

Around 5,000 tons of extraterrestrial dust usually head toward Earth every day. Where did it come from?

NASA Releases Video to Mark 40th Anniversary of Space Shuttle Program

04.13.2021 02:21 AM

NASA releases a commemorative video marking the 40th anniversary of the maiden Space Shuttle flight on April 12, 1981.

Lyrid Meteor Shower 2021: Will It Dazzle Skies This Month?

04.13.2021 01:21 AM

The Lyrids are set to become active in 2021 around April 15 and will peak on the evening of April 21 into the early morning hours of April 22.

Nuclear Detonations to Deflect Asteroids: Is It Possible?

04.12.2021 23:21 PM

In investigating all possible mitigation technologies, including those seemingly from the movies, scientists from the United States are looking at nuclear detonations to protect Earth from dangerous asteroids.

NASA's Mars Ingenuity Rover Prepares for Its First Flight; Watch it Live Here!

04.12.2021 21:56 PM

NASA is making another aviation history on another planet. Will the launch make it on time? Here's how to follow Ingenuity's first flight.

Mars Odyssey Orbiter's 20th Year: NASA Shares Stunning Blue Dune Photo From Red Planet

04.12.2021 03:20 AM

NASA shared an image of dunes surrounding Mars' northern polar cap. The space agency released the photo has to mark the 20th anniversary of the Mars Odyssey.

SpaceX Starship Launch: Will SN15 Launch This Weekend?

04.12.2021 00:59 AM

SpaceX has rolled out the Starship SN15 onto the launch pad at Boca Chica. Will this rocket launch over the weekend?

Pink Moon 2021: Will it Appear This Month? Here's How to Watch It!

04.11.2021 22:43 PM

The Pink Moon is set to make an appearance on April 26, 2021. Read on to know what exactly is a Pink Moon.

NASA Astronaut, Two Russian Cosmonauts Arrives Safely at ISS

04.11.2021 20:05 PM

Mark Vande Hei and two other astronauts have safely arrived at the International Space Station on Friday after an early morning space shuttle launch.