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December 12, 2019

NASA picks site on asteroid Bennu where it will grab space rock sample

‘X’ marks the spot as NASA prepares for a historic asteroid mission.

December 11, 2019

House approves defense bill authorizing Space Force, 12 weeks of paid family leave for feds

The Democrat-controlled House passed a $738 billion Pentagon defense package on Wednesday that allocated 12 weeks of paid parental leave for federal employees and authorized the creation of President Trump's sought-after "Space Force." 

December 11, 2019

December ‘cold’ full moon is the decade’s last

The full moon of December -- which is the final one of this decade -- arrives tonight just after midnight.

December 11, 2019

Water 'common' on alien planets, raising prospects of life, startling study says

A shocking new study says that water is "common" on exoplanets, potentially changing how we look at planet formation and upending the search for extraterrestrial life.

December 10, 2019

Asteroid Bennu is shooting out rocks – and NASA isn't sure why

Asteroid Bennu, which could provide answers to questions about the origins of our solar system, is mysteriously launching particles into space and NASA isn't sure why.

December 9, 2019

Mysterious 'Particle X17' could carry fifth force of nature

The universe might contain a fifth force of nature, potentially upending modern physics, according to new research.

December 9, 2019

Beer in orbit: Why space is the next frontier for alcohol

The idea of alcohol in space may seem outlandish, but a number of companies and organizations are keen to tap into new orbital opportunities.

December 8, 2019

NASA’s Parker Solar Probe mission to 'touch the Sun' reveals star's secrets

In the early hours of Aug. 12, 2018, NASA’s Parker Solar Probe blasted off from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station atop a United Launch Alliance Delta IV on its audacious journey to the Sun.

December 6, 2019

NASA’s Hubble space telescope captures stunning galaxy image

NASA’s Hubble space telescope has captured a stunning image of a galaxy’s spiral pattern.

December 6, 2019

Pyramid-shaped 427-foot asteroid set to whiz past Earth

A 427-foot asteroid shaped like a pyramid is set to whiz past Earth on Sunday.