Japan's 'flying car' gets off ground, with a person aboard
Japan’s SkyDrive Inc., among the myriads of “flying car” projects around the world, has carried out a successful though modest test flight with one person aboard.
Hurricane Laura captured in stunning pictures from space
NASA astronaut Chris Cassidy has photographed Hurricane Laura from his vantage point on the International Space Station.
Asteroid scheduled to pass by Earth the day before Election Day
Scientists say they recently spotted an asteroid expected to zoom uncomfortably close to earth on the day before Election Day.
Success! SpaceX completes historic 100th launch with another round of Starlink satellites
Liftoff is set for 10:31 a.m. from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida.
A bald eagle downed an EGLE drone, sending it into Lake Michigan
An Upper Peninsula bald eagle launched an airborne attack on a drone operated by a Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) pilot last month, tearing off a propeller and sending the aircraft to the bottom of Lake Michigan
14 dead, 123 injured when Air India flight skids off runway, splits in 2 while landing in southern India
Indian news reports say Air India Express flight skids off runway while landing in heavy rain; some people injured.
Midair collision kills Alaska state legislator, 6 others
Gov. Mike Dunleavy ordered U.S. and state flags to be lowered to half-staff and to remain in that position of honor for Knopp until sunset Monday.
US astronauts pack up for rare splashdown in SpaceX capsule
SpaceX and NASA plan to bring Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken back Sunday afternoon in the company's Dragon capsule, aiming for the Gulf of Mexico just off the Florida Panhandle.
'On our way to Mars': NASA rover will look for signs of life
The biggest, most sophisticated Mars rover ever built is on its way to the red planet.
NASA's next Mars rover is brawniest and brainiest one yet
Set to rocket away this week from Florida, The spacecraft named Perseverance is NASA's brawniest and brainiest Martian rover yet.
China launches ambitious attempt to land rover on Mars
China has launched its most ambitious Mars mission yet in an attempt to join the United States in successfully landing a spacecraft on the red planet.
SpaceX breaks space shuttle's record for rocket turnaround time
The ANASIS-II satellite blasted off from breezy Cape Canaveral at 5:30 p.m. atop a Falcon 9 rocket – but not just any Falcon 9 rocket. This particular booster was the same one that hoisted two astronauts on the first-ever flight of a private crewed spacecraft to the space station.
SpaceX launches Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral
SpaceX successfully launched and then landed a Falcon 9 rocket on Monday at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station.
United Arab Emirates spacecraft blasts off from Japan to begin 7-month journey to Mars
A United Arab Emirates spacecraft has begun its journey to Mars in what is the Arab world’s first interplanetary mission.
Astronomers discover huge galactic wall hidden behind Milky Way
It was discovered when scientists saw galaxies in different directions around it were affected by its gravitational pull.
Light Show: Newly discovered comet streaking past Earth, providing spectacular display
With the pandemic shutting down movie theaters, canceling summer concerts, and putting spectator sporting events on hold, mother nature has stepped up, putting on a show for those looking for a visual treat.
Look out, Mars: Here we come with a fleet of spacecraft
The U.S., China and the United Arab Emirates are sending spacecraft to Mars in quick succession beginning this week.
SpaceX standing down from Saturday's launch 'to allow more time for checkouts'
A new target date will be announced once confirmed.
Spacewalking astronaut loses mirror, newest space junk
A spacewalking astronaut has added to the millions of pieces of junk orbiting the Earth.
Asteroid larger than Empire State Building set to whiz by Earth this weekend
An asteroid which NASA estimates may be larger than the Empire State Building is headed in Earth’s direction and expected to pass near our planet on Saturday.