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March 18, 2024 at 7:50 PM

Astronaut Thomas Stafford, commander of Apollo 10, has died at age 93

Stafford commanded the dress rehearsal mission for the 1969 moon landing.
March 18, 2024 at 7:50 PM
March 18, 2024 at 7:41 PM

Explosive 'devil comet' returns for 1st time in 71 years during April 8 eclipse, NASA says

Officially named comet 12P/Pons-Brooks, the cryovolcanic comet is known as the "devil comet" due to its periodic explosions and "horns" made of ice and gas.
March 18, 2024 at 7:41 PM
Explosive 'devil comet' returns for 1st time in 71 years during April 8 eclipse
March 18, 2024 at 4:21 PM

SpaceX launches Starship test flight

ABC News contributor, astrophysicist and science educator Hakeem Oluseyi and Columbia University professor and former astronaut Mike Massimino discuss the SpaceX rocket launch in Texas.
March 18, 2024 at 4:21 PM
SpaceX launches Starship test flight
March 14, 2024 at 1:45 PM

SpaceX's mega rocket blasts off on a third test flight from Texas

The first two flights last year lasted mere minutes before blowing up.
March 14, 2024 at 1:45 PM
SpaceX's mega rocket blasts off on a third test flight from Texas
March 12, 2024 at 2:38 PM

Four astronauts from four countries return to Earth after six months in orbit

Four astronauts from four countries are back on Earth after catching a ride from the International Space Station with SpaceX
March 12, 2024 at 2:38 PM
Four astronauts from four countries return to Earth after six months in orbit
March 8, 2024 at 6:13 PM

UFOs in storage? Findings about alien technology from exhaustive Pentagon review

The review looked at UFO sightings and reports dating back decades.
March 8, 2024 at 6:13 PM
UFOs in storage? Findings about alien technology from exhaustive Pentagon review
March 8, 2024 at 4:38 PM

April’s total solar eclipse is a month away. Here’s why it’s worth the watch and how to stay safe

A total solar eclipse is coming to North America
March 8, 2024 at 4:38 PM
March 4, 2024 at 6:06 PM

Where will you be for the April 8 total solar eclipse? There's still time to grab a spot

In just a few weeks, you could see the total solar eclipse.
March 4, 2024 at 6:06 PM
Where will you be for the April 8 total solar eclipse? There's still time to plan
February 28, 2024 at 8:53 PM

The 'devil comet' expected to pass by Earth

The “devil comet” will be the closest to the Earth on June 2.
February 28, 2024 at 8:53 PM
The 'devil comet' expected to pass by Earth
February 27, 2024 at 3:32 PM

Life on Mars: How volunteers in NASA's Mars simulator will live for a year

NASA's CHAPEA program is currently recruiting qualified individuals for its second of three yearlong simulated missions.
February 27, 2024 at 3:32 PM
How volunteers in NASA's Mars simulator will live for a year
February 27, 2024 at 1:23 AM

Troubles for 'Odie' moon lander jeopardize mission

The Odysseus moon lander transmitted its first image from the moon's surface, but it could be its last as NASA claims the lander's solar panels are no longer exposed to light.
February 27, 2024 at 1:23 AM
Troubles for 'Odie' moon lander jeopardize mission
February 26, 2024 at 7:12 PM

1st image of Odysseus on the moon released after historic landing

The image captured Odysseus about 1 mile near its landing site at the moon's south pole.
February 26, 2024 at 7:12 PM
1st image of Odysseus on the moon released after historic landing
February 26, 2024 at 4:51 PM

First image of Odysseus on the moon released after historic landing

The first image showing Odysseus on the moon, the first time a U.S. spacecraft has completed a soft lunar landing in more than 50 years, was released Monday.
February 26, 2024 at 4:51 PM
First image of Odysseus on the moon released after historic landing
February 26, 2024 at 3:52 PM

First image of Odysseus on the moon released after historic landing

The first image showing Odysseus on the moon, the first time a U.S. spacecraft has completed a soft lunar landing in more than 50 years, was released Monday.
February 26, 2024 at 3:52 PM
First image of Odysseus on the moon released after historic landing
February 24, 2024 at 4:02 PM

ODIE has tipped over, new pictures from the moon

While landing on the moon, the Lunar Lander Odysseus hit a rock and tipped over but Intuitive Machines says the majority of the payloads are working.
February 24, 2024 at 4:02 PM
ODIE has tipped over, new pictures from the moon
February 24, 2024 at 2:01 AM

Moon lander tipped over shortly after landing

Intuitive Machines, the private company that worked with NASA on the mission, said Odysseus hit a rock as it was landing and tipped over.
February 24, 2024 at 2:01 AM
Moon lander tipped over shortly after landing
February 24, 2024 at 1:01 AM

Odysseus moon lander may have tipped over, NASA partner says

The Odysseus moon lander may have tipped over after it landed, according to Intuitive Machines, the private company that partnered with NASA on the mission.
February 24, 2024 at 1:01 AM
Moon lander may have tipped over after landing: NASA partner
February 24, 2024 at 12:01 AM

Odysseus makes US history with 1st commercial landing on the moon

Dr. Hakeem Oluseyi, an astrophysicist, joins "The Big Story" and later, our panel discusses rising tensions in Ukraine and proper plane etiquette.
February 24, 2024 at 12:01 AM
Odysseus makes US history with 1st commercial landing on the moon
February 23, 2024 at 11:46 PM

Scientists celebrate 1st commercial lunar landing in US history

Odysseus, a U.S.-built spacecraft, successfully reached the moon’s surface carrying NASA instruments including a radio beacon that can transmit geo-location.
February 23, 2024 at 11:46 PM
Scientists celebrate 1st commercial lunar landing in US history
February 23, 2024 at 10:55 PM

1st commercial lunar lander makes it to the moon

Dr. Hakeen Oluseyi talks about the lunar lander that made it to the moon and what it means for the state of space missions.
February 23, 2024 at 10:55 PM
1st commercial lunar lander makes it to the moon
February 23, 2024 at 8:51 PM

NASA-backed private spacecraft, Odysseus, touches down on the moon

Will Robinson Smith, a reporter with Spaceflight Now, and commercial space expert Eric Ingram join ABC News Live's Kayna Whitworth and Jaclyn Lee to watch and dissect the historic landing.
February 23, 2024 at 8:51 PM
NASA-backed private spacecraft, Odysseus, touches down on the moon
February 23, 2024 at 5:52 PM

Artemis II's Victor Glover talks about inspiring Black future astronauts

ABC News' Linsey Davis sat down with NASA astronaut Victor Glover about his career and training for one of the most important space missions in years.
February 23, 2024 at 5:52 PM
Artemis II's Victor Glover talks about inspiring Black future astronauts
February 23, 2024 at 5:27 PM

US lands on the moon for the first time in more than 50 years

Odysseus is now exploring the moon's south pole, a region scientists believe is full of frozen water.
February 23, 2024 at 5:27 PM
US lands on the moon for the first time in more than 50 years
February 23, 2024 at 1:01 PM

Odysseus moon landing updates: Nova-C makes first successful commercial lunar landing

Odysseus, the lunar lander built by Houston company Intuitive Machines, has landed on the moon.
February 23, 2024 at 1:01 PM
Odysseus moon landing updates: Nova-C makes first successful commercial lunar landing
February 23, 2024 at 3:47 AM

Odysseus spacecraft attempts to make historic moon landing

The NASA-backed mission marked the first time in half a century that a U.S.-based craft attempted to land on the moon.
February 23, 2024 at 3:47 AM
Odysseus spacecraft attempts to make historic moon landing
February 23, 2024 at 1:01 AM

Odysseus spacecraft successfully lands on moon

The landing marks the first successful U.S.-based landing on the moon in more than 50 years.
February 23, 2024 at 1:01 AM
Odysseus spacecraft successfully lands on moon
February 23, 2024 at 12:58 AM

Historic moon landing attempt by private spacecraft

Houston-based company Intuitive Machines is partnering with NASA to send a robotic explorer to the moon and commercial space expert Eric Ingram joins ABC News to discuss the attempt.
February 23, 2024 at 12:58 AM
Historic moon landing attempt by private spacecraft
February 22, 2024 at 9:36 PM

NASA seeking qualified volunteers for yearlong, simulated Mars mission

The upcoming mission is the second of three conducted by the Crew Health and Performance Exploration Analog
February 22, 2024 at 9:36 PM
NASA seeking qualified volunteers for yearlong, simulated Mars mission
February 22, 2024 at 9:21 PM

Odysseus lander attempts historic moon landing

The spacecraft, built and operated by Intuitive Machines, will attempt to land on the moon’s south pole.
February 22, 2024 at 9:21 PM
Odysseus lander attempts historic moon landing
February 22, 2024 at 9:19 PM

What you need to know about February’s Snow Moon

Celebrity astrologer Kyle Thomas provides insight into what to expect during February’s full moon.
February 22, 2024 at 9:19 PM
What you need to know about February’s Snow Moon
February 22, 2024 at 8:50 PM

NASA seeks volunteers for a paid, yearlong simulated Mars mission

The mission is the second of three programs through NASA's Crew Health and Performance Exploration Analog (CHAPEA).
February 22, 2024 at 8:50 PM
NASA seeks volunteers for a paid, yearlong simulated Mars mission
1 month ago

New images of Earth from Odysseus

The lunar lander Odysseus, from Intuitive Machines, captured stunning new images of Earth during its journey to the moon.
1 month ago
New images of Earth from Odysseus
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Odysseus moon lander successfully fired its engines on trip to moon

The team at Intuitive Machines celebrated a milestone after the lunar lander Odysseus successfully fired all of its engines, the first time liquid methane and liquid oxygen have been used in space.
1 month ago
Odysseus moon lander successfully fired its engines on trip to moon
1 month ago

New mission to moon launches

The moon lander “Odysseus," which was built by private company Intuitive Machines, is expected to touch down near the moon’s South Pole later this month and help carry out a host of NASA experiments.
1 month ago
New mission to moon launches
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Solar eclipse on Mars shows the planet partially covered in darkness in new NASA images

NASA's Perseverance rover captured images of Mars' moon, Phobos, passing the sun and creating a partial eclipse of the Red Planet.
1 month ago
See Mars partially covered in darkness during Red Planet's solar eclipse
1 month ago

Solar eclipse on Mars captured in new images

NASA's Perseverance rover captured images of Mars' moon, Phobos, passing the sun and creating a partial eclipse on the Red Planet.
1 month ago
Solar eclipse on Mars captured in new images
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Saturn's 'Death Star' moon has a hidden ocean under its surface, scientists say

French researchers cited observations made by NASA's Cassini spacecraft.
1 month ago
Saturn's 'Death Star' moon has a hidden ocean under its surface, scientists say
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Saturn's 'Death Star' moon has a hidden ocean under its surface, scientists say

French astronomer Valéry Lainey and a team of researchers from Observatoire de Paris announced the discovery of Mimas' newly formed ocean on Wednesday.
1 month ago
Saturn's 'Death Star' moon has a hidden ocean under its surface, scientists say
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New NASA photos show fiery eruptions from volcanos on Jupiter's moon

Jupiter's third-largest moon, Io, is the most volcanically active celestial body in our solar system.
1 month ago
New NASA photos show fiery eruptions from volcanos on Jupiter's moon
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How NASA’s PACE mission hopes to examine oceanic and atmospheric mysteries

NASA's PACE mission stands for Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud and ocean Ecosystem.
1 month ago
What to know about NASA's PACE mission set to launch Thursday
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'The Space Race' explores the history of the 1st Black astronauts

Former astronaut Leland Melvin joins ABC News Live to talk about his new documentary, "The Space Race," and the legacy of Black astronauts.
1 month ago
'The Space Race' explores the history of the 1st Black astronauts
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NASA announces new 'super-Earth': Exoplanet orbits in 'habitable zone,' is only 137 light-years away

A "super-Earth" located 137 light-years away orbits within a "habitable zone," NASA recently announced.
1 month ago
NASA announces 'super-Earth' discovered in potential 'habitable zone'
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Russian cosmonaut sets new record

Oleg Kononenko has spent more than 878 days and 12 hours in space, totaling more than two and half years.
1 month ago
Russian cosmonaut sets new record
2 months ago

Asteroid set to fly by Earth

NASA says the football-sized asteroid will pass within 1.7 million miles of Earth.
2 months ago
Asteroid set to fly by Earth
2 months ago

NASA reveals new galaxies

NASA's Webb telescope sent back 19 images showing spiraling galaxies.
2 months ago
NASA reveals new galaxies
2 months ago

What is January's full Wolf Moon? What it means for your zodiac sign

The Wolf Moon will arrive Jan. 25, 2024, at 12:54 p.m. ET. Find out the best ways to manifest your dreams during that period.
2 months ago
What is January's full Wolf Moon? What it means for your zodiac sign
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Could a solar storm this week cause tech disruptions? NOAA expert explains

Earth is in the midst of a moderate solar storm -- but will it be strong enough to cause technology disruptions?
2 months ago
The northern lights could be visible in these parts of the US this week
2 months ago

Solar storm to hit Earth

A solar storm is set to hit Earth this week, bringing potential technology disruptions and northern lights.
2 months ago
Solar storm to hit Earth
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NASA announces delay of its Artemis moon missions until 2025, 2026

NASA announced Tuesday it is delaying its Artemis II and Artemis III moon missions until 2025 and 2026, respectively.
2 months ago
NASA delays its Artemis moon missions
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Set back for lunar landing mission

Operators reported a critical fuel leak in a Vulcan rocket three hours after liftoff from Cape Canaveral.
2 months ago
Set back for lunar landing mission