PLANET EARTH 23 hours ago Earth's changing spin may cause timekeepers to subtract a second from world clocks Earth's rotation is speeding up due to melting ice at the poles and shifts in the planet's core. This change might lead to the subtraction of a second from clocks.
TECH 1 day ago How the Dream Chaser spaceplane plans to shake up space travel in the future Sierra Space’s Dream Chaser spaceplane provides a glimpse into the future of space travel. Traveling to space may become a part of everyday life.
Digital Originals 1 day ago How NASA's three rockets will explore the impact of a brief, rare marvel in space NASA has planned to launch three sounding rockets from Virginia on April 8 to collect data on how the total solar eclipse impacts Earth's upper atmosphere.
LIFESTYLE 3 days ago Solar eclipse 2024: Former NASA astronaut shares what it looks like from space, how to safely view it yourself The solar eclipse will occur in the U.S. on April 8, 2024. A former NASA astronaut is sharing his experience with seeing one in space, plus tips for safe viewing on land.
Solar Eclipse 5 days ago For solar eclipse on April 8, some US schools will be closed for the day School districts and universities nationwide will observe alternative schedules due to safety concerns during the solar eclipse on April 8, 2024. Astrophysicist Dr. Bill Blair weighs in.
LIFESTYLE March 22 Meet the American who wrote the moon-landing software: Margaret Hamilton, computer whiz mom The Apollo 11 moon mission provided a giant leap for womankind, thanks to the remarkable intellect of young software engineer and mother Margaret Hamilton.
Russia March 21 Russia aborts space launch, holding 3 astronauts seconds before lift off Russia's space agency aborted a launch containing three astronauts about 20 seconds before scheduled lift off. The crew was expected to go to the International Space Station.
Solar Eclipse March 20 Solar eclipse 2024: Where and how to view the rare orbit hitting the US A solar eclipse is headed to the U.S. on April 8, 2024. Here's what you need to know about viewing the rare event safely, according to an astrophysicist.
Asteroids March 20 NASA collision with asteroid Dimorphos changed both its trajectory and shape NASA's Double Asteroid Redirection Test spacecraft showed that it is possible to change the trajectory of a celestial object, and data shows that the test asteroid's shape also changed.
NASA March 19 NASA welcomes its newest class of astronauts after two-year training in Houston The Johnson Space Center welcomed 10 American astronauts and two United Arab Emirates astronauts after the class completed two years of NASA training in Houston, Texas.