On May 25, SpaceX's Dragon capsule made a successful splashdown, returning with 6,700 pounds of innovative tech and experiments from the ISS, paving the way for future space missions and inspiring young minds.
A fireball lit up the skies over Japan on Aug. 19, causing a breathtaking spectacle as it fragmented over the Pacific Ocean. Witnesses captured the event on cameras, revealing stunning green-blue flashes and an orange-red finale. Was it part of a meteor shower?
In a remarkable 6.5-hour spacewalk, Chinese astronauts added crucial debris shielding to the Tiangong space station, marking a significant step in space safety. The Shenzhou 20 crew, now over halfway through their mission, also performed vital equipment maintenance.
This summer, witness the mesmerizing Southern Delta Aquariids and Alpha Capricornids meteor showers! With optimal viewing conditions just days before the Perseids, now's the time to look up and enjoy shooting stars lighting up the night sky.
Asteroid 2024 YR4, once thought to threaten Earth, may instead target the moon, prompting scientists to rethink planetary defense strategies. A potential impact could create a spectacular meteor shower and pose risks to lunar missions.
This July, skywatchers are in for a treat as three meteor showers—the alpha Capricornids, Southern delta Aquariids, and Perseids—unfold. Get the details on when and how to catch these stunning celestial displays!
NASA's DART mission successfully altered an asteroid's trajectory, but new research reveals unexpected behavior of debris, raising questions about future asteroid-deflection efforts.
New simulations show that asteroid 2024 YR4 could hit the moon in 2032, potentially showering Earth with debris and threatening satellites. Discover the implications of this lunar impact!
A stunning daytime fireball over the southeastern U.S. has reportedly hit a Georgia home. Witnesses and experts suggest fragments may have survived the descent, sparking excitement among meteor enthusiasts.
After orbiting for 53 years, the failed Soviet spacecraft Kosmos 482 has plunged through Earth's atmosphere. Where did it land? Did it survive? Discover the latest updates on this extraordinary space saga!
