Asteroid the size of a baseball field set for close encounter with Earth
The asteroid, named 2015 RN35, will be traveling at speeds of 13,220 miles per hour as it flies past our planet.
Beautiful December full cold moon photos from around the world
The last full moon of the year coincided with two rare astronomical events that thrilled stargazers and photographers worldwide.
Mars is about to disappear behind a full cold moon in rare occultation
Tonight's full moon will appear in the night sky before Mars passes behind it.
When is the December full cold moon Mars eclipse and how to see it
The last full moon of the year will occur at the same time that Mars aligns with the Earth, moon and sun, meaning the Red Planet will be at its brightest.
Fact Check: Does viral video show giant moon over Swiss Alps?
A viral video of a giant red moon rising over the Alps has garnered hundreds of thousands of views, but is it real?
Herschel Walker says "Martians" belong to his family at pre-midterm rally
"Martians aren't even safe from being Herschel Walker's secret kid," jeered a viewer. Walker's remark about "Martians" sent the term trending on Twitter.
NASA-China Mars rover controversy: Why robot designs are similar
The Chinese Mars rover Zhurong uses "inchworm"-like movements to free its wheels, a trait that NASA's Artemis mission has included in their moon rover too.
Mars in retrograde will be seen careening backwards across night sky
This strange reversing of Mars' path occurs around once every two years as Earth overtakes the Red Planet in our orbit around the sun.
Asteroid the size of One World Trade Center set for close shave with Earth
The asteroid is due to pass the Earth on November 1 at around six times the distance between the Earth and the Moon.
Scientists find evidence for subglacial lakes on Mars
The research points to recent geothermal activity under the southern Martian ice cap.
Take a Hike on Mars With NASA's Interactive Map of the Red Planet
Users can experience the desert landscape on Mars using virtual reality technology.
Scientist Works Out There Is Over 15,000 Pounds of Human Trash on Mars
Debris from previous Mars landings and crashes might affect future missions to the red planet.
Tools Could Be 3D-printed Using Dust From Mars, Study Reveals
It's significant because researchers say they can't carry everything out to space, and if they forget a tool on a mission they can't come back to get it.
NASA Postpones Artemis Launch for Second Time After Fuel Leak
NASA had said there will be 60 percent favorable weather conditions as the agency tried to launch the historic spacecraft again after previous engine problems.
Device that turns carbon dioxide into oxygen could help colonize Mars
The device is eventually expected to help humans establish farms for self-sustenance on Mars.
Artemis Rocket Launch Postponed After Discovery of Engine Issue
The historic mission's launch was halted following a fuel leak, but it could take place as early as next week.
How U.S. Space Ambitions Compare to China, Russia as Artemis Launch Delayed
The Artemis mission to the Moon is considered a major step in efforts to send a manned mission to Mars in the 2030s.
Perseverance Rover Finds Rocks Shaped By Water on Mars
The rocks come from the floor of Jezero crater where a large river delta once flowed into a lake.
Pentagon's Biggest Concerns about Space Revealed in New Report
According to the report, the U.S. must take measures to win a new space race with China, both back to the Moon and eventually to Mars.
A 'Lunar City' With the Ability To Have Sex in Space Could Be the Future
Researchers have built the model for an artificial gravity-powered "lunar city" that could make living on the Moon a possibility by the end of the 21st century.
NASA's Perseverance Rover Finds Strange Spaghetti-Like Object on Mars
It's unclear what the string-like object is, though it could be left-over debris from Perseverance's landing maneuver over a year ago.
World's Oldest Martian Meteorite Traced to Precise Crater It Came From
Named Black Beauty, it formed almost 4.5 billion years ago and adds to evidence that Mars was once habitable.
NASA Warns Pressure Test This Weekend Will Sound Like Explosive Boom
The loud noise will be as a result of the eventual bursting of a pressurized lunar habitat module.
China Insists It Won't Take Over the Moon After NASA Comments
Advancing quickly in space, China has laid out plans for several moon missions in coming years, prompting a warning from NASA boss Bill Nelson.
NASA Curiosity Finds Organic Carbon on Mars That May Be From Ancient Life
The organic carbon was found in mud samples dating back 3.5 billion years, just after Mars lost its atmosphere.
Female Astronauts Better at Leading Mars Missions: Study
While both male and female commanders were focused on task completion, the study found that women more frequently encouraged their team with positive messages.
What Time Will the Planets Align in June? When to See Rare Phenomenon
In June, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn will all be visible in the sky in the same order as they orbit the sun—for the first time in 18 years.
Why Rare Planet Alignment Is 'Extra Special' Solar Event
The five planets, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn—will all be visible at once throughout the month of June in the same order as they orbit the sun.
Europe's ESA Confirms Mars Talks With Russia Despite Ukraine Sanctions
The ExoMars mission to search for life on the Red Planet was halted in March due to Russia's ongoing invasion of Ukraine.
NASA's Curiosity Rover Spots Weird Twisted Rock Towers on Mars
The formations, shared by the alien-hunting SETI Institute, were probably formed by natural erosion.