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January 24, 2025

Newly discovered asteroid turns out to be Tesla Roadster launched into space

Astronomers mistook a Tesla Roadster that was launched into orbit in 2018 for an asteroid earlier this month. The registry of what was thought to be an asteroid was soon deleted.

January 16, 2025

Debris from SpaceX Starship streaks through the sky

SpaceX's Starship exploded during an unmanned test flight. Debris from the explosion streaked through the sky, leaving people on the ground amazed and confused. (Greg Munch /TMX)

January 16, 2025

SpaceX Starship rocket debris seen from Turks and Caicos

The night sky in Grand Turk, Turks And Caicos Islands was lit up by falling debris after SpaceX's Starship rocket broke up after launch. (@IamRanaldo /TMX)

January 15, 2025

Powerful Webb Telescope captures photos of one of the earliest supernova ever seen

The James Webb Space Telescope captured photos of one of the earliest supernovas ever seen using infrared technology, and creating a time lapse of the phenomena.

January 15, 2025

James Webb Telescope captures timelapse of the supernova remnant Cassiopeia A

This timelapse video using data from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope highlights the evolution of one light echo in the vicinity of the supernova remnant Cassiopeia A.

December 1, 2024

Interstellar Voyager 1 resumes operations after pause in communications with NASA

NASA and Voyager 1 resumed communications and operations after a fault protection system switched the interstellar spacecraft's mode of communication to one using less power.

October 31, 2024

NASA reconnects with interstellar Voyager 1 spacecraft using technology not used in decades

NASA reconnected with Voyager 1, which is located nearly 15 billion miles away from Earth, after a brief pause that triggered the spacecraft's fault protection system.

October 30, 2024

Florida's glowing waters among the natural wonders inspiring travelers in year ahead

Vrbo identified travel trends for next year, with many seeking “Phenomena List" adventures. Americans are opting to plan their travel around natural wonders related to the great outdoors.

October 21, 2024

Orionid meteor shower to light up night sky through most of November

The Orionids meteor shower peaks on Monday, but will continue to light up the sky through Nov. 22, as debris from Halley's Comet enters Earth's atmosphere.

October 18, 2024

Comet lights up night sky in Texas

A bright comet was recently spotted shooting across the sky in Austin, Texas. See the moment caught on camera.