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March 25, 2024

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.

March 24, 2024

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.

March 22, 2024

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.

March 21, 2024

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.

March 20, 2024

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.

March 19, 2024

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.

March 18, 2024

Apollo 10 commander and Space Race power broker Tom Stafford dead at 93

Commander Thomas P. Stafford of the Apollo 10 space mission, who also oversaw a dress rehearsal flight for the Apollo 11 moon landing, died Monday. He was 93.

March 17, 2024

Massive comet with outbursts of brightness makes its approach toward Sun

Comet Pons-Brooks could be seen by the naked eye as gases underneath the surface cause the giant ice object to intensify in brightness as it approaches the Sun.

March 15, 2024

Astronauts more likely to experience headaches in space than previously known, study finds

A newly published study in the field of space medicine has revealed that astronauts are more prone to headaches during space missions than previously known.

March 15, 2024

Giant volcano 'hidden in plain sight' discovered on Mars, scientists say

A giant volcano hidden in plain sight has been discovered on Mars and scientists say it is 280 miles wide and nearly 30,000 feet high.