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May 10, 2022

Scientists want to launch depictions of nude humans to aliens

Scientists have studied the possibility of broadcasting a new message into outer space – including the image of nude human figures – with the hopes of reaching extraterrestrial life.

May 10, 2022

'Blood moon' total lunar eclipse: What to know

The first eclipse of the year is slated for this weekend. According to NASA, "blood moon" will be visible across the Americas, Europe and Africa – or anywhere the moon is visible above the horizon.

May 7, 2022

NASA releases black hole sonifications

NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory has released two new sonifications of well-known black holes. Sonifications are translations of astronomical data into sound.

May 6, 2022

New Mexico wildfires captured in NASA satellite image

A satellite image released by NASA's Earth Observatory captured an aerial view of New Mexico's raging wildfires. The fires have been driven by windy and dry conditions, scorching grass, brush and tinder.

May 6, 2022

SpaceX's Crew-3 astronauts return home from ISS with successful splashdown off Florida coast

SpaceX's Crew-3 astronauts returned home to Earth with a successful splashdown off the coast of Florida. NASA expects to have the astronauts back in Houston Friday morning.

May 5, 2022

NASA's SpaceX Crew-3 undocks from space station

SpaceX's Dragon Endurance undocked from the International Space Station (ISS) early Thursday morning to complete a nearly six-month science mission. 

May 3, 2022

NASA chief says Russia not ending space station partnership

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson said Tuesday that the Russian space agency is not pulling out of the International Space Station (ISS).

April 29, 2022

James Webb Space Telescope completes alignment

NASA said Thursday that the alignment of the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) is now complete. 

April 27, 2022

SpaceX successfully launches NASA's Crew-4 astronauts bound for International Space Station

SpaceX will launch four astronauts to the International Space Station from NASA's Kennedy Space Center early Wednesday.

April 20, 2022

Levin goes off on reported anti-satellite weapons test ban, says decision endangers US, empowers Russia

President Biden's reported plan to ban U.S. anti-satellite-weapons tests is of three-pronged concern, Mark Levin said.