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June 12, 2021

NASA approves asteroid-hunting space telescope to monitor near-Earth objects

NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) announced Friday that the agency has approved a new infrared space telescope in the effort to help advance planetary defense efforts. 

June 10, 2021

'Ring of Fire' solar eclipse stuns viewers around world

The "Ring of Fire" solar eclipse stunned skywatchers around the world Thursday morning.

June 10, 2021

'Ring of fire' eclipse 2021: When, where to watch it

The first solar eclipse of 2021 is visible to the Northern Hemisphere on Thursday morning.

June 9, 2021

SEE IT: NASA probe takes stunning new shots of Ganymede

New images from NASA's Juno probe have provided astronomers with a dramatic view of Jupiter’s largest moon.

June 6, 2021

NASA chief Bill Nelson optimistic about space exploration as private sector, government combine efforts

With a storied career in service – both in politics and in the U.S. Army – and experience as a NASA payload specialist, newly appointed administrator Bill Nelson is in a unique position to lead.

June 1, 2021

Asteroid the size of Seattle's Space Needle to pass near Earth

A "potentially hazardous" asteroid the size of Seattle's Space Needle is expected to pass near Earth on Tuesday.

May 29, 2021

Amazing new image from NASA's Chandra Observatory reveals colorful threads of Milky Way

An amazing new view of the Milky Way provided by NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory reveals the threads of superheated gas and magnetic fields that weave the cosmic tapestry together.

May 26, 2021

Blood Moon lunar eclipse enthralls viewers

A super "Blood Moon" captured the attention of viewers across the world on Wednesday.

May 8, 2021

China rocket debris falling toward Earth this weekend; point of impact still unknown

The core of China's Long March 5B rocket is predicted to re-enter the Earth's atmosphere in a matter of hours, but scientists and government agencies still cannot pinpoint the point of impact. 

May 5, 2021

Eta Aquarid 2021 meteor shower: How to watch

The Eta Aquarid meteor shower will peak Wednesday evening into early Thursday morning, giving curious viewers the opportunity to see debris from the famous Halley's Comet.