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December 21, 2023

Harris says US will land 'international astronaut' on the moon by the end of the decade

Vice President Kamala Harris said an "international astronaut" will join American astronauts on their Artemis moon landing mission by the end of the decade.

December 19, 2023

How NASA just made history using a cat video

NASA achieved a historic milestone after successfully streaming an ultra-high definition video of a cat from deep space using lasers for the first time.

December 17, 2023

On this day in history, December 17, 1903, Wright brothers make first flight in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina

Wilbur and Orville Wright allegedly became the first to successfully fly a powered and controlled airplane on this day in history, Dec. 17, 1903. Here's their remarkable story.

December 13, 2023

The galactic discovery that was made after James Webb telescope captured this stunning image

The 2023 White House Holiday Display featured its first-ever Advent calendar, including new, high-resolution images taken from the James Webb Space Telescope.

December 13, 2023

Geminids meteor shower peaks this week with ideal conditions, NASA officials say

The Geminids meteor shower, considered the best of the year, is set to peak this week. The peak activity is expected on Thursday but will also be visible on Wednesday.

December 13, 2023

What's inside the moon? Mysteries that are still being decoded

The enduring allure of the moon's mysteries keeps researchers and stargazers spellbound, prompting a constant question: What's the mystery inside the moon?

December 12, 2023

Russian plane carrying 'radioactive cargo' forced back to Moscow due to mechanical failure: report

A Russian commercial aircraft transporting approximately 42 pounds of radioactive cargo from Moscow to Khanty-Mansiysk was forced to land due to a landing gear failure.

December 12, 2023

A Christmas gift guide tailored to the space enthusiast in your life

Find stellar holiday gifts for space enthusiasts this Christmas season with a cosmic collection to brighten the gift recipients' universe with joy and wonder.

December 11, 2023

'Engage and destroy': Space Force missile defense interceptor test takes out target

A homeland defense ground-based interceptor test launched from California's Vandenberg Space Force Base on Monday was a success, officials said.

December 11, 2023

On this day in history, December 11, 1972, Apollo 17 astronauts become last humans to walk on the moon

On Dec. 11, 1972, Apollo 17 astronauts Eugene Cernan and Harrison Schmitt became the last humans to walk on the moon as of now, as the final flight of the program concluded.