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January 11, 2024

On this day in history, January 11, 1935, Amelia Earhart is first aviator to fly solo, Hawaii to California

Amelia Earhart became the first person to fly from Hawaii to North America on this day in history, Jan. 11, 1935, succeeding after 10 previous pilots died while attempting the same trip.

January 10, 2024

What is the mystery light NASA’s telescope just picked up around this failed star?

Astronomers found signs of auroral activity on an isolated brown dwarf after investigating the celestial objects using the James Webb Space Telescope.

January 10, 2024

Only 1 type of alien life-form could make it to Earth's doorstep: Harvard expert

A Harvard astrophysicist says it's virtually impossible for biological creatures to travel through space to Earth, noting the harsh conditions they would endure in transit.

January 8, 2024

US Vulcan rocket soars into space for first moon landing mission in decades

Former ISS commander Terry Virts joined 'Fox & Friends' to discuss the significance of the mission as the American rocket heads to the moon for the first time in 50 years. 

January 7, 2024

Lost asteroid 2007 FT3 unlikely to hit Earth in 2024, NASA says

A 54-million-ton asteroid that was previously believed to be headed toward Earth will not be hitting our planet this year, according to NASA.

January 7, 2024

On this day in history, January 7, 1610, Galileo discovers the moons of Jupiter

Jupiter is the largest planet in our solar system with 80 moons. Galileo was the first to discover the moons of Jupiter on this day in history, Jan. 7, 1610.

January 6, 2024

Navajo Nation demands NASA stop launch bringing human remains to the moon

The Navajo Nation is expressing deep concern with NASA over plans to place capsules of human remains on the surface of the moon, which the Navajo hold as sacred.

January 6, 2024

Are you ready to take this crazy ride to outer space in an 8-passenger luxury balloon?

Space Perspective is on a mission to make space exploration a reality for tourists. The company has developed a groundbreaking spacecraft, Spaceship Neptune.

January 6, 2024

How NASA is offering to put you on the moon in just months

NASA is giving people the opportunity to send their name to the moon's surface aboard Viper, the agency’s first robotic lunar rover, which will be deployed in late 2024.

January 4, 2024

NASA headquarters releases its best photos from 2023: See the stunning pictures

As many reflect on the year of 2023, NASA has released an array of remarkable images taken over the past 12 months. See the moments stood out in history.