August 22, 2023 After Russia's failed lunar landing, this country hopes to be first to land on moon's south pole India is attempting to be the first country to land a spacecraft on the dark side of the moon, an area of particular interest to scientist for its potential resources.
August 22, 2023 Alaska Airlines passengers scream as plane makes hard landing amid Tropical Storm Hilary: 'Sparks outside' Passengers onboard Alaska Airlines Flight 1288 screamed in terror as the plane made a hard landing at John Wayne Airport in Orange County, California, amid Tropical Storm HIlary.
August 21, 2023 Russia's Luna-25 lunar mission ends in engine failure-induced crash Russia's pilotless Luna-25 spacecraft crashed into the moon after its engines failed to shut down properly, space agency Roscosmos confirmed Monday.
August 21, 2023 Alabama AG calls for investigation into Biden's reversal on Space Command HQ Alabama AG Steve Marshall called for an investigation into President Biden reversing his decision to move Space Command headquarters to Huntsville, Alabama.
August 20, 2023 Russian moon mission ends in disaster as lander has ‘ceased to exist' Russia's Luna-25 moon mission ended in failure, with Roskosmos announcing that its craft "ceased to exist" after crashing into the lunar surface Sunday.
August 18, 2023 Pilot's drug use contributed to deadly New Mexico hot-air balloon crash: NTSB The pilot killed in a 2021 New Mexico hot-air balloon crash along with four others failed to maintain clearance from power lines, while his use of drugs also contributed to the mishap, federal transportation officials said.
August 17, 2023 Maui wildfires seen from International Space Station NASA has shared an image taken from the International Space Station last weekend which shows the scene of deadly Hawaii wildfires that devastated a Maui community.
August 17, 2023 Russian lunar probe enters moon’s orbit, first time since 1976 Russia's Luna-25 moon probe has entered lunar orbit after a successful space flight launched on Aug. 11, the first of its kind from Russia since the former Soviet Union.
August 17, 2023 How to spot the Capricornus constellation, the sea goat figure in the night sky The Capricornus constellation is often thought to represent a sea goat figure. It is best seen in September or October, and a telescope is recommended.
August 16, 2023 Ring of fire eclipse will cross the western US this October: What to know Multiple states across the country will see a "ring of fire" eclipse on October 14, 2023. NASA says the next annular eclipse will begin in Oregon and end in Texas.