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July 24, 2022

China is mostly finished with creating its own space station

China is nearing completion of its Taigong space station after sending the second of three modules into orbit Sunday. The project is set to be completed by the end of 2022.

July 22, 2022

NASA imagery shows Las Vegas' Lake Mead's water levels lowest since 2000

Las Vegas' Lake Mead's devastating water loss can be seen in new satellite images released by NASA. The country's largest reservoir provides water for millions of people.

July 22, 2022

James Webb Space Telescope finds candidates for earliest galaxies

Data from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has aided groups of international scientists in uncovering some of the earliest galaxies observed thus far.

July 22, 2022

Perseid meteor shower begins: When, where to see it

The Perseid meteor shower has returned this summer, peaking in mid-August. FOX Weather notes that a full moon could impact the shower for viewers this year.

July 21, 2022

House committee advances legislation including deeper look into government UFO reports

The House Intelligence committee voted to send the Intelligence Authorization Act for a full vote, including provisions that would give the public a closer look at UFOs.

July 21, 2022

NASA Mars rover discovers weird string-like object that goes viral

An image of what appeared to be a clump string on Mars went viral last week. The photos were taken by the NASA Perseverance rover's Hazard Avoidance Cameras.

July 21, 2022

Goodyear is developing metal tires for moon buggies

Goodyear has teamed up with General Motors and Lockheed Martin to develop a new metal tire for the lunar mobility vehicle that will service the Artemis mission.

July 20, 2022

NASA sets launch dates for its return to the moon with giant, new rocket

NASA is shooting for a late August launch of its giant, new moon rocket. Wednesday's announcement came on the 53rd anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing.

July 20, 2022

Space Command head addresses China, Russia threats; calls for international norms: 'It's the wild, Wild West'

U.S. Space Force Chief of Space Operations General John 'Jay' Raymond explained the need to have international norms for conduct in space, citing actions by Russia and China.

July 20, 2022

First men on the moon, a unique American achievement, still amazes us today

The first moon landing on July 20, 1969, was one of the great achievements in human history. These 8 facts highlight the way it still captures the human imagination today.