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June 28, 2022

NASA will use information from New Zealand launch to pave the way for moon landing

NASA is looking to experiment with a new orbital pattern around the moon to use in the future. The New Zealand test flight will help NASA's ultimate goal of getting back to the moon.

June 24, 2022

Rare planet alignment peaks

The rare alignment of five naked-eye planets is expected to peak on Friday morning, with the crescent moon joining the procession. But, there is more to see.

June 23, 2022

Hawaii tour helicopter crash: NTSB report reveals new details about moments before accident

NTSB report found that the helicopter traveled for about 30 minutes for a normal tour of the island before a "violent upset" sent it spinning into a lava field with six onboard.

June 21, 2022

Summer Solstice 2022: Longest day of year kicks off season

Astronomical summer begins on Tuesday for the Northern Hemisphere, with the summer's solstice marking the longest day and the shortest evening of the year.

June 19, 2022

Psyche, the ‘goldmine asteroid,’ mapped in greatest detail yet

Scientists have devised one of the most detailed maps of the metal asteroid, 16 Psyche, ahead of a planned mission in late September to study its surface.

June 16, 2022

Austin paddleboarders save pilot after small state-owned plane crashes into downtown lake

One person sustained "potentially serious injuries" after a small plane crashed in Lady Bird Lake in downtown Austin, Texas, on Thursday afternoon.

June 15, 2022

NASA's Perseverance rover spots piece of its own landing gear on Mars

The Perseverance rover that NASA landed on Mars over a year ago spotted part of its own landing gear on the surface this week as it explores the Jezero Crater.

June 15, 2022

Chinese state-run outlet reports, then deletes news of possible alien life: report

The 500-meter wide telescope started its mission in 2020 and in the first two years of its operation has managed to detect at least two instances of strange signals.

June 15, 2022

Full strawberry supermoon seen in stunning detail

The full strawberry supermoon rose on Tuesday – captured in stunning photographs from cities across the world. The moon appeared larger and slightly orange-colored.

June 14, 2022

Full strawberry moon: What to know about the supermoon

The full strawberry moon, the next full moon, will peak on Tuesday. The supermoon is also known as the honey moon, mead moon or rose moon, according to NASA.