Air And Space - Page 36

August 9

Astronauts splash down in Pacific after completing ISS mission that relieved stranded crew members

NASA astronauts Anne McClain, Nichole Ayers and two international crew members splashed down in the Pacific off California Saturday in the first such landing for NASA in 50 years.

August 9

Astronauts who replaced stranded ISS crew return to Earth after 5-month mission

NASA astronauts Anne McClain and Nichole Ayers, along with Japan’s Takuya Onishi and Russia’s Kirill Peskov, splashed down in the Pacific on Saturday. (Credit: NASA/SpaceX)

August 9

Meteorite fragment that slammed through homeowner's roof is billions of years old, predates Earth: professor

A meteorite that crashed through a Georgia home roof in June has been identified as billions of years old and older than the Earth, according to a geology professor.

August 9

Meteorite spotted in the Southern sky

Dashcam footage captures a large fireball in the sky over Lexington, South Carolina, which was recently confirmed to be a meteorite fragment that crashed into a Georgia home on June 26, 2025. (Credit: William Jackson/TMX)

August 9

Mid-decade redistricting is ‘blatantly political,’ GOP lawmaker argues

Rep. Jay Obernolte, R-Calif., discusses the redistricting battles across the U.S., Google’s investments in AI and potential nuclear reactors on the moon on ‘Fox News Live.’

August 8

Famed Apollo 13 moon mission commander Jim Lovell dead at 97

Jim Lovell, the Apollo 13 astronaut known for his leadership in pioneering human space flight, has died at 97 years old according to family statement.

August 8

Inside NASA's fast-track plans for lunar nuclear power and new space stations to outpace global rivals

Facing a new space race with China and Russia, NASA is fast-tracking lunar nuclear power development and commercial space station contracts despite a 25% budget reduction.

August 7

Dana Perino confesses the 'last thing' she cares about

'The Five' discusses a CBS host comparing NASA's mission to build a moon base to the history of colonialism.

August 7

Two people killed after helicopter hits power line and crashes into barge on Mississippi River

Helicopter crashes into power line and plummets onto Mississippi River barge near Missouri-Illinois border, killing at least two people and sparking a fire.

August 7

NASA announces retirement of veteran astronaut Butch Wilmore after 25 years of service

Captain Butch Wilmore retires from NASA after flying Boeing Starliner's first crewed test mission and completing five spacewalks at International Space Station.