Space
Bright Fireball Streaks Over Washington, Oregon
June 10, 2026, 8:29 pm EDT
A brilliant ball of light streaked across the sky early Wednesday in Washington, Oregon and British Columbia. The American Meteor Society said 135 people made reports about seeing the meteor. We’re in the middle of fireball season, NASA says. From February through April, the appearance rate of these very bright meteors can increase by as much as 10% to 30%.
For First Time, Artemis Astronaut Captures ‘Earthset’ Video
May 29, 2026, 11:23 pm EDT
Artemis II commander Reid Wiseman this week shared an amazing clip of “Earthset” that he shot with his iPhone while he and the crew aboard the Orion space capsule named Integrity made a flyby of the moon. It was the first time such a view has been recorded on video during a crewed mission. “Only one chance in this lifetime,” Wiseman wrote in a post on X. “Like watching sunset at the beach from the most foreign seat in the cosmos, I couldn’t resist a cell phone video of Earthset.”
Here's The Best Way To Watch A Meteor Shower
May 28, 2026, 11:23 pm EDT
Have you ever wanted to wish on a star? Now is your chance, the Eta Aquarids peak this week — and here’s your guide to making the most of the magic.
Artemis II Astronaut’s Homecoming Will Melt Your Heart
May 27, 2026, 11:23 pm EDT
After orbiting the Moon on a groundbreaking Artemis II mission, astronaut Christina Koch returned home to a moment that’s now capturing hearts everywhere: a joyful, tail-wagging reunion with her dog, Sadie. The emotional scene is a reminder that even after humanity’s biggest leaps into deep space, it’s the love waiting at home that brings everything back down to Earth.
Best Window Seat Ever? Stunning Images From ISS Astronauts
May 14, 2026, 6:23 pm EDT
The astronauts on the International Space Station have their hands full with research, experiments and ISS maintenance, but even they can’t help staring out their windows and snapping photos and videos of what’s outside. And it’s pretty spectacular. Watch Jessica Meir’s mesmerizing aurora video and see why Chris Williams described the Milky Way as a “rising river.”
Colorado Sky Glows Green, But Not From Aurora
May 13, 2026, 12:00 pm EDT
Most people would think this photo is of the northern lights. But, this is something different entirely. It’s called airglow and it’s happening all around you, at all times of the day or night.
Artemis Core Stage: Built To Survive Extreme Cold
May 10, 2026, 11:24 pm EDT
NASA's Artemis III core stage holds 733,000 gallons of liquid hydrogen at minus 423 degrees, cold enough to shatter normal metal like glass. See how NASA engineered an aluminum-lithium alloy that stays flexible 300 degrees colder than Antarctica's worst day, and why foam insulation prevents the ice buildup that doomed Columbia during launch in 2003.
‘Truly Surreal’: Passengers See Artemis II Launch From Plane
May 8, 2026, 1:23 am EDT
Tens of thousands watched the historic liftoff of the Artemis II crew from the ground, but some lucky people got an incredible view from their seats on a plane. See the video shared by one passenger on a Delta flight from Aruba to Atlanta.
Moon to Mars: What’s Next For The Artemis Mission?
May 6, 2026, 12:00 pm EDT
The lunar flyby of Artemis II has all eyes on the moon. But what lies ahead is even wilder: establishing a moon base for life on the moon, space tourism, people on Mars and maybe even the discovery of the possibility of life outside of Earth.
Watch ‘Earthset’ Over Moon From Artemis II
May 5, 2026, 12:25 pm EDT
Watch the Earth set over the moon from Artemis II. An incredible view by the astronauts on the Artemis II spacecraft of our planet performing an ‘Earthset’ on the far side of the moon.