SpaceX launch spotted over DC region Tuesday
A SpaceX launch from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida was visible over the Washington, D.C., region shortly after its early‑morning blastoff Tuesday.
A SpaceX launch from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida was visible over the Washington, D.C., region shortly after its early‑morning blastoff Tuesday.
Deep partial lunar eclipse to be visible across DC, Maryland and Virginia on August 27
A deep partial lunar eclipse will be visible across Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia beginning late the night of August 27 and continuing into the early morning hours of August 28.
A deep partial lunar eclipse will be visible across Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia beginning late the night of August 27 and continuing into the early morning hours of August 28.
American Airlines flight lands safely at DFW after smoke reported from passenger’s device
An American Airlines flight landed safely at DFW Airport Friday evening after smoke was reported coming from a passenger's device during landing.
An American Airlines flight landed safely at DFW Airport Friday evening after smoke was reported coming from a passenger's device during landing.
8 dead after charter plane crashes in western Alaska
Eight passengers on board a charter plane were killed after the aircraft crashed in a remote part of western Alaska, according to military officials.
Eight passengers on board a charter plane were killed after the aircraft crashed in a remote part of western Alaska, according to military officials.
NASA captures photos of Moon crater caused by SpaceX rocket part
A newly released image shows the brand-new crater on the Moon caused by a stray upper stage of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. On Tuesday, NASA showed off the image, which was captured by its Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO).
A newly released image shows the brand-new crater on the Moon caused by a stray upper stage of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. On Tuesday, NASA showed off the image, which was captured by its Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO).
2 American Airlines planes averted potential disaster in Phoenix
Multiple media reports state that two American Airlines planes that shared the same flight number almost got into a crash over Phoenix, but some quick thinking from air traffic control managed to prevent a catastrophe.
Multiple media reports state that two American Airlines planes that shared the same flight number almost got into a crash over Phoenix, but some quick thinking from air traffic control managed to prevent a catastrophe.
Look up tonight: Perseid meteor shower to put on a celestial show - How to see it
The Perseid meteor shower peaks Wednesday night into Thursday morning — and this year's new moon phase offers perfectly dark skies for optimal viewing.
The Perseid meteor shower peaks Wednesday night into Thursday morning — and this year's new moon phase offers perfectly dark skies for optimal viewing.
NORAD F-16s intercept two aircraft near Trump’s Bedminster Golf Club
The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) said F-16 fighter jets intercepted two general aviation aircraft over Bedminster, New Jersey.
The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) said F-16 fighter jets intercepted two general aviation aircraft over Bedminster, New Jersey.
A solar eclipse is coming Wednesday: What to know and how to watch
A total solar eclipse is taking place Aug. 12, and though it won’t be totally visible from the U.S., several northern states will be able to see a partial solar eclipse, NASA said.
A total solar eclipse is taking place Aug. 12, and though it won’t be totally visible from the U.S., several northern states will be able to see a partial solar eclipse, NASA said.
FAA orders inspections of hundreds of Boeing 737 Max jets over potential cracking
The Federal Aviation Administration has ordered inspections of certain Boeing 737 Max aircraft over concerns about potential fuselage cracking.
The Federal Aviation Administration has ordered inspections of certain Boeing 737 Max aircraft over concerns about potential fuselage cracking.
Part of stray SpaceX rocket crashes into moon as predicted
The SpaceX Falcon rocket’s upper stage, a cylinder more than 40 feet long, crashed into the moon at 5,400-mph.
The SpaceX Falcon rocket’s upper stage, a cylinder more than 40 feet long, crashed into the moon at 5,400-mph.
Eclipse, meteor shower and planet parade: Guide to the August 12 astronomical trifecta
Within a 24-hour window, the cosmos will deliver three major astronomical events: a six-planet alignment, solar eclipse and Perseid meteor shower.
Within a 24-hour window, the cosmos will deliver three major astronomical events: a six-planet alignment, solar eclipse and Perseid meteor shower.
Used SpaceX rocket will soon slam into the moon, but not on purpose
A large piece of a SpaceX rocket appears to be on an unintentional collision course with the moon.
A large piece of a SpaceX rocket appears to be on an unintentional collision course with the moon.
NASA Mars rover finds ‘honeycomb’ patterns on red planet
NASA’s Curiosity Mars rover has uncovered a mysterious "honeycomb" landscape unlike anything seen before on Mars. The discovery could unlock new clues about the red planet's past.
NASA’s Curiosity Mars rover has uncovered a mysterious "honeycomb" landscape unlike anything seen before on Mars. The discovery could unlock new clues about the red planet's past.
August 2026 solar eclipse: When and how to see it from the Northeast
A total solar eclipse will cross parts of the Northern Hemisphere on Aug. 12, followed by a meteor shower and partial lunar eclipse later in the month.
A total solar eclipse will cross parts of the Northern Hemisphere on Aug. 12, followed by a meteor shower and partial lunar eclipse later in the month.
American Airlines ground stop issued by FAA; systems coming back online, American says
The Federal Aviation Administration issued a full ground stop Tuesday evening for all American Airlines flights still on the ground.
The Federal Aviation Administration issued a full ground stop Tuesday evening for all American Airlines flights still on the ground.
U.S.-Russian space crew lands safely after 241 days aboard ISS
A U.S.-Russian space crew safely returned to Earth on Sunday after spending 241 days aboard the International Space Station.
A U.S.-Russian space crew safely returned to Earth on Sunday after spending 241 days aboard the International Space Station.
SpaceX Starship clears major hurdles in latest test flight, pushing closer to orbital missions
SpaceX achieved a significant leap forward in its rocket development program following its latest Starship test flight from Starbase in Texas, overcoming obstacles that previously triggered in-flight breakups.
SpaceX achieved a significant leap forward in its rocket development program following its latest Starship test flight from Starbase in Texas, overcoming obstacles that previously triggered in-flight breakups.
Antarctica's 'hummingbird' revealed in stunning new NASA radar
NASA has released a striking new radar image from its NISAR Earth-observing satellite that reveals an Antarctic landscape resembling a hummingbird in flight.
NASA has released a striking new radar image from its NISAR Earth-observing satellite that reveals an Antarctic landscape resembling a hummingbird in flight.
NORAD F-16s intercept multiple aircraft violating temporary flight restrictions over New Jersey
More than 10 aircraft entered restricted New Jersey airspace as NORAD urges pilots to check restrictions.
More than 10 aircraft entered restricted New Jersey airspace as NORAD urges pilots to check restrictions.