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Virgin Galactic announces international crew for flight on new Delta class space plane

Virgin Galactic announced a private mission with three researchers, which will fly no earlier than 2026 aboard the new Delta class of aircraft.

Virgin Galactic announces international crew for flight on new Delta class space plane

The Predator lands in Wakanda in new 'Predator vs Black Panther' series

A preview of Marvel Comics' "Predator versus Black Panther" miniseries coming this summer.

The Predator lands in Wakanda in new 'Predator vs Black Panther' series

When a dangerous asteroid threatens Earth, humanity will have to work together, NASA says

Earth's oft-squabbling nations will need to set aside their differences, at least for a while, when a big, dangerous asteroid puts our planet in its c...

When a dangerous asteroid threatens Earth, humanity will have to work together, NASA says

Why smaller planets are better at building large moons

The energy of moon-forming can have a big say in whether large or doomed smaller moons are built.

Why smaller planets are better at building large moons

Space photo of the week: 'Earthrise,' the Christmas Eve image that changed the world

Snapped from lunar orbit in 1968 by NASA astronaut Bill Anders, who died this week at age 90, 'Earthrise' is perhaps the most iconic image of our plan...

Space photo of the week: 'Earthrise,' the Christmas Eve image that changed the world

Strawberry Solstice Moon of June 2024 shines tonight for summer stargazers (video)

This month, let's turn our attention to two celestial objects that can readily be seen even from bright cities. One is our nearest neighbor in space, ...

Strawberry Solstice Moon of June 2024 shines tonight for summer stargazers (video)

Surf's up! Liquid methane waves on Saturn moon Titan may erode shores of alien lakes and rivers

Saturn's largest moon Titan has been known to have rivers and lakes of methane, but a new study has found that their shorelines may be eroded and shap...

Surf's up! Liquid methane waves on Saturn moon Titan may erode shores of alien lakes and rivers

Hubble Telescope bounces back with glorious galaxy pic in '1-gyroscope mode'

The Hubble Space Telescope snapped a striking shot of the fluffy spiral galaxy NGC 1546, showing it can still observe the heavens in its new one-gyros...

Hubble Telescope bounces back with glorious galaxy pic in '1-gyroscope mode'

New 'Space Cadet' trailer enlists Emma Roberts into NASA's astronaut program (video)

A new trailer for Amazon MGM Studios' NASA comedy starring Emma Roberts, "Space Cadet"

New 'Space Cadet' trailer enlists Emma Roberts into NASA's astronaut program (video)

Rocket Lab launches 5 IoT satellites on landmark 50th mission

Rocket Lab launched its Electron rocket for the 50th time on Thursday (June 20), reaching the milestone in record time.

Rocket Lab launches 5 IoT satellites on landmark 50th mission

Is Jupiter's Great Red Spot an impostor? Giant storm may not be the original one discovered 350 years ago

Astronomer Giovanni Cassini observed Jupiter's 'Permanent Spot' in 1665, but new research suggests it's a different vortex from today's Great Red Spot...

Is Jupiter's Great Red Spot an impostor? Giant storm may not be the original one discovered 350 years ago

'Star Wars: The Acolyte' episode 4: What's the goal of Mae's test?

In its fourth episode, "The Acolyte" has a bigger sense of urgency, delivers a surprising Star Wars prequels cameo, and twists the plot once again.

'Star Wars: The Acolyte' episode 4: What's the goal of Mae's test?

New 'Exodus Green Worlds' trailer highlights hunt for habitable planets (video)

Check out the new prologue video for the upcoming sci-fi RPG title, "Exodus."

New 'Exodus Green Worlds' trailer highlights hunt for habitable planets (video)

DARPA's military-grade 'quantum laser' will use entangled photons to outshine conventional laser beams

Prototype quantum photonic-dimer laser uses entanglement to bind photons and deliver a powerful beam of concentrated light that can shine through adve...

DARPA's military-grade 'quantum laser' will use entangled photons to outshine conventional laser beams

4,000-year-old 'Seahenge' in UK was built to 'extend summer,' archaeologist suggests

The construction of the monument and another beside it more than 4,000 years ago corresponds to a time of bitter cold.

4,000-year-old 'Seahenge' in UK was built to 'extend summer,' archaeologist suggests

Watch an awe-inspiring video from final flight of Virgin Galactic's VSS Unity spaceplane

Virgin Galactic shared an awe-inspiring video from the final flight of its VSS Unity space plane.

Watch an awe-inspiring video from final flight of Virgin Galactic's VSS Unity spaceplane

Best sci-fi TV shows with 90%+ on Rotten Tomatoes

15 top-tier sci-fi TV shows to enjoy with over 90% scores on Rotten Tomatoes from both critics and audience.

Best sci-fi TV shows with 90%+ on Rotten Tomatoes

The speed of sound on Mars is constantly changing, study finds

New research shows that the speed of sound on Mars varies considerably by location and temperature. The findings could help scientists understand soun...

The speed of sound on Mars is constantly changing, study finds

June solstice 2024 brings changing seasons to Earth on June 20 — What to know

Summer will officially arrive in the Northern Hemisphere on Thursday (June 20) at 4:51 p.m. EDT (2051 GMT) — the June Solstice. Here's what you need t...

June solstice 2024 brings changing seasons to Earth on June 20 — What to know

The 1st 'major lunar standstill' in more than 18 years is about to occur. Here's how to see it

A major lunar standstill is about to occur. The phenomenon happens every 18.6 years when the moon rises and sets at its most extreme points on the hor...

The 1st 'major lunar standstill' in more than 18 years is about to occur. Here's how to see it