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New Spacecraft Named After Katherine Johnson Honors the Pioneering NASA Mathematician

A cargo craft delivering supplies to the International Space Station has been named after Katherine Johnson, the influential "human computer" who helped send the first Americans to space.

Don't Miss the Conjunction of Jupiter and Mercury in 2021

Witness the conjunction of Jupiter and Mercury when the largest planet and the smallest planet in our solar system appear exceptionally close in the night sky.

Time to find out what the CIA has been keeping from us.

The CIA’s Entire Collection of Declassified UFO Documents Is Now Available to Download

The CIA has been investigating UFO news and sightings for decades, and you can now use their intel for your own research.

Area 51 Alert: U.S. Intelligence Agencies Have Been Given 180 Days to Disclose All UFO Information

A new omnibus spending bill includes a requirement for government agencies to disclose what they've learned about UFOs.

President John F. Kennedy urged Americans that going to the moon was within reach.

When John F. Kennedy Told the World Why 'We Choose to Go to the Moon'

John F. Kennedy's stirring speech on September 12, 1962, sparked a passion for space exploration that eventually led us right to the moon.

Mercury Reaches Its Greatest Eastern Elongation in January 2021

Kick off another year of skygazing by catching Mercury at its greatest distance from the sun on the evening of January 23.

Expedition 42 Flight Engineer Samantha Cristoforetti of the European Space Agency relaxes on board the International Space Station on December 25, 2014.

Starry Night: A History of Celebrating Christmas in Space

The space program often calls for astronauts to be in orbit for the holidays. Here's how they do it.

How to Live Stream This Month's Total Solar Eclipse

When the next solar eclipse appears over South America on December 14, Slooh will stream the event to viewers around the world.

3D Map Shows the Milky Way Galaxy in Unprecedented Detail

With this new map of the Milky Way, astronomers can calculate the galaxy's mass and learn more about its past and future.

Don't Miss Saturn And Jupiter's Great Conjunction on the Winter Solstice

On December 21, 2020, Saturn and Jupiter will share their closest conjunction since 1653. Here's what you need to know to see the event.

Astronaut Kate Rubins casts her ballot from space.

How Do Astronauts Vote From Space?

Kate Rubins cast her ballot from the International Space Station with the help of a county clerk and a nifty technology known as the PDF.

A nameless northern lights show in Ylläs, Finland.

The Northern Lights Storms Are Getting Names—and You Can Offer Up Your Suggestions

Whether you’ve seen a northern lights show in Alaska, Iceland, or not at all, you’re eligible to suggest they name the next storm after your dog.

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Uranus Reaches Opposition on Halloween in 2020

This Halloween, look up for a shot at spotting Uranus with your naked eye when the planet reaches opposition.

The Leonid Meteor Shower Follows a New Moon in November

The Leonid meteor shower peaks just days after a new moon, which means it will be especially visible in 2020.

The flag for the United States Space Force.

7 Facts About the United States Space Force

On December 20, 2019, Donald Trump signed the 2020 National Defense Authorization Act, creating a sixth branch of the U.S. military: The United States Space Force.

NASA Has Redesigned the Space Toilet for Female Astronauts

NASA's new-and-improved space toilet has a redesigned seat that should be more accommodating to female astronauts aboard the International Space Station.

With more free time as a result of the pandemic, people have been reporting more UFO sightings.

UFO Sightings Are Up 51 Percent During the COVID-19 Pandemic

With more time to stargaze, people have reported more than 5000 sightings of unidentified flying objects so far in 2020.

The Northern Lights Could Be Visible Over Parts of the Northern U.S. This Week

Two geomagnetic storms are predicted to make the northern lights appear at lower latitudes this week.

Did the Northern Lights Play a Role in the Sinking of the Titanic? A New Paper Says It’s Possible

The northern lights were spotted the night the 'Titanic' sank, and the solar storm that caused them may have contributed to the ship's demise.

11 Secrets of Astronauts

Many people think they know what being an astronaut is like, but real astronauts will tell you that working for NASA is a lot different from what’s portrayed in movies.

Earth Is Set to Get a New Mini-Moon Next Month

Astronomers are still unsure whether the object headed toward Earth is an asteroid or a piece of debris left over from a 50-year-old rocket launch.

Space Hero, a New Reality Show, Wants to Send You to the International Space Station

Contestants will learn how to become astronauts—and compete for a 10-day trip to the ISS while doing it.

Halloween will be even spookier this year.

A Rare Blue Moon Will Light Up the Night Sky This Halloween

A blue moon on Halloween only happens once in a blue moon (once every 19 years or so, in this case.)

The Draconid, Taurid, and Orionid Meteor Showers Are Coming This Fall

In October and early November, the Draconid, Taurid, and Orionid meteor showers will light up the night skies.

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