Why this Minnesota night sky is worth the drive
About 125 miles north of the Twin Cities, dozens of observers and astrophotographers gather under some of Minnesota's darkest skies for the Northern Nights Star Fest. FOX 9 photojournalist Ben Neessen takes up there.
About 125 miles north of the Twin Cities, dozens of observers and astrophotographers gather under some of Minnesota's darkest skies for the Northern Nights Star Fest. FOX 9 photojournalist Ben Neessen takes up there.
Partial lunar eclipse may be visible in the Midwest Thursday into Friday
A partial lunar eclipse may be visible through Thursday's night sky. Here's what to expect and how to prepare.
A partial lunar eclipse may be visible through Thursday's night sky. Here's what to expect and how to prepare.
NASA selects Minnesota as one of 7 aerospace workforce hub nationwide
NASA has selected Minnesota State University as one of its seven nationwide State Hubs for a new aerospace development program.
NASA has selected Minnesota State University as one of its seven nationwide State Hubs for a new aerospace development program.
NASA reveals crater left by SpaceX rocket crash on Moon
NASA released before-and-after images showing a crater left after a SpaceX rocket crashed into the Moon earlier this month at about 5,400 mph. The crater is estimated to be about 60 feet across and less than 10 feet deep.
NASA released before-and-after images showing a crater left after a SpaceX rocket crashed into the Moon earlier this month at about 5,400 mph. The crater is estimated to be about 60 feet across and less than 10 feet deep.
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.
ISS spacewalk: NASA astronauts complete repairs to Canadarm2
NASA astronauts Chris Williams and Jessica Meir completed a 7-hour, 20-minute spacewalk Tuesday to replace a malfunctioning wrist joint on the International Space Station's Canadarm2 robotic arm.
NASA astronauts Chris Williams and Jessica Meir completed a 7-hour, 20-minute spacewalk Tuesday to replace a malfunctioning wrist joint on the International Space Station's Canadarm2 robotic arm.
NASA Artemis III crew: Meet the astronauts, mission timeline updates
NASA will reveal the four astronauts who have been selected for the Artemis III mission during a news conference Tuesday at Johnson Space Center in Houston.
NASA will reveal the four astronauts who have been selected for the Artemis III mission during a news conference Tuesday at Johnson Space Center in Houston.
Blue Origin rocket launch: Live updates, what happened, what's next
Live updates: Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket explodes during static fire test at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. What happened? What's next? Latest updates on health warning.
Live updates: Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket explodes during static fire test at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. What happened? What's next? Latest updates on health warning.
Blue Origin rocket explodes during test in Florida
A Blue Origin New Glenn rocket exploded during a static fire test at Cape Canaveral on Thursday night. No injuries were reported, and the cause of the explosion is under investigation.
A Blue Origin New Glenn rocket exploded during a static fire test at Cape Canaveral on Thursday night. No injuries were reported, and the cause of the explosion is under investigation.
Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket explosion: Latest updates, investigation launched
A Blue Origin New Glenn rocket exploded during a static fire test Thursday night at Launch Complex 36 in Cape Canaveral, sending a fireball into the sky and shaking homes along Florida’s Space Coast.
A Blue Origin New Glenn rocket exploded during a static fire test Thursday night at Launch Complex 36 in Cape Canaveral, sending a fireball into the sky and shaking homes along Florida’s Space Coast.
Suspected UFO sighting involving Anoka police officers
The National Archives has published a video showing an unusual, multi colored flashing object in the sky. The sighting, observed by Anoka police officers on Feb. 19, 2025, remains unexplained, according to FBI documents, with no definitive conclusions.
The National Archives has published a video showing an unusual, multi colored flashing object in the sky. The sighting, observed by Anoka police officers on Feb. 19, 2025, remains unexplained, according to FBI documents, with no definitive conclusions.
NASA aims to build permanent base on moon
After the success of the Artemis II mission, NASA could be putting a new zip code on the moon. The space agency wants to build a permanent base on the moon for astronauts to eventually live and work. FOX's Danamarie McNicholl has more.
After the success of the Artemis II mission, NASA could be putting a new zip code on the moon. The space agency wants to build a permanent base on the moon for astronauts to eventually live and work. FOX's Danamarie McNicholl has more.
Life on the moon? NASA unveils its 3-phase plan timeline to build a permanent moon base
NASA has unveiled a three-phase strategic roadmap to establish a permanent moon base spanning hundreds of square miles, starting with three foundational robotic missions targeted for completion by late 2026.
NASA has unveiled a three-phase strategic roadmap to establish a permanent moon base spanning hundreds of square miles, starting with three foundational robotic missions targeted for completion by late 2026.
FBI documents detail reported UFO sighting involving Anoka police officers
FBI documents released through the National Archives detail a reported UFO sighting in 2025 involving Anoka Police Department officers, including a video captured during the roughly 90-minute observation.
FBI documents released through the National Archives detail a reported UFO sighting in 2025 involving Anoka Police Department officers, including a video captured during the roughly 90-minute observation.
After Artemis II: NASA's next moon missions
One month after NASA's Artemis II completed its mission around the moon, preparations for the next missions in 2027 and 2028 are already well underway.
One month after NASA's Artemis II completed its mission around the moon, preparations for the next missions in 2027 and 2028 are already well underway.
Trump meets Artemis II crew | FULL REMARKS
President Donald Trump on Wednesday met with the crew of Artemis II in the Oval Office, just weeks after they made a historic trip around the moon.
President Donald Trump on Wednesday met with the crew of Artemis II in the Oval Office, just weeks after they made a historic trip around the moon.
Rocket for Artemis III mission starts journey to Cape Canaveral
Just 10 days after Artemis II came back from its mission, plans are already in the works for Artemis III next year. The rocket for the mission is making its way to Cape Canaveral via barge. FOX's Amy Galo has more.
Just 10 days after Artemis II came back from its mission, plans are already in the works for Artemis III next year. The rocket for the mission is making its way to Cape Canaveral via barge. FOX's Amy Galo has more.
FAA grounds Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket after satellite placed in wrong orbit, resulting in lost payload
The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating a failed satellite deployment following a Blue Origin New Glenn launch from Florida’s Space Coast.
The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating a failed satellite deployment following a Blue Origin New Glenn launch from Florida’s Space Coast.
Brainerd native plays key role in Artemis II mission to moon
Brainerd native Branelle Rodriguez is a vehicle manager for the Orion program in NASA, and played a key role in the Artemis II mission to the moon. She joined FOX 9's All Day on Monday to talk about her experience with the mission, and working with NASA.
Brainerd native Branelle Rodriguez is a vehicle manager for the Orion program in NASA, and played a key role in the Artemis II mission to the moon. She joined FOX 9's All Day on Monday to talk about her experience with the mission, and working with NASA.
SpaceX launches more Starlink satellites from Cape Canaveral
SpaceX has added more satellites to its massive Starlink constellation.
SpaceX has added more satellites to its massive Starlink constellation.