PHOTOS: Northern lights in Minnesota
The northern lights created some beautiful displays across Minnesota.
NASA to launch space weather missions
NASA is getting ready to launch three new space craft that will map space weather and the sun’s influence across our solar system. NASA Heliophysics Deputy Director Nicki Rayl joins FOX 9 to talk about the upcoming mission scheduled for liftoff on Sept. 23.
Northern Lights in MN: Aurora could be visible amid a 'strong' geomagnetic storm
Minnesota residents may have a chance to see the Northern Lights overnight, as the NOAA is forecasting a “strong" geomagnetic storm that will peak early Tuesday morning.
Maxx takes a trip to space at the State Fair
Gaea Dill-D'Ascoli from the Science Museum of Minnesota shows Maxx around the Journey to Space exhibit at the State Fair where you can learn what it's like to travel to space.
Trump rolls out plans to put nuclear reactor on the moon
The Trump administration is rolling out plans to put a nuclear reactor on the moon. But that begs the question, who owns the moon?
Time travel and disappearing days
Astrophysics professor and Afternoon Shift fan favorite, Mike Pravica, drops by The Afternoon Shift to chat all things space and our weird and wonderful universe
SpaceX Crew-11 launches from Florida, headed to ISS: Watch replay
NASA and SpaceX successfully launched the Crew-11 mission from Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Friday, and the spacecraft is now en route to the International Space Station (ISS).
SpaceX, Crew-11 rocket launch scrubbed over weather; now targeting Friday
NASA and SpaceX have delayed Thursday’s planned launch of the Crew-11 mission to the International Space Station (ISS). The mission will mark the next exciting chapter in their partnership to support long-duration human spaceflight and cutting-edge research in low-Earth orbit.
NASA's SpaceX Crew-11 rocket launch from Florida: How to watch, how to stream on Friday
NASA and SpaceX are making final preparations to launch the Crew‑11 mission to the International Space Station on Friday.
Minneapolis astronaut headed to International Space Station
An astronaut from Minneapolis is headed to the International Space Station, NASA announced this week.
Sally Ride's legacy on women in space
On June 18, 1983, Sally Ride made history becoming the first American woman to ever venture into space. Kelli Kedis Ogborn of the Space Foundation joined "The Afternoon Shift" to talk about Dr. Sally Ride and her lasting legacy on the space industry.
SpaceX successfully launches Starlink satellite
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket successfully launched new Starlink satellites on Wednesday, May 28.
SpaceX Starship spins out after liftoff, falls short of test flight goals
SpaceX launched Starship Tuesday evening, reaching space but failing key mission goals before breaking apart.
Amazon’s Project Kuiper launches first full batch of satellites from Florida
Amazon’s Project Kuiper launched its first full batch of satellites from Florida using a United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V rocket. The rokcet lifted off just after 7 p.m., from Space Launch Complex-41 at Cape Canaveral.
Life on Mars...
Professor Michael Pravica joins The Afternoon Shift to discuss whether Mars really should be the next frontier...
SpaceX Fram2 Mission: Historic launch of first human flight over Earth’s polar regions
SpaceX successfully launched another historic mission — this time, the Fram2, which will be the first human spaceflight to the Earth’s polar regions.
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NASA’s Starliner 'stuck' astronauts speak out [RAW]
Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams are held a press conference on Monday, two weeks after they returned home after being "stuck" in space. They were in space for nine months, but have said they did not feel stuck.
WATCH: Blue swirl rises in night sky after SpaceX launch
Mesmerizing footage captured this blue spiral in the night sky in Croatia from a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. The phenomenon was likely caused by frozen fuel from the second stage of the launch and could be seen from multiple spots around Europe.
Video: Dolphins swim near SpaceX's Dragon capsule with Crew-9 inside, moments after splashdown
A very Florida welcome home for NASA and SpaceX's Crew-9. Some curious dolphins seemingly wanted to give a personal “welcome home" to the Crew-9 astronauts, moments after they splashed down off the coast of Florida on Tuesday afternoon.
Crew-9 splashdown in Gulf of America: Astronauts Suni Williams, Butch Wilmore back on Earth
NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore are back on Earth. NASA and SpaceX's Crew-9 mission successfully splashed down into the Gulf of America, off the Florida Coast on Tuesday evening. It comes nearly 10 months after Williams and Wilmore launched to the International Space Station aboard Boeing's Starliner spacecraft.