Significant challenges remain before NASA attempts to launch humans into space during future Artemis mission
NASA previously announced the earliest Artemis II could launch would be September 2025. The report said by launch date, NASA will have spent more than $55 billion on the program. Premature preparation of the Space Launch System could lead to increased delays beyond the 2025 launch date.
NASA previously announced the earliest Artemis II could launch would be September 2025. The report said by launch date, NASA will have spent more than $55 billion on the program. Premature preparation of the Space Launch System could lead to increased delays beyond the 2025 launch date.
Student reporters can win a free trip to Florida with Spacekids Press Squad Competition
SpaceKids Global is offering eight lucky winners a chance to win a free trip to Florida to learn how to be a reporter and encourage their interest in the sciences.
SpaceKids Global is offering eight lucky winners a chance to win a free trip to Florida to learn how to be a reporter and encourage their interest in the sciences.
The Eta Aquarid meteor shower peaks this weekend: Where and how to watch
The Eta Aquarid meteor shower, originating from comet 1P/Halley's debris, will reach its peak this weekend, offering stargazers a celestial spectacle with up to 50 shooting stars per hour.
The Eta Aquarid meteor shower, originating from comet 1P/Halley's debris, will reach its peak this weekend, offering stargazers a celestial spectacle with up to 50 shooting stars per hour.
Earth’s quasi-moon Asteroid Kamo'oalewa likely blasted out of this giant moon crater
Less than a decade after discovering a near-Earth asteroid with lunar origins, an international group of scientists says they have determined where this mysterious object came from on the moon's surface.
Less than a decade after discovering a near-Earth asteroid with lunar origins, an international group of scientists says they have determined where this mysterious object came from on the moon's surface.
Teacher captures images of 'very rare' bird never before seen in US
An amateur photographer captured a subject in Oregon last week that has bird lovers chirping — as it's said to be the first U.S. sighting of this particular species.
An amateur photographer captured a subject in Oregon last week that has bird lovers chirping — as it's said to be the first U.S. sighting of this particular species.
No 'jitters' for NASA astronauts preparing to launch on Boeing Starliner spacecraft
Two Navy test pilots who became NASA astronauts will take their ultimate flight Monday as they will be the first to launch on Boeing's Starliner spacecraft to the International Space Station.
Two Navy test pilots who became NASA astronauts will take their ultimate flight Monday as they will be the first to launch on Boeing's Starliner spacecraft to the International Space Station.
Famous white killer whale ‘Frosty’ spotted off California coast: ‘Very special encounter’
In a video, passengers are seen watching in awe as the killer whales cruise near and underneath the boat in Newport Beach, California.
In a video, passengers are seen watching in awe as the killer whales cruise near and underneath the boat in Newport Beach, California.
Rare plant found in Wisconsin after not being seen since 1911
A population of the rare plant known as Maryland Senna (Senna marilandica) was rediscovered by a Wisconsin DNR volunteer along with a habitat biologist in the southwest part of the state after not being seen for more than 100 years, state officials say.
A population of the rare plant known as Maryland Senna (Senna marilandica) was rediscovered by a Wisconsin DNR volunteer along with a habitat biologist in the southwest part of the state after not being seen for more than 100 years, state officials say.
Cicadas 2024: May arrives, bringing billions of noisy bugs with it
The cicada-geddon is upon us, and while some states have seen these critters arrive earlier than expected, they better buckle up because billions, if not trillions, more are coming.
The cicada-geddon is upon us, and while some states have seen these critters arrive earlier than expected, they better buckle up because billions, if not trillions, more are coming.
NASA captures Horsehead Nebula 'mane' in finest, clearest detail to date
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has recently provided unprecedented clarity with its images of the Horsehead Nebula, a distinctive cosmic object in the constellation Orion.
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has recently provided unprecedented clarity with its images of the Horsehead Nebula, a distinctive cosmic object in the constellation Orion.
Watch: Cicadas appear on trees in parts of US
Video shared of cicadas stuck to tree trunks have begun circulating on social media as the emergence of two broods begins.
Video shared of cicadas stuck to tree trunks have begun circulating on social media as the emergence of two broods begins.
Feather transplant? MN orgs team up to save swans
Earlier this year, two trumpeter swans were brought in just days apart to Wildlife Rehabilitation Center in Roseville. The majority of feathers on both wings of one swan and half of the other were severely tattered, requiring a "feather transplant."
Earlier this year, two trumpeter swans were brought in just days apart to Wildlife Rehabilitation Center in Roseville. The majority of feathers on both wings of one swan and half of the other were severely tattered, requiring a "feather transplant."
MN organizations team up to save swans
Two Minnesota organizations work together to save swans through a feather transplant. FOX 9's Leah Beno has the story.
Two Minnesota organizations work together to save swans through a feather transplant. FOX 9's Leah Beno has the story.
Oregon man accused of deliberately poisoning thousands of young salmon
An Oregon man faces charges after allegedly pouring bleach into a hatchery tank, resulting in the death of thousands of young salmon.
An Oregon man faces charges after allegedly pouring bleach into a hatchery tank, resulting in the death of thousands of young salmon.
Phone home? NASA, Nokia plan first-ever cellular network on moon
Nokia announced that it has partnered up with NASA to build the first-ever cellular network on the lunar surface.
Nokia announced that it has partnered up with NASA to build the first-ever cellular network on the lunar surface.
‘Spiders’ seen ‘crawling’ across Mars’ surface
The spider-like formations are scattered near the outskirts of Mars’ Inca City.
The spider-like formations are scattered near the outskirts of Mars’ Inca City.
Minnesota Zoo brings the cuteness with Farm Babies
The Minnesota Zoo is celebrating several new arrivals with the return of Farm Babies. So far, there are seven goat kids, one cria, one calf, a flock of chicks and many more on the way including lambs and kunekune piglets. Farm Babies runs through May 19. The zoo is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and tickets must be purchased online in advance.
The Minnesota Zoo is celebrating several new arrivals with the return of Farm Babies. So far, there are seven goat kids, one cria, one calf, a flock of chicks and many more on the way including lambs and kunekune piglets. Farm Babies runs through May 19. The zoo is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and tickets must be purchased online in advance.
NASA to begin distributing 'moon trees' with seeds that flew around moon
Some out-of-this-world trees are now home and ready to begin inspiring a new generation. NASA is preparing to distribute "moon tree" seedlings that have sprouted from seeds flown on the Artemis I lunar mission.
Some out-of-this-world trees are now home and ready to begin inspiring a new generation. NASA is preparing to distribute "moon tree" seedlings that have sprouted from seeds flown on the Artemis I lunar mission.
Coyote attacks dog in Oakdale Nature Preserve
Oakdale officials are advising people not to walk their pets in a nature preserve after a dog was recently attacked by a coyote.
Oakdale officials are advising people not to walk their pets in a nature preserve after a dog was recently attacked by a coyote.
Colorado enacts groundbreaking brain data privacy law
Colorado became the first state in the nation to enact a law protecting neural data, emphasizing the growing intersection of technology and human biology while ensuring privacy in the expanding field of neurotechnology.
Colorado became the first state in the nation to enact a law protecting neural data, emphasizing the growing intersection of technology and human biology while ensuring privacy in the expanding field of neurotechnology.