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October 30, 2025 at 7:04 PM
SpaceX makes case for why it will land American astronauts on the Moon
SpaceX writes that the next-generation Artemis Moon missions are about laying the foundation for building a permanent settlement.
October 30, 2025 at 7:04 PM
October 30, 2025 at 2:27 PM
International Space Station marks 25 years of nonstop human presence in orbit
The International Space Station is marking 25 years of nonstop human presence in orbit
October 30, 2025 at 2:27 PM
October 26, 2025 at 7:02 AM
Japan successfully launches new cargo spacecraft to deliver supplies to ISS
Japan's space agency successfully launched its most powerful H3 rocket, carrying a newly developed unmanned cargo spacecraft for its first mission to deliver supplies to the International Space Station
October 26, 2025 at 7:02 AM
October 23, 2025 at 12:53 PM
Will Earth have 2 moons orbiting it? Astronomers explain the 'quasi-moon'
Earth will have a visitor within its orbit for the next several decades, according to astronomers.
October 23, 2025 at 12:53 PM
October 21, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Orionid meteor shower: What to know and how to watch
Everything to know about the Orionid meteor shower before it peaks this week.
October 21, 2025 at 8:33 PM
October 21, 2025 at 7:56 PM
How to watch the Orionid meteor shower peak
The Orionid meteor shower is considered to be one of the most beautiful showers of the year, according to NASA.
October 21, 2025 at 7:56 PM
October 17, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Comet hurtling towards solar system isn't alien probe, scientists say
Jim Bell, astronomer and former president of The Planetary Society, explains the uniqueness of the interstellar 31/ATLAS comet.
October 17, 2025 at 3:38 PM
October 11, 2025 at 9:31 AM
SpaceX tries for 2 successful Starship missions in a row with Monday's launch
SpaceX will have the chance on Monday to show that Starship's successful August flight, the first to complete all its primary mission goals, was no fluke.
October 11, 2025 at 9:31 AM
October 7, 2025 at 2:22 PM
October's supermoon illuminate's night sky
The supermoon, also a harvest moon, will be visible again in November and December.
October 7, 2025 at 2:22 PM
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Massive comet hurtling toward solar system, much bigger than previously thought
The interstellar object hurtling toward the inner solar system, where Earth is located, is much larger than previously thought, astronomers say.
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NASA could launch historic Artemis II mission around moon as early as February 2026
NASA could launch its Artemis II mission, which will fly astronauts around the moon for the first time in more than 50 years, in February 2026.
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NASA launches urgent mission to protect GPS, power grids from solar storms
NASA and NOAA launch three satellites to monitor space weather, protecting vital technologies like GPS and power grids from solar storms.
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NASA, NOAA launch out-of-this-world mission to map space weather
ABC News chief meteorologist Ginger Zee speaks with NASA's head of science, Nicky Fox, about the new, groundbreaking initiative.
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Rock found on Mars could be evidence of ancient life, NASA says
The Perseverance Mars rover put scientists closer to discovery ancient life on Mars, according to NASA.
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Rock found on Mars could be evidence of ancient life, NASA says
A 350-billion-year-old rock discovered on the Red Planet is "the closest we've come to discovering ancient life on Mars," according to NASA.
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NASA studying Earth-like planet that could contain water
Astronomers are researching an Earth-like exoplanet that could contain water, according to NASA.
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Blood moon: See breathtaking pics from the September 2025 total lunar eclipse
Africa, Europe, Asia or Australia had an optimal view of the September 2025 "blood moon" total lunar eclipse. See the photos here.
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Scientists may now know what the mysterious blobs on Mars are
Astronomers may have figured out where the mysterious blobs embedded in Mars' mantle originated.
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Northern lights could be visible in these states tonight
Another dazzling display of northern lights could be visible tonight with the prediction of a minor geomagnetic storm, according to space weather experts.
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Stargazers dazzled as spirals of light appear in night sky
Stargazers on the lookout for meteors were treated to an extra nighttime spectacular on Tuesday night as spirals appeared in the sky along the East Coast.
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Stargazers dazzled by spirals of lights during the Perseids meteor shower
The spiraling lights seemed to appear "out of nowhere," said Blake Brown, who witnessed the dazzling display from Algonquin, Illinois, while watching for the meteor shower, told ABC News.
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Meteorite that smashed through roof of Georgia home older than Earth, scientists say
Scientists confirmed a meteorite that was seen streaking across the sky in June and smashed through the roof of a home in McDonough is 20 million years older than Earth.
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Meteorite older than Earth smashes through roof of Georgia home, scientists confirm
Scientists confirmed a meteorite that was seen streaking across the sky in June and smashed through the roof of a home in McDonough is 20 million years older than Earth.
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How to watch the Perseid meteor shower peak tonight
Learn when and where to watch the 2025 Perseid meteor shower, with expert tips from NASA scientists for the best viewing experience.
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Jim Lovell, Apollo 13 commander, dies at 97
Lovell journeyed to space four times and guided Apollo 13 back to Earth after a malfunction onboard.
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Remembering the life of Apollo 13 mission commander James Lovell, who died at age 97
In 1968, Lovell commanded the famed Apollo 13 mission and became one of the first three astronauts to fly to and orbit the Moon.
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NASA finds coral-shaped rock on Mars that could be billions of years old
NASA has captured an image of a coral-like rock on Mars that's estimated to be several billions of years old.
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US should put nuclear reactors on moon: Sean Duffy
Nuclear power on the moon is critical to the United States' space exploration and national security goals, acting NASA Administrator Sean Duffy said.
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US should put nuclear reactors on moon before other countries do, directive says
Nuclear power on the moon is critical to the United States' space exploration and national security goals, acting NASA Administrator Sean Duffy said.
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SpaceX Crew-11 mission underway after successful liftoff
NASA's SpaceX Crew-11 has launched to the International Space Station. The U.S.-Japanese-Russian crew of four rocketed from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center.
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New space station crew to mark historic milestone
Three astronauts and one cosmonaut will be living on the ISS when the orbiting laboratory celebrates 25 years of uninterrupted human occupancy.
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This new satellite could help predict natural disasters before they happen
NASA is collaborating with the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on a space mission to launch a first-of-its-kind satellite into orbit.
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NASA says a plane-sized asteroid will pass Earth next week. Here's what to know.
NASA experts explain why a passing asteroid isn't cause for concern, while revealing how often Earth encounters space rocks and preview what's coming in 2029.
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Why NASA is launching 2 new satellites into space
The same charged particles from the Sun’s atmosphere responsible for the northern lights can also damage Earth’s electrical and communications systems.
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Building space ports and data centers on the moon
Ethos Space CEO Ross Centers joins ABC News live to discuss why his company is seeking to build AI data processing centers on the moon.
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'Fossil' object discovered on outskirts of solar system
Astronomers have discovered a "fossil" world lying in the outskirts of the solar system, according to new research.
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Astronomers witness dawn of new solar system for 1st time
Astronomers have witnessed the early formation of a solar system for the first time.
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Largest Mars rock found on Earth sees $4.3M bid at at Sotheby's auction
The largest Mars meteorite ever found on Earth was sold at a Sotheby's auction in New York on Wednesday for $5.3 million.
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Largest Mars meteorite found on Earth sold for $4.3M at auction
The Martian rock, known as NWA 16788, is 70% larger than the next biggest piece of Mars that has been recovered, according to the auction house.
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What astronomers recently discovered about space using supercomputers
There could be many more satellite galaxies orbiting the Milky Way than previously thought or observed, according to astronomers.
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Axiom-4 astronauts return to Earth after historic trip
ABC News contributor and astrophysicist Hakeem Oluseyi discusses the significance of the two-week mission as NASA plans to retire the International Space Station.
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The best meteor shower of the year is about to begin
The meteor shower occurs annually from about July 17 to Aug. 23, typically peaking in mid-August, according to the American Meteor Society.
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The biggest piece of Mars on Earth is going up for auction
The piece of Mars is 54 pounds and the estimated auction price is $2 million to $4 million.
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Webb space telescope makes stunning discovery on 3-year anniversary
The most powerful telescope ever launched into space uncovered a cluster of forming stars within the "toe beans" of the Cat's Paw Nebula.
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July's full buck moon is arriving: What it means for your zodiac
The full moon will rise in the United States on Thursday, July 10, at 3:37 p.m. ET.
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Astronomers spot 'interstellar object' speeding through solar system
An "interstellar object" is speeding toward the inner solar system, where Earth is located, astronomers have confirmed.
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NASA detects new planet with temperatures that suggest habitable conditions
The James Webb telescope has made another stunning discovery -- this time of a massive planet that could potentially sustain life.
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6 civilians blast off to the edge of space on Blue Origin
Blue Origin launched its 13th human mission to the edge of space on Sunday, sending six civilian astronauts past the Karman line and back in a little over 10 minutes.
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Possible meteor shoots through sky over Southeast
Witnesses across Georgia and South Carolina captured what appears to be bright flashes of light darting the sky. NOAA’s Geostationary Lightning Mapper detected the flashes as possible meteors.
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Fireball seen across the southeastern US was produced by asteroidal fragment: NASA
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said it found multiple bright flashes of light during the day on Thursday on its lightning flash tracker.
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