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November 29, 2023, 4:30 PM

A six-planet solar system in perfect synchrony has been found in the Milky Way

A rare solar system with planets moving like an orchestra was discovered.
November 29, 2023, 4:30 PM
Six-planet solar system in perfect synchrony has been found in the Milky Way
November 29, 2023, 2:59 AM

Minnesota Vikings' Joshua Dobbs on being a quarterback and aerospace engineer

ABC News’ Martha Raddatz interviews Minnesota Vikings quarterback Joshua Dobbs on “This Week.”
November 29, 2023, 2:59 AM
Minnesota Vikings' Joshua Dobbs on being a quarterback and aerospace engineer
November 26, 2023, 7:50 PM

Vikings QB Joshua Dobbs talks love of space, giving back and his parents going viral

Joshua Dobbs' debut as the Minnesota Vikings quarterback was anything but ordinary
November 26, 2023, 7:50 PM
Vikings QB Joshua Dobbs talks love of space, giving back and his parents going viral
1 month ago

What to know about the 'devil comet' expected to pass by Earth in the summer

Here's what you need to know about the comet, known as 12P/Pons-Brooks.
1 month ago
'Devil horns' comet will be closest to Earth for 1st time in 7 decades. What to know
1 month ago

Mars Curiosity rover discovers signs of rivers

Researchers who have been examining data from NASA's "Curiosity" rover said it suggests the planet was once covered with flowing rivers.
1 month ago
Mars Curiosity rover discovers signs of rivers
1 month ago

NASA's Dragonfly preparing to fly through atmosphere of Saturn's moon Titan

NASA is preparing for its next mission: flying through the atmosphere of one of Saturn's moons, with its Dragonfly rotorcraft lander mission planning to explore Titan.
1 month ago
NASA's Dragonfly preparing to fly through atmosphere of Saturn's moon Titan
2 months ago

The 'ring of fire' solar eclipse is coming. Here's how to watch this weekend

Here's how to watch the "ring of fire" solar eclipse on Oct. 14, 2023.
2 months ago
The 'ring of fire' solar eclipse is coming. Here's how to watch this weekend
2 months ago

'Ring of fire' eclipse set for Saturday

The moon will slip in front of the sun, leaving a fiery orange rim in the sky that will be visible for just a few minutes.
2 months ago
'Ring of fire' eclipse set for Saturday
2 months ago

What you need to know about the ‘ring of fire’ solar eclipse

Celebrity astrologer Kyle Thomas tells us what to expect during this week's annular solar eclipse, during which the moon will block out most of the sun, resulting in a so-called "ring of fire."
2 months ago
What you need to know about the ‘ring of fire’ solar eclipse
2 months ago

How OSIRIS-REx's capsule could hold keys to 'building blocks of life' on Earth

NASA revealed Wednesday the contents of the OSIRIS-REx capsule containing the first asteroid sample collected in space.
2 months ago
How OSIRIS-REx's capsule could hold keys to 'building blocks of life' on Earth
2 months ago

What does a full moon in Aries mean for you?

Celebrity astrologer Kyle Thomas says full moons bring endings, turning points, culminations and significant news. What does your Aries full moon horoscope have in store for you?
2 months ago
What does a full moon in Aries mean for you?
2 months ago

Lunar watchers treated to the sight of 2023's last supermoon

The fourth and final supermoon of 2023 rose between Sept. 28 and 29.
2 months ago
Lunar watchers treated to the sight of 2023's last supermoon
2 months ago

How to watch the last supermoon of 2023

This week's supermoon is also called a Harvest Moon or Corn Moon. It will shine brighter and larger in the night sky than the average full moon in 2023.
2 months ago
How to watch the last supermoon of 2023
2 months ago

What 1 year in space does to the body as NASA astronaut Frank Rubio returns home

As NASA astronaut Frank Rubio returns home after 371 days spent in space, an expert discusses the physical and psychological changes to the human body in space.
2 months ago
How astronaut Frank Rubio's record-breaking year in space may have impacted his body
2 months ago

Astronaut returns to Earth after breaking record for longest time in space

After 371 days in space, 47-year-old NASA astronaut Frank Rubio returned to Earth as he touched down in Kazakhstan on Wednesday.
2 months ago
Astronaut returns to Earth after breaking record for longest time in space
2 months ago

NASA completes successful 7-year mission

A sample from the asteroid Bennu has been returned safely to the Utah desert. The sample is believed to be over four billion years old.
2 months ago
NASA completes successful 7-year mission
2 months ago

What to know about NASA's OSIRIS-REx asteroid sample return mission

What you need to know about NASA's OSIRIS-REx mission as it prepares to return asteroid samples to Earth on Sunday.
2 months ago
NASA's OSIRIS-REx mission: Asteroid sample lands on Earth
2 months ago

Could the moon be a home to humans?

National Geographic’s space issue takes a look at our progress on the moon and examines what could be the first lunar human colony.
2 months ago
Could the moon be a home to humans?
2 months ago

Asteroid that passes nearby could hit Earth in the future, NASA says

An asteroid NASA's been tracking for nearly 25 years could impact Earth in the future, a new report reveals.
2 months ago
Asteroid Bennu could hit Earth in 159 years, scientists say
3 months ago

NASA astronaut breaks record for longest trip to space by an American

NASA astronaut Frank Rubio broke a record Monday for the longest mission in space by an American, spending more than 355 days orbiting Earth.
3 months ago
NASA astronaut breaks US record for longest time in space
3 months ago

Japan launches moon probe in hopes to be 5th country to land on lunar surface

Japan launched a rocket Wednesday night, carrying a moon probe that it hopes to land on the lunar surface and would make Japan the fifth country to reach the moon.
3 months ago
Japan launches moon probe, hopes to be 5th country to land on lunar surface
3 months ago

Japan launches moon probe in hopes to be fifth country to land on the lunar surface

Japan launched a rocket Wednesday night, carrying a moon probe that it hopes to land on the lunar surface and will make Japan the fifth country to reach the moon.
3 months ago
Japan launches moon probe in hopes to be fifth country to land on the lunar surface
3 months ago

5 asteroids passing by Earth this week, 3 the size of planes, NASA says

Five asteroids will fly past Earth beginning Wednesday, but aren't expected to threaten the planet, NASA said.
3 months ago
Asteroids the size of planes passing by Earth this week, NASA says
3 months ago

A Russian spacecraft crashed on the moon last month. NASA says it's discovered where.

NASA released images Thursday showing a 33-foot crater caused by Russia's Luna-25 spacecraft crashing into the surface of the moon last month.
3 months ago
A Russian spacecraft crashed on the moon last month. NASA says it's discovered where.
3 months ago

From space traveling to book writing

Hayley Arceneaux, the youngest American to orbit Earth, is a cancer survivor, physician’s assistant and new author.
3 months ago
From space traveling to book writing
3 months ago

Look up tonight to catch a rare 'super blue moon'

The rare phenomenon happens about once every decade, according to NASA.
3 months ago
Look up tonight to catch a rare 'super blue moon'
3 months ago

Astronomer stops traffic in New York

Video captured the moment dozens of concertgoers gathered for a chance to peer through an amateur stargazer’s telescope.
3 months ago
Astronomer stops traffic in New York
3 months ago

What is the blue moon and is it actually blue?

Celebrity astrologer Kyle Thomas breaks down what to know about the blue supermoon that will appear around 222,000 miles away from Earth on August 30th.
3 months ago
What is the blue moon and is it actually blue?
3 months ago

Look up! August's 'blue supermoon' won't be seen again until 2037

This August, celestial viewers can catch a rare blue supermoon that will be visible from Earth.
3 months ago
Look up! August's 'blue supermoon' won't be seen again until 2037
3 months ago

Meteor lights up the sky over Colorado

Doorbell camera footage captures a meteor streaking across the sky over Colorado early Sunday morning.
3 months ago
Meteor lights up the sky over Colorado
3 months ago

India lands spacecraft on the moon

The country became the fourth nation in history to land a craft on the moon.
3 months ago
India lands spacecraft on the moon
3 months ago

India becomes fourth country to land a spacecraft on the moon

India's Chandrayaan-3 mission spacecraft successfully landed on the moon Wednesday, making it the fourth country to do so and the first to land in the south pole region.
3 months ago
India becomes fourth country to land a spacecraft on the moon
3 months ago

India becomes fourth country to land a spacecraft on the moon

The lander and rover will be functional for about two weeks.
3 months ago
India becomes fourth country to land a spacecraft on the moon
3 months ago

Russian spacecraft crashes into the moon

The pilotless craft entered an elliptical orbit in anticipation of landing on the moon's surface but crashed.
3 months ago
 Russian spacecraft crashes into the moon
3 months ago

Russian spacecraft crashes into the moon

A Russian spacecraft on a mission to the moon crashed and lost contact, according to Russia's space agency.
3 months ago
Russian spacecraft crashes into the moon
3 months ago

NASA asks for help studying Uranus and Neptune as it prepares to capture new images

NASA is asking amateur astronomers for help in observing Uranus and Neptune next month as the agency prepares to capture new color images of the ice giants.
3 months ago
NASA to take new images of Uranus and Neptune, asking amateurs to observe too
3 months ago

Taking kids on a field trip of a lifetime

The youngest American to orbit Earth, Hayley Arceneaux, is now sharing her incredible journey from child cancer patient to astronaut in a new book for young readers.
3 months ago
Taking kids on a field trip of a lifetime
4 months ago

Virgin Galactic launches first tourist flight into space

The VSS Unity launched from its mothership in New Mexico with passengers on board.
4 months ago
Virgin Galactic launches first tourist flight into space
4 months ago

Virgin Galactic launches 1st mission carrying paying customers to space

Virgin Galactic launched its first mission carrying paying customers to space, weeks after the company's first flight in June.
4 months ago
Virgin Galactic launches 1st mission carrying paying customers to space
4 months ago

What to know about Virgin Galactic's 1st mission taking paying customers to space

Virgin's Galactic 02 mission is the company's first flight taking paying customers to space.
4 months ago
What to know about Virgin Galactic's 1st mission taking paying customers to space
4 months ago

Virgin Galactic makes history with 1st commercial spaceflight

Astrophysicist Hakeem Oluseyi, aviation analyst John Nance and reporter Alexis Christoforous weigh in on the first spaceflight available to paying customers.
4 months ago
Virgin Galactic makes history with 1st commercial spaceflight
4 months ago

Virgin Galactic's 1st space tourism flight underway

Civilians have been launched into space in the first ever tourism spaceflight.
4 months ago
Virgin Galactic's 1st space tourism flight underway
4 months ago

Virgin Galactic 02 set to make history

he private flight will take the first Olympian and Caribbean astronauts to space.
4 months ago
Virgin Galactic 02 set to make history
4 months ago

Extraterrestrial ‘technical surprise’ is a top concern: Pentagon UFO investigator

ABC News’ Devin Dwyer sits down with Pentagon UFO investigator Dr. Sean Kirkpatrick as he leads the task force for unidentified anomalous phenomena.
4 months ago
Extraterrestrial ‘technical surprise’ is a top concern: Pentagon UFO investigator
4 months ago

Former Navy pilot Ryan Graves gives opening statement in UAP hearing

"Sightings of UAPs in our airspace are not rare, but they are grossly under-reported," Graves testified.
4 months ago
Former Navy pilot Ryan Graves gives opening statement in UAP hearing
4 months ago

Navy commander David Fravor gives detailed description of his encounter with a UAP

In his opening statement, Fravor testified the encounter was captured in a 90-second video, but the incident was never investigated.
4 months ago
Navy commander David Fravor gives detailed description of his encounter with a UAP
4 months ago

Pentagon UFO investigator: Extraterrestrial 'technical surprise' is top concern

In an exclusive interview, ABC News’ Devin Dwyer sits down with Dr. Sean Kirkpatrick, the top U.S. official investigating hundreds of unidentified aerial phenomena.
4 months ago
Pentagon UFO investigator: Extraterrestrial 'technical surprise' is top concern
4 months ago

House Oversight Committee to hold UFO hearing next week

"We're done with the cover-ups," Rep. Tim Burchett said.
4 months ago
House Oversight Committee to hold UFO hearing next week
4 months ago

House Oversight Committee to hold UFO hearing next week

Rep. Tim Burchett, R-Tenn., announced on Twitter that the session is scheduled for July 26.
4 months ago
House Oversight Committee to hold UFO hearing next week
5 months ago

NASA says 98% of astronauts' urine, sweat can be recycled into drinking water

NASA announced it can recycle 98% of the water astronauts have onboard the International Space Station, including sweat and urine, and turn it into drinking water.
5 months ago
NASA says system can recycle 98% of astronauts' urine, sweat into drinking water