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March 20, 2025 at 9:25 PM
NASA planning next Boeing Starliner test flight after astronauts' return
The last Boeing Starliner mission was extended from eight days to over nine months due to capsule issues after docking at the International Space Station.
March 20, 2025 at 9:25 PM
March 20, 2025 at 6:35 PM
NASA releases high-definition images of a sunset on the moon
A space robot said "goodnight" to the moon as it completed its mission, capturing the first high-definition images of a lunar sunset before it fell silent.
March 20, 2025 at 6:35 PM
March 20, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Venus passes between the Earth and sun this weekend -- but don't try to look for it
Venus will pass between the Earth and sun during what’s called an inferior conjunction
March 20, 2025 at 2:15 PM
March 19, 2025 at 8:48 PM
2 NASA astronauts returned to Earth after 9 months. Here are the health impacts
NASA astronauts are returning to Earth after nine months in space. Experts have said a prolonged period in space can come with changes to human physiology and psychology.
March 19, 2025 at 8:48 PM
March 19, 2025 at 3:03 PM
European telescope studying the dark universe unveils new images of distant galaxies
A European space telescope launched to explore the dark universe has released a trove of new data on distant galaxies
March 19, 2025 at 3:03 PM
March 19, 2025 at 2:15 PM
NASA astronauts return to earth after 9-month ISS stay
SpaceX Dragon Freedom splashed down off the coast of Florida, carrying Sunita 'Suni' Williams and Butch Wilmore along with NASA astronaut Nick Hague and Roscosmos cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov.
March 19, 2025 at 2:15 PM
March 19, 2025 at 11:34 AM
SpaceX Dragon successfully splashes down, returning NASA astronauts back to Earth
A four-member crew, including NASA astronauts Sunita "Suni" Williams and Barry "Butch" Wilmore, left the ISS early Tuesday on a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft.
March 19, 2025 at 11:34 AM
March 19, 2025 at 2:15 AM
American astronauts could face health challenges after 9 months in space
ABC News’ Stephanie Ramos spoke with astrophysicist Hakeem Oluseyi about how the bodies of astronauts Barry "Butch" Wilmore and Sunita "Suni" Williams have been changed by their time in space.
March 19, 2025 at 2:15 AM
March 19, 2025 at 1:03 AM
After 9 months on board ISS, NASA astronauts to return home: A timeline
NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams have officially returned to Earth after an unplanned nine months in space, here's how Boeing's Starliner mission unfolded.
March 19, 2025 at 1:03 AM
March 18, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Several planets found orbiting star less than 6 light-years away
Astronomers have confirmed the existence of four planets orbiting a star less than 6 light-years away with help from some of the world's most powerful telescopes.
March 18, 2025 at 7:26 PM
March 18, 2025 at 5:50 PM
What the journey back to earth looks like for 2 Starliner astronauts
Space industry expert Eric Ingram breaks down the journey back to earth for astronauts Sunita "Suni" Williams and Barry "Butch" Wilmore since departing the ISS.
March 18, 2025 at 5:50 PM
March 18, 2025 at 5:36 PM
SpaceX craft bringing delayed astronauts home undocks from ISS
NASA's SpaceX Crew-10 mission successfully undocked from the International Space Station and is headed back to Earth, carrying a crew that includes two astronauts whose return to Earth was delayed.
March 18, 2025 at 5:36 PM
March 17, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Private lunar lander Blue Ghost falls silent on the moon after a 2-week mission
It's lights out for the first private lunar lander to pull off a fully successful moon mission
March 17, 2025 at 2:46 PM
March 16, 2025 at 1:46 AM
American astronauts delayed on ISS could soon come home
What was to be an eight-day test flight became a nine-month extended stay on the International Space Station due to issues with the Boeing Starliner.
March 16, 2025 at 1:46 AM
March 15, 2025 at 5:04 AM
Space expert on the SpaceX launch of 4 astronauts to the ISS
ABC News’ Terry Moran speaks to space industry expert Eric Ingram about SpaceX’s launch of astronauts to the International Space Station to relieve two Americans whose trip was extended unexpectedly.
March 15, 2025 at 5:04 AM
March 15, 2025 at 5:03 AM
SpaceX prepares for 2nd try in mission to get NASA astronauts on ISS back to Earth
With the hydraulic issue that postponed the Starliner mission on Wednesday fixed, astronauts Barry "Butch" Wilmore and Sunita "Suni" Williams are one step closer to coming home.
March 15, 2025 at 5:03 AM
March 14, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Missed the 'blood moon' total lunar eclipse? See photos
Many in the U.S. caught the total lunar eclipse, featuring a "blood moon."
March 14, 2025 at 8:34 PM
March 14, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Millions get a glimpse at ‘blood moon’ lunar eclipse
The eclipse was visible throughout most of North and South America, as well as parts of Africa, Europe, Australia and Japan.
March 14, 2025 at 3:18 PM
March 13, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Blood moon set to rise as total lunar eclipse
NASA’s Noah Petro shares the best ways to catch the eclipse and what it reveals about our closest cosmic neighbor.
March 13, 2025 at 3:40 PM
March 13, 2025 at 3:01 PM
How to see the ‘blood moon’ total lunar eclipse
The total lunar eclipse featuring a "blood moon" will appear on the evening of March 13 and into the early morning of March 14.
March 13, 2025 at 3:01 PM
March 12, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Pioneering 1st Black female pilot makes her retirement flight
Capt. Theresa Claiborne, the first Black woman to fly with the U.S. Air Force, marked the end of an inspiring career with her final United Airlines flight.
March 12, 2025 at 6:40 PM
March 10, 2025 at 4:48 PM
This is how climate change can threaten future use of satellites: Study
Climate change could threaten the future use of satellites and significantly reduce the number of spacecraft that can safety orbit Earth, according to new research.
March 10, 2025 at 4:48 PM
March 9, 2025 at 2:03 AM
Astronauts set to return home after 9 months in space
Former NASA astronaut Charles Camarda discusses the investigation into the recent SpaceX explosion and astronauts Sunni and Butch’s long-awaited homecoming.
March 9, 2025 at 2:03 AM
March 8, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Is this the world's oldest meteorite impact crater? Scientists believe so
The discovery of a massive crater formed by the impact of a meteorite more than 3.5 billion years ago is changing the way scientists view the history of Earth
March 8, 2025 at 12:30 AM
March 8, 2025 at 12:14 AM
How to view the blood moon lunar eclipse on March 14
Dr. Angela Speck, professor of astrophysics and chair of the Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Texas at San Antonio, tells us how to view the upcoming blood moon lunar eclipse.
March 8, 2025 at 12:14 AM
March 7, 2025 at 10:05 PM
A blood moon will be here next week: Here's how to watch
Shop top-rate binoculars to watch the upcoming lunar eclipse.
March 7, 2025 at 10:05 PM
March 5, 2025 at 12:59 AM
Experts unpack the scientific realities of sending humans to Mars
Experts weigh in on whether President Donald Trump’s lofty goal of sending humans to Mars and back is feasible during his second term.
March 5, 2025 at 12:59 AM
March 4, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Watch incredible moon landing captured in stunning video
Texas startup Firefly Aerospace made history Sunday when it landed its spacecraft, Blue Ghost, on the lunar surface with a flawless touchdown.
March 4, 2025 at 6:36 PM
March 4, 2025 at 3:37 AM
Can we actually send humans to Mars?
ABC News’ Gio Benitez speaks with astronauts, physicists and a space physiologist to see if President Donald Trump’s lofty goal of sending humans to Mars and back is feasible during his second term.
March 4, 2025 at 3:37 AM
March 3, 2025 at 1:06 AM
Lunar lander Blue Ghost touches down
Texas startup Firefly Aerospace made history Sunday when it landed its spacecraft, Blue Ghost, on the lunar surface with a flawless touchdown.
March 3, 2025 at 1:06 AM
March 2, 2025 at 11:24 PM
Firefly's Blue Ghost has successful moon landing
Blue Ghost landed on the moon on Sunday, becoming just the second private spacecraft ever to soft-land on the moon, according to Space.com.
March 2, 2025 at 11:24 PM
March 2, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Blue Ghost lands on the moon
Firefly's Blu Ghost lunar lander successfully touched down on the moon early Sunday morning.
March 2, 2025 at 3:31 PM
March 1, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Blue Origin's next mission will have all-female crew
Aerospace engineer Aisha Bowe joins ABC News Live to discuss the significance of Blue Origin’s all-female space crew.
March 1, 2025 at 6:59 PM
March 1, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Blue Ghost prepares for moon landing
The historic landing is in the works for the Blue Ghost spacecraft as it looks to touch down on the moon in less than 24 hours.
March 1, 2025 at 3:43 PM
February 28, 2025 at 7:37 PM
7-planet parade will be visible on last day of February
According to NASA, multi-planet lineups are visible "every few years."
February 28, 2025 at 7:37 PM
February 28, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Planetary alignment is coming, and it’ll be ‘really bright’: Astronomer
Astronomer Gerard van Belle discusses the cosmic event that’ll take place on Friday night as seven planets align in a “planetary parade.”
February 28, 2025 at 5:09 PM
February 27, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Katy Perry will travel to space on Blue Origin rocket
Singer Katy Perry is scheduled to blast off on the next launch of Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin rocket, according to the space company.
February 27, 2025 at 3:50 PM
February 27, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Astronauts open up about unexpectedly long stay in space
Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore, whose week-long mission has stretched beyond 250 days, speak exclusively to "GMA" about their extended time aboard the International Space Station.
February 27, 2025 at 3:48 PM
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Elon Musk calls for deorbiting of the ISS. Here's what the space station does
Elon Musk recently called for the ISS to be deorbited "as soon as possible." Experts say the station provides vital research, technological development and education
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Chance of ‘city killer’ asteroid striking Earth increases: NASA
The asteroid, discovered just after Christmas and named 2024 YR4, could strike the planet in December of 2032, according to NASA's Center for Near Earth Object Studies.
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Probability of asteroid striking Earth in the next decade increases, NASA says
The chances of an asteroid striking Earth within the next decade has more than doubled in a matter of weeks, according to NASA astronomers.
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Valentine's Day display of northern lights will be visible in these US states
Valentine's Day could bring a dazzling display of the northern lights for stargazers in some parts of the U.S.
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Chances of newly discovered asteroid striking Earth doubled: NASA
The asteroid, discovered just after Christmas and named 2024 YR4, could strike the planet in December 2032 as it approaches during another journey around its orbit, according to NASA.
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What to know about February's full snow moon
The full moon will arrive Feb. 12, according to NASA.
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Falling space debris is increasingly threatening airplanes, researchers say
Space debris from rocket bodies orbiting Earth could pose an increased threat of striking aircraft as it falls from space, according to new research.
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Musk, as he fights DEI, is being paid to send 1st woman, person of color to the moon
As Elon Musk helps the Trump administration eliminate DEI, his SpaceX currently has a NASA contract to help land the first woman and first person of color on the moon.
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Suni Williams sets new spacewalk record
Williams has broken the record for the most total spacewalking time by a woman, making her ninth spacewalk.
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Astronomers discover repeating radio bursts from distant 'dead' galaxy
Astronomers have detected fast-repeating radio bursts from a distant "dead" galaxy that should not contain the energy to produce these types of signals.
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Northern lights will be visible in these states this weekend
Another display of the northern lights could be visible this weekend in several U.S. states following a severe solar storm.
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Astronomers say they've discovered repeating radio bursts from distant 'dead' galaxy
Astronomers have reportedly detected fast-repeating radio bursts from a distant "dead" galaxy that should not contain the energy to produce these types of signals.
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