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June 25, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Astronauts head to ISS in private space flight
Four private astronauts from the U.S., India, Poland and Hungary are on board the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft, which is heading to the International Space Station for a 14-day mission.
June 25, 2025 at 1:01 PM
June 25, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Axiom Space launches 4 private astronauts to ISS, moves forward space station plans
After several postponed launches, Axiom Space's four private astronauts are finally on their way to the International Space Station.
June 25, 2025 at 12:12 PM
June 24, 2025 at 3:45 PM
World’s largest digital camera captures stunning images of galaxies
The Rubin telescope, sitting at the top of the Cerro Pachon mountains in Chile, captured galaxies 55 million lightyears away.
June 24, 2025 at 3:45 PM
June 24, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Largest digital camera ever built releases its first glamour shots of the universe
The largest digital camera ever built has released its first shots of the universe
June 24, 2025 at 3:35 PM
June 20, 2025 at 2:40 AM
SpaceX Starship explodes into massive fireball
During a routine static fire test, SpaceX Starship 36 erupted in a series of massive explosions rattling homes miles away in Texas.
June 20, 2025 at 2:40 AM
June 18, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Astronomers create dazzling map of nearby galaxy in thousands of colors
Astronomers have revealed a nearby spiral galaxy in all its brilliant glory, shining in thousands of colors
June 18, 2025 at 5:42 PM
June 18, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Rare exoplanet discovered in outskirts of the Milky Way
Astronomers have located a rare exoplanet on the edge of the Milky Way.
June 18, 2025 at 5:34 PM
June 18, 2025 at 3:26 PM
This Australian moth uses the stars as a compass to travel hundreds of miles
A new study finds an Australian moth follows the stars during its yearly migration, using the night sky as a guiding compass
June 18, 2025 at 3:26 PM
June 11, 2025 at 6:40 PM
June's full strawberry moon: See photos and what it means for your zodiac
The full moon rose over the United States on Wednesday, June 11.
June 11, 2025 at 6:40 PM
June 11, 2025 at 11:37 AM
Stunning moment helicopter and plane pass in front of 'strawberry moon' over Chicago
A Chicago man captured the stunning moment a helicopter and plane passed simultaneously in front of June's radiant "strawberry moon."
June 11, 2025 at 11:37 AM
June 10, 2025 at 10:24 PM
NASA Mars Orbiter captures 12-mile-high volcano
The new panorama of Mar’s Arsia Mons was captured on May 2.
June 10, 2025 at 10:24 PM
June 10, 2025 at 6:25 PM
NASA captures images of 12-mile-tall volcano on this nearby planet
A NASA orbiter has captured a stunning image of a volcano on Mars for the first time.
June 10, 2025 at 6:25 PM
June 10, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Private astronaut mission marks next step toward a new space station
Axiom Space will attempt to send its fourth crew to the International Space Station as part of its AX-4 mission on Wednesday.
June 10, 2025 at 2:49 PM
June 7, 2025 at 1:19 AM
What the loss of Dragon spacecraft would mean for NASA
Space science experts told ABC News SpaceX has been essential to NASA’s missions and the breakdown of a relationship would leave a hole that would be hard to fill.
June 7, 2025 at 1:19 AM
June 6, 2025 at 1:31 AM
A private company wants to build a city on the moon. But it has to land a probe first
A private space exploration company based in Japan, ispace, wants to see people living on the moon by 2040.
June 6, 2025 at 1:31 AM
June 5, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Crucial step toward building moon colony
A private space exploration company based in Japan, ispace, wants to see people living on the moon by 2040.
June 5, 2025 at 3:34 PM
June 5, 2025 at 2:46 PM
NASA to release most detailed images of the universe ever captured
Rochester Institute of Technology astrophysics professor Jeyhan Kartaltepe led the team behind the project and explains why this new view matters.
June 5, 2025 at 2:46 PM
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In 9th flight test, SpaceX's Starship experiences 'rapid unscheduled disassembly'
After launch, an apparent propellant leak entered its suborbital trajectory left Starship spinning and mission control unable to control the craft.
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A failed Soviet spacecraft appears to have crashed back to Earth
A failed Soviet-era spacecraft that became trapped in Earth’s orbit by mistake more than 50 years ago is expected to make a crash landing back on Earth early Saturday.
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Soviet-era spacecraft remains return to Earth
The remains of a decades-old Soviet era spacecraft, Kosmos-482, have returned to Earth. It was supposed to go to Venus in 1972, but a rocket malfunction left it stranded in Earth’s orbit.
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Soviet-era spacecraft expected to crash back to Earth overnight
A Soviet-era spacecraft that was supposed to explore Venus is expected to crash into Earth some time tonight or tomorrow. David Muir reports.
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Eta Aquarids meteor shower to peak Monday night
A meteor shower known for the speed of its shooting stars is expected to peak on Monday, according to astronomers.
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Eta Aquarids meteor shower to peak Monday night: How to watch
A meteor shower known for the speed of its shooting stars is expected to peak on Monday night, according to astronomers.
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Newly discovered 9th planet so far it takes 10,000 years to orbit the sun: Scientists
Our solar system may have a ninth planet after all, following the declassification of Pluto nearly two decades ago, researchers say.
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NASA astronauts complete 5th-ever all-female spacewalk
It is the first all-female spacewalk since 2023 and just the fifth in NASA's history.
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2 NASA female astronauts complete 6.5-hour spacewalk
Two NASA astronauts steppes outside the International Space Station on Thursday to take part in U.S. Spacewalk 93, NASA's fifth-ever all-female spacewalk.
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This is the coldest planet ever discovered, researchers say
An exoplanet discovered in 2020 contains the coldest temperatures ever measured on a planetary body, according to scientists.
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NASA's oldest active astronaut on 220-day mission: 'I feel like a little kid'
Veteran astronaut Don Pettit conducted hundreds of hours of research and captured over half a million photos during his ISS mission.
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Hints of life found on distant planet
Nikku Madhusudhan, a professor of astrophysics and exoplanetary science at the University of Cambridge, discusses the discovery of hints of life found on the distant planet K2-18b.
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Promising discovery of new life in faraway orbit
ABC News' Stephanie Ramos spoke with Cambridge University astrophysicist Dr. Nikku Madhusudhan on a possible massive planet discovery called K2-18b and its strong evidence of extraterrestrial life.
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NASA astronaut to celebrate 70th birthday during dramatic return to Earth
NASA astronaut Don Pettit celebrates his 70th birthday with a spectacular return from the International Space Station after 220 days in orbit.
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Hints of life found on a distant planet
The discovery was made by a Cambridge research team looking at planet K2-18b while using Nasa's James Webb Space Telescope.
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Historic importance of Blue Origin’s all-female crew space launch
ABC News’ Linsey Davis spoke with former NASA astronaut, Susan Kilrain, about the iconic but brief all-women crew space mission and what it means for the future of space tourism.
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All-female Blue Origin crew blasts into space, including pop star Katy Perry
An all-female flight crew, including Katy Perry, Gayle King and Lauren Sanchez blasted into space aboard Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin New Shepard rocket, experiencing zero gravity before parachuting home.
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What Blue Origin launch offers to scientific community
ABC News contributor and astrophysicist, Hakeem Oluseyi, says the Blue Origin launch provides pathways for more people having access to space.
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What Katy Perry, Blue Origin crew saw in space
New video released by Blue Origin shows Katy Perry, Gayle King, Lauren Sánchez and other members of the crew floating in space.
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Blue Origin launch ‘helps shine a light on space travel’: Space expert
Space expert Eric Ingram discusses the importance of getting more people to space after Blue Origin's all-female crew completed their trip into space Monday morning.
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Blue Origin's celebrity passenger list expands with latest flight
While they didn't get close to any stars, passengers aboard the latest Blue Origin flight included earthly stars like pop singer Katy Perry and TV journalist Gayle King.
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Katy Perry among all-female Blue Origin crew that completes space trip
Blue Origin’s NS-31 mission launched into space on Monday morning with an all-female crew, including pop star Katy Perry.
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Former astronaut reacts to Blue Origin launching all-female crew to space
Susan Kilrain, a former astronaut, says the women have a “unique opportunity” to encourage people and young children to be interested in space.
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The moment Katy Perry, Blue Origin returned to Earth
Jeff Bezos opens the hatch so the all-female space crew, including Katy Perry, Gayle King and his fiancée Lauren Sánchez, can exit, after traveling to space aboard Blue Origin rocket.
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Blue Origin's all-female crew exit capsule after spaceflight
Blue Origin’s all-female crew, which includes pop star Katy Perry, completed their trip into space Monday morning.
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Blue Origin mission with all-female crew launches into space
Blue Origin’s NS-31 mission launched into space on Monday morning with an all-female crew, including pop star Katy Perry.
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April's pink moon will be a micromoon: What to know
The pink moon will rise on Saturday, April 12.
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How Katy Perry and Blue Origin's all-female crew are preparing for space
Katy Perry and an all-female crew will launch on the New Shepard rocket on April 14.
3 months ago
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First space crew to explore Earth's polar regions returns with splashdown landing
The crew observed Earth's polar regions 430 kilometers above the surface, allowing the Crew Dragon Resilience to travel from the Northern to Southern Pole.
3 months ago
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Why astronomers are tracking an asteroid that could potentially strike the moon
Astronomers have gotten a glimpse of the "city-killer" asteroid before it disappears until 2028, according to NASA.
3 months ago
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Watch the adorable moment astronaut reunites with her dogs after 9 months in space
Astronaut Suni Williams spent an unexpected nine months in space. When she finally came home, her two dogs were so excited to see her. "Best homecoming ever," she captioned the video.
3 months ago
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Meteor showers, a celestial marathon and more will dazzle the night sky in April
Mark your calendars for several spectacular events this month.
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Two meteor showers will happen simultaneously in April, astronomers say
Skygazers can enjoy meteor showers and other dazzling displays in the night sky all month long, according to astronomers.
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