Wally Funk, female aviation pioneer, becomes oldest person in space at 82
Wally Funk finally got to live her dream on Blue Origin’s rocket launch Tuesday, becoming the oldest person to go to space at 82.
Mars, Venus, moon appear close together in planetary conjunction
Skywatchers will have another chance to view Mars, Venus and the young moon in the same field of view Tuesday evening.
UK meteor flashes across night sky, stuns hundreds of residents
UK residents were treated to an astronomical show Sunday when a meteor lit up the night sky.
Scientists discover hell-like planet with oceans of lava, perpetual sunlight and rock rain
Scientists discovered a planet with oceans of lava and raining rocks.
Russian, American crew reach space station using a fast-track maneuver
A trio of space travelers has launched successfully to the International Space Station, for the first time using a fast-track maneuver to reach the orbiting outpost in just three hours.
'On our way to Mars': NASA rover will look for signs of life
The biggest, most sophisticated Mars rover ever built is on its way to the red planet.
China launches ambitious attempt to land rover on Mars
China has launched its most ambitious Mars mission yet in an attempt to join the United States in successfully landing a spacecraft on the red planet.