Science

The most dazzling meteor shower of the year will peak from Aug. 11 until Aug. 13.

The first astronauts to ride a SpaceX capsule into orbit headed toward a retro-style splashdown in the Gulf of Mexico on Sunday afternoon to close out a two-month test flight.

The biggest, most sophisticated Mars rover ever built is on its way to the red planet.

A pair of meteor showers are set to peak on the night of Tuesday, July 28. The Southern delta Aquariids and the alpha Capricornids should both be visible.

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.

In March, the comet was faint, but this month, the comet is relatively easy to observe with binoculars or a telescope. This comet continues to brighten, and is becoming visible to the naked eye.

In May, the new military branch invited specialized active-duty airmen to apply to volunteer for transfer.

Astronomers have discovered four mysterious objects that appear to be circular and brighter along the edges, according to a recent study.

Two tiny, but mighty, wild kittens recently enjoyed their first meaty meal at the San Diego Zoo.

The snakes move along tree branches and, sometimes, to reach another tree, they launch themselves into the air and glide down at an angle.

A Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign was recently launched for Eau de Space, a novel fragrance based on a scent commissioned by NASA that promises a whiff of outer space.

U.S. residents reveling in Independence Day festivities will get a prime-time view of a penumbral lunar eclipse that is expected to take over the night sky starting at 11:04 p.m. EDT.

The challenge comes ahead of NASA’s 2024 flight to the moon, which aims to land the first woman and next man on the lunar surface.

The estimates were published in The Astrophysical Journal on June 15.

By NASA’s count, over 3 million viewers tuned in online.