NASA Successfully Completes Historic Landing On AsteroidOSIRIS-REx touched down on the asteroid for approximately 16 seconds. A robotic arm then grabbed a handful of soil and rocks, before the spacecraft took off again.
Scientists Project Asteroid To Approach Earth On Eve Of Election DayScientists are tracking Asteroid 2018VP1. There are no pictures of it flying through space since it's quite small, by the universe's standard.
SpaceX Crew Dragon Astronauts Splash Down In Gulf Of Mexico After Historic Test FlightTwo NASA astronauts returned to Earth on Sunday in a dramatic, retro-style splashdown, their capsule parachuting into the Gulf of Mexico.
Stony Brook Professor Among Scientists Who Designed Critical Instrument On NASA's Mars Rover 'Perseverance'Nasa's Perseverance rover blasted off from Kennedy Space Center, starting its seven-month journey to Mars.
SpaceX Crew Dragon Docks With Space Station After Historic LaunchSpaceX's Crew Dragon capsule caught up with the International Space Station early Sunday and glided in for a problem-free docking.
SpaceX, NASA Make History With Afternoon Launch SpaceX and NASA made history by launching two astronauts into Earth’s orbit on Saturday afternoon.
Long Island Woman Jasmin Moghbeli Welcomed As Newest NASA AstronautHer outer space dreams began in the sixth grade, and from Long Island to NASA, Jasmin Moghbeli is America’s newest astronaut.
Local Teenager Makes Stunning Discovery, A Planet 1,300 Light Years AwayAn out-of-this-world discovery was recently made by a Westchester County teen. It happened back in June, but remained under lock and key until this week.
NASA Wants To Send Your Name To Mars, Out Of This World Opportunity Ends MondayThe space agency is including a special plate with the names of thousands of Earthlings on their next mission to the red planet.
Asteroid Larger Than Some Of The World's Tallest Buildings To Pass By EarthAstronomers don't believe the asteroid poses any danger, but NASA's Center for Near Earth Object Studies is tracking it.
Female Astronaut Accused Of Stealing Estranged Wife's Identity, Committing First Crime In SpaceAnne McClain, a Lt. Colonel in the U.S. Army, has reportedly been accused of identity theft while on board the International Space Station.
American Museum of Natural History Celebrates Apollo 11 AnniversaryThis Saturday is 50 years since the Apollo 11 moon landing. The museum is marking the historic anniversary with an out-of-this-world celebration.
See Saturn's Rings As It Begins Its Closest Pass By EarthSaturn will be visible in the southeast sky Tuesday, according to EarthSky, and can be spotted in the "teapot" of the Sagittarius constellation.
'An Amazing Experience': NYPD Explorers Speak With Astronauts Aboard International Space StationSome New York City school kids had a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity Monday.