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How to Watch the Lyrids, the Strongest Meteor Shower of 2023

03/17/2023

How to Watch the Lyrids, the Strongest Meteor Shower of 2023

The oldest cosmic dance of the year is scheduled to begin in April, and you'll want a front-row seat to the intergalactic spectacle.

Jessica Watkins Is the First Black Woman on an Extended Space-Station Mission

04/28/2022

Jessica Watkins Is the First Black Woman on an Extended Space-Station Mission

NASA astronaut Jessica Watkins made history with her maiden voyage to space.

14 NASA Images of the Earth From Space That Are Beyond Spectacular

04/28/2021

14 NASA Images of the Earth From Space That Are Beyond Spectacular

Space, in general, is enough to take our breath away, but when we look at our planet from afar, it does something else to us.

NASA's Mission Control Team Celebrate First Successful Helicopter Flight on Mars

04/19/2021

NASA's Mission Control Team Celebrate First Successful Helicopter Flight on Mars

NASA's Perseverance Rover is no longer alone on Mars.

NASA Shared a Photo of a "Sea of Dunes" on Mars, and Wow, Is It Breathtaking

04/13/2021

NASA Shared a Photo of a "Sea of Dunes" on Mars, and Wow, Is It Breathtaking

If you find space to be absolutely mind-blowing like me, get a load of this.

This NASA Astronaut Is Voting From Space, So There Are Truly No Excuses

09/28/2020

This NASA Astronaut Is Voting From Space, So There Are Truly No Excuses

On Nov. 3, Kate Rubins will be orbiting a cool 200 miles above Earth, but that's not preventing her from voting in the presidential election.

Estée Lauder Is Sending a Product Into Space, Because Even Astronauts Love Their Serums

09/18/2020

Estée Lauder Is Sending a Product Into Space, Because Even Astronauts Love Their Serums

As a company, Estée Lauder has done a lot within the beauty industry over the last few decades, but the brand has never launched one of its own products into space — until now.

NASA's Smoke-Filled Satellite Photos Show the Devastating Impact of the West Coast Wildfires

09/17/2020

NASA's Smoke-Filled Satellite Photos Show the Devastating Impact of the West Coast Wildfires

Wildfire season has ravaged the West Coast of the United States from Washington down to Southern California in the last several weeks, causing thousands to evacuate their homes and many to lose their lives.

21 Stunning Photos of Outer Space That'll Put Life in Perspective

08/19/2020

21 Stunning Photos of Outer Space That'll Put Life in Perspective

If you've ever gotten caught up in everyday life (and honestly, who hasn't?), you or someone else has probably told you to "think about the big picture."

Whoa! 46 Facts About Space That Are Truly Out of This World

07/18/2020

Whoa! 46 Facts About Space That Are Truly Out of This World

Ever find yourself miles away from big-city lights on a clear night?

A NASA-Approved Perfume Is on the Way, So We Can Finally Know What Outer Space Smells Like

06/30/2020

A NASA-Approved Perfume Is on the Way, So We Can Finally Know What Outer Space Smells Like

If you were ever wondering what space smells like — I mean, who hasn't?

NASA Renames Headquarters to Honor Mary Jackson, Its First Black Woman Engineer

06/25/2020

NASA Renames Headquarters to Honor Mary Jackson, Its First Black Woman Engineer

NASA's Washington DC headquarters building has been renamed after Mary W. Jackson, the first Black woman to work as an engineer for the space agency.