Moon

SPORTS June 21

Astronauts experiment with sports in microgravity

While experiments with sports in space were relatively simple just 50 years ago, they paved the way for modern-day testing of sporting equipment and even household items in zero gravity.

NASA June 18

NASA lunar orbiter pictures Chinese space probe on far side of the moon

New photos released by NASA show where China's Chang'e-6 space probe landed on the far side of the moon in a historic first-of-its-kind space mission.

LIFESTYLE June 18

On this day in history, June 18, 1983, astronaut Sally Ride becomes first American woman in space

Sally Ride made history as the first American woman in space on this day in history, June 18, 1983. Ride was one of six women picked for the astronaut class of 1978.

NASA June 13

NASA administrator says 'at least a trillion' other planets like Earth could exist in universe

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson said the government agency aims to send astronauts back to the moon, while the Perseverance Rover explores what was once a lake on Mars.

NASA June 13

NASA administrator describes future projects, partnerships in space

NASA administrator Bill Nelson discusses the American space program's history and future, from space race competition with the Soviets to plans to retrieve samples from Mars.

China June 3

Chinese spacecraft lands on far side of moon to collect samples as space rivalry with US grows

China has landed a spacecraft on the moon’s far side to collect samples that could provide insights into differences between the less-explored region and the better-known near side.

China May 3

China launches lunar probe to take samples from far side of the moon

China's advancing space exploration program has launched a new lunar probe to explore the far side of the moon. China has its own space station and conceptual plans for a moon base.

VIDEO April 25

April’s pink moon captured on full display over Chesapeake Bay

While the pink moon in April may refer to a kind of herb known for being a harbinger in the spring across the eastern U.S., Jeff Norman captured a time lapse of the perfectly pink moon rising over Kent Island in Chesapeake Bay.

Astronomy April 18

Lyrid meteor shower peaks this weekend: How to catch a glimpse of the celestial event

The Lyrid meteor shower, occurring annually in mid-to-late April, is currently underway with its peak activity expected Sunday into Monday, officials say.

LIFESTYLE April 17

On this day in history, April 17, 1970, Apollo 13 astronauts return alive, defy odds after space explosion

The three astronauts on board the Apollo 13 mission safely returned to Earth after an explosion in space threatened their lives on this day in history, April 17, 1970.