NASA telescope on the verge of plunging back to Earth after failed rescue mission Science 11 hours 2 min read ↗
The U.S. Space Force predicts the Swift Observatory will come crashing down on or around Friday.
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Recorded live at Carnegie Hall, historian John Monsky tells the exhilarating story of America’s journey to the Moon and the heroes in and outside of NASA who made it possible. ↗
Premieres Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2026 at 8 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream with KPBS+. Recorded live at Carnegie Hall, historian John Monsky tells the exhilarating story of America’s journey to the Moon and the heroes in and outside of NASA who made it possible. Featuring iconic music from the 1960s and ’70s performed by Broadway stars and a live orchestra, alongside rare archival imagery and historic flags, this living documentary brings the Space Race vividly to life.
Rubin Observatory's First Public Images Turn Up Two Hidden Milky Way Neighbors ↗
A faint dwarf galaxy and a hidden star cluster are the newest satellites found circling the Milky Way, spotted in early data from the new Vera C. Rubin Observatory.
4Leonid Meteor Shower Streaks Across November Skies, Peaking November 17 ↗
Debris shed by comet Tempel-Tuttle will cross the atmosphere at up to 44 miles per second, with a moonless midnight window favoring viewers around the peak.
Dartmouth’s Shattuck Observatory prepares for a revival ↗
Dartmouth's Shattuck Observatory undergoes a major overhaul of its 1871 Clark telescope and dome to revive public access.
Robot builds structure in space without astronauts for first time ↗
The robotic truss builder worked to construct a 1.4-meter-diameter reflector antenna without the help of astronauts.
This Veterans Day, we honor their service by preserving their history ↗
Veterans in Bradford and throughout McKean County embody stories that stretch well beyond their time in uniform. From the Army, Air Force and Coast Guard to the Marine Corps, Navy and Space Force, they have supported the nation through their military service. Their service remains at the heart of Veterans Day and National Veterans and Military Families Month each November — a time when the country collectively acknowledges not only...
NASA searching for next class of astronauts ↗
NASA is searching for its next class of astronauts to send into space.The space agency is looking for people to travel to the moon, buildRead More
Purdue Professor helps identify four potential priorities for future moon exploration ↗
WEST LAFAYETTE — A Purdue University professor has helped lead a national research effort identifying four locations on the Moon that could offer valuable o ...
NASA looks for next generation of astronaut ↗
Apply now to join NASA as an astronaut and help prepare for America's return to the moon and future Mars missions.
Fireball streaks across skies over North Carolina and Tennessee at 47,000 mph, NASA says ↗
Fireball streaks across skies over North Carolina and Tennessee at 47,000 mph, NASA says
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Do you have what it takes to be the next NASA astronaut to go to the moon? Taylor O'Bier ↗
NASA is looking to hire a new class of astronauts who will travel to the moon and help expand its Artemis program.
Your Daily Horoscope for November 8, 2026 ↗
Navigate today's -348 Cosmic Caution day with your daily horoscope for November 8, 2026, and explore actor Andrew Gower's birthday forecast.