NASA has come up with a new list of places to land near the south pole of the moon for its Artemis 3 mission. This time, they thought about how space rocks, sunshine, and talking to Earth would affect the landing. They shrank the list from 13 spots to 9, all still near the moon's south pole. That's
You know how some stars die but then come back to life? Well, one of those stars, called T Coronae Borealis, is expected to do just that this Halloween. NASA scientists call it a "zombie star" because it's not really alive, but it acts like it is every 80 years or so. This star has a friend nearby t
Boeing's Starliner spacecraft had a rough start, with issues like engine malfunctions and leaks causing NASA to send astronauts home on SpaceX's Crew Dragon. This isn't new for Boeing, which has faced trouble with its 737 Max planes too. Back in 2014, NASA gave Boeing and SpaceX contracts to make sp
"Imagine a space that’s perfect for families to relax, enjoy some food, and listen to live music – all while meeting new neighbors. That’s the idea behind 'Gather Mount Pleasant, ' a $14 million project that’s up for final review this Wednesday. Located on Midtown Avenue, right next to MUSC Midtown,
NASA has recently announced nine potential landing spots near the moon's South Pole for the upcoming Artemis III mission, which aims to bring humans back to the lunar surface after over 50 years. These locations are carefully chosen to maximize scientific discovery and to ensure the safety of the as
Have you ever imagined what it's like to take a picture in space? NASA astronaut Don Pettit, 69, did just that on his fourth mission to the International Space Station (ISS). He captured a spooky image of the SpaceX Dragon Freedom capsule after its Crew-9 mission. The black-and-white photo shows the
Ever wondered what happens when trees meet too much salt? In North Carolina, NASA satellites have snapped pictures showing the eerie spread of what scientists call "ghost forests. " Over the past two decades, trees along the Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge have been losing their lives, stoo
In a twist of cosmic fate, a comet dubbed the "Halloween comet" met its end on Monday. Discovered on September 27 by an Asteroid Terrestrial-impact Last Alert System in Hawaii, this icy, gaseous, and rocky celestial body had sparked interest for its potential visibility during Halloween. However, as
Imagine a comet zipping through the cosmos and suddenly getting too close to the Sun. That's exactly what happened to Comet 2024 S1 ATLAS on October 28, 2024. This comet, discovered in Hawaii by the Asteroid Terrestrial-impact Laser Alert System (ATLAS) project, was initially mistaken for an asteroi
NASA's Artemis 2 mission to the moon is making significant progress. The core stage of the Space Launch System rocket arrived at Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Tuesday, July 23. This massive rocket stage, measuring 212 feet (65 meters), was transported by NASA's Pegasus barge from New Orleans ov
