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International Space Station dodges 2nd piece of space junk in 6 days

A Russian Progress freighter docked to the ISS fired its thrusters Monday (Nov. 25) to dodge a piece of debris, the second such evasive maneuver for the orbiting lab in less than a week.

Published: 2024-11-26 21:30:00

'Knights of the Old Republic II' at 20: The key to Star Wars' future is found in its past

We revisit the Star Wars RPG sequel that subverted the expectations of fans and gained a cult following, despite a troubled development.

Published: 2024-11-26 21:00:00

Take an intergalactic joy ride in new trailer for Pixar's animated space odyssey 'Elio' (video)

A new trailer has arrived for Disney/Pixar's new animated sci-fi adventure, "Elio," the story of a young boy who is mistakenly identified as Earth's leader by intergalactic aliens.

Published: 2024-11-26 20:00:00

New Japanese rocket engine explodes during testing for 2nd time in 16 months

An engine hot fire test for the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency's new Epsilon S rocket ended prematurely when the engine caught fire and exploded.

Published: 2024-11-26 19:30:54

ISS astronauts open hatch to Russian spacecraft after strange smell delays cargo delivery

Cargo is finally being unloaded from a docked Russian Progress spacecraft at the ISS. A delay occurred after astronauts reported an unexpected smell on Nov. 23.

Published: 2024-11-26 18:53:36

Earth's mini-moon has finally departed. Will it ever return as a 'second moon?'

Departing on Monday (Nov. 25), Earth's recent "mini-moon" asteroid 2024 PT5 didn't stick around for Thanksgiving, but don't be sad. It will be back... but will it ever be a second moon again?

Published: 2024-11-26 18:00:22

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Published: 2024-11-26 17:14:57

'Flame-throwing' Guitar Nebula's concert caught by Hubble and Chandra space telescopes (video)

NASA telescope spotted a glowing nebula that looks like a guitar shredding rapid pulses of stellar material through space like soundwaves through a packed concert stadium.

Published: 2024-11-26 17:00:00