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TURIN, ITALY – AUGUST 02: The Sturgeon Super Moon is seen on August 2, 2023 in Turin, Italy. This is the first of two super moons in the month of August, with the end of the month seeing a rare super blue moon, which happens about once every ten years.

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The moon may be more than 100 million years older than previously thought, study finds

The moon may be more than 100 million years older than some scientists previously thought, according to a new study.

Indiana December 10, 2024 12:49 pm

WATCH: Cameras capture a celestial display moving across the sky in Indiana

According to meteorologists, the stunning sight is believed to be a meteor from the annual Geminids meteor shower

Suni Williams checks out the Astrobee robotic free-flyer on the International Space Station on Nov. 15. The device is outfitted with tentacle-like arms containing gecko-like adhesive pads to demonstrate satellite capture techniques.

NASA November 27, 2024 1:32 pm

NASA astronaut Suni Williams shares her Thanksgiving plans in space — and says she's not ‘stranded'

The space station crew will feast on smoked turkey, apple cobbler, green beans, mushrooms and mashed potatoes, Williams told NBC News in an interview from orbit.

Elon Musk, left, talks with president-elect Donald Trump after a SpaceX ‘Starship’ launched from Boca Chica, Texas, on Nov. 19, 2024.

space November 19, 2024 2:22 pm

President-elect Trump attends SpaceX ‘Starship' launch in Texas

President-elect Donald Trump appears to be planning to attend a SpaceX “Starship” rocket launch on Tuesday, in the latest indication of founder Elon Musk ‘s influence in the Republican’s orbit.

Congress November 13, 2024 11:13 am

‘We are not alone in the cosmos': Ex-Defense Department official testifies

Former senior intelligence official Luis Elizondo testified Wednesday at House Oversight Committee hearing that a “multi-decade secretive arms race” is playing out on the global state.

La NASA anunció este martes que reducirá su fuerza laboral de su departamento de Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) en un 8%.

NASA November 12, 2024 3:26 pm

JPL announces more job cuts, laying off over 300 people

Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) announced further layoffs Tuesday, citing “continued funding challenges.”

NASA October 17, 2024 7:20 am

Space shuttle model moves to temporary home in Downey

The original full-size shuttle mock-up moves to a temporary home. Video broadcast Thursday Oct. 17, 2024 on Today in LA.

NASA October 17, 2024 8:47 pm

It's moving day for original full-size space shuttle mock-up in Downey

It never went into space, but a full-size original space shuttle design prototype built in 1972 as part of Rockwell International’s ultimately successful bid to build NASA’s shuttles will travel along a Downey street Thursday.

space October 16, 2024 9:31 am

When to watch for the supersized Hunter's Moon over Los Angeles

Early risers will have the best view of the brightest moon of the year when it shines this week over Southern California.

First Alert Forecast October 16, 2024 9:13 am

First Alert Forecast: Deep marine layer

Winds increase as the week goes on. Belen De Leon has the forecast for Wednesday Oct. 16, 2024.

Downey July 30, 2024 9:24 am

A free rocket-themed event will gain gleeful lift-off in Downey

Rocket Fever, an annual Columbia Memorial Space Center event, will have free model rockets and $5 launches.

A Firefly Alpha rocket on the launch pad at Vandenberg Space Force Base.

space July 2, 2024 8:33 pm

How to watch Firefly Aerospace's ‘Noise of Summer' rocket launch from the California coast

Southern Californians might get a glimpse of Firefly Aerospace’s Alpha rocket Tuesday night when it launches from the Santa Barbara County coast.

NASA July 1, 2024 9:19 am

New look at the California Science Center's interactive space shuttle exhibit

Take a look at the walk-through, educational exhibit that will open to the public in a few years. John Cádiz Klemack reports for Today in LA on Monday, July 1, 2024.