Soviet-era spacecraft plunges to Earth after 53 years stuck in orbit
A Soviet-era spacecraft, which had failed in its mission to Venus over 50 years ago, made an uncontrolled reentry into…
Soviet-era spacecraft is set to plunge to Earth a half-century after its failed launch to Venus
A spacecraft launched by the former Soviet Union in the 1970s and intended to land on Venus is now expected…
3 astronauts return to Earth after 6 months on China’s space station
After a six-month mission aboard China’s Tiangong space station, three astronauts successfully landed back on Earth on Wednesday. Their capsule,…
Oldest serving US astronaut returns to Earth on 70th birthday
Don Pettit, the United States’ oldest serving astronaut, has made his return to Earth on a milestone day—his 70th birthday.…
La Nina exits after three weak months, leaving Earth in neutral climate state
La Nina, the climate phenomenon that causes natural cooling, has faded away after just three months. The La Nina that…
NASA’s stuck astronauts are finally on their way back to Earth after 9 months in space
NASA’s two astronauts, who had been stuck in space, returned to Earth on Tuesday aboard a SpaceX spacecraft, bringing an…
Asteroid 2024 YR4 is no longer a threat to Earth, scientists say
Scientists have confirmed that Earth is no longer at risk from asteroid 2024 YR4. After two months of detailed observations,…
A private US spacecraft headed to the moon captures a glorious view of Earth
A private U.S. spacecraft, headed for the moon, has sent back breathtaking images of Earth just a week into its…