Here’s a look at NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration), the United States government agency that conducts research into space. There are 10 major NASA facilities, including the Kennedy ...

October 4, 1957 - The Soviets launch Sputnik 1, the world’s first artificial satellite. October 1, 1958 - The official start of NASA. October 7, 1958 - NASA announces Project Mercury. The Mercury ...

March brings exciting celestial events for stargazers! Catch a glimpse of speedy Mercury as it becomes visible in the evening sky. Stay up late to witness a breathtaking total lunar eclipse, a ...

Sound Off is an opinion forum for Mercury readers to offer brief comments on today’s news. Submissions must be 75 words or ...

Israel ‍is ‍the ‍smallest ‍country ‍in ‍the ‍world ‍with ‍a ‍space ‍agency. ‍The ‍agency’s ‍goals ‍include ‍building ...

As we explore the amazing realities of this space station, get ready to learn some of the most astounding facts about the ISS. NASA’s International Space Station reveals 15 surprising truths ...

The two innermost planets, Venus and Mercury, will shine together low in the western sky at sunset on March 10. Here's how to ...

The planet in question is Mercury. Beginning now and running through the end of the second week of March, this somewhat overgrown version of the moon will have an evening appearance about as ...

The largest, Titan, is bigger than the planet Mercury, while the smallest is no larger than a sports arena, according to NASA. Seven of Saturn's moons are so bright that they are visible from ...