NOAA finally identifies ‘golden orb’; here’s what it is

The mystery of the "golden orb," an unidentified object that captured widespread public interest when it was collected during a NOAA expedition, has finally been solved.

Maine lobsterman found dead after boat discovered adrift overnight

A 63-year-old Maine lobsterman was found dead after his boat was discovered running unattended overnight, sparking a search in coastal waters.

NASA unveils panoramic Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope

NASA unveiled the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, designed to capture unprecedented panoramic images of the universe.

Look up tonight as the Lyrid meteor shower peaks - How to see the celestial show

Stargazers, get ready to watch one of the world’s oldest known meteor showers as the Lyrid meteor shower peaks Tuesday night. How to see the celestial show

Northern lights may be visible in nearly 20 states tonight: See where

Stargazers could be in for a celestial treat Friday night and early Saturday: the northern lights may be visible in nearly 20 states.

Artemis astronauts give first public remarks after moon flyby mission: Here's what they said

The crew of Artemis II received a rousing ‘welcome home’ as they offered their first comments since returning to Earth after the longest trip any human has ever made. 

NASA prepares for Orion spacecraft’s return to Earth
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LiveNOW’s Andy Mac is speaking with Joshua Benjamins, a former US Navy diver, as NASA's Artemis II crew prepare to return home on Friday as they conclude a historic 10-day journey around the moon. NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen are working to prepare themselves and the Orion spacecraft for splashdown off the coast of San Diego. 

Former NASA astronaut talks surviving in space
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We are now watching as NASA starts to release some of the first photos from Artemis II's historic lunar flyby this week. Artemis II crew flew around the moon on Monday, April 6, traveling farther than Apollo 13. They became the first humans to see the far side of the moon and managed to travel farther into space from Earth than any human before them. LiveNOW's Anna Marsick is interviewing retired NASA astronaut Clayton Anderson, who has logged over 166 days in space, about what life looks like from way up in the stars. 

Artemis II crew take questions on way back to Earth
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We are listening to the Artemis II crew as they take questions from the media during the eighth day of their moon mission. The Orion spacecraft that they are on is currently traveling back to Earth, with a planned splashdown for Friday evening. We watched this week as Artemis II's crew broke the record for the farthest distance humans have ever traveled from Earth during their historic lunar flyby mission. 

Artemis II crew prepares for Earth return, splashdown
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We are watching as the Artemis II crew spend the eighth day of their mission conducting tests as the Orion spacecraft makes its way back to Earth. The crew is expected to splash down in the Pacific Ocean, off the coast of San Diego, on Friday, April 10. LiveNOW’s Andy Mac is speaking with former U.S. Navy diver Thomas McConnell to learn more before the Artemis II crew parachutes into the Pacific Ocean. 

Fisherman rescues shark caught on fishing line
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Dramatic footage captured the moment a fisherman rescued a great white shark caught on a fishing line in Hermosa Beach, California, on Wednesday, April 1. (Credit: Alexandra Garry via Storyful)

Why Artemis II astronauts didn't land on the moon

NASA’s Artemis II astronauts flew back to the moon for the first time in decades — but didn’t land. Here’s why.

Artemis II crew wraps moon flyby, heads for Earth
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The Artemis II astronauts are now headed back to Earth after successfully completing a lunar flyby that took them further into deep space than any previous human mission. NASA says the journey is providing unprecedented, firsthand views of the moon's far side. It was a significant step toward landing boot prints near the moon’s south pole in just two years. LiveNOW’s Anna Marsick is speaking with Dr. David Alexander, the Director of the Rice Space Institute, as the astronauts continue to share important moments from their journey so far. 

Trump speaks to Artemis II crew during moon mission
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The Artemis II mission has now traveled farther into space from Earth than any previous human spaceflight, surpassing the distance set by Apollo 13 in 1970. The mission to the moon and back is expected to last 10 days. We are now learning that President Donald Trump is speaking with the Artemis II crew after they made their way around the dark side of the moon on Monday. 

Artemis II swings around moon, begins journey home
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The Artemis II mission has now traveled farther into space from Earth than any previous human spaceflight, surpassing the distance set by Apollo 13 in 1970. NASA reestablished communication with the Orion spacecraft after a 40-minute blackout as the Artemis II crew now begins their return journey back home to Earth. LiveNOW’s Andy Mac is getting the latest updates on the ongoing moon mission with Jack Kiraly, Director of Government Relations at the Planetary Society.