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Associated Press

Rescue mission is called off for NASA's aging Swift space telescope

Associated Press,

August 19, 2026

News

Newly discovered "black hole star" could solve mystery of strange red dots spotted in the early universe

CBS News,

August 12, 2026

Two meteor showers peak on consecutive nights

WWAY News,

October 8, 2019

"Super blood wolf moon" will light up the night sky Sunday

WWAY News,

January 19, 2019

NASA spacecraft hurtles toward tiny, icy world beyond Pluto

Associated Press,

December 31, 2018

Have astronomers found 1st moon outside our solar system?

Associated Press,

October 3, 2018

Afraid of heights in space: NASA astronaut details flight

Associated Press,

May 3, 2018

Geminid meteor shower peaks this Wednesday

WWAY News,

December 12, 2017

Scientists discover Earth-size planet that could sustain life

WWAY News,

November 16, 2017

Artist's concept of NASAs New Horizons spacecraft flying by 2014 MU69 on Jan. 1

NASA seeks nickname for tiny, icy world on solar system edge

WWAY News,

November 7, 2017

LOOK UP: 2017 Orionid Meteor shower peaks this weekend

WWAY News,

October 17, 2017

Scientists witness huge cosmic crash, find origins of gold

Associated Press,

October 16, 2017

What is the Harvest Moon and why it will be unique this year?

WWAY News,

October 5, 2017

President Donald Trump signs a bill authorizing spending for NASA during a ceremony at the White House on March 21

Trump signs bill authorizing NASA funding, Mars exploration

Associated Press,

March 21, 2017

Full moon, comet starring in night sky show this weekend

WWAY News,

February 10, 2017

Blue moon? Friday's celestial event comes with a catch

Sarah Murphy,

July 31, 2015

Cape Fear Museum offers astronomy program for children

Helen Holt,

July 5, 2014

Star Party kicks off North Carolina's Science Festival

Christina Anthony,

April 6, 2013

Rare sight as Venus passes in front of sun tonight

Tim Buckley,

June 5, 2012

NASA finds planet that's just about right for life

WWAY News,

December 5, 2011

The 'Big Splat' theory: Scientists say Earth once had 2 moons, until they collided

WWAY News,

August 3, 2011

Rare solstice eclipse darkens moon

WWAY News,

December 21, 2010

Astronomy

Rescue mission is called off for NASA's aging Swift space telescope

Newly discovered "black hole star" could solve mystery of strange red dots spotted in the early universe

Two meteor showers peak on consecutive nights

"Super blood wolf moon" will light up the night sky Sunday

NASA spacecraft hurtles toward tiny, icy world beyond Pluto

Have astronomers found 1st moon outside our solar system?

Afraid of heights in space: NASA astronaut details flight

Geminid meteor shower peaks this Wednesday

Scientists discover Earth-size planet that could sustain life

NASA seeks nickname for tiny, icy world on solar system edge

LOOK UP: 2017 Orionid Meteor shower peaks this weekend

Scientists witness huge cosmic crash, find origins of gold

What is the Harvest Moon and why it will be unique this year?

Trump signs bill authorizing NASA funding, Mars exploration

Full moon, comet starring in night sky show this weekend

Blue moon? Friday's celestial event comes with a catch

Cape Fear Museum offers astronomy program for children

Star Party kicks off North Carolina's Science Festival

Rare sight as Venus passes in front of sun tonight

NASA finds planet that's just about right for life

The 'Big Splat' theory: Scientists say Earth once had 2 moons, until they collided

Rare solstice eclipse darkens moon

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