NASA Picks Md. Proposal For Space Station Project
NASA has chosen a University of Maryland proposal for a new instrument to observe changes in global vegetation from the International Space Station.
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NASA has chosen a University of Maryland proposal for a new instrument to observe changes in global vegetation from the International Space Station.
It's one long road trip, but man's first voyage to Pluto is almost over.
It's not just space NASA focuses on. A fleet of satellites also studies the Earth. That vantage point is showing most of us are breathing cleaner air.
Safely on board. Baltimore County's own Reid Wiseman made it onto the International Space Station after a successful lift off Wednesday.
He's the dad next door, but he's about to launch into outer space. Cockeysville native Reid Wiseman is part of the next crew heading to the International Space Station.
The hunt for life on other planets has some new contenders after the discovery of more than 700 new worlds by NASA.
If it had lungs and Mars had oxygen, the little rover named "Opportunity" could blow out 10 birthday candles Saturday.
NASA gives the green light for an emergency spacewalk to fix an external cooling system.
Two hundred miles up, there's a problem -- a potentially serious one for the International Space Station.
A solar flip-flop. Scientists at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center say the sun is in the process of reversing its magnetic poles.
Close encounter! All eyes were on outer space as a comet barreled toward the sun. Would it survive this dangerous journey?
Mixing rocket science and business. That's what NASA and Maryland have signed on to do.
Cracking a Martian mystery. That's what NASA hopes to achieve with a new spacecraft.
It appears Earth has dodged more bullets than expected. Last February's meteor blast over Siberia sent NASA scientists back to their computers.
Students from three Baltimore City middle schools are competing in Rocket into Poly—a rocket launching competition at Baltimore Polytechnic Institute.
A spacecraft that gave scientists their first peek into a comet's icy interior will explore no more, NASA said Friday.
Drones built for surveillance are being converted into hurricane hunters. It's a NASA program operating south of Ocean City.
Soon, for weeks as a time, a large object is expected to light the night sky. it could be wonderful or a total bust.
NASA's newest robotic explorer rocketed into space late Friday in an unprecedented moonshot from the Eastern Shore that dazzled sky watchers along the East Coast.
From the Eastern Shore to the moon. NASA will launch the LADEE spacecraft from Wallops Island, just over the Maryland line in Virginia.
Scorched earth. That's what new images from NASA satellites are showing across the world. Hotter, drier conditions are fueling more wildfires.
NASA is rescheduling its planned launch of two rockets from the Eastern Shore of Virginia to Friday.
It's not visible by eye, but the sun is experiencing a great deal of activity right now.
We are in an era where climate change and our carbon footprint are under the microscope. Scientists are constantly trying to learn more about these issues.
A bright light in the sky, moving tens of thousands of miles an hour. We're now learning more about Friday night's meteor.
One person was taken to a hospital after a school bus crash in Owings Mills involving two other vehicles, according to Baltimore County police.
A Baltimore County volunteer firefighter accused of sexually assaulting a coworker at the fire station was released from jail on his own recognizance until his trial.
Some restaurants and bars in Baltimore County will be allowed to serve cocktails to-go under a bill signed into law in Maryland.
The Maryland Attorney General has declined to pursue charges against a Baltimore Police officer who shot and killed a suspect in a hostage standoff.
Seven Maryland students are among the 247 competitors vying for the top prize in the 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee.
Another batch of bills was signed into law in Maryland Tuesday, with some aiming to reform the state's juvenile justice system and improve housing development opportunities
A couple severe storms are possible on Wednesday, especially south of Baltimore.
One person was taken to a hospital after a school bus crash in Owings Mills involving two other vehicles, according to Baltimore County police.
Sykesville Police said it took thieves about 30 minutes to steal two catalytic converters from parked cars, while also attempting to steal another one.
A Baltimore County volunteer firefighter accused of sexually assaulting a coworker at the fire station was released from jail on his own recognizance until his trial.
Marylanders are reacting to the United States and Israel's military strike on Iran.
The Ravens said they "clearly made an error" and won't appeal the ruling.
A Howard County Police officer responded to a call last weekend that really got his goat.
Chilly night ahead with some frost possible west of I-95. Warmer weather returns this weekend.
Storm threat continues Thursday with high heat added to the mix too during the afternoon.
Perry Hall Presbyterian connects with the community by running a mini golf course.
CM Pops in Maryland is showing off its ice pop creations for the summer.
Karin De Francis, the owner of Maryland’s Paws Up Veterinary, talks about affordable pet care.
Summer camp programs at River Valley Ranch in Maryland.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and NAMI Metropolitan Baltimore is busy helping to improve the lives of individuals living with mental health conditions, their families, and communities. We’re joined today by Executive Director Kerry Graves to learn about the nonprofit and its upcoming events that are designed to connect people to resources, reduce stigma around mental illness, and give individuals and families a clear place to start.
After spending the last year-and-a-half struggling to build on an impressive rookie season, Colton Cowser is coming through in the clutch again.
Colton Cowser hit a two-run game-winning homer in the 13th inning — his second walk-off shot in as many days — to give the Baltimore Orioles a 9-7 win over the AL East-leading Tampa Bay Rays on Monday.
Dillon Dingler hit a two-run homer in the first inning, Troy Melton and two relievers combined on a three-hitter and the Detroit Tigers stopped an eight-game losing streak by beating the Baltimore Orioles 4-1 Sunday in a doubleheader nightcap.
Colton Cowser hit a three-run homer off Kenley Jansen with two outs in the ninth inning, and the Baltimore Orioles beat Detroit 5-3 in a day-night doubleheader opener Sunday that extended the Tigers' losing streak to eight.
The Tampa Bay Rays used a four-run eighth inning to complete a sweep of the Baltimore Orioles with a 5-3 win on Wednesday.
A federal district judge granted Kilmar Abrego Garcia's motion to dismiss two criminal charges on the grounds his prosecution was vindictive and selective.
Tulsi Gabbard is resigning as the director of national intelligence after her husband was diagnosed with a rare form of bone cancer.
The $1.776 billion fund, which is part of the agreement to settle Trump's lawsuit against the IRS and Treasury Dept., is to be used to compensate those who claim that the government weaponized the legal system against them.
The operator of the Dali, a container ship that lost power and slammed into Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge in 2024, killing six people, is facing federal charges.
President Trump said earlier this week he was reviewing the possible reduction of troops in Germany, which hosts more than 35,000 U.S. service members.
Nearly 200 families were expected to shop at the 10th annual Christmas Store, hosted by the University of Maryland, Baltimore, and The Foundry Church on Friday.
After a loved one became a victim of sexual assault, a Maryland family is on a mission to prevent it among teens.
Over 400 future star chefs took over Baltimore on Saturday for a National Culinary Cook-off.
Chopped Broadway Bodega & Deli is making its mark as the first Black- and women-owned bodega in Fells Point, bringing the unmistakable flavors of a classic New York bodega to Baltimore.
'I Believe in Me Girls' held its fifth annual workshop on Saturday to empower young women while introducing them to a variety of career opportunities in the creative industry.
Senator Kagan said this bill will limit what she calls "bait and switch" and price gouging.
The Maryland Department of Emergency Management increased the State Activation Level from Normal to Partial on Friday morning in response to a Microsoft outage that has paralyzed systems worldwide.
Neighbors in one west Baltimore neighborhood are figuring out what to do for groceries, due to the Giant Food location in Edmondson Village closing next month.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is asking to move marijuana to Schedule III, alongside ketamine and some anabolic steroids
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette will stay open after it was sold to a nonprofit.
New flights to both U.S. and Caribbean destinations are coming to BWI in 2026.
After three decades of serving customers on the Baltimore waterfront, The Cheesecake Factory is closing its Inner Harbor location.
The company voluntarily issued the recall on September 23.
The Baltimore Tech Hub, one of 31 federal "Tech Hubs" designated last year, was skipped for a cut of $504 million in the first round of funding for the program.
Two New Jersey residents were potentially exposed to a person infected with hantavirus, according to health officials.
Staff at Sinai Hospital's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit say they are seeing double as they care for five sets of twins at once.
A proposed bill in Maryland could make it easier for diners to spot unhealthy menu items before they order.
Mixed nuts from Ohio-based Mellace Family Brands sold at some Wegmans stores could be tainted with Salmonella, FDA warns.
The company voluntarily issued the recall on September 23.
"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert is marking the end of an iconic late-night franchise on CBS.
Bobby J. Brown's breakout role was as a police officer on HBO's "The Wire." He appeared in 12 episodes across four seasons.
Bad Bunny took the stage at halftime for the 2026 Super Bowl. Here's who else performed at Super Bowl 60.
Music's biggest night returned Sunday with the 68th annual Grammy Awards. Here is how to watch and stream and what to know.
James Ransone, the actor who played Ziggy Sobotka in the HBO series "The Wire" and appeared in many other TV shows and movies, has died.
Scattered showers and storms are possible through Wednesday with high levels of humidity.
A couple severe storms are possible on Wednesday, especially south of Baltimore.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.
Wet and gloomy weather pattern continues in Maryland
Mild temperatures this week, with more rain chances in Maryland
A massive blast has been ruled out in the California chemical leak.
Anne Arundel County middle school teacher Emily Davis won Iron Rooster breakfast for a year.
A house fire in Washington County, Maryland, ignited a gas supply and spread to other homes.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore held his final bill signing ceremony of the 2026 legislative session.
Oscar Argueta, the suspect in a Baltimore County abduction and assault case, was ordered to be held without bail.