MIT Grad Part Of Successful Curiosity Rover Landing On Mars
"Touchdown confirmed," said engineer and MIT grad Allen Chen. "We're safe on Mars."
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"Touchdown confirmed," said engineer and MIT grad Allen Chen. "We're safe on Mars."
Looking around our nation, it's obvious that we need more heroines and heroes with Sally Ride's brave and courageous character. Her inspiration and legacy must live on to create the heroines – and heroes – of the future.
Fifty years ago Monday, John Glenn became the first American to orbit the earth. This weekend, the team that helped make that happen gathered at The Kennedy Space Center.
The last total lunar eclipse of the year is Saturday. And there won't be another one for three years.
NASA space junk scientists believe that all -- or nearly all -- of the parts of their 20-year-old dead satellite safely plunged into the Pacific Ocean, likely missing land. But they aren't certain.
A dead 6-ton satellite baffled NASA experts Friday by slowing its descent toward Earth and delaying its ultimate crash until the early part of the weekend.
For some, the only memory that filters through is Tang. Sad.
Hundreds of people gathered at the Museum of Science in Boston Friday to watch history unfold.
Nearly a week after a deadly EF-3 tornado hit western and central Massachusetts, a new image from space gives a very clear picture of just how long that powerful tornado stayed on the ground.
WBZ NewsRadio's Mary Blake speaks the Astronauts of Space Shuttle Discovery aboard the International Space Station.
When the Space Shuttle Discovery lifts off on its final mission Thursday night, South Shore native Steve Bowen will be flying into space for the third time. But it was not part of the original plan.
Twenty-five years ago, the nation paused to watch what was supposed to be a moment of achievement and inspiration: the Challenger mission, carrying New Hampshire school teacher Christa McAuliffe, blasting off to space.
Yes, you read that correctly. And there's really no question mark. This Friday, NASA is going to fire a "missile" (empty fuel tank) into the surface...
New England Patriots wide receiver A.J. Brown has landed on the injured reserve list, according to reports.
A magazine borrowed from the Concord Public Library in New Hampshire 132 years ago has finally been returned.
T.J. Swenson Jr. is the recipient of the Sweeney Award for civilian bravery.
A mistrial was declared in the murder trial of Lindsay Clancy after jurors could not reach a unanimous decision. One of the jurors shares details on their deliberations in an interview with Gayle King.
Four former presidents are at the World Trade Center memorial site for 9/11 commemorations, while President Trump spoke at the Pentagon.
Massachusetts marked 25 years since the 9/11 terrorist attacks with a statewide moment of silence on Friday and special tributes.
T.J. Swenson Jr. is the recipient of the Sweeney Award for civilian bravery.
Volunteers and students came together to plant nearly 3,000 flags at the Boston Public Garden, each one a tribute to the lives lost on 9/11.
Paula Ebben spoke to several former WBZ-TV staff members who gave their recollections of what it was like covering the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001.
New England Patriots wide receiver A.J. Brown has landed on the injured reserve list, according to reports.
In Massachusetts, one high school explained steps it has taken to try and reduce head injuries.
This year, ER visits for tick bites have increased dramatically, corresponding with a new threat: a rise in Alpha-gal syndrome (AGS), where one bite from a lone star tick can make you violently allergic to red meat. How can you best avoid tick bites?
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
Sydney Towle, known for her social media content about living with a rare form of cancer called cholangiocarcinoma, died Wednesday in Bethesda, Maryland.
Massachusetts has seen more than 100 cyclospora cases this summer, with some linked to lettuce.
According to I-Team sources, a Massachusetts State Police trooper allegedly targeted his former girlfriend with racist messages after she began dating a man of color.
Massachusetts State Police have opened an internal affairs investigation after an alleged sexual assault at the department's Oak Bluffs barracks, the WBZ-TV I-Team has learned.
After a man sold his pickup truck on eBay he said the company held onto half his money - nearly $12,000. Here's how it was resolved.
A windshield replacement error knocked out the safety features in Meg Burke's car. When she paid nearly $500 to get it fixed, she couldn't get Safelite to pay her back, so she called the I-Team's Call for Action.
A man accused of heading up a violent gang is facing witness intimidation charges after he allegedly threatened a Massachusetts State Police trooper.
Jon Keller said it's a mistake to think that young people will automatically gravitate to a younger candidate in Massachusetts.
Barney Frank, a Democrat who represented Massachusetts in Congress for 32 years, has died. He was 86 years old.
Both the Trump and Healey administrations are using government websites to blame each other for the shutdown.
Which party stands to take more of the blame from voters for the government shutdown? Here's what a new poll says.
A UNH Survey Center/Granite State poll shows John Sununu crushing Scott Brown by 23 points among likely primary voters in New Hampshire.
The immersive WNDR Museum in Boston's Downtown Crossing is set to close down just two years after it opened.
Panera Bread is moving its headquarters from St. Louis to Weston, Massachusetts.
Breaking Grounds Cafe, a Peabody, Massachusetts coffee shop known for employing people with disabilities, is closing.
The buildings that house the Somerville Theatre and the Capitol Theatre in Arlington, Massachusetts are for sale.
Golden Temple and Party Favors in Brookline are closing after a combined 100 years in business.
Beauport, the Sleeper-McCann House has become one of New England's most imaginative seaside estates.
Blending clean modern lines with the warmth of a classic seaside retreat, this stunning North Shore coastal home was designed to feel both elevated and inviting.
Set across thirty acres of rolling lawns, wooded trails, and contemporary outdoor art, deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum invites visitors to experience art in the landscape.
James Beard Award-winning chef and restaurateur Karen Akunowicz has become known for her bold, Italian-inspired cooking and unmistakable culinary voice.
Just a short drive from Newport, the Norman Bird Sanctuary spans 300 acres of fields, forests, and coastal trails with sweeping views and more than six miles of hiking paths.
New England Patriots wide receiver A.J. Brown has landed on the injured reserve list, according to reports.
Drake Maye threw three interceptions in the fourth quarter, as the Patriots opened the season by blowing a 10-point lead and losing 13-10 to the Seahawks.
Dániel Gazdag scored in the third minute of second-half stoppage time to rally the New England Revolution to a 2-1 victory over New York City FC on Wednesday night at Citi Field.
A.J. Brown injured his right ankle in his New England Patriots debut Wednesday against Seattle and he did not return.
The Los Angeles Angels beat the Boston Red Sox 6-4 on Wednesday night to take the series.
A magazine borrowed from the Concord Public Library in New Hampshire 132 years ago has finally been returned.
A blue marlin weighing 1,260 pounds was caught by a charter fishing boat off Massachusetts.
Natick says it is installing a new floating boardwalk across Pickerel Pond.
Rising ocean temperatures are drawing more hammerhead sharks to New England waters, researchers say.
Some of the oldest military veterans in Massachusetts were honored with special flights on Friday in a World War II-era aircraft.