Astrobotic Selects SpaceX Rocket To Carry Its Griffin Lunar Lander To Moon In Search Of Water
Pittsburgh-based Astrobotic has chosen SpaceX's Falcon Heavy Rocket to launch its lunar lander to the moon.
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Pittsburgh-based Astrobotic has chosen SpaceX's Falcon Heavy Rocket to launch its lunar lander to the moon.
As if 2020 isn't weird enough, it's a year with 13 full moons rather than 12 -- and two of these will occur in October.
As millions of unemployment claims grow across the state and country, one local company had to lay off nearly all of its employees too, but Monday those workers were back on the job.
Have you ever looked at the moon, as it was rising above the horizon and thought "WOW! The moon looks HUGE", only to have it appear to shrink as it continued to rise into the night sky?
Astrobotic, a "lunar logistics" company, has announced that it will open headquarters in the North Side.
There is something a little odd about the upcoming full moon on December 12.
She was part of the first all-female spacewalk, now Jessica Meir has her sights set on going to the moon.
Carnegie Mellon University is going to the moon.
Moon gazers be ready! April's full moon, known as the Pink Moon, is set to premiere on Friday.
Mother Nature pulled off a trick overnight bigger than anything David Copperfield or Harry Houdini ever did.
It's not every year that a super blood wolf moon happens, so it was worth casting your eyes to the heavens overnight.
NASA announced Thursday that nine US companies, including a Pittsburgh company, are eligible to bid on $2.6 billion worth of contracts over the next 10 years to deliver services to the moon.
Pittsburgh will be leading America when the United States returns to the moon for the first time in 50 years.
Japanese billionaire Yusaku Maezawa says he will invite six to eight artists, architects, designers and other creative people on a weeklong journey to circumnavigate the moon.
Scientists have long believed that water ice could exist in the ever-dark recesses at the moon's poles and that belief has finally been confirmed in a paper published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences on Aug. 20.
Tom Wolf said he and legislative leaders have agreed to a session to address the problem of Pennsylvanians addicted to prescription drugs.
Astrobotic Technology CEO John Thornton announced that Germany has joined the Strip District company's mission to the moon.
Welcome to the moon! At least, that's the scenario as the model of a lunar landing ship enters a gravel pit owned by the LaFarge Company of Munhall.
Firefighters were called to a fire in Moon Township Friday afternoon.
The largest moon in the solar system harbors a salty ocean beneath its icy shell, the latest member to join a growing club of watery moons, NASA said Thursday.
An odd sight in the night sky had people in the Pittsburgh area talking on Friday night.
Have you ever thought about sending a memento to the moon? If you have, a local company says it can make it happen for you.
CMU is trying to land a robot on the moon to win Google Lunar's XPrize, worth more than $20 million.
Find out what is so super about the supermoon and the best ways to view it.
Jimmy Buffett is putting on a live show on the drive-in big screen this summer.
Jones, 24, missed the final portion of the 2026 season for the Steelers after suffering a neck injury.
The paper's new owners said it will be retaining its current leadership.
Cleveland Browns owner Jimmy Haslam and his family have marked a milestone with the groundbreaking of a new domed stadium, set to open in 2029.
The Bishop Canevin High School baseball team is rallying around assistant coach Tim Jones.
Pennsylvania prisons now give suboxone to thousands of inmates, with thousands more on the waiting list.
Jones, 24, missed the final portion of the 2026 season for the Steelers after suffering a neck injury.
The paper's new owners said it will be retaining its current leadership.
Cleveland Browns owner Jimmy Haslam and his family have marked a milestone with the groundbreaking of a new domed stadium, set to open in 2029.
The Bishop Canevin High School baseball team is rallying around assistant coach Tim Jones.
Pennsylvania prisons now give suboxone to thousands of inmates, with thousands more on the waiting list.
The Pennsylvania House passed two bills about digital identification earlier this week.
As nurses from UPMC Magee Womens Hospital continue to negotiate their first union contract, two of them visited D.C. to fight for their patients.
King Charles attended a state dinner at the White House, after speaking about what he called the "truly unique" relationship between the U.K. and the U.S. in an address to Congress.
Ohio's Republican primary for governor is a few weeks away, but there are few signs that the top candidate sees it as a competitive race.
The suspect was identified to CBS News by law enforcement sources as 31-year-old Cole Allen of Torrance, California.
As the war in Iran continues, the impact is hitting Americans' wallets, especially at the gas pump.
Some Trader Joe's shoppers will get a payout after a lawsuit alleged that the retailer's customer receipts put shoppers at risk of ID theft.
The rising price of tomatoes is impacting some restaurants around Pittsburgh.
Music lovers tired of paying hundreds of dollars to see big-name acts may be getting some relief.
Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday is warning sports fans to watch for scams as they buy tickets and merchandise tied to the NBA and NHL playoffs.
Pittsburgh Magazine's Sean Collier is back like he is every Thursday to give us his rundown of the best events in the 'Burgh!
Team PTL's Boaz Frankel is getting dirty with this assignment, but it's all in an effort to clean up Pittsburgh's parks!
It started with just one location, and one idea, now 70 years later, Pittsburgh's own 84 Lumber has become a household name!
This year, you can skip the shopping cart and find something one-of-a-kind at the I Made It Market! Carrie Nardini joins us to show some of the unique gifts you can get for mom.
Team PTL's Daisy Jade is meeting the cast of Pittsburgh Musical Theater's production of Dear Evan Hansen, and she even got a sneak peek at the upcoming performances!
After suffering roof damage from this year's brutal winter, a Pittsburgh family says their insurance company has left them with even bigger problems.
The Downtown Neighbors Alliance's board voted Thursday to dissolve the organization.
The federal government will begin the long-awaited cleanup of a nuclear waste dump outside Apollo in Armstrong County.
Short-term rental owners in Washington County could soon face new scrutiny.
Allegheny County Common Pleas Judge Edward Borkowski refused to drop an attempted homicide charge against Jasper Hilliard.
Across the country, there's a rise in cases of a seasonal illness that's causing medical professionals to speak out.
As nurses from UPMC Magee Womens Hospital continue to negotiate their first union contract, two of them visited D.C. to fight for their patients.
A growing number of parents across the U.S. are declining routine preventive care for their newborns. Doctors say the trend is raising concerns.
Shaler Township has installed new AEDs in 10 of its parks.
Health care workers are preparing to care for anyone who will need treatment.
Jones, 24, missed the final portion of the 2026 season for the Steelers after suffering a neck injury.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Cleveland Browns owner Jimmy Haslam and his family have marked a milestone with the groundbreaking of a new domed stadium, set to open in 2029.
The Bishop Canevin High School baseball team is rallying around assistant coach Tim Jones.
JJ Wetherholt led off with a home run against Pirates ace Paul Skenes, and the St. Louis beat Pittsburgh 10-5 to complete a four-game sweep.
The Atlanta-based railroad said Friday that it earned $547 million, or $2.43 per share, down from $750 million, or $3.31 per share, a year ago.
Some Trader Joe's shoppers will get a payout after a lawsuit alleged that the retailer's customer receipts put shoppers at risk of ID theft.
North Side business owners were left frustrated after unauthorized NFL draft no-parking signs appeared on Western Avenue.
Music lovers tired of paying hundreds of dollars to see big-name acts may be getting some relief.
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette will stay open after it was sold to a nonprofit.
The newly announced tour will be at PPG Paints Arena for two nights in September.
Musgraves will perform at PPG Paints Arena on Tuesday, September 8.
Jake was at the funeral for one of his closest friends when he learned of his parents' deaths, he said.
Gaffigan announced a continuation of his "Everything Is Wonderful!" Tour and he'll stop in Pittsburgh in November.
Western Pennsylvania natives Bret Michaels and KELS talked about their upcoming free performances at the NFL draft.
The paper's leadership will oversee a staff that is considerably smaller than its current size.
KDKA-TV's Rich Walsh and 93.7 The Fan's Chris Mueller discuss the sports topics of the day.
KDKA's Ricky Sayer got the chance to tag along with Pittsburgh EMS during the 2026 NFL draft.
Stay on top of the weather in the Pittsburgh area with First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast.
The coach of the Bishop Canevin baseball team is looking for a living donor. He is in stage 5 renal failure.
Mike Tomlin stepped down as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers after 19 seasons with the team.
Pitt's regular season has ended with an 8-4 record.
Pitt's five-game winning streak came to an end with a 37-15 loss to Notre Dame.
Mason Heintschel set a new Pitt freshman single-game passing record in the Pitt win at Acrisure Stadium.
The 44th annual KDKA-TV Turkey Fund will help our neighbors in need have a nice meal for Thanksgiving.
