Apollo 11 Bag Laced With Moon Dust Sells For $1.8 Million
A bag containing traces of moon dust sold for $1.8 million at an auction on Thursday following a galactic court battle.
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A bag containing traces of moon dust sold for $1.8 million at an auction on Thursday following a galactic court battle.
A bag containing traces of moon dust is heading to auction — surrounded by some fallout from a galactic court battle.
Moon dust collected by Neil Armstrong during the first lunar landing is being sold at a New York auction. The lunar dust plus some tiny rocks that Armstrong also collected are worth an estimated $2 to $4 million.
NASA said that its planet-hunting telescope has found 10 new planets outside of our solar system that are likely the right size and temperature to potentially have life on them.
NASA has chosen 12 new astronauts from its biggest pool of applicants ever. More than 18,300 people threw their hats into the space ring. That's more than double the previous record.
SpaceX launched its first recycled cargo ship to the International Space Station on Saturday, yet another milestone in its bid to drive down flight costs.
NASA announced a red-hot mission on Wednesday. Scheduled to launch in summer 2018, the Solar Probe Plus will fly within 4 million miles of the sun's surface, into the solar atmosphere.
Monstrous cyclones are churning over Jupiter's poles, until now a largely unexplored region. NASA's Juno spacecraft spotted the chaotic weather when it began skimming the giant planet's cloud tops.
Spacewalking astronauts made urgent repairs at the International Space Station. Peggy Whitson and Jack Fischer went out Tuesday morning, three days after a critical relay box abruptly stopped working.
Two upcoming auctions at Sotheby's are bringing truth to the saying, "one man's trash is another man's treasure."
SpaceX launched a top-secret spy satellite for the U.S. government Monday morning and then successfully landed the booster for recycling.
Peggy Whitson has another record under her space belt. The International Space Station commander surpassed the record of 534 days, two hours and 48 minutes for most accumulated time in orbit by an American.
One of NASA's delivery services is paying tribute to John Glenn, as it gets set to launch supplies to the International Space Station.
For the first time, NASA cameras will provide live 360-degree video of a rocket heading toward space. The stream will begin 10 minutes before Tuesday's scheduled liftoff and continue until the rocket is out of sight.
The world's most experienced spacewoman says she's thrilled to get an extra three months off the planet.
The flag-draped casket of John Glenn, the first American to orbit the earth, was covered in plastic to protect it from a steady rain as it was carried on a horse-drawn caisson to his final resting place at Arlington National Cemetery.
The world's oldest and most experienced spacewoman is getting three extra months in orbit. NASA announced Wednesday that astronaut Peggy Whitson will remain on the International Space Station until September.
SpaceX successfully launched and then retrieved its first recycled rocket Thursday, a historic feat and the biggest leap yet in its bid to drive down costs and speed up flights.
The world's oldest and most experienced spacewoman has just set another record, this time for spacewalking. Peggy Whitson floated out on her eighth spacewalk Thursday morning. That's the most ever for a woman.
Astronauts have ventured out on a spacewalk to prep the International Space Station for a new parking spot.
President Trump signed a bill Tuesday that updates NASA's mission to add exploration of Mars, and authorizes $19.5 billion in spending for the U.S. space agency for the current budget year.
People in Chile, Argentina and parts of Africa got to see a 'ring of fire' eclipse this past Sunday. But new satellite images provide another look at this solar event, from a different perspective.
The women behind the NASA space program have made the big screen, and now they are being honored as little LEGO figurines. The set is scheduled for release in late 2017 or early 2018.
SpaceX says it will fly two people to the moon next year.
For the first time, astronomers have discovered seven Earth-size planets orbiting a nearby star — and these new worlds could hold life.
GOP Sen. Ted Cruz outlined the road ahead for Republicans as Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton faces off against state Rep. James Talarico in the closely watched contest.
Klay Thompson has signed with the Miami Heat, finalizing a two-year deal worth about $11.5 million.
Winds will come from the southwest, gusting up to 20 mph at times, increasing fire danger across the area.
The WNBA has been the subject of recent debates on whether transgender women should be allowed to participate in the league.
Since then, more than 200 people have been killed in U.S. strikes in the eastern Pacific Ocean and Caribbean Sea.
GOP Sen. Ted Cruz outlined the road ahead for Republicans as Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton faces off against state Rep. James Talarico in the closely watched contest.
Klay Thompson has signed with the Miami Heat, finalizing a two-year deal worth about $11.5 million.
Winds will come from the southwest, gusting up to 20 mph at times, increasing fire danger across the area.
The decision comes after both prosecutors and Anthony's new defense team revealed more details in a tense two-day hearing.
The WNBA has been the subject of recent debates on whether transgender women should be allowed to participate in the league.
"Maybe this is one of those times that we just need to be loud and make people hear us that they're not being treated fairly," she said.
The reversal comes just weeks after an I-Team investigation showed contention over the disciplinary process.
A phone call from jail raised further suspicions that Carney targeted other girls.
More than 40 years after helping catch an ice cream truck driver who exposed himself to her, an Oklahoma woman testified against him in a Texas trial, helping secure a life sentence.
In 1991, a Plano girl was kidnapped and sexually assaulted. The same thing happened 8 years later in Dallas. Investigators found the same DNA on both victims.
GOP Sen. Ted Cruz outlined the road ahead for Republicans as Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton faces off against state Rep. James Talarico in the closely watched contest.
Since then, more than 200 people have been killed in U.S. strikes in the eastern Pacific Ocean and Caribbean Sea.
Federal debt has mounted amid tax cuts and trillions in pandemic spending, adding to the nation's interest payments.
Historically rare, immigration arrests of military spouses and parents have become more common under the second Trump administration.
Some groups have filed lawsuits and emergency injunctions to keep the government from doing construction projects in the national nark.
Target, which embarked on a turnaround plan under its new CEO earlier this year, reported an increase in first-quarter sales Wednesday.
During the program's first year, it will be offered at about 65 to 75 hospitals that handle about a quarter of births in the state and largely serve low-income patients, Newsom's office said.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
This explosion is among several similar incidents across North Texas that raise questions about why hazardous natural gas leaks keep happening
Zoox, owned by Amazon, produces its own autonomous vehicles that it says are built for passengers, not drivers.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
Dallas County health officials said the possible exposure happened during the 2025-26 school year, and that testing is recommended for returning students in grades 10-12.
Casting for Recovery was started by two women, a professional angler and a reconstructive breast surgeon, who recognized the healing powers of fly fishing.
The Social Security Administration is expanding its list of diseases and other health conditions that may qualify for accelerated approval of disability benefits.
The notice from a U.S. government agency does not indicate in which stores the beef was sold.
The project would include a new Dallas Stars arena, along with restaurants, shops and public spaces.
It's an annual Dallas tradition, but this year those pink Cadillacs are parking in Fort Worth.
A fairly new entertainment and food venue in Allen surprised a lot of people last week by suddenly shutting down.
The future of AI technology manufacturing has landed in North Texas.
Mayor Jim Ross said hotel revenue in the city was a record $31 million in June, smashing the previous mark of $23 million.
The WNBA has been the subject of recent debates on whether transgender women should be allowed to participate in the league.
Paige Bueckers scored 18 of her 32 points in the first quarter, Jessica Shepard had 11 points and 11 rebounds, and the Dallas Wings beat the Seattle Storm 92-70 to tie the franchise's single-season wins record.
Ezequiel Durán and Elias Díaz hit solo homers, Cal Quantrill worked six scoreless innings and the Texas Rangers beat the Los Angeles Angels 5-3 on Sunday.
Fairview police said several high-end personal items of Cowboys receiver CeeDee Lamb were missing from the home.
The Buffalo Bills expressed their condolences to defensive tackle Ed Oliver on the death of his 2-year-old son.
After Hayden Panettiere's death, fans resurfaced her claim that Neutrogena had fired her in 2015 over her comments about postpartum depression.
"Today, Elwood and I lost a great friend and collaborator, and the world lost one of the most naturally innovative drummers and a great and true son of Texas," ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons said in a statement.
Hayden Panettiere, who shares a daughter with the former boxing champ, died on Sunday at 36 years old.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36. The coroner's office says she was found in cardiac arrest.
Ariana Grande had been due to star alongside her "Wicked" co-star Jonathan Bailey in a production of "Sunday in the Park with George" in 2027.
The Red Bull Flugtag Airshow returned to Las Colinas on Saturday after a 12-year hiatus. Teams are tasked with constructing a flying machine and putting it to the test. It's estimated that around 25,000 people attended the event.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit babies at Texas Health locations across North Texas celebrated Valentine's Day.
As Anthony Davis prepared for his debut game at the AAC, Dallas Mavericks fans took to the arena to protest the controversial trade.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
