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Will Ohio see 2026 solar eclipse? Yes, but not everyone gets a view

Will Ohio see 2026 solar eclipse? Yes, but not everyone gets a view

A solar eclipse will appear in our skies soon. Will Ohio be able to see it? Here's which cities will be able to see it and when.
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USA250: The 10 greatest college athletes from New York

USA250: The 10 greatest college athletes from New York

The state of New York has produced many great college athletes. We rank the 10 best with representation from several schools.
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NASA's MOXIE Demonstrates Oxygen Production on Mars, Paving Way for Future Missions

NASA's MOXIE Demonstrates Oxygen Production on Mars, Paving Way for Future Missions

NASA's MOXIE instrument, aboard the Perseverance rover, successfully converted Martian air into 122 grams of breathable oxygen between 2021 and 2023. This achievement demonstrates the potential for astronauts to produce oxygen on Mars, essential for both breathing and rocket fuel. MOXIE, a technology demonstration, used a solid oxide electrolyzer to separate oxygen from carbon dioxide in the Martian atmosphere. The experiment proved the feasibility of in-situ resource utilization, a critical step for future manned missions to Mars.
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U.S.-Russian ISS Crew Returns to Earth After 241-Day Mission

U.S.-Russian ISS Crew Returns to Earth After 241-Day Mission

A U.S.-Russian crew has safely returned to Earth after spending 241 days aboard the International Space Station (ISS). The crew, consisting of NASA astronaut Chris Williams and Russian cosmonauts Sergei Kud-Sverchkov and Sergei Mikaev, landed in Kazakhstan. This mission marked the first spaceflight for Williams and Mikaev, while Kud-Sverchkov completed his second. The crew's return highlights ongoing international cooperation in space exploration, despite geopolitical tensions. Earlier, NASA astronaut Anil Menon and Roscosmos cosmonauts Pyotr Dubrov and Anna Kikina had joined the ISS for an eight-month mission.
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Expedition 74 Crew Prepares for Return to Earth with Soyuz Hatch Closure

Expedition 74 Crew Prepares for Return to Earth with Soyuz Hatch Closure

The Expedition 74 crew, consisting of NASA astronaut Chris Williams and Roscosmos cosmonauts Sergei Mikaev and Sergey Kud-Sverchkov, closed the hatch of the Soyuz MS-28 spacecraft, marking the beginning of their return journey to Earth. The hatch closure occurred at 11:45 p.m. EDT, setting the stage for the spacecraft's undocking from the International Space Station (ISS). NASA provided live coverage of the departure, detailing the timeline for undocking, deorbit, and landing. The crew's return events were streamed across various platforms, allowing the public to follow the mission's progress. This mission, which began in November 2025, involved extensive research and operations aboard the ISS.
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NASA Astronaut and Russian Cosmonauts Return to Earth After 241-Day Space Mission

NASA Astronaut and Russian Cosmonauts Return to Earth After 241-Day Space Mission

NASA astronaut Chris Williams, along with Russian cosmonauts Sergey Kud-Sverchkov and Sergey Mikaev, returned to Earth after a 241-day mission aboard the International Space Station (ISS). The crew landed safely in Kazakhstan, marking the end of their long-duration stay in space. During their mission, they conducted various scientific experiments and spacewalks, contributing to ongoing research and maintenance of the ISS. The crew's return involved a precise re-entry and landing procedure, with recovery teams on standby to assist them as they readjusted to Earth's gravity.
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US-Russian Space Crew Returns Safely After Eight-Month ISS Mission

US-Russian Space Crew Returns Safely After Eight-Month ISS Mission

A US-Russian space crew has safely returned to Earth after an eight-month mission aboard the International Space Station (ISS). The crew, consisting of NASA astronaut Chris Williams and Russian cosmonauts Sergei Kud-Sverchkov and Sergei Mikaev, landed in Kazakhstan. Their mission marked the first spaceflight for Williams and Mikaev, and the second for Kud-Sverchkov. The crew will now return to their respective bases in the United States and Russia. This mission highlights ongoing cooperation between NASA and Roscosmos despite geopolitical tensions.
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NASA's Soyuz MS-28 Crew Prepares for Departure from International Space Station

NASA's Soyuz MS-28 Crew Prepares for Departure from International Space Station

The Soyuz MS-28 spacecraft, which has been docked at the International Space Station (ISS) since November 25, 2025, is set to undock and return to Earth. The spacecraft is scheduled to undock from the station's Rassvet module at 3:03 a.m. EDT, with a planned parachute-assisted landing on the Kazakh steppe southeast of Dzhezkazgan at 6:25 a.m. EDT (3:25 p.m. local time). The crew returning to Earth includes NASA astronaut Chris Williams and Roscosmos cosmonauts Sergey Kud-Sverchkov and Sergei Mikaev. The hatches were closed at 11:45 p.m. on July 25, marking the beginning of their journey back to Earth. NASA is providing live coverage of the undocking and landing across multiple platforms, allowing the public to follow the event in real-time.
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NASA and Russian Cosmonauts Safely Return to Earth After ISS Mission

NASA and Russian Cosmonauts Safely Return to Earth After ISS Mission

A U.S.-Russian space crew, consisting of NASA astronaut Chris Williams and Russian cosmonauts Sergei Kud-Sverchkov and Sergei Mikaev, successfully landed in Kazakhstan after an eight-month mission aboard the International Space Station (ISS). The crew's Soyuz MS-28 spacecraft touched down smoothly by parachute in a designated area southeast of Dzhezkazgan. This mission marked the first space journey for Williams and Mikaev, while it was the second for Kud-Sverchkov. Following their return, Williams will head to NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston, and the Russian cosmonauts will return to their training base near Moscow. Despite geopolitical tensions, the U.S. and Russia continue to collaborate on space projects, maintaining a partnership that dates back to the Cold War.
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NASA Astronaut and Two Cosmonauts Return to Earth After 241-Day Space Station Mission

NASA Astronaut and Two Cosmonauts Return to Earth After 241-Day Space Station Mission

NASA astronaut Chris Williams, along with Russian cosmonauts Sergey Kud-Sverchkov and Sergey Mikaev, have successfully returned to Earth after a 241-day mission aboard the International Space Station (ISS). The trio landed safely on the steppe of Kazakhstan, marking the end of their long-duration stay in space. The Soyuz MS-28/74S spacecraft, which carried the crew, undocked from the ISS and completed a fiery re-entry before landing. During their mission, the crew participated in various spacewalks and maintenance activities, contributing to the ongoing operations and research aboard the ISS. Williams, who has a background in astrophysics and medical physics, fulfilled a lifelong dream by participating in this mission.
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USA250: The 10 greatest New Jersey college athletes ranked

USA250: The 10 greatest New Jersey college athletes ranked

Princeton and Rutgers are the two biggest university represented on our list of the 10 greatest college athletes from the state of New Jersey.
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NASA Marks 15 Years Since Final Space Shuttle Mission, Reflects on Future of U.S. Crewed Spaceflight

NASA Marks 15 Years Since Final Space Shuttle Mission, Reflects on Future of U.S. Crewed Spaceflight

This week marks the 15th anniversary of the final mission of NASA's Space Shuttle program, with Space Shuttle Atlantis landing at Kennedy Space Center on July 21, 2011. The mission, designated STS-135, was initially planned as a contingency Launch On Need mission for the previous STS-134 flight. However, it became the program's concluding mission due to decisions by lawmakers and NASA managers. The crew, led by Commander Christopher Ferguson, included pilot Douglas Hurley and mission specialists Sandra Magnus and Rex Walheim. The end of the Space Shuttle program left the U.S. reliant on Russian Soyuz capsules for transporting astronauts to the International Space Station (ISS) until the advent of NASA's Commercial Crew Program. SpaceX and Boeing were contracted to restore U.S. launch capabilities, with SpaceX achieving its first crewed mission in 2020 and Boeing facing delays with its Starliner capsule.