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FILE - In this April 24, 2021 file photo made available by NASA, the SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule approaches the International Space Station for docking. Space junk is threatening the seven astronauts aboard the International Space Station and forcing them to seek shelter in their docked capsules. The U.S. Space Command says it's tracking a field of orbiting debris, the apparent result of some satellite break-up event. The astronauts retreated into their docked capsules on Monday, Nov. 15, 2021 after being informed of the threat.

Russia rejects accusations of endangering space station astronauts

FILE - In this April 24, 2021 file photo made available by NASA, the SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule approaches the International Space Station for docking. Space junk is threatening the seven astronauts aboard the International Space Station and forcing them to seek shelter in their docked capsules. The U.S. Space Command says it's tracking a field of orbiting debris, the apparent result of some satellite break-up event. The astronauts retreated into their docked capsules on Monday, Nov. 15, 2021 after being informed of the threat.

November 16, 2021, 4:36pm Nation & World

Russian officials on Tuesday rejected accusations that they endangered astronauts aboard the International Space Station by conducting a weapons test that created more than 1,500 pieces of space junk but a White House official said the move by Russia would threaten activities in space “for years to come.” Read story

This image released by Apple TV+ shows a scene from "Snoopy in Space." (Apple TV+ via AP-- (Peanuts Worldwide)

Snoopy in gear for NASA mission

This image released by Apple TV+ shows a scene from "Snoopy in Space." (Apple TV+ via AP-- (Peanuts Worldwide)

November 16, 2021, 6:05am Life

A new rocket designed to launch humans to the moon, Mars and beyond will launch next year from Kennedy Space Center in Florida. On board, will be a familiar fuzzy figure — Snoopy. Read story

A geothermal power plant near Reykjavik, Iceland. The Iceland plant, called Orca, is the largest such facility in the world, capturing about 4,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide per year.

Scrubbing air of CO2 gaining momentum

A geothermal power plant near Reykjavik, Iceland. The Iceland plant, called Orca, is the largest such facility in the world, capturing about 4,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide per year.

November 16, 2021, 6:02am Life

On a field ringed by rolling green hills in Iceland, fans attached to metal structures that look like an industrial-sized Lego project are spinning. Their mission is to scrub the atmosphere by sucking carbon dioxide from the air and storing it safely underground. Read story

Longest lunar eclipse in centuries on way

November 16, 2021, 6:02am Life

You can see the longest partial lunar eclipse in hundreds of years this week. Read story

In this image from video provided by NASA, the International Space Station is seen as astronauts in the SpaceX Dragon capsule undock on Monday, Nov.

Space junk sends station astronauts into docked capsules

In this image from video provided by NASA, the International Space Station is seen as astronauts in the SpaceX Dragon capsule undock on Monday, Nov.

November 15, 2021, 9:53am Life

Space junk threatened the seven astronauts aboard the International Space Station on Monday and forced them to seek shelter in their docked capsules. Read story

This image from video provided by NASA shows the SpaceX Dragon docking with the International Space Station, Thursday, Nov. 11, 2021. A SpaceX capsule carrying four astronauts pulled up Thursday at the International Space Station, their new home until spring. It took 21 hours for the flight from NASA's Kennedy Space Center to the glittering outpost.

SpaceX delivers new crew of 4 to station, ‘glorious sight’

This image from video provided by NASA shows the SpaceX Dragon docking with the International Space Station, Thursday, Nov. 11, 2021. A SpaceX capsule carrying four astronauts pulled up Thursday at the International Space Station, their new home until spring. It took 21 hours for the flight from NASA's Kennedy Space Center to the glittering outpost.

November 12, 2021, 7:38am Life

A SpaceX capsule carrying four astronauts pulled up Thursday at the International Space Station, their new home until spring. Read story

FILE - From left, European Space Agency astronaut Matthias Maurer of Germany, and NASA astronauts Tom Marshburn, Raja Chari, and Kayla Barron gather for a photo after arriving at the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Fla., on Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2021. A medical issue has sidelined one of four astronauts assigned to SpaceX's upcoming flight to the International Space Station and delayed the launch, officials said Monday, Nov. 1, 2021.

Tri-Cities astronaut floats aboard her home for next 6 months — 260 miles above Earth

FILE - From left, European Space Agency astronaut Matthias Maurer of Germany, and NASA astronauts Tom Marshburn, Raja Chari, and Kayla Barron gather for a photo after arriving at the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Fla., on Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2021. A medical issue has sidelined one of four astronauts assigned to SpaceX's upcoming flight to the International Space Station and delayed the launch, officials said Monday, Nov. 1, 2021.

November 12, 2021, 7:34am Latest News

It will be her home for the next six months after she and three other astronauts launched into space Wednesday from the Kennedy Space Station in Florida aboard the Crew Dragon Endurance. Read story

Unlocking the mysteries of stars. More discoveries at Tri-Cities black hole observatory

November 12, 2021, 6:00am Life

The latest operating run of the LIGO Hanford observatory near Richland hit the jackpot. Read story

In this image from video made available by NASA, astronauts in the SpaceX Dragon capsule approach the International Space Station on Thursday, Nov. 11, 2021.

SpaceX delivers new crew of 4 to station, including astronaut from Richland

In this image from video made available by NASA, astronauts in the SpaceX Dragon capsule approach the International Space Station on Thursday, Nov. 11, 2021.

November 11, 2021, 4:33pm Business

A SpaceX capsule carrying four astronauts pulled up Thursday at the International Space Station, their new home until spring. Read story

NASA astronaut Kayla Barron, a graduate of Richland High in Eastern Washington, center, answers questions during a news conference with astronauts Tom Marshburn, left, and Raja Chari after they arrived at the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Fla., Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2021. The mission with a crew of four astronauts will launch aboard a Crew Dragon spacecraft on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Kennedy Space Center Launch Complex 39A early Sunday morning to the International Space Station.

Astronaut from Richland set to launch Wednesday. Here’s how to watch live

NASA astronaut Kayla Barron, a graduate of Richland High in Eastern Washington, center, answers questions during a news conference with astronauts Tom Marshburn, left, and Raja Chari after they arrived at the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Fla., Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2021. The mission with a crew of four astronauts will launch aboard a Crew Dragon spacecraft on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Kennedy Space Center Launch Complex 39A early Sunday morning to the International Space Station.

November 9, 2021, 6:59pm Latest News

NASA plans live coverage of the launch into space of Richland astronaut Kayla Barron starting at 1:45 p.m. PST Wednesday. Read story