To Land On Moon By 2024, NASA Awards $79.5 Million To Pittsburgh-Based Astrobotic
NASA has selected a local aerospace company to help its astronauts land on the moon by 2024.
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NASA has selected a local aerospace company to help its astronauts land on the moon by 2024.
On the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing, a NASA astronaut with ties to western Pennsylvania will blast off into space.
NASA and the European Space Agency are willing to pay 24 participants nearly $19,000 to spend 60 days in bed.
The new year began with the most distant flyby of a planetary object, and it continues with the Quadrantid meteor shower Thursday night, one of the best annual shows in the night sky, according to NASA.
NASA's new Mars lander has placed a quake monitor on the planet's dusty red surface.
NASA's Voyager 2 has become only the second human-made object to reach the space between stars.
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.
After seven months of traveling through space, the NASA InSight lander landed on Mars, where it will begin its permanent residence on Monday.
NASA has landed in Pittsburgh this week with a special exhibit at the Carnegie Science Center.
Despite what your social media feeds are telling you, an asteroid shaped like a skull is not going to zip by Earth this Halloween.
NASA says that two astronauts from the U.S. and Russia are in good condition after an emergency landing following a booster rocket failure minutes after the launch.
The Hubble Space Telescope has been sidelined by a serious pointing problem.
Pittsburgh will be leading America when the United States returns to the moon for the first time in 50 years.
An orbital telescope designed to hunt for worlds beyond our solar system has discovered two distant planets at least 49 light-years away.
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.
NASA has launched a spacecraft to the sun that will fly closer to our star than anything ever sent before.
NASA has tapped nine astronauts to become the first to launch into space from American soil since the Space Shuttle program was retired in 2011.
A SpaceX rocket that flew just two months ago with a NASA satellite is back in action, launching with fresh supplies for the International Space Station crew.
Scientists say that 'Oumuamua – the first known interstellar object to travel through our solar system – sped up unexpectedly while passing through our corner of the universe last year. That according to a statement released today from NASA.
A woman is suing NASA over a gift she claims was given to her by the first man to walk on the moon, Neil Armstrong.
New Mars discoveries are advancing the case for possible life on the red planet, past or even present.
NASA wants to prove that it can sustainably fly around the thin atmosphere of Mars at low altitude -- with a tiny helicopter.
It likely won't get any easier for the seventh planet in our solar system as a new report has confirmed that Uranus does actually stink like bad gas.
An asteroid came alarmingly close to striking the Earth on April 15, just hours after the large space rock was spotted flying through the solar system.
NASA has announced that on Sept. 22, 2135, there is a small chance an asteroid will slam into the Earth.
With the online world dominating advance sales for the holiday starting in October, are Black Friday and Cyber Monday still relevant?
Chief John Walsh is being laid to rest following a funeral service at St. Paul Cathedral in Oakland.
The death of music star Liam Payne has thrust "pink cocaine," sometimes also called Tusi, into the national spotlight. The National Drug Early Warning System predicted its rise back in 2023.
One tree farm in Harmony, Butler County, is already open for the season.
On Saturday, the department announced the arrest of noted holiday curmudgeon, the Grinch.
With the online world dominating advance sales for the holiday starting in October, are Black Friday and Cyber Monday still relevant?
Chief John Walsh is being laid to rest following a funeral service at St. Paul Cathedral in Oakland.
The death of music star Liam Payne has thrust "pink cocaine," sometimes also called Tusi, into the national spotlight. The National Drug Early Warning System predicted its rise back in 2023.
One tree farm in Harmony, Butler County, is already open for the season.
On Saturday, the department announced the arrest of noted holiday curmudgeon, the Grinch.
JD Vance's election as vice president has opened up one of Ohio's U.S. Senate seats for the third time in as many years.
Democratic U.S. Rep. Marcy Kaptur's Trump-endorsed rival said he called the veteran Ohio congresswoman to concede defeat in the 2024 election.
Trump's sentencing in the "hush money" case has been delayed by a New York judge.
Sen. JD Vance's election as vice president has opened up one of Ohio's U.S. Senate seats.
Incumbent Sen. Bob Casey on Thursday conceded in the U.S. Senate race in Pennsylvania to Dave McCormick.
With the online world dominating advance sales for the holiday starting in October, are Black Friday and Cyber Monday still relevant?
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Gas prices in Pittsburgh are starting to fall as our travel picks up around Thanksgiving and Christmas.
The first Von Maur department store in Pennsylvania has opened at South Hills Village.
Spirit Airlines announced that it has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and will attempt to reboot itself.
That's a wrap for this week on PTL!
We highlighted more ways the community is giving back to the KDKA-TV Turkey Fund, including a WPIAL food drive!
We learned some simple exercises today from our fitness expert, Aubrey Worek, to keep you motivated and disciplined during the holiday season.
The legendary Nick's Fat City Reunion is taking over Stage AE and bringing Pittsburgh's iconic sound with it. The Clarks are headlining the show. Scott Blasey, the Clarks' lead singer, joined us to give us a musical performance.
Thousands of yinzers are getting ready to descend on downtown Pittsburgh to kick off the holidays. Daisy Jade joined us from Market Square with a preview of the star-studded lineup.
Budget time at City Hall has Pittsburgh City Council scrutinizing Mayor Ed Gainey's proposed spending.
Amid staffing shortages in Pittsburgh EMS, a city program seeks to recruit and train from within the community.
The Ambridge Area School District recently purchased a security system touted for its ability to detect guns and knives.
As tales of scammers swiping tickets from Ticketmaster accounts grow, there are simple yet effective ways to protect your tickets.
With gambling addiction on the rise, thousands of Pennsylvanians have opted to ban themselves from casinos and online sportsbooks.
Whole Foods Market stores in five states sold recalled carrots and celery sticks that could contain E. coli.
Two Pittsburgh men are among the first to use a new device to regain movement following a stroke.
Thawing a turkey one week out from Thanksgiving may seem excessive, but it's necessary.
It is vital to find time for your physical well-being, even if it's just for a little bit. That's what we discussed today for our Wellness Wednesday conversation with Dr. Natalie Gentile.
Lattes and other espresso-based drinks may not be available at some McDonald's restaurants due to a glitch with coffee machines.
Sidney Crosby scored his 600th NHL goal for Pittsburgh but the Penguins lost 6-1 to the Utah Hockey Club.
Isaac Brown rushed for two touchdowns, Tyler Shough threw for two scores and Stanquan Clark had two of Louisville's three interceptions as the Cardinals routed Pittsburgh 37-9 on Saturday.
Crosby is the 21st player in NHL history to reach the 600-goal mark.
Drew Allar passed for 233 yards and a touchdown and rushed for a score and a late fourth-down conversion to help fourth-ranked Penn State fend off Minnesota 26-25 and stay on track for a spot in the College Football Playoff.
CJ Donaldson had two short rushing touchdowns and West Virginia became bowl eligible with a 31-21 victory over UCF.
One tree farm in Harmony, Butler County, is already open for the season.
The hunt is still on for the one-of-a-kind Topps Paul Skenes Rookie Debut Patch Autograph card.
Pittsburgh remains at the forefront of the robotics industry.
Spirit Airlines announced that it has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and will attempt to reboot itself.
Giant Eagle has opened a new grocery store in Pittsburgh's Westwood neighborhood.
Mac Miller fans are getting new music in the new year.
The official teaser for "The Pitt" dropped, revealing a premiere date in January.
Former Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce is getting his own late-night television show on ESPN early next year.
Jay Leno was badly injured in Greensburg when the 74-year-old comedian fell down a hill.
Post Malone, Jelly Roll, and Sierra Ferrell are hitting the road for 25 shows across the United States and Canada.
Get the latest weather forecast from KDKA First Alert Meteorologist Ron Smiley!
A funeral mass is set to be held at St. Paul Cathedral in Oakland at 10 a.m.
Watch as Ray Fittipaldo, Brian Batko, and Chris Adamski join KDKA-TV's Bob Pompeani for another round of sound on this edition of the #1 Cochran Sports Showdown!
KDKA-TV's Bob Pompeani discusses the sports topics of the day.
A viewing and salute for fallen Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire Battalion Chief John Walsh was held on Sunday ahead of his funeral on Monday. KDKA-TV's Ricky Sayer reports.
The Pittsburgh Steelers lost 24-19 to the Cleveland Browns.
The Steelers beat the Ravens 18-16 at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh.
Firefighters battled a massive fire at Riley's Pour House, a popular Irish pub in Carnegie, on Thursday.
Kamala Harris and Donald Trump held rallies in Pittsburgh on the eve of Election Day.
No. 4 Ohio State went to State College and came away with a win.
