NASA just discovered something new in 20-year-old Galileo data
Normally when NASA publishes exciting new discoveries it’s thanks to data that just arrived from one of its many pieces of high-tech space hardware. NASA’s …
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Boeing makes a fool of itself by calling out SpaceX, saying the Falcon Heavy just isn’t big enough
When SpaceX launched its Falcon Heavy rocket earlier this year, it earned the title of “most powerful operational rocket.” That little “operational” modifier is pretty …
SpaceX is going to start charging NASA a lot more for ISS resupply missions
NASA is going to have to shell out more cash for less cargo room in future resupply missions to the International Space Station. The information …
NASA and ESA want to bring Mars dirt back to Earth, but is that a good idea?
We’ve all seen it in the plot of cheesy sci-fi: Scientists find something in space that seems harmless so they decide to bring it back …
Going to Mars is going to cost a lot of money that NASA doesn’t have
If you’ve been following space, science, or even general technology news over the past few years you’ve heard a whole lot about Mars, as well …
What in the world did NASA just spot in the Arctic sea ice?
Every year, NASA takes a high-flying trip over the Arctic to monitor the ice and gather information on the area where people almost never tread. …
This is the photo that conspiracy theorists say proves the Moon landing was a fraud
In 1969, Neil Armstrong became the first human to set foot on the Moon. It was an incredible technological and scientific achievement for the human …
Watch SpaceX deliver NASA’s planet-hunting TESS satellite into orbit live
Monday was supposed to be the day that NASA’s exoplanet-hunting TESS satellite rode into space aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9, but the launch was scrubbed …
SpaceX forced to delay launch of NASA’s planet-hunting TESS satellite
NASA’s powerful, planet-hunting satellite TESS was supposed to launch into orbit aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 on Monday, but plans were nixed at the last moment …
NASA’s planet-hunting TESS satellite will launch in just days
NASA already has some pretty powerful tools for detecting far-off worlds, but the latest and greatest is set to launch into space this coming Monday, …
NASA’s 3D flyover of Jupiter’s North Pole is absolutely terrifying
Back in early March, NASA released some really stunning images that the Juno probe captured of Jupiter’s poles. The pictures were created using the spacecraft’s …
NASA just released a ‘Moon tour’ video in stunning 4K
Visiting the Moon is an incredibly rare privilege. Just 12 people have ever been there, and your chances of joining those ranks are essentially zero. …
The first NASA spacecraft that will ‘touch the Sun’ is just about ready to launch
You probably don’t think about it on a daily basis but the Sun is pretty darn important. Without it, we wouldn’t be here, and our …
NASA’s Juno snapped another photo of Jupiter that looks like a watercolor painting
Out of all the different pieces of NASA hardware floating around our Solar System, the Juno spacecraft probably has the best gig in terms of …
NASA wants to send robot bees to Mars
We know more about Mars than any other planet besides Earth, and that’s largely thanks to our ability to send high-tech equipment to its surface. …
Watch SpaceX launch a used Falcon 9 rocket to resupply the ISS
2018 has already been incredibly busy for Elon Musk’s SpaceX, but the launch schedule isn’t slowing down yet. On Monday afternoon, SpaceX will launch a …
NASA is going to look inside Mars for the first time ever
In case you hadn’t noticed, Mars is a pretty big deal these days. The Red Planet is our most similar neighbor and, unlike any other …
NASA’s Expedition 55 astronauts are about to take their first spacewalk
It’s only been a few days since a trio of new International Space Station travelers arrived at the orbiting spacecraft that will be their home …
NASA just delayed the launch of its most powerful tool until 2020
Everyone loves gawking at the gorgeous photos NASA gathers from its various spacecraft. They deliver breathtaking views of Saturn, Mars, and Jupiter on a regular …
NASA’s Mars Curiosity rover has been on the Red Planet for 2,000 days
With the increasingly steady stream of Mars-related news over the past couple of years it can be easy to forget that NASA has had high-tech …
Actually, Astronaut Scott Kelly’s DNA was not altered in space
NASA astronaut Scott Kelly spent nearly a year in space so the agency could study the long-term effects on the human body, in preparation for …
NASA captures gorgeous photo of Saturn’s ice-covered moon Dione
NASA has spent a significant amount of time studying Saturn’s moons Titan and Enceladus, and while those are the two we most often hear about …
NASA astronaut who spent a year in space now has different DNA from his twin
Space travel is dangerous for a lot of very obvious reasons — traveling off of Earth on a rocket has its risks, after all — …
NASA’s Juno probe mapped Jupiter’s incredible winds and the images are just nuts
Jupiter is the largest planet in our Solar System and NASA’s Juno probe orbiting the gas giant has delivered some stunning images time and time …
NASA wants to stick your name on the solar probe that will ‘touch the Sun’
Even the most dedicated sky watching hobbyists have to accept the fact that observing the amazing accomplishments of NASA and other space-faring organizations is as …
This photo of Mars is so bizarre you’ll probably think it’s fake
NASA has made a habit of delivering stunning photos of many of the planets in our Solar System, including Saturn, Jupiter, and of course Mars. …
Scientist says he’s found fossilized alien footprints on Mars, blames NASA for cover-up
NASA has been exploring the surface of Mars for years now, driving rovers for miles over the dusty landscape and making some pretty neat discoveries …
NASA discovers steaming hot exoplanet is rich with water
Searching for Earth-like planets orbiting distant stars is no easy task, mainly due to the complex criteria needed for a an alien world to be …
The International Space Station is getting a floating AI assistant, and it sure looks familiar
Whether or not virtual assistants like Siri and Alexa actually make our lives better is debatable to say the least. Is navigating the myriad of …
NASA wants to send a flying drone to Saturn’s moon Titan
Drones might be all the rage amongst hobbyists and techies here on Earth, and NASA seems to have caught the bug. The agency is currently …
