Largest-ever asteroid is about to fly by Earth
Near-Earth objects make passes by our planet on a fairly regular basis, but the space rock that’s going to cruise by on September 1st is …
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Don’t believe this insane ’15 days of darkness’ rumor that NASA has already debunked
Ah, the internet. It’s given us complete freedom to communicate with basically whoever we want and provides a wealth of information to anyone who takes …
The ISS delivers a view of the solar eclipse you just have to see
Now that all the eclipse hype has died down you probably think it’s time to move on with your boring old non-eclipse life and get …
This is the only eclipse photo you need
If your friends are anything like mine, every single social app that encourages over-sharing is full of blurry eclipse photos right now. As it turns …
How to safely watch the solar eclipse if you don’t have eclipse glasses
You’re probably aware that a total solar eclipse is going to pass over the US today, giving hundreds of millions of people the rare opportunity …
How to watch today’s solar eclipse live on any device
The opportunity to check out a total solar eclipse can be a once-in-a-lifetime kind of thing, but not everyone will be in a position to …
NASA’s risky decision to send maps into space could make us targets for alien marauders
Humanity’s vigorous drive to find — or be found by — intelligent life outside of Earth could one day lead to our total annihilation, or …
Nine-year-old boy gets closer to scoring NASA’s Planetary Protection gig than you ever will
Unless you’re a seasoned NASA engineer with knowledge of planetary protection protocols and the guidelines that astronauts and scientists much adhere to in order to …
NASA’s Cassini just began its deadly descent into Saturn, and the clock is ticking
NASA’s incredibly successful Cassini probe has delivered a wealth of information about Saturn and its many moons during its 13+ years hanging around the planet, …
Watch today’s SpaceX launch live right here at 12:30 PM
SpaceX might have some seriously grand plans for the near future of its rocket program, but until the “world’s most powerful rocket” is ready to …
Hubble snaps gorgeous photo of a pint-sized galaxy
Size is entirely relative, so to say that the galaxy named NGC 5949 is “small” is a bit of a joke, especially once you’ve gotten …
A house-sized asteroid will come ‘damn close’ to Earth in October
Asteroid TC4 is a name you’re going to hear a lot of in the coming weeks, and its remarkably close flyby of Earth will be …
Watch five years of the Curiosity rover’s travels in a five minute time-lapse
NASA’s Curiosity rover just celebrated its five year anniversary on Mars, which is one mighty impressive milestone for a vehicle whose primary mission was initially …
Here’s what NASA’s new Planetary Protection Officer will actually do
You’ve probably already heard about NASA’s newest job opening. It carries a pretty impressive title, and being the official “Planetary Protection Officer” for US space …
Venus was once a cloud-covered ocean world, new evidence suggests
Today, Venus is a sweltering, desolate wasteland with temperatures topping 800 degrees Fahrenheit. If you were searching for liquid water anywhere in our Solar System …
NASA is hiring a Planetary Protection Officer to… fight aliens
NASA is willing to pay someone anywhere from $124,000 to $187,000 per year to defend other planets from Earth contaminants. But the job also requires …
Astronaut admits he spent a lot of his space time watching ‘Game of Thrones’
Former NASA astronaut Scott Kelly is a true veteran of extraterrestrial living. Having spent over 500 days in space, Kelly knows a thing or two …
Some horrible human being stole Neil Armstrong’s solid gold lunar lander model
As the first person to walk on the moon, Neil Armstrong is a legend. When he passed away in 2012, the world lost an American …
NASA will get to test its planetary defense system way sooner than we thought
NASA is extremely interested in building a true astroid defense network that could spring into action as soon as a threat is detected, destroying or …
Watch a massive star die a fiery, explosive death
Of the many awe-inspiring sights in space, watching a star explode has to be one of the most impressive. When a large star meets the …
First prototype of NASA’s deep space habitat will be made of recycled Space Shuttle parts
Sending astronauts to Mars and beyond is something that’s definitely on the minds of both NASA and other space agencies around the world, but before …
Here’s how NASA will use jets to make next month’s solar eclipse last longer
For you and I, the upcoming total solar eclipse on August 21st will be a pretty stunning spectacle — as long as the weather cooperates …
This is the new megarocket engine that will take astronauts to Mars and beyond
When researchers, scientists, and NASA itself talks about the possibility of sending astronauts on manned missions to Mars and other deep space destinations, it’s with …
NASA is uploading hundreds of rare films from its archives to YouTube, and here are the best ones
We live in a world where delivering supplies to a space station orbiting our planet is handled by a tech startup, but expertise in flight …
Neil Armstrong’s Apollo 11 lunar sample bag just sold at auction for an insane amount
Back in May, we told you about the upcoming auction of a true piece of space travel history: Neil Armstrong’s very own lunar sample bag …
You can now explore the International Space Station using Google Street View
Most of us — okay, nearly all of us — will never have the opportunity to set foot inside the International Space Station. The multi-billion-dollar …
Congressman asks NASA scientist about ancient Martian civilizations, and things get awkward
Being an elected official means that you should probably have a working knowledge of whatever topic it is you’re planning to publicly address at any …
New NASA video shows Pluto as you’ve never seen it before
It might not be a planet anymore, but Pluto is still a pretty interesting place. It’s a rocky world covered in a thick layer of …
NASA finally admits it has no money to land on Mars
NASA has a bold plan to reach Mars by 2030, but that doesn’t mean it’ll actually land on the red planet. In fact, it looks …
Want to feel tiny? Watch a sunspot dwarf our entire planet
It’s always a good idea to start of your day with a reminder that nothing you do probably even matters in the grand scheme of …
