Mars is a winter wonderland at night
When you think of the surface of Mars you probably think of a dusty, largely featureless wasteland of orange dust and jagged rocks right? Thanks …
Space
Astronomers captured incredible image of nearby star, but found something they can’t explain
Like the rest of the world, we adore fantastic space photos. High-powered telescopes and exploratory spacecraft have delivered some truly jaw-dropping glimpses at what lies …
Elon Musk just revealed SpaceX’s space suits, and they’re glorious
SpaceX is already a big name in commercial spaceflight, but the company has yet to get its manned missions off the ground. A number of …
‘Diamond rain’ proven possible on Uranus and Neptune
Following up on a long-held theory that intense pressure within the ice giants of our solar system could lead to “diamond rain,” researchers were able …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Two Earth-like planets spotted very close to our solar system
Exoplanets seem to be a dime a dozen these days, but rarely are they as promising as a pair of newly-discovered worlds orbiting a star …
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 …
The United States is going to miss out on an awesome sight in space on Monday night
August is a big month for skywatchers in the US thanks to the highly anticipated total solar eclipse slated to occur on August 21st. It’ll …
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 …
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 …
First ‘exomoon’ may have just been spotted by the Kepler Space Telescope
Astronomers around the world continue to spot new planets outside of our Solar System on a regular basis, and some of those worlds look like …
We might be made of matter that didn’t originate in the Milky Way
Ever wonder what you’re made of? Is Earth, and by extension humanity, built of matter that collected here after the big bang, or are our …
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 …
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 …
There might be a whole bunch of water hiding inside the moon
With how much attention humanity has devoted to studying Earth’s moon over the centuries, you’d think we’d had a good handle on just about everything …
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 …
Gorgeous Hubble photo of Mars ‘photobombed’ by tiny moon
NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope consistently delivers breathtaking views of the planets in our galactic neighborhood, but when it set its sights on Mars recently for …
Scientists detect ‘strange signals’ coming from nearby star
When it comes to the search for life outside of our Solar System, there are a number of ways we could eventually discover it. Exploring …
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 …
SpaceX plans to relaunch a rocket just 24 hours after it lands
SpaceX, the pioneering force behind reusable rocket technology, has already proven to the world that single-use rockets will one day be a thing of the …
New law paves way for companies to mine asteroids
Mining companies pull valuable material out of the earth and sell it. That’s their job, and while there’s plenty of controversy over where, when, and …
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 …
Scientists considering possibility of life on TRAPPIST-1 planets get some terrible news
The search for life beyond our Solar System is a slow, tedious process that involves identifying suitable stars, searching for planets in the habitable zone …
