Nearby Galaxy Holds First Ultraluminous X-Ray Source that is a Pulsar
A research team led by Caltech astronomers of Pasadena California have discovered an ultraluminous X-ray (ULX) source that is pulsating. Their…
Every Falcon 9 Launch in One Image
If you're a fan of SpaceX, you'll love the website SpaceXStats. Writ large on the site are real-time countdowns to…
What Part of the Milky Way Can We See?
When you look up and see the Milky Way, you're gazing into the heart of our home galaxy. What, exactly,…
‘Frankenstein’ Moon: Tidal Forces From Uranus May Have Contributed to Miranda’s Bizarre Appearance
Miranda, the innermost of Uranus’ five moons, has a “Frankenstein”-like appearance: it looks as though it was pieced together from…
How to See Comet Siding Spring as it Encounters Mars
With excitement building as Comet Siding Spring rapidly approaches the Red Planet, we'll soon have the opportunity to spot it…
NASA Orders Restart to Commercial Space Taxi Work
Declaring that the future survival of the International Space Station (ISS) was “jeopardized,” NASA issued a statement late Thursday, Oct.…
Radio Telescopes Help Astronomers Tune In To Nova Generated Gamma Rays
Over two years ago, the Fermi-LAT Collaboration observed an "ear and eye opening" event - the exact location where a…
Video: Test Flight For NASA’s Orion Will be a ‘Trial By Fire’
NASA is getting ready for the first test flight of the Orion crew vehicle, currently scheduled for December 4, 2014.…
Check Out This Huge Rock On The Surface Of Rosetta’s Comet!
As the Rosetta spacecraft drops a bit closer to its target comet, some really cool features are popping into view.…
Earth Shines In Space Pictures In Glory You’ve Rarely Seen Before
We truly live on a beautiful planet, and sometimes it just takes a bit of an unusual picture to remind…