How Would Earth Send Messages To A Starship — Or A Distant Civilization?
I have a new exercise routine where I watch Star Trek: The Next Generation most mornings of the week while doing…
How Fast Do Black Holes Spin?
There is nothing in the Universe more awe inspiring or mysterious than a black hole. Because of their massive gravity…
Martian Spacecraft Busts A Move To Glimpse Possible Water Flows
Just a few days ago, we posted about possibly salty water flows on Mars. Of note, the NASA press release…
Astrophoto: Stunning Wide-Field Mosaic of the Milky Way
This gorgeous view of the Milky Way was taken by astrophotographer Tanja Sund during a trip to the desert in…
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What to Wear? The History and Future of Spacesuits
The issue of “what to wear?” takes on an extra dimension of life and death when it comes to space…
When Doves Fly: Swarm Of Tiny Satellites Shot From Space Station
Astronauts fired up the International Space Station's Yard-a-Pult (actually, we mean the Japanese Kibo arm's satellite launcher) this week to…
China’s Yutu Moon Rover Alive and Awake for 3rd Lunar Day of Exploration despite Malfunction
Yutu Lives! The little ‘rabbit’ beloved worldwide has now phoned home and actually survived the perils of the long lunar…
Arecibo Observatory Undergoing Emergency Repairs After Earthquake Causes Damage
The Arecibo Observatory’s 305 meter (1,000 ft) radio telescope is undergoing emergency repair after being damaged during a 6.4 magnitude…
Mars’ Dingo Gap Seen From Orbit and the Ground
Thanks to the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter and the HiRISE camera, we have an orbital view of Dingo Gap, an opening…
Who Wants A One-Way Trip To Mars? Meet Three People Applying For Mars One
If you were to find yourself on the Red Planet, what would you do when you get there? Those who…