Why the Asteroid Belt Doesn’t Threaten Spacecraft
When you think of the asteroid belt, you probably imagine a region of rock and dust, with asteroids as far…
Still No Sign Of ‘Planet X’ In Latest NASA Survey
It's one of those rumors that just won't quiet down -- a large planet lurking at the solar system's edge.…
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Astronomers Identify the Largest Yellow “Hypergiant” Star Known
A stellar monster lurks in heart of the Centaur. A recent analysis of a star in the south hemisphere constellation of…
What Is The Cosmic Microwave Background Radiation?
The Cosmic Microwave Background Radiation is the afterglow of the Big Bang; one of the strongest lines of evidence we…
Astrophoto: “Second Star to the Right and Straight on Until Morning!”
Which way to the center of the galaxy? This very creative -- and gorgeous -- view of the Milky Way…
Did Old Galaxies Grow Up Quicker Than New Ones?
Did some of the oldest galaxies grow up quickly? That's an intriguing possibility raised by a research team that found…
How Astronauts Could Survive In The Cold After A Soyuz Landing
If your spaceship comes back in rural Kazakhstan, and it's blowing snow, and rescue forces can't get there right away,…
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SpaceX Unveils Gorgeous Rocket Legs for Space Station Launch on March 16
SpaceX is nearly ready to Rock ‘n’ Roll with their first rocket sporting landing legs and slated to blast off…
Morpheus Flies Higher and Farther Than Ever
) NASA's Project Morpheus nailed it again today with yet another successful free flight of their prototype lander, soaring higher,…
‘Rainbow’ on Venus Seen for First Time
Oh glory! A rainbow-like optical phenomenon known as a ‘glory’ has been imaged for the first time on another planet.…