One Percent Measure of the Universe
When it comes to accuracy, everyone strives for a hundred percent, but measuring cosmic distances leaves a bit more to…
What a Star About to Go Supernova Looks Like
No, this isn't a distant view of the London Eye. This nebula with a giant star at its center is…
New Findings from NuSTAR: A New X-Ray View of the “Hand of God” and More
One star player in this week’s findings out of the 223rd meeting of the American Astronomical Society has been the…
Take a Tour of the Phonebooth-sized Crew Quarters on the International Space Station
Phone booths. You know, those things that Superman used to change into his cape and tights. According to news reports,…
Selling Rocks from Outer Space: an Interview with ‘Meteorite Man’ Geoff Notkin
What's the oldest thing you've ever held in your hand? A piece of petrified wood? A fossilized trilobite? A chunk…
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Antares Private Rocket Thunders off Virginia Coast bound for Space Station – Marks 2nd US Commercial Launch This Week
Birds take flight as Antares lifts off for Space Station from Virginia Blastoff of Antares commercial rocket built by Orbital…
HiRISE Spots Curiosity Rover and Tracks from Orbit
Amazing, the things a birds-eye view allows you to see. Here's a color image from the HiRISE camera on board…
Can You Help Wake Up a Spacecraft?
On January 20, 2014 it will be time for the snoozing Rosetta spacecraft to awaken from 31 months of hibernation.…
Millisecond Pulsar Discovered In Rare Triple Star System
If you’re looking for something truly unique, then check out the cosmic menage aux trois ferreted out by a team…
Stunning Astrophotos: Kilimanjaro at Night
You might find yourself humming Paul Simon's "Under African Skies" after seeing these stunning images! The World At Night photographer…