Bright Venus Takes Center Stage in November
“What’s that bright object to the southwest at dusk?” We’ve already fielded more than a few such questions as Earth’s…
This Is How The World’s Largest Radio Telescope Is Divvying Up Design Work
The world's largest radio telescope will act very much like a jigsaw; every piece of it must be precisely engineered…
The Stars of Orion Seen Blazing From Orbit
The mighty hunter soars above the atmosphere in this photo, taken by NASA astronaut Karen Nyberg currently living and working…
‘Stairways to Mars’ Concept Proposes Truck Stops Near The Red Planet
Any road trip requires rest stops to refuel and rest. That's especially true of planetary exploration, as it would take…
Here’s the Latest Kepler Orrery Video: the Orbits of the Planets Go ‘Round and ‘Round
If you've ever wanted to know what 3,538 exoplanets look like spinning around their stars, here you go! This is…
Here’s What A Spacecraft Looks Like Burning Up (Plus Correction of Past Article)
Flame and fireworks. That's what the Automated Transfer Vehicle Albert Einstein appeared to astronauts to be like as it made…
Five Saturn Moons Stun In Cassini Spacecraft Archival Image
This picture is from a couple of years ago, but still worth the extra look. The Cassini spacecraft -- busily…
Chandra Infographic Shows Where The Color Comes From In Space Pictures
For your daily space zing, check out an infographic recently highlighted on the Chandra X-ray Observatory's Google+ page. Called "How…
A Hybrid Solar Eclipse Seen From Earth… and Space
The final eclipse for 2013 was a grand event, witnessed across the Atlantic and the heart of Africa this past…
India’s First Mars Mission Launches Flawlessly on Historic Journey to the Red Planet
WOW MOM ! Blastoff of the Indian developed Mars Orbiter Mission (MOM) on Nov. 5, 2013 from the Indian Space…