IRIS Glimpses an Elusive Region of the Sun
An innovative solar observatory is adding a key piece to the puzzle of the enigma that is our Sun. Its…
Hubble Discovers Water Plumes Erupting from Europa
It's been known since 2005 that Saturn's 300-mile-wide moon Enceladus has geysers spewing ice and dust out into orbit from…
UPDATE: NASA Pushes Back Cygnus Launch Decision Due To Space Station Cooling Problem
The decision to launch a cargo flight to the International Space Station next week has been pushed back until Monday…
Is Everything in the Universe Expanding?
The Universe is expanding. Distant galaxies are moving away from us in all directions. It’s natural to wonder, is everything…
Mars Water Could Have Carved These ‘Mystery Mounds’
Above is a time capsule of more than three billion years of Mars history. The right-hand side shows a bunch…
Turn on Your Heart Light and Meet NASA’s “Superhero” Robot
Here's a new DARPA-inspired, NASA-built robot, complete with a glowing NASA Meatball in its chest, reminiscent of ET's heart light.…
Win the Perfect Holiday Gift: The Year in Space Calendar
What's the perfect holiday gift for any space fan? It's the 2014 version of Steve Cariddi’s wonderful Year in Space…
Where Should We Look for Life in the Solar System?
Emily Lakdawalla is the senior editor and planetary evangelist for the Planetary Society. She's also one of the most knowledgeable…
Foom! Morpheus Project Lander Roars In Free Flight Test
What an otherworldly experience, without having to leave Earth! The Morpheus Project wrapped up a successful free-flight test yesterday. That…