Dark Matter Makes a Comeback
[/caption] Recent reports of dark matter's demise may be greatly exaggerated, according to a new paper from researchers at the…
Why Are Astronauts Weightless in Space?
Most of our regular readers understand why astronauts and objects appear to float around on the International Space Station, but…
The May 2012 Annular Eclipse as Seen From Space
[/caption] Here's a few unique vantage points of seeing the annular solar eclipse on May 20/21 2012. Above, one of…
Eclipse Images from Around the World
[/caption] What a view! Here are some awesome eclipse images and videos from around the globe as skywatchers in Asia,…
Watch Tonight’s Eclipse LIVE
[/caption] As the eclipse is happening, we'll try to dig up every online source we can find. Here's what we've…
Astrophoto: Lovely Crescent Venus by John Chumack
[/caption] Named after the Roman goddess of love and beauty, Venus has never looked more gorgeous! Prolific and accomplished astrophotographer…
SpaceX Engineers Race to Repair Engines for May 22 Launch
[/caption] Today’s (May 19) historic launch of the first ever privately developed rocket bound for the International Space Station (ISS)…
On The Hunt For High-Altitude Microorganisms
[/caption] The United States Rocket Academy has announced an open call for entries in its High Altitude Astrobiology Challenge, a…
Meteor Shower Timelapse Seen from the Space Station
Just as the Lyrid Meteor Shower was peaking on April 21, 2012, astronaut Don Pettit captured this incredible timelapse sequence…
T-0 Launch Abort for Dragon
[/caption] SpaceX's attempt to launch their Falcon 9 rocket with the Dragon spacecraft was aborted by the computer at T-0…