What is Jupiter Made Of?
Of all the Jovian related questions that we get here at Universe Today, what is Jupiter made of is one…
How Did Jupiter Get its Name?
Jupiter has been known since very ancient times, so how did Jupiter get its name? While it had many names…
Navigation for Spaceships Using X-ray Pulsars: Introducing XNAV
This could be the ultimate galactic GPS system: using pulsars as an interstellar navigation tool. Rapidly spinning neutron stars emit…
Carnival of Space # 55
Another new host for the Carnival of Space this week. Take a moment from your busy lives to enjoy the…
Soyuz Hard Landing: Equipment Module Failed to Separate – Official
Its official, last month's Soyuz emergency landing was due to a technical fault just before re-entry. A Russian space agency…
The Human Brain in Space: Euphoria and the “Overview Effect” Experienced by Astronauts
Could be the best example yet of being "spaced out"? When in space, astronauts have repeatedly reported inexplicable euphoria, a…
Spirit Unearths Former Yellowstone on Mars
Spirit's gimpy right front wheel has turned out to be a blessing in disguise. The Mars Exploration Rover traversing around…
Hubble Spies Third Red Spot on Jupiter
Jupiter appears to be breaking out with spots, as a third red storm has joined the Great Red Spot and…
Exoplanet Count Rises With New Discoveries
With several space- and ground-based telescopes, as well as dedicated space missions searching for exoplanets, or planets orbiting other stars,…
Over 100 Explosions Observed on the Moon
In the past two and a half years, the Moon has taken a real beating. NASA astronomers have observed over…