New Technique Can Estimate Size and Frequency of Meteorite Impacts
News today from the National Science Foundation will have an impact on how scientists are able to study…. well, impacts.…
What was Before the Big Bang? An Identical, Reversed Universe
So what did exist before the Big Bang? This question would normally belong in the realms of deep philosophical thinking;…
More Space News From Russia
When it rains space news from Russia, it pours. Not only did the news break today about the Russian Space…
Finally, A Sport for Geeks: Rocket Racing League Announces First Live Exhibition
Combining the exhilaration of racing, with the power of rocket engines and the appeal of video gaming, Rocket Racing League…
New Earthrise and Earthset Movies from Kaguya
Ian reported yesterday on the high definition topographical maps recently released by the Japanese SELENE mission, also known as Kaguya,…
Universe Today Astronomy Picture of the Week: NGC 3199 – The Interstellar Snow Plough
One thing is certain, Wolf-Rayet stars produce some interesting science. In this week's portrait we see a distorted bubble produced…
Russia to Send Monkeys to Mars
Russia has a long history of scientific discovery and space exploration through the use of animals. Beginning with space dog…
Japanese Moon Mission Returns Detailed Maps of the Lunar Surface
The Japanese SELENE lunar orbiter has returned some of the most detailed maps of the Moon to date. The new…
Mysterious Omega Centauri Dazzling in Infrared: New Spitzer Observations
By combining ground-based optical observations with space-borne infrared images from Spitzer, an incredible new view of mysterious Omega Centauri has…
Mars Mesas Stripped of Sand, Forming Dunes: Amazing Images from HiRISE
There seems to be a never-ending flow of stunning images coming from the High Resolution Imaging Science Experiment (HiRISE) on…