See the Sunspots for Yourself
As you might know, there are currently two huge groups of sunspots on the surface of the Sun. They're really…
New Shuttle Solid Rocket Booster Tested
Image credit: Blake Goddard Alliant Techsystems performed the first static test of a new five-segment solid rocket booster for the…
Shrinking Arctic Sea Ice is Accelerating
Image credit: NASA New images of shrinking sea ice may provide further evidence that the Earth is undergoing significant climate…
Big Solar Storm Headed our Way
Image credit: SOHO A gigantic group of sunspots, 10 times larger than the Earth, have been active on the surface…
Cosmic Ray Detector Completed
Image credit: Fermilab The 100th detector for the Pierre Auger Observatory was recently completed, making the array the world's largest…
Crew Launched Despite Station Concerns
NASA's latest launch to the International Space Station wasn't without controversy. The Washington Post is reporting that two officials responsible…
Total Lunar Eclipse – November 8-9, 2003
Image credit: NASA Mark your calendars for an astronomical event that you don't want to miss. In the early morning…
Long-Lost Asteroid Re-Discovered
Image credit: Lowell Observatory Astronomers from the Lowell Observatory have re-discovered a Near Earth Asteroid that hasn't been seen since…
Learning How Planets Form
Astronomers are hoping NASA's new Space Infrared Telescope Facility will answer more questions about how disks of gas and dust…
Sea Launch… On Land?
Image credit: Sea Launch Until now, Sea Launch was known for its ocean-based launch platform which is towed out to…