Trump’s NASA Authorization Act In All Its Glory
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration Transition Authorization Act of 2017 has set aside funding for NASA's proposed mission to…
What’s on the Surface of Venus?
With so much attention on Mars, it's easy to forget there's a whole other Earth-sized planet nearby, worthy of exploration:…
Are You Ready For The NanoSWARM?
Nanosatellites and CubeSats may change the face of space exploration.
Exploring the Universe For Magnetic Fields
A recent presentation made at the NASA Planetary Science Vision 2050 Workshop outlined how the study of magnetic fields could…
March Launch Madness: Triple Headed Space Spectacular Starts Overnight with SpaceX March 14 – Watch Live
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FL - It’s March Madness for Space fans worldwide! A triple header of space spectaculars starts overnight…
Strange Loner Planet Gets Astronomers’ Attention
After examining the strange object known as CFBDSIR 2149-0403, a team has determined that it is either a solitary planetary-mass…
Closest Star Around A Black Hole Discovered
Imagine being caught in the clutches of a black hole, being whirled around at dizzying speeds and having your mass…
Messier 37 – the NGC 2099 Open Star Cluster
Located in the Auriga constellation, roughly 4500 light years from Earth, is the open star cluster known as Messier 37.
Carnival of Space #500
This week's Carnival of Space is hosted by Stefan Lamoureux at the Links Through Space blog. Click here to read…
Next Cygnus Cargo Ship Christened the SS John Glenn to Honor First American in Orbit
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FL - The next Cygnus cargo ship launching to the International Space Station (ISS) has been christened…