Russian Progress Cargo Ship Launch Failure Deals Setback to ISS
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FL - An unmanned Russian Progress resupply ship bound for the International Space Station (ISS) was lost…
How Far is the Asteroid Belt from the Sun?
The Asteroid Belt, which rests between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter, orbits our Sun at a distance of 3.2…
Carnival of Space #486
This week's Carnival of Space is hosted by Leedjia Svec at the Stylish STEM blog. Click here to read Carnival…
The Canes Venatici Constellation
In the northern sky, bordered by Ursa Major and Boötes, lies the small constellation of Canes Venatici, one of the…
What are Leptons?
According to the Standard Model of Particle Physics, all matter is composed is hadrons (which are made up of elementary…
Who was Giovanni Cassini?
For his contributions to the field of astronomy, Giovanni Domenico Cassini is considered to be one of the most important…
Japanese Company Plans Artificial Meteor Shower
Sky Canvas plans to launch a colorful artificial meteor shower barrage via micro-satellite.
Who Was The First Woman To Go Into Space?
Valentina Tereshkova was the first woman to go into space, blazing a trail for all the female astronauts and cosmonauts…
What Are Multiple Star Systems?
Not all stars are alone. Some come in pairs and more. And when there are multiple stars in a system,…
Culprit Found In Blurry Astronaut Vision Mystery
A new study released by the Radiological Society of North America has determined why astronauts who take part in long-duration…