Astronomy Cast Ep. 431: The Search for Life on Mars
Enceladus and Europa are all the rage these days, but classic Mars is still a great place to search for…
Advanced USAF Tactical Satcom Set for Stunning Dec. 7 Nighttime Blastoff- Watch Live
CAPE CANAVERAL AIR FORCE STATION, FL - Less than 24 hours from now the evening skies along the Florida Space…
How Strong is the Force of Gravity on Earth?
Earth's familiar gravity - which is 9.8 m/s², or 1 g - is both essential to life as we it,…
Cassini’s First Ring-Grazing Orbit A Success
The Cassini mission has begun its final phase and has completed its first ring-grazing orbit around Saturn.
Two New Books From Universe Today Writers, Just in Time for the Holidays
Looking for great holiday gifts for that special someone who is interested in space and the stars? Two writers for…
‘Insufferable’ Moonwalker Buzz Aldrin Recovering From ‘Record Setting’ Antarctic Expedition Emergency Evacuation
Buzz Aldrin - the second man to walk on the Moon - is recovering nicely today in a New Zealand…
Quasar Light Confirms Consistency Of Electromagnetism Over 8 Billion Years
The ESO has released spectral data obtained by the Very Large Telescope, which studied a distant qausar to determine how…
Our Guide to the 2016 Geminid Meteors: Watching a Good Shower on a Bad Year
One of the best yearly meteor showers contends with the nearly Full Moon this year, but don't despair; you may…
Astronomy Cast Ep. 430: Coming Home from Mars, Part 2
Landing on the surface of Mars is very difficult. In fact, it's probably the toughest planet to land on in…
SpaceX ‘Return to Flight’ Set For Dec. 16 with Next Gen Iridium Satellites – 3 Months After Pad Explosion
Only three months after the catastrophic launch pad explosion of their commercial Falcon 9 rocket in Florida, SpaceX has set…