Have We Really Just Seen The Birth Of A Black Hole?
According to a recent study by a team from Ohio State University, astronomers may have witnessed the formation of a…
How High is Space?
Where our atmosphere ends and space begins has been the subject of debate for some time. But thanks to decades…
The Lowdown on September’s Harvest Moon
Friday night will feature a big orange Harvest Moon rising in the eastern sky at sunset. You don't want to…
Astronomy Cast Ep. 419: DragonCon 2016 Live – Rocket Girls
Welcome back to our new season of Astronomy Cast! This episode is a special live show that took place at…
SpaceX Hopes for Falcon 9 Return to Flight in November; Shotwell
CAPE CANAVERAL AIR FORCE STATION, FL - Less than two weeks after a still mysterious launch pad explosion utterly destroyed…
30-Ton Chunk Of 4,500 Year-Old Meteorite Unearthed In Argentina
Holy iron meteorite, Batman! A gigantic 30-ton chunk of the famous Campo del Cielo meteorite fall has been found outside…
At ISO 400,000, This 6-Minute Film Shows Why We Love the Night Sky
Obviously, you’ve seen timelapse videos of the night sky because we share them here on Universe Today all the time.…
Israeli Shavit Rocket Delivers Malfunctioning Spy Satellite Into Orbit
Israel's newest spy satellite has successfully reached orbit, but is experiencing problems and not functioning properly.
What is the Weather like on Jupiter?
Like Earth, Jupiter experiences weather patterns. The only difference is that - as with everything else on Jupiter - they…
Get That Geologist A Flight Suit!
Given the importance of geology to space exploration, the ESA is conducting multiple programs to make sure astronauts understand rocks!