Nancy Atkinson
Hubble's Back, but Only Using One Gyro
The Hubble Space Telescope has experienced ongoing problems with one of its three remaining gyroscopes, so NASA has decided to…
Remembering Apollo 8 Astronaut Bill Anders
Apollo 8 astronaut William Anders, who took the iconic “Earthrise” photo of our home planet from the Moon in 1968,…
ESA Sets the Launch Date for Ariane 6: July 9th
The European Space Agency has retired its Ariane 5 rocket, and all eyes are on its next generation, Ariane 6.…
Astronomers Have a New Way to Bypass Earth's Atmosphere
Radio telescopes have an advantage over optical telescopes, in that radio telescope can be used even in cloudy conditions here…
Part 2: The History and Future of Planetary Radar
To reach the U.S. National Science Foundation's Green Bank Observatory, you take the road less traveled, winding through scenic and…
Next-Generation Radar Will Map Threatening Asteroids
When the Arecibo Observatory dish in Puerto Rico collapsed in 2020, astronomers lost a powerful radio telescope and a unique…
What a Weekend! Spectacular Aurora Photos from Around the World
“A dream come true.”“I never expected this!”“The most amazing light show I've ever seen in my life!”"Once in a lifetime!"“No…
If You’ve Never Seen An Aurora Before, This Might Be Your Chance!
Tonight and the rest of the weekend could be your best chance ever to see the aurora. The Sun has…
Solar Max is Coming. The Sun Just Released Three X-Class Flares
The Sun is increasing its intensity on schedule, continuing its approach to solar maximum. In just over a 24-hour period…
Solar Orbiter Takes a Mind-Boggling Video of the Sun
You've seen the Sun, but you've never seen the Sun like this. This single frame from a video captured by…