The 520-day Mars simulation mission undertaken by six astronauts reached its halfway point on Monday, as two of the researchers, who have been … [Read more...] about Watch: Astronauts Reach ‘Mars’, Take Walk
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Photo: NASA Releases First 360 Degree Image Of The Sun
Discover magazine explains: "In October 2006, NASA launched a pair of twin spacecraft into space. Called STEREO — Solar TErrestrial RElations … [Read more...] about Photo: NASA Releases First 360 Degree Image Of The Sun
Space Shuttle Challenger Disaster, 25 Years Ago Today: Watch the Only Known Amateur Footage
Today is the 25th anniversary of one of NASA's darkest hours, the tragedy that took the lives of all those aboard the Space Shuttle Challenger. … [Read more...] about Space Shuttle Challenger Disaster, 25 Years Ago Today: Watch the Only Known Amateur Footage
Hubble Spots Most Distant Galaxy Ever Observed in the Universe
The Hubble telescope has spotted something very, very far away:"The object's light traveled 13.2 billion years to reach Hubble, roughly 150 … [Read more...] about Hubble Spots Most Distant Galaxy Ever Observed in the Universe
Towleroad Guide to the Tube: #813
MICROSOFT EMPLOYEES: It Gets Better. GEOTHERMAL: Heat rising from cracks in ground in Michigan. SNOOKI: Top 10 reasons to buy the new Snooki … [Read more...] about Towleroad Guide to the Tube: #813
Astronomers Release Photo of ‘Strangely Alive’ Green Gas Blob
Yesterday afternoon, Hubble astronomers released a new photo of a blob of gas was discovered by a Dutch school teacher in 2007 named Hanny's … [Read more...] about Astronomers Release Photo of ‘Strangely Alive’ Green Gas Blob
Watch: Happy Holidays from Space
Beautiful holiday message from Expedition 26 Commander Scott Kelly of NASA and Flight Engineers Cady Coleman of NASA and Paolo Nespoli of the European … [Read more...] about Watch: Happy Holidays from Space
Watch: Last Night’s Lunar Eclipse
(clip via gawker) Did you stay up last night to see the lunar eclipse? Here's my favorite shot of it (above), from those I checked out on … [Read more...] about Watch: Last Night’s Lunar Eclipse
Rare Solstice Lunar Eclipse Takes Place Tonight
Tonight is the winter solstice, and for lucky sky viewers in North America, the chance for an amazing view of a lunar eclipse.NASA:For 72 minutes of … [Read more...] about Rare Solstice Lunar Eclipse Takes Place Tonight
NASA to Announce Discovery of New Life Form That May Fundamentally Alter Theories of Life in Universe
NASA is holding a press conference today at 2 pm regarding an astrobiology announcement, and Gizmodo has a preview. Gizmodo reports: At their … [Read more...] about NASA to Announce Discovery of New Life Form That May Fundamentally Alter Theories of Life in Universe