Space & Astronomy News

Guts of Exploded Star Revealed
A new glimpse of a well-known supernova could provide new clues about how dying stars affect their surroundings. read more...

Some Ancient Galaxies Had Wild Youth
New research pins down the epoch when galaxy clusters make the last of their stars, helping astronomers understand more about how galaxies form. read more...

Video - Splattered Star Stuff, A Supernova Story
See the aftermath of a supernova explosion in this animation of Hubble Space Telescope photos. read more...

'Top Chef's' Short Ribs Get NASA Twist for Spaceflight
Space food is about to get better with 'Top Chef' cook Angelo Sosa's short ribs. NASA is adapting the meal for the International Space Station. read more...

1st Canadian Commander of Space Station Named
A Canadian astronaut is set to become the first International Space Station commander from the maple leaf nation. read more...

New Telescope Takes Best Sunspot Photo Ever
A new picture reveals our sun up-close like never before. read more...

Labor Day Weekend for Astronauts: Space Toilet Cleaning and Exercise
The astronauts aboard the International Space Station won't be throwing any burgers on the grill this Labor Day, but at least they'll get the holiday off. read more...

Book Review - 'Packing for Mars' Travels Light
"Packing for Mars" by Mary Roach delves into the minutiae of human spaceflight. read more...

Satellites Help Aid Workers Plan Pakistan Flood Relief
Satellites are training their eagle eyes on flood-ravaged Pakistan, helping authorities and aid workers map the destruction and find ways to reach the homeless, displaced and sick. read more...

Grounded Space Station Module May Get New Mission
A grounded space station module could be launched in a few years to act as a hub for inflatable habitats and technology demonstrations. read more...

Wanted For Long Space Missions: Flexible Astronaut, Works Well With Others
Researchers are hoping that the Mars500 simulation, which hits the three-month mark this week, will shed some light on significant factors to consider in crew selection for future long-duration missions. read more...

Chinese Satellites Bump During Secret Maneuvers
A close encounter between Chinese satellites points to China testing its growing space capabilities. read more...

Top 10 Summer Sky Objects to See Before Fall
Here's look at the top 10 summer sky objects to try and find before autumn arrives. read more...

Private Danish Rocket Aims for Sunday Launch
A $70,000 private rocket built by Danish volunteers is now set to carry a dummy into suborbital space on Thursday. read more...

Oh Gee: Weightless Flight with James Cameron Goes Up for Bid
The public can bid on a spot next to the Avatar director on an upcoming ZERO-G flight. read more...

NASA Aims to Plunge Car-Sized Probe Into the Sun
NASA is developing a mission to plunge a car-sized probe directly into the sun's atmosphere, exploring a region no spacecraft has ever visited. read more...

Hawking: God Didn't Create the Universe
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Asteroid Diversity: Mixed Bag of Space Rocks Found Near Earth
A new survey of asteroids near Earth shows these space rocks are a mixed bag, with some shiny and bright, others dark and dull. read more...