An amateur astronomer’s discovery sheds light on Jupiter’s role as a magnet for asteroids that have the potential to stray towards our planet.
Space
Astronauts Use Toothbrush to Fix International Space Station
Two resourceful astronauts and a few creative NASA engineers back on Earth turned to an unlikely instrument to save the day.
WATCH: NASA Captures A ‘Mind-Bogglingly Gorgeous’ Solar Flare
NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory captured a solar eruption on Monday and it’s beautiful
Endeavour Shuttle’s Final Trip to L.A. Museum Forces Removal of 400 Trees
Los Angeles residents were thrilled when the California Science Center won its bid to display one of NASA’s five retired space shuttles. But now many wonder if there isn’t a better way to get it there.
WATCH: High-Definition Footage of Curiosity Rover Landing on Mars
Still haven’t recovered from the sheer awesomeness of the Curiosity rover’s successful landing on the Red Planet? Don’t worry, neither have we. But let’s face the facts: NASA’s previous footage of the rover’s August 6 landing? …
There’s a Helium Shortage On — and It’s Affecting More than Just Balloons
Stop talking in that squeaky voice and get serious. From MRI machines to semiconductor manufacturing, here are a few of the things we’ll have to do with less of thanks to a global helium shortage.
WATCH: Perseid Meteor Shower Lights Up Weekend Skies
For those of you who weren’t out stargazing this weekend (or those of you who were burdened with cloudy weather), fear not. You can still bask in the celestial glory of the annual Perseid meteor shower, which peaked in the early …
Meanwhile, Back on Earth: NASA Lander Prototype Crashes, Burns
While NASA celebrates the landmark landing of its Curiosity rover on the surface of Mars, things back home are going a bit less smoothly. The latest prototype of a new, environmentally friendly lunar lander exploded during …
TIME and Space: A Lofty History of Space Exploration on TIME Magazine’s Covers
After Sunday’s eagerly-awaited landing of NASA’s Curiosity rover on Mars, space exploration again is the cover subject of this week’s issue of TIME magazine. Our editors have a soaring history of covering the space race. Here, we …
WATCH: Curiosity Rover’s Harrowing Descent onto the Surface of Mars
When the Mars rover Curiosity landed on the surface of Mars Sunday night, the NASA team that had anxiously watched its 9-month journey erupted in cheers.
But before the celebration came nervousness, during the so-called “seven …
The Rise of the Spacewoman: 10 Women Who Conquered the Final Frontier
Riding rocket ships was once an all-boys’ game. Valentina Tereshkova changed that for the Russians and Sally Ride changed it for the U.S. With the passing of Ride, here’s a look at some of those who came before and followed.
What Does Space Smell Like? Some Say Steak, Some Say Metal
Simply put, space stinks. We aren’t quite sure like what, but we do know that the smell isn’t so pretty. Indeed, it’s so peculiar to astronauts that NASA wants to try and mimic it so that would-be space walkers know what …