NASA discovers 715 new extrasolar planets
2-27-2014 |
12
The record-breaking haul of newly discovered worlds comes courtesy of the Kepler Space Telescope.
Record-breaking impact observed on Moon
2-25-2014 | 12
A meteorite impact on the lunar surface in September produced the brightest flash ever recorded.
New planet hunting spacecraft planned
2-23-2014 | 9
The recently selected PLATO mission will focus on identifying Earth-like worlds orbiting distant stars.
Near-Earth asteroid 'Moby Dick' goes missing
2-19-2014 | 43
A sizable asteroid measuring 270m across that was due to pass by the Earth seems to have disappeared.
NASA solves Mars rock mystery
2-15-2014 | 21
The rock caused quite a stir last month when it appeared out of nowhere in a photograph taken on Mars.
Scientists create detailed map of Ganymede
2-14-2014 | 5
The largest moon in the solar system has been mapped in unprecedented detail thanks to a new project.
NASA finds signs of water flowing on Mars
2-11-2014 | 12
Scientists have come across the strongest evidence to date that water still flows on the surface of Mars.
Curiosity photographs Earth from Mars
2-8-2014 | 25
The rover has taken a picture to show what Earth looks like from more than 100 million miles away.
Ingredients of life found within stardust
2-6-2014 | 10
Researchers have discovered that organic material may be hitching a ride in interstellar dust particles.
NASA to help companies reach the moon
2-5-2014 | 21
The space agency has renewed its efforts to aid private companies in the commercial race to the moon.
Astronauts grow edible vegetables on ISS
2-2-2014 | 13
Russian scientists have revealed that food grown aboard the space station is entirely safe to eat.
Scientists create brown dwarf weather map
1-30-2014 | 7
The weather conditions found on a brown dwarf 6.5 light years away have been mapped for the first time.
Scientist sues NASA over alien life on Mars
1-29-2014 | 63
Rhawn Joseph is taking legal action on the basis that NASA isn't doing enough to investigate alien life.
James Webb telescope passes milestone
1-27-2014 | 8
The ambitious successor to the Hubble will be the most powerful space telescope ever created.
Shuttle replacement gets 2016 launch date
1-26-2014 | 9
The Dream Chaser mini-shuttle is due to undertake its maiden voyage on November 1st, 2016.
Are some planets more habitable than Earth ?
1-25-2014 | 21
Astronomers seeking signs of alien life are on the lookout for 'superhabitable' extrasolar planets.
Japan to use net to trawl for space debris
1-24-2014 | 18
The electrodynamic tether will be used as a way to help reduce the large amount of space junk in orbit.
Plumes of water discovered on Ceres
1-23-2014 | 10
Scientists have discovered signs of water on Ceres, an icy dwarf planet located in the asteroid belt.
Rosetta probe survives 31-month deep sleep
1-21-2014 | 16
ESA's comet chasing spacecraft has successfully woken up after hibernating for two-and-a-half years.
Mystery rock appears on Mars rover image
1-19-2014 | 140
NASA's Opportunity rover has spotted a strange rock that seems to have appeared out of nowhere.
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