What's Your Sign? Look Again, Says NASA
If you rely on an insight from your daily horoscopes, you may have been looking at the wrong sign this whole time.
Space
If Trip Home Is Delayed, Astronaut Will Have To Vote From Space
Kate Rubins was supposed to depart the International Space Station in time for the U.S. presidential election, but her homecoming has been delayed. She may have to cast an absentee ballot from space.
China's 'Heavenly Palace' Space Lab Will Crash Back To Earth
Last week, China's space program announced that the Tiangong-1 will be falling through the atmosphere in late 2017. Observers have speculated for months that China had lost control of the lab.
Astronomers Find Clues In The Case Of The Glowing Space 'Blobs'
Blobs in space emitting eerie, unexplained light have been puzzling astronomers for more than 15 years. Now, they think they are on to the cause of the mysterious glow.
NASA's Other Asteroid Mission: Grab A Chunk And Put It In Orbit Around The Moon
Flying people to an asteroid is really hard, so NASA wants to bring part of it to them. But some former astronauts say the $2 billion plan was born of politics and budget cuts, and makes little sense.
What Data Will Be Discovered By The World's Most Powerful Telescope?
Big Data is everywhere — even the skies. Astronomer Andrew Connolly shows how large amounts of data are being collected about our universe, and how it will help lead to new discoveries.
NASA Launches Mission To Retrieve Ancient Asteroid Dust
The mission aims to circle a hill-sized asteroid for two years, then skim its surface and bring a hearty sample of 4.5 billion-year-old dirt back to Earth.
Why The Discovery Of An Earth-Like Planet Is Such A Big Deal
Last month, astronomers announced they found a planet that is four light years away. This is huge news, and we need to pay attention.
Asteroid Named For Freddie Mercury Is Announced On His Birthday
The celestial body was discovered in the same year Mercury died at age 45. It was dedicated to the singer in honor of what would have been his 70th birthday, his bandmate Brian May announced.
Silent, But Not Lost: Philae Lander's Final Resting Place Located On Comet
The lander was the first to ever set down on a comet — but couldn't get enough sunlight to recharge its batteries, and went into hibernation. New images show Philae stuck in a crack.