Rippling Rainbow Map Shows How California Earthquakes Moved The Earth
NASA has mapped changes in the ground's position caused by the recent earthquakes — and it happens to look like beautiful, psychedelic art.
Space
As America Celebrates Apollo, A New Moon Race Is Underway
More nations than ever are racing to the moon. Their lunar ambitions are driven by advances in technology and a desire to prove themselves.
NASA Moves Forward With Plans For Multi-Billion-Dollar Moon Rocket
NASA is building its most powerful rocket ever, a moon rocket, which will cost billions of dollars. But the effort has sparked debate about whether NASA should rely on cheaper, commercial rockers.
Why So Many Countries Have Their Sights Set On Visiting The Moon
On the 50th anniversary of the Apollo landings, more nations than ever are racing to the moon. Their lunar ambitions are driven by advances in technology and a desire to prove themselves.
Moon Rocks Still Awe, And Scientists Hope To Get Their Hands On More
Fifty years ago, Apollo astronauts collected their first moon rocks. Those samples are still being studied to mine lunar secrets. And scientists are hoping soon to get access to more of them.
Robots, Not Humans, Are The New Space Explorers
Landing a man on the moon captures the public's imagination. But in the decades after the Apollo program, robots have also generated public excitement about space exploration.
Total Eclipse Hits Chile, Home To Half Of World's Telescopes
A lot of important astronomy is being done thanks to telescopes stationed in the mountains of Chile, where researchers are studying developments in space.
JoAnn Morgan: The Only Woman In The Firing Room During Apollo 11
Dozens of technicians and flight controllers piled into the firing room at NASA's Kennedy Space Center to count down the launch of Apollo 11. Among the sea of people, JoAnn Morgan was the only woman.
Mysterious Fireball Was Chinese Space Junk
People in Florida reported seeing a fireball in the sky. Experts say it's likely Chinese space junk.
PHOTOS: Solar Eclipse Shrouds Parts Of South America In Temporary Darkness
Chile and Argentina got their turn to host a total solar eclipse. People brought out special glasses, and even protective suits, to watch the celestial event.