This Just In
May 21, 2013 01:26 PM ET // Mike Wall, Space.com
Opening spaceflight up to the masses could help spark a global conservation ethic that stems the tide of environmental destruction on Earth.
May 21, 2013 12:21 PM ET // Mark Thompson
Ever wanted to take dazzling photos of the night sky? Here are some essential tips before you start slapping your DSLR to the back of your telescope!
May 21, 2013 01:38 AM ET // Ian O'Neill
NASA's Mars rover Curiosity has drilled into another rock and plans are afoot to analyze the pulverized material. Continue reading →
May 20, 2013 04:23 PM ET // Irene Klotz
NASA hasn’t given up on resurrecting its planet-hunting Kepler space telescope, but it can’t be saved, scientists expect it already has accomplished its goal of finding a habitable, Earth-like planet.
May 20, 2013 02:47 PM ET // AFP
A former army helicopter pilot was on Monday named as the first 'home-grown' British astronaut to head to the International Space Station.
May 20, 2013 01:45 PM ET // Ian O'Neill
The Starship Congress will see some of the most forward-thinking scientists and engineers descend on Dallas, Texas -- now you can get involved with an interstellar Kickstarter campaign. Continue reading →
May 20, 2013 12:20 PM ET // Ian O'Neill
On March 17, a space rock the size of a basketball slammed into the lunar surface at a speed of 56,000 miles per hour, creating a new crater around 20 meters wide. Continue reading →
May 19, 2013 02:35 PM ET // AFP
A number of mice and eight gerbils sent into space in a Russian capsule perished during their journey, after a month-long mission touched back down on Earth.
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