ISS SSTV Success

Rajkot students see ISS SSTV demonstration – credit Divyabhaskar 50 students in Rajkot, India enjoyed a…

What is LADEE, the Lunar Atmosphere and Dust Environment Explorer?

The LADEE spacecraft gathered detailed information about the ultra-thin lunar atmosphere, where it comes from, how…

Get Paid To Stay In Bed, For Space Science

NPR’s Sacha Pfeiffer speaks with Jennifer Ngo-Anh of the European Space Agency about their planned study…

Darkness Visible, Finally: Astronomers Capture First Ever Image of a Black Hole

Astronomers at last have captured a picture of one of the most secretive entities in the…

That First Black Hole Seen in an Image Is Now Called Pōwehi, at Least in Hawaii

The word, which means “adorned fathomless dark creation,” is derived from the Kumulipo, a centuries-old Hawaiian…

Impressive fireball over Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil

A very bright fireball was recorded streaking through the night sky over Rio Grande do Sul…

Scott Kelly Spent a Year Taking Photos in Space. They’re Beautiful.

In orbit aboard the International Space Station, the astronaut wasn’t just gathering data for NASA’s Twins…

Robotic Refueling Mission 3 Update – April 12, 2019

On April 8, the Robotic Refueling Mission 3 (RRM3) started experiencing issues powering up its cryogen…

NASA Invites You to 'Picture Earth' for Earth Day

Our magnificent planet is always ready for its close-up. For Earth Day, NASA wants to see…

NASA Invites You to “Picture Earth” for Earth Day

Our magnificent planet is always ready for its close-up. On Earth Day, April 22, NASA wants…