Rover getting set to drill into Martian rock Curiosity

Alicia Chang Scientists have zeroed in on a Martian target for the Curiosity rover to drill…

Bouncy inflatable rooms could replace cumbersome ‘metal cans’ in space

LAS VEGAS – NASA is partnering with a commercial space company in a bid to swap out…

European agency joins NASA to propel Orion to launch

Marica Dunn CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — NASA is teaming with the European Space Agency to get…

That big asteroid that could hit Earth in 2036? NASA says it’s no longer a threat

Seth Borenstein WASHINGTON – Upon further review, a big scary-sounding asteroid is no longer even a…

PayPal tycoon envisions colony of 80,000 on Mars

The Sunday Times of London LUCY FISHER and JOHN HARLOW LONDON — One of America’s most…

Hadfield likes his long stay in space

Tom Spears OTTAWA — Space travel has changed since his first two flights, says Chris Hadfield.…

Chris Hadfield’s Google+ account gives a glimpse at the life of an astronaut

Ever wonder what it’s like to be an Astronaut?

Astronomical Happenings around Columbia, South Carolina

Fascinating things are afoot in the realm of astronomy for Columbia, South Carolina. Recently, we had…

Milky Way home to billions of planets the size of Earth

Alicia Chang LOS ANGELES — Our Milky Way is home to at least 17 billion planets…

Analysis finds two-billion-year-old Martian rock contains water

Alicia Chang LOS ANGELES, Calif. – Scientists are abuzz about a coal-colored rock from Mars that…