Space Observatory Provides Clues To Creation Of Earth’s Oceans

Astronomers have found a new cosmic source for the same kind of water that appeared on…

Molecular Cloud Cepheus B Is a Hot Spot for Star Formation

This composite image, created using data from the Chandra X-ray Observatory and the Spitzer Space Telescope,…

NASA Announces News Briefing On Next Earth Science Launch

NASA will hold a news briefing on Wednesday, Oct. 12, at 1 p.m. EDT, on the…

Arctic Sea Ice Continues Decline, Hits Second-Lowest Level

Last month the extent of sea ice covering the Arctic Ocean declined to the second-lowest extent…

NASA Selects Technology Payloads For Reduced-Gravity Flights

NASA has selected nine proposals to demonstrate new technologies for the second set of payloads to…

Sputnik 1

On Oct. 4, 1957, Sputnik 1 successfully launched and entered Earth's orbit. Thus, began the space…

NASA Ames to Celebrate Moon at Festive Event

MOFFETT FIELD, Calif. – NASA’s Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, Calif., will host a free event…

Arctic Sea Ice Continues Decline, Hits Second-Lowest Level

Last month the extent of sea ice covering the Arctic Ocean declined to the second-lowest extent…

NASA Awards Historic Green Aviation Prize

NASA has awarded the largest prize in aviation history, created to inspire the development of more…

NASA Invites Students To Name Moon-Bound Spacecraft

NASA has a class assignment for U.S. students: help the agency give the twin spacecraft headed…