Finding Signs of Life From Space—NASA Rescues Few in Nepal

Medicine & Technology May 08, 2015

After days of being pinned beneath up to 10 feet of rubble, four men were rescued in Nepal thanks to NASA search-and-rescue technology. This marks the first real-world use of NASA's advanced sensing technology.

Data from NASA’s Messenger Probe Reveals New Information About Mercury’s Magnetic Field

May 08, 2015

While NASA's Messenger Probe may be gone, having crashed into the surface of Mercury, the data it collected is still providing scientists with a wealth of knowledge on the planet that is closest to our Sun. According to data sent back from Messenger, the magnetic field of the little planet is almost four billion years old.

The Red Planet Turns Blue As the Sun Sets

May 07, 2015

If you spend enough time on the surface of the Red Planet, you will be treated to something very different from Earth - a blue sunset as night falls. That's exactly what happened to NASA's Mars Curiosity Rover after waiting for three years to catch a glimpse of this phenomenon.

Progress Spacecraft Falling to Earth

May 07, 2015

The unmanned Russian cargo spacecraft that malfunctioned causing the Russian space program to lose control of the craft as it made its way to the International Space Station last week, will fall to Earth later this evening.

Future of Spaceflight Could Rest in the Hands of the Private Sector

May 07, 2015

NASA is increasing its reliance on the private sector for its space exploration endeavors and many companies are now capitalizing on the future of space travel thanks to an evolving partnership with U.S. space agency.

NASA Giving Away $29K To Someone Who Can Figure Out How To Protect Astronauts

May 06, 2015

Space radiation is one of the biggest problems that NASA faces if it wants to one day send humans to Mars. In a recent study, scientists found that exposure to this radiation can cause brain damage, meaning that astronauts making the journey may be unable to perform their duties once they arrive at the Red Planet. In an effort to come up with new ideas, NASA is offering prizes of up to $29,000 for anyone’s novel design concept that could keep crew members safe.

SpaceX Tests Escape System on Dragon Capsule

May 06, 2015

SpaceX tested its escape system for astronauts on Wednesday by launching an unmanned Dragon crew capsule from Cape Canaveral, FL.

NASA Video Shows Giant Solar Filament Exploding from the Sun

May 06, 2015

A new video has been released by NASA that shows our very own Sun sending out a giant solar filament, extending its visible hemisphere by close to half. The incident occurred last week and demonstrates the raw power and influence the Sun has on Earth and the rest of the solar system.

NASA’s Charles Bolden Discusses Why “Mars Matters”

May 06, 2015

NASA Administrator and senior science advisor to President Obama, Charles Bolden told attendees at The Humans to Mars Summit in Washington that "Mars matters."

Meteor Shower Rains Bits of Halley’s Comet Down on Earth

May 06, 2015

When asked to name a comet, chances are people will name Halley's and, in most cases, won't remember any others. Tonight, the Eta Aquarid meteor shower will rain bits of the solar system's most famous comet down on Earth as part of the yearly demonstration to remind us that even though we may not be able to see Halley's comet, it is still above streaking through the heavens.

SpaceX Preps for Test of Dragon Capsule

May 05, 2015

The Dragon Capsule, a commercial spacecraft designed by SpaceX to ferry U.S. astronauts into orbit by 2017 is set for a major test on Wednesday, when the private space company plans to blast the capsule away from the launch mount at Cape Canaveral on a mile-high demo flight designed to test the craft's ability to protect occupants in the event of a catastrophic rocket failure on the pad.

Humanity Closer to Mars Than Ever According to NASA

May 05, 2015

While Mars may seem far away to you and me, NASA believe that humanity is actually closer than it has ever been to the Red Planet.

Super Hot, Super Earth Found 40 Light Years Away

May 05, 2015

Scientists have discovered a brand new planet only 40 light years away from that is very much like Earth, except for the fact that it is super big and super hot, of course.

New Name for Space Launching System Could Be On The Way

May 04, 2015

We can all admit that NASA's new system for launching craft into space currently known as the Space Launching System, isn't very catchy. Now, there is a push to give this system a new name and has gained support from lawmakers who have written in the provisions that would order NASA to rename this system from a competition among schoolchildren.

Canada Extends Its Support for the International Space Station

May 04, 2015

The government has made a commitment to extend Canada's support and participation in the International Space Station mission for another four years, or until 2024. The announcement was included as part of the new federal budget.