Author: Astronomy Staff

Human Spaceflight, Space Exploration

NASA launch tests alternate concept for astronaut escape system

Robotic Spaceflight, Science, Solar System, Space Exploration

Cassini finds Titan’s clouds hang on to summer

Human Spaceflight, Space Exploration

NASA gives “Go” for June 13 launch of space shuttle Endeavour

Science, Stars

Stellar family in crowded, violent neighborhood proves to be surprisingly normal

Science

July 2009: How dying stars bring new planets to life

Human Spaceflight, Space Exploration

NASA selects four proposals to study space radiation risks

Human Spaceflight, Space Exploration

NASA’s Space Shuttle Program hands over launch pad to Constellation Program

Human Spaceflight, Space Exploration

NASA announces members of Human Space Flight Review Committee

Exoplanets, Science

50-year-old planet-hunting method nabs its first planet

Science

World’s largest solar telescope now operational

Exotic Objects, Science

Ghost remains after black hole eruption

Galaxies, Science, Stars

An exploding star in an “exploding galaxy”