Betelgeuse's Great Dimming: Did a Dark Star-Spot Cause the Supergiant Star's Temperature Drop?

Medicine & Technology Aug 06, 2021

Betelgeuse's 'Great Dimming' was caused by a dark star-spot that made temperatures plummet more than 300°F, study claims.

A Dunk for Mankind: NASA Orion Spacecraft Successfully Completes First Water Drop Test

Mar 28, 2021

NASA has successfully completed the first water drop test for the Orion spacecraft, which will carry astronauts to the Moon and beyond as a part of the Artemis missions.

Winter Hexagon: Six Constellations Combine in the Sky This Week; How to See It?

Jan 26, 2021

A fun asterism containing stars from six constellations will have you looking across the sky this week.

[WATCH] NASA Hot Fire Test Cut Short By Engine Shutdown

Jan 16, 2021

NASA's hot fire test - the final test for the SLS Green Run - was cut short by an engine shutdown, with the planned eight-minute trial run lasting for a little over a minute.

NASA Estimates $28 Billion to Meet Artemis Deadlines

Sep 22, 2020

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has recently revealed its plan to meet its target of landing "the first woman and the next man on the surface of the Moon" by 2024 - but it will cost approximately $28 billion.

NASA’s Orion Capsule Now Ready For Test Flight

Jul 23, 2019

Before its official launch on 2022, NASA’s Orion Capsule is now ready for its first manned mission in space.

NASA Confirms About First SLS EM1 Mission For Deep Space Exploration

May 16, 2017

NASA is confirming about their next mission with SLS system in the upcoming EM1 mission. But EM1 may not be a human mission but they are working on it for their real purpose of EM1.

NASA's First Mission To Mars Delays For Running Out Of Budget & Technical Challenges

Apr 16, 2017

NASA first mission to Mars is probably not possible due to technical and financial challenges.

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.

Looking Back on 2014: NASA Marks the Top Discoveries of the Year

Jan 01, 2015

In terms of discoveries and technological advancements, 2014 marked an important year for NASA. In fact the US space agency made huge strides towards its goal of sending astronauts to Mars. And these achievements were reached through a combination of front-line testing and scientific findings, while at the same time examining our own planet and the vast universe around it.

Orion’s Return: What Re-entry Means for the Industry of Spaceflight

Dec 23, 2014

On December 5, 2014 after a one-day weather delay, NASA launched Orion from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. While this test flight was unmanned, Orion is built to hold a crew of 2- 6 individuals. It’s no secret that NASA plans to send humans to an asteroid and to Mars using Orion.

Orionid Meteor Shower: Best Viewing Times and Live Stream Info

Oct 20, 2014

It's time for another one of Earth's annual meteor shower events, the Orionid meteor shower. Those who are willing to wake up early enough to catch a glimpse of the pre-dawn sky over the next week should be able to spot a few meteors are they streak across the morning sky.