Space

After nine-year star trek, NASA spacecraft passes Pluto

July 14, 2015 By Blake Skylar

Applause erupted at NASA's New Horizons control center in the wake of the eponymous spacecraft's flyby of Pluto.

Astronomers discover galaxy far, far away, and it’s baby blue

May 8, 2015 By Seth Borenstein

It's among the universe's first generation of galaxies, from 13.1 billion years ago.

Neil Armstrong: moon in the balance

September 19, 2012 By S. Khayyam And D. Khayyam

Few people can say that they have been in a similar position to Armstrong, that they have gone beyond the realm of previous human experience.

On Mars: Viewed from space Earth has no borders

August 28, 2012 By S. Khayyam And D. Khayyam

Many question the necessity scientific research, especially of sending instruments into the the solar system and building telescopes that are ever more ambitious.

Large asteroid to sail past Earth today

November 8, 2011 By Blake Skylar

The space rock is about 1,300 feet across in size. And while it will pose no apocalyptic threat, it will notably be closer to the world than the moon.