SPACE

10 Facts About the Dwarf Planet Haumea

It's named for a Hawaiian goddess.

Watch the Live Launch of SpaceX's Falcon Heavy, the Rocket That Might Take Us to Mars

The success of the launch could change the future of space travel.

Winter Meteors, Valentine's Day Star, and a Black Moon: A Guide to the February Night Sky

There are a few wonders in the winter sky worth making time for.

The Secret Cold War History of the Missile That Launched America's First Satellite

Sixty years ago today, on January 31, 1958, the United States became a space-faring nation with Explorer-1.

8 Stunning Photos of 2018's Super Blue Blood Moon

Missed NASA's livestream? Here are some global highlights from this morning's celestial event.

Here’s Where to Watch NASA's Livestream of the Super Blue Blood Moon

The next one won't be until 2037.

What Will We Eat on the Way to Mars? Poop, Of Course

No one said space travel was going to be delicious.

Don’t Miss Next Week’s Incredibly Rare 'Super Blue Blood Moon Eclipse'

It's three lunar events rolled into one.

LEGO Wants to Turn Your Space-Themed Design Into a New Set

Whether they're inspired by science fiction or reality, LEGO wants to see your out-of-this-world ideas for an upcoming promotional set.

Does Einstein's Theory of Relativity Imply That Interstellar Space Travel is Impossible?

The answer is slightly counter-intuitive.

Astronauts on the ISS to Teach Christa McAuliffe's Lost Science Lessons

The teacher was one of seven victims of the Challenger disaster.

10 Astonishing Things You Should Know About the Milky Way

Here are a few things you might not know about our spiraling home in the universe.

Mysterious 'Hypatia Stone' Is Like Nothing Else in Our Solar System

"These latest results are opening up even bigger questions about its origins."

The Ozone Layer Is Healing, Thanks to an International Ban on Harmful Man-Made Chemicals

The 1987 Montreal Protocol prohibited the use of ozone-destroying substances. Now, it looks like it paid off.

9 Compelling Facts About Neptune

Neptune is like a celestial paint swatch: a stunning royal blue that demands attention.

Space Dust, Not an Alien Megastructure, Is to Blame for Star's Bizarre Behavior

A new study sheds light on the cause of the famous dimming of "Tabby's star."

The Fastest Way to Sync the Biggest Space Events of 2018 to Your Calendar

New year, new celestial events to get excited about.

Meet Luciana, the New American Girl Doll Who Wants to Be an Astronaut

The character dreams of being the first person to visit Mars.

New Year, New Sky: A January Skywatching Guide

The New Year brings a great meteor shower, a rarely visible planet, a "blue moon," and a total lunar eclipse.

In a composite photo, the International Space Station passes in front of the Sun during the total eclipse on August 21, 2017.

What We Learned So Far From The Total Solar Eclipse of 2017—And Why There's Much More to Come

"From a NASA perspective, there is no other single event that has informed so many scientific disciplines."

Live in Idaho? Look Up at the Nation's First Dark Sky Reserve

Skies over a 1400-square-mile section of the Gem State will be protected to preserve an increasingly rare natural wonder: starry nights.

Look Up! You Could Spot Santa in the Sky Tonight, Courtesy of the International Space Station

Just in case the eaten cookies and answered letters weren't convincing enough.

The Fascinating Device Astronauts Use to Weigh Themselves in Space

When conventional scales don't work, they use this instead.

Watch Astronauts Assemble Pizza in Space

Even astronauts get pizza cravings.

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