Why Are Space Launch Vehicles Called Rockets?
Ever wonder why space launch vehicles are called rockets? Learn the origin of the term and how it came to define modern space travel technology.
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Jupiter's Atmosphere Is Full Of Weird Objects Called Mushballs - What Are They?
Recently, researchers discovered mushballs in Jupiter's atmosphere. They may be present in Saturn and the ice giants, Neptune and Uranus, as well.
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7 Non-NASA US Space Missions You Might Not Know About
NASA gets all the attention, but these 7 lesser-known US space missions quietly pushed boundaries and helped shape the future of space exploration.
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Here's How Much A Blue Origin Space Flight Like Katy Perry's Costs
If you want to take a trip into outer space like Katy Perry did, how much is that actually going to cost? Is affordable interstellar travel becoming a reality?
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13 Of The Fastest Human-Made Objects To Ever Enter Space
From solar probes to deep space missions, these record-breaking human-made objects reached speeds that make bullets and jets look slow by comparison.
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Here Is The Longest Time Any Human Has Spent In Space, Both Consecutive And Cumulative Days
Space isn't a healthy environment in which to spend time, so it's surprising that some astronauts have spend years aboard the International space station.
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Did Blue Origin's New Shepard Rocket Actually Leave The Atmosphere?
The New Shepard and its crew rode the rocket long enough to travel 66 miles above the planet's surface.
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How Much Does It Cost To Go To Space? Here's What NASA Pays
Going to space is important for scientist so they can understand the galaxy, but what does it cost? Here's the average cost according to NASA.
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The Strongest Evidence Of Alien Life On Another Planet Has Been Found - Here's What Scientists Say
Many have claimed to see a UFO or have an encounter with an alien, but what do the scientists have to say? Here's what evidence they have right now.
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Is The American Flag Still On The Moon, And Can You See It With A Telescope?
The image of an American flag on the moon is undoubtedly one of the most iconic ever. But has the flag survived to this day, and can we see it from Earth?
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How Space Force Plans To Protect The US From Chinese & Russian Spy Satellites
One of the U.S. Space Force's key missions is to protect the United States from Chinese and Russian spy satellites. Here's a key tool in that effort.
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Scientists Reveal Titan Might Support Life, Just Barely
If there's life in the solar system beyond Earth, Saturn's largest moon, Titan, seems a logical place to find it. A new study says maybe, but in tiny amounts.
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Why Do Rockets Have Fins, And How Do They Affect Their Flight?
You might be surprised to know the purpose behind the fins on a rocket and if they're really necessary.
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The Trump Admin Claims US Tech Can 'Manipulate Time And Space,' But Don't Get Too Excited Yet
A Trump administration science official did say that U.S. technology can "manipulate time and space." But there's lots of context you should know.
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These Tiny Particles Could Be A Big Problem For Future Mars Astronauts
Mars is the exciting next step in our exploration of space, but dust particles that were already a problem on the moon could be worse on Mars.
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How Do Rocket Engines Work?
You've likely watched space shuttles launch using massive rockets, but how exactly do the rockets that are the backbone of space exploration work?
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Why Does NASA Always Launch Rockets From Florida?
Cape Canaveral has been the site of numerous rocket launches and space faring missions, and that's all due to its strategic location on the U.S. east coast.
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The First Ever Asteroid Mining Mission Vanished In Space: Here's What Happened
While asteroid mining is already being undertaken, the first mission didn't exactly go off without a hitch. Here's what happened after it left earth.
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10 Worst Accidents Recorded In Space Exploration History, And Why They Occurred
Exploration has never been a safe occupation. For every significant discovery, there has been sacrifice by those seeking out new knowledge.
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How Was The International Space Station Built? (And How Long Did It Take?)
The International Space Station has been orbiting our planet for decades, but how did it get up there and how long did it take? Here's everything we know.
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The Helix Nebula May Actually Be The Real 'Death Star' - Here's Why
Scientists have been receiving X-ray signals from the Helix Nebula for decades, but now they believe it may hide a horrifying and grisly secret.
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How Fast Do Satellites Actually Travel?
Satellites serve many purposes while they orbit above the Earth, but as they do so, how fast do they actually move? The answer may surprise you.
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Why Do Rockets Curve When Launched Instead Of Going Straight Up?
One might be inclined to think that rockets would launch straight upward, but they don't, they curve along the way, and here's the science behind that.
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How Astronauts Perform Basic Everyday Tasks In Zero Gravity
Getting to outer space is tough, but living there presents a whole new slew if issues. Check out how astronauts accomplish everyday tasks in orbit.
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Why Is The Moon Rusting? NASA May Have The Answer
Mars is the Red Planet, but turns out the moon has the makings of a reddish cast, too. Yes, scientists have found rust on the moon. The question is: why?
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Why Is Mars Red? Scientists Have A New Theory
With new data coming in from Mars, scientists have a new theory about why the planet is red. What does this mean for whether Mars once supported life?
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This NASA Mission Could Reveal Where The Building Blocks Of Life Originated
In an epic NASA mission, SPHEREx will take large-scale images of the sky, observing hundreds of millions of stars and galaxies.
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