The Untold Truth Of Apollo 13
Dying in orbital limbo would have been a depressing contradiction. But the astronauts aboard Apollo 13 had more important matters to consider, like surviving.
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Everything You Need To Know About The 2024 Total Eclipse
On April 8, 2024, millions of people across North America will be in for a once-in-a-lifetime cosmic event. Here's the lowdown on 2024's total eclipse.
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Why NASA Delayed The Next Moon Landing
The next moon landing was planned to be part of NASA's Artemis missions, but it was ultimately delayed in January 2024. Here's what happened.
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What Is The Great Attractor And Why Is It Pulling Our Galaxy Toward It?
You might have heard of the Great Attractor when discussing our solar system, the Milky Way. Here's what it is, and why it's pulling us toward it.
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Why Astronauts Left Poop On The Moon
Space travel involves the highest degree of calculations and innovation, but bodily functions can't be engineered. Here's why astronauts left poop on the moon.
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Here's Who's Paying $55 Million To Go To Space
The very concept of having $55 million is hard to imagine, let alone having $55 million to spend on a ticket to travel aboard a spacecraft to the ISS.
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False Things About Astronauts You've Been Believing
Astronauts are heroes, but we all need a bit of a reality check when it comes to astronaut stuff, because we get some things wrong.
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What It Was Really Like To Be One Of The First Female Astronauts At NASA
NASA's first six women astronauts were part of the diverse class of '78, known as Astronaut Group 8. Here's what it was really like for them.
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From Migrant Worker To Astronaut: The True Story Of Jose Hernandez
Amazon Prime Video's biopic "A Million Miles Away" stars Michael Peña as former astronaut José Hernández. But his real story is even more incredible.
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What The Question Mark Seen In Space Tells Us About Galaxies
NASA's James Webb Telescope is producing never before seen images from deep space, including a mysterious question mark shape. Here's what it tells us.
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NASA's OSIRIS-REx Asteroid Mission Explained
NASA's OSIRIS-REx asteroid mission is another in the long line of human attempts to explore and understand space - as well as life on Earth.
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Why The Lunar South Pole Is So Important To Scientists
Scientists have turned their eyes to the lunar south pole - but why? There are many reasons why this region is so important for space research.
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There's New Tech To Detect Asteroids. Here's How It Works
The next time an asteroid is going to get a bit too close for comfort, we'll have new technology to detect it ahead of time. Here's how it works.
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People Throughout History Who May Have Been Killed By Meteorites
About 17 meteorites crash to Earth each day. History is full of unconfirmed reports that falling chunks of space rock have been responsible for various deaths.
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Captivating Earth Creatures Born And Raised In Space
The first astronauts were animals, and some have even started families in space. Here are some captivating earth creatures born and raised in space.
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Every Animal That Has Been To Space
Humans weren't the first to be launched into space. Many animals came before them, paving the way for humans.
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Everything We Know About The Milky Way's Black Hole
In the wake of the 2020 Nobel Prize for Physics, scientists have finally imaged Sagittarius A*. This is everything we know about the Milky Way's black hole.
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Here's What Would Happen If You Lit Fireworks In Space
Fireworks are known for being colorful, loud, and dazzling, but are what about in space? While fireworks can do work in outer space, they're not quite the same.
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Meteorologists Who Lost It On Live TV
TV meteorologists handle all kinds of inclement situations. But there is a limit. Get your umbrella ready, because these presenters lost it on live TV.
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TRAPPIST-1: The Galaxy's Tiniest Known Planetary System
In February 2017, NASA unveiled one of the most fascinating astronomical discoveries ever made: a planetary system dubbed TRAPPIST-1.
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Amazon Just Patented A System For Whipping Objects Into Space
Like any tech giant run by a billionaire worth its salt, a recently uncovered patent filed by Jeff Bezos' company suggests Amazon has its eyes set on space.
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The Torino Scale: The Measurement Of Asteroid Impact Explained
Scientists say an asteroid is poised to possibly hit Earth in 2046, but it's only a 1 on the Torino scale. Here's the measurement of asteroid impact explained.
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The Exoplanets Most Hospitable To Human Life
Earth is the only planet in our Solar System hospitable to human life, but these exoplanets outside our Solar System may also be conducive to human life.
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Foods Astronauts Aren't Allowed To Eat In Space
Simply being in space leaves no room for certain foods on an astronaut's menu. Here are some of the foods astronauts aren't allowed to eat in space.
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What Would Happen If An Asteroid Hit Earth?
Pop culture throws out some fairly fruit-loopy notions when it comes to space. Setting our space pop-fear aside, what's the real scoop on asteroids?
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The Meteoric Rise And Fall Of Death Row Records
The rise of Death Row Records was lightning-fast, but its reign was short. Its story is a reminder that when life imitates art, things can get out of hand.
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The 1833 Meteor Shower Led Many To Both Scientific And Religious Understanding
The 1833 meteor shower was unique in many ways, including how it led some to scientific understanding and others to religious belief.
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