• What Would Happen If You Got Lost In Space?

    What would happen if you got lost in space -- the infinite abyss of total unknown, devoid of the very resources human beings require to survive? There would be no galactic K-Mart managers to save you, and most likely your soul would be headed for the clearance rack.

    By Jim Dykstra October 14th, 2019 Read More
  • A NASA Astronaut's Salary Is Less Than You Might Think

    You don't really consider it when you're a kid, but all those astronauts you looked up to were depositing paychecks every month. In addition to acclaim, patriotism, and the chance to be an icon, they were at least partially in the space exploration game because it beats digging a ditch.

    By Tom Meisfjord October 4th, 2019 Read More
  • Our Galaxy's Supermassive Black Hole Might Be Up To Something Weird

    When we heard there was a supermassive black hole at the center of the Milky Way galaxy we knew it meant bad news. We've seen the movies. But we have little to fear from the black hole and it's surprisingly quiet. Until now. Our galaxy's supermassive black hole might be up to something weird.

    By Becki Robins September 12th, 2019 Read More
  • How To Tell The Difference Between Asteroids And Meteors

    Asteroids and meteors are both small (relatively speaking) objects that inhabit our solar system. But is "asteroid" simply a synonym for "meteor," or are they actually two different things altogether? Buckle up: we're about to take you to space-stuff-school.

    By Becki Robins August 28th, 2019 Read More