Channels, Craters and Phoenix’s Landing Site From MRO
The Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter had a busy week, and here are just a few of the images released from the…
End of the Earth
Humanity may end in many different ways. We might kill ourselves through nuclear war, or die from a global disease…
Does Earth Have Rings?
If you're talking about majestic ice rings, like we see around Saturn, Uranus or Jupiter, then no, Earth doesn't have…
Mass of the Earth
The Earth has a mass of 5.97×1024 kg. You can also check out these books about the planet Earth from…
What is Jupiter Made Of?
Of all the Jovian related questions that we get here at Universe Today, what is Jupiter made of is one…
How Did Jupiter Get its Name?
Jupiter has been known since very ancient times, so how did Jupiter get its name? While it had many names…
Navigation for Spaceships Using X-ray Pulsars: Introducing XNAV
This could be the ultimate galactic GPS system: using pulsars as an interstellar navigation tool. Rapidly spinning neutron stars emit…
Carnival of Space # 55
Another new host for the Carnival of Space this week. Take a moment from your busy lives to enjoy the…
Soyuz Hard Landing: Equipment Module Failed to Separate – Official
Its official, last month's Soyuz emergency landing was due to a technical fault just before re-entry. A Russian space agency…
The Human Brain in Space: Euphoria and the “Overview Effect” Experienced by Astronauts
Could be the best example yet of being "spaced out"? When in space, astronauts have repeatedly reported inexplicable euphoria, a…