Organic Molecules Found Outside our Solar System
Organic molecules are thought by scientists to be instrumental in kickstarting life as we know it on Earth. Within our…
Shuttle Launch Date Still Uncertain
NASA officials are hoping that the repairs to space shuttle Atlantis’ fuel sensor system will be completed in time for…
Former Astronaut John Herrington Resigns from Rocketplane
Former NASA astronaut John Herrington has resigned from the commercial space company Rocketplane Global, Inc. Herrington left NASA in 2005…
The Moon Meets Antares On January 5
Although no one likes to get up early, it will be worth it on the morning of January 5. For…
Carnival of Space #35
We took a bit of a break over the holidays, but we're back with the Carnival of Space #35. This…
White Dwarf or Pulsar?
A group of astronomers have discovered something they never expected to find. The scientists were studying white dwarf stars, hoping…
SETI@home Needs You!
If your New Year's resolutions include trying something new, expanding your horizons, or doing something to benefit humanity, this is…
Reader Meetup: January 8, 2008 in Austin
Phil mentioned it on Bad Astronomy, Pamela dropped a note on Star Stryder, we chatted about it on Astronomy Cast.…
Controversial NASA Aviation Report Released
NASA released the results on Dec. 31 from an $11.3 million federal air safety study. The agency previously withheld the…
STS-122 Shuttle Launch Decision on Tap
NASA engineers continue to repair a faulty electrical connector on Space Shuttle Atlantis' external fuel tank which has delayed the…