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NASA's Maps Reveal Mercury's Unique Landscape

By R. Siva Kumar - May 10, 2016 03:19 PM EDT

NASA's MESSENGER mission creates unique and detailed maps that reveal Mercury's detailed environment as well as topographical history.

New Golden Telescope Unveiled by NASA; Gives Hubble a Run for Its Money

By Kanika Gupta - May 02, 2016 02:43 AM EDT

The biggest telescope, a tennis court wide and three-story building strong, is not only the largest in the world, but in the universe.

ISS Live Stream Captures Real UFO; What Does NASA Have to Say?

By Kanika Gupta - Apr 23, 2016 10:31 AM EDT

There is a blog dedicated to UFOs and is called UFO Sightings Daily. Their job is to report potential sighting of the UFOs.

A Massive Black Hole Weighing As Much As 17 Billion Suns Spotted by NASA’s Hubble Telescope

By Kanika Gupta - Apr 09, 2016 01:56 PM EDT

A stunning discovery made by the astronomers discovered a supermassive black hole that weighs as much as 17 billion suns. Its location, in a thinly populated galaxy in the universe.

NASA Finds Eight Potentially Hazardous Asteroids Around Earth. Is One Headed Our Way?

By Peter R - Apr 08, 2016 11:24 AM EDT

The discoveries were made NASA's NEOWISE. Around 72 Near Earth Objects were found in the mission's second year.

NASA and Microsoft Join Hands to Launch ‘Mixed Reality’ Mars Exhibit

By Kanika Gupta - Apr 06, 2016 04:22 PM EDT

Microsoft and NASA came together to develop a mixed-reality exhibit that they call “Destination: Mars.” It will enable the public to explore Mars by taking holographic tours. The exhibit will launch in Florida at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex.

Mountains on Mars Carved by Climate and Winds

By Kanika Gupta - Apr 05, 2016 10:48 AM EDT

Mars may not exactly have a Himalayan Range but these mile-high mounds may qualify as mountains, being carved by wind and climate over billions of years.

Preparing for a Trip to Mars as NASA Astronauts Train on Orion Spacecraft

By Kanika Gupta - Apr 05, 2016 10:39 AM EDT

NASA is very serious about putting men on Mars and thus began the training on Orion spacecraft to prepare for an ensuing trip.

NASA Astronaut, Scott Kelly, Retires After Yearlong Mission in Space

By Kanika Gupta - Apr 04, 2016 12:33 PM EDT

Scott Kelly, NASA astronaut, set an unbeatable record when he completed his yearlong mission at the International Space Station, becoming the only American to spend the maximum time in space

Black Hole Explorer That Took A Tumble Into Space Beyond Earth's Reach

By Peter R - Apr 01, 2016 07:34 AM EDT

The satellite Hitomi lost contact with earth recently. Its ground handlers are trying to figure out the cause even as they try to control it.

For the First Time, Scientists Send Fungi to Space in a Hope to Develop New Medicines

By Kanika Gupta - Mar 31, 2016 03:20 PM EDT

Four strains of fungi are being sent by scientists to the International Space Station so that the scientists can study how tiny organisms compete with stress of space radiation and microgravity.

Blow-Up Spacecraft to Expand International Space Station

By Kanika Gupta - Mar 30, 2016 03:22 PM EDT

NASA is experimenting with an idea to inflate the international space station, an orbiting laboratory housing six crew members at a time.

Holy Hot Jupiter Boomerangs Within Touching Distance Of Parent Star

By Peter R - Mar 29, 2016 09:54 AM EDT

The planet HD 80606b exists around 190 light-years from Earth. It is said to be migrating towards a more stable inner orbit.

Scientists Shocked to Discover Shift in Moon’s Axis

By Kanika Gupta - Mar 28, 2016 05:40 PM EDT

Ice patches discovered near the poles may be an indication that the moon’s axis has experienced a shift, eons ago. This discovery has left the scientists astonished and excited about the evolution of moon and its developing structure.

Prepped Up Spacecraft Launch All Set to Haul More to ISS

By Kanika Gupta - Mar 23, 2016 04:40 PM EDT

An unmanned Cygnus cargo spacecraft has been prepped up to launch up to the International Space Station, taking with it more than ever before, including experiments conditioned to snoop on meteors, 3D-print unusual parts and to start a fire.

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