Articles Tagged with nasa

Several Black Holes Discovered In Andromeda Galaxy

Black holes discovered in Andromeda.

The largest collection of potential black holes ever found outside of our own galaxy have been discovered by astronomers in the neighboring Andromeda Galaxy. Scientists found at least 26 possible new black holes in the galaxy. A black hole is a region of space having a gravitational field so intense that no matter or radiation… Read more »

Mars Rat Will Not Be Investigated By NASA

Mars Rat

The Mars “rat” will not be investigated by NASA. An image captured by the Curiosity rover has gained attention and sparked the curiosity of thousands of internet users. However, NASA is not willing to spend time or money investigating claims that the image includes a rat-like animal. The image was taken in September 2012. A… Read more »

Space Junk Debris Harpooning Talks Underway At European Space Agency

space junk space debris

Space debris, often called space junk, is a growing hazard in low-earth orbit. This week’s 6th European Conference on Space Debris is currently being held in Darmstadt, Germany to allow members of the European Space Agency (ESA) and the concerned public to address the problem of space junk leftover from the approximately 4,900 launches that… Read more »

NASA’s Planet Hunting Probe Launching In 2017

TESS and NICER - NASA Projects

NASA’s planet hunting probe is being planned for a 2017 launch. The Satellite (TESS) and Neutron Star Interior Composition Explorer (NICER) are the latest missions approved by NASA’s Astrophysics Explorer Program. The program’s officials say the project will cost $200 million for satellites and $55 million for space station experiments. To scan for exoplanets, the… Read more »

Neil Armstrong Lied? Claim By Brother Dean Defies History [Exclusive]

Neil Armstrong Lied? Claim By Brother Dean Defies History [Exclusive]

Neil Armstrong lied about how he conceived the famous moon landing quote, according to his brother Dean Armstrong. Neil Armstrong originally said that his famous quote — that’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind — was conceived in transit to the moon, but now it’s being said that the quote actually… Read more »

NASA: Asteroid Will Miss Earth Despite Uncertainties

2011 AG5 Past to Earth

NASA scientists and their research partners are convinced that Asteroid 2011 AG5 will miss Earth when it passes close by our orbit in February 2040. Scientists previously placed the chance at a collision at less than 1 percent. Scientists originally were not sure of the asteroid’s direct path and asked for further observation. New observations… Read more »

NASA Captures ‘Christmas Ornament’ Nebula In Photo

Christmas Ornament Nebula

NASA is getting into the holiday spirit with a high-definition photograph of a nebula that looks like a Christmas ornament. Last year, the space agency used the Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer to capture a photo of a nebula that looks like a Christmas wreath. This year, scientists used the Hubble Space Telescope to take a… Read more »

NASA Releases Mayan Apocalypse Video Early, Confident World Won’t End

Mayan Apocalypse Not Happening Says Nasa

The Mayan Apocalypse has no chance of happening on December 21. That was the message NASA sent earlier this week when the space agency released its own Mayan Apocalypse video early. In the video, an announcer proclaims: “December 22, 2012. If you’re watching this video, it means one thing: the world didn’t end yesterday.” Dr…. Read more »

3-Mile-Wide Asteroid Toutatis Buzzes By Earth

3-Mile-Wide Asteroid Buzzes By Earth

Toutatis, a 3-mile-wide asteroid, is buzzing by Earth Tuesday night. The Clay Center Observatory is offering a free viewing of the asteroid from 5 pm through 11 pm EST. Toutatis is a well-known asteroid that makes a fly-by of Earth every four years, reports Wired. The asteroid’s passing is also closely watched by astronomers because… Read more »