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Saturn's "Yin-Yang" moon Iapetus
Thanks to the Cassini mission, a great many things have been learned about the Saturn system in recent years. In addition to information on Saturn's atmosphere, rotation and its beautiful...
Spacewalking astronauts prep station for space taxi parking spots
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (Reuters) - A pair of U.S. astronauts floated outside the International Space Station on Wednesday doing electrical work to prepare the low-orbit outpost for new commercial space...
Venus, Jupiter and Mars form dazzling triangle before dawn
Three planets will converge for a beautiful close encounter in the eastern sky about an hour before dawn for the next couple of days.
New Horizons continues toward potential Kuiper Belt target
NASA's New Horizons spacecraft has carried out the second in a series of four maneuvers propelling it toward an encounter with the ancient Kuiper Belt object 2014 MU69, a billion...
Why An Astronaut Can't Hit The Earth With A Baseball - Or Is It Possible? What About An Arrow Or Bullet?
Can an astronaut throw a ball to the Earth? The answer is Yes, and No. Depends what you mean by hitting the Earth. First, if you throw a ball towards the...
Reentry data will help improve prediction models
A rare reentry of a suspected rocket body from a very high orbit next month offers an excellent opportunity to gather data to improve our knowledge of how objects interact...
Magneticum Pathfinder: Evolution Of The Universe To Unmatched Precision
Within modern cosmology, the Big Bang marks the beginning of the universe and the creation of matter, space and time about 13.8 billion years ago. Since then, the visible structures...
Convicted Colorado theater shooter James Holmes assaulted in prison
Amy R. ConnollyDENVER, Oct. 24 (UPI) -- Colorado theater shooter James Holmes, convicted in the death of 12 people, was assaulted by a fellow inmate in prison.
Exploring Fall Colors With Your iPhone
With fall colors peaking, our deputy director of photography offers tips for capturing the glory with your phone’s camera.
Chicago Bulls' Derrick Rose making preseason debut Friday
The Sports Xchange Chicago Bulls point guard Derrick Rose is scheduled to make his preseason debut Friday night against the Dallas Mavericks.
NASA's SLS Rocket Sheds Saturn V Color Scheme in Design Review
NASA's next crewed rocket has a new look. The space agency has revealed an updated color scheme for the Space Launch System (SLS) booster, removing the proposed paint from a...
Incoming space junk a scientific opportunity
Astronomers prepare to observe an impact off Sri Lanka.Nature News doi: 10.1038/nature.2015.18642
Sumo wrestlers go head-to-head in heavyweight footrace
Ben HooperWAKAYAMA, Japan, Oct. 23 (UPI) -- A Japanese sumo wrestler shared video of three of his heavyweight colleagues trying out a different sport -- sprinting.
Aquarius Dawns: 'Water Boy' Constellation Appears This Week
Aquarius, an easily overlooked star pattern with a storied history, will appear to the south during the evening this week.
Watch That Went to Moon and Back Sells for $1.6 Million
The timepiece is notable in that it is the only privately owned watch to be worn by an astronaut on the lunar surface.
Space History Retrofire: US Air Force Manned Orbiting Lab Astronauts Speak Out
Several space pioneers are slated to share their experiences later this month regarding the Cold War Air Force program: The Manned Orbiting Laboratory (MOL).
Mysterious 'planet' recorded by Florida woman likely a sundog
Ben HooperSANIBEL, Fla., Oct. 23 (UPI) -- A Florida woman filming a sunset in Florida had a "freak out" when she spotted a mysterious "planet" -- but the object was...
Krysten Ritter stars in first full 'Jessica Jones' trailer
Annie MartinLOS ANGELES, Oct. 23 (UPI) -- Krysten Ritter fights her superhero past and history with Zebediah Killgrave (David Tennant) in a dark, full-length "Jessica Jones" trailer.
Near-Earth Object Predicted To Put On Fireball Show | Video
The object, called WT1190F, was observed using the University of Hawaii 2.2-metre telescope on Oct. 9th, 2015. It is thought to be a spent upper stage rocket body.
Arnold Klein, dermatologist to the stars, dies in California
RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (AP) -- Dr. Arnold Klein, dermatologist to the late Michael Jackson and other Hollywood celebrities, has died in Palm Springs,...
Robert Rodriguez discusses the long, unexpected life of 'Dusk Till Dawn'
Karen ButlerNEW YORK, Oct. 23 (UPI) -- Director Robert Rodriguez admits he never expected his 1996 horror movie "Dusk Till Dawn" to have the incredible life it has.
Lucy Hale, Rascal Flatts cover 'Frozen' hit 'Let It Go'
Annie MartinANAHEIM, Calif., Oct. 23 (UPI) -- "Pretty Little Liars" actress Lucy Hale and country group Rascal Flatts recorded a duet of "Frozen" hit "Let It Go" for the forthcoming...
'The Ordinary Spaceman: From Boyhood Dreams to Astronaut' (2015): Book Excerpt
Clayton C. Anderson is intimately familiar with how to become a NASA astronaut: After all, he applied 15 separate times before he was accepted into the program.
Can lunar Earthshine reveal ashen light on Venus?
A recent celestial event provided a fascinating look at a long-standing astronomical mystery.
Science is best when the data is an open book
It was 1986, and the American space agency, NASA, was reeling from the loss of seven lives. The space shuttle Challenger had broken apart about one minute after its launch.
Explore the Moon (Virtually) with These Awesome Global Maps
The United States Geological Survey (USGS) recently posted online two moon maps — a photo mosaic and a topographic map — that were constructed using images and data captured by...
Mars Exploration Tech Showcased at NASA Innovation Expo
For the first time ever, NASA invited the public to attend its Innovation Expo, a traditionally employees-only event. This year's expo was designed to teach people how NASA aims to...
NASA takes Lasercom a step forward
A NASA-developed laser communication (lasercom) system made headlines in 2013 when it demonstrated record-breaking data download and upload speeds to the moon. Now, a NASA optical physicist says he can...