Discover Space: This NASA Tool Lets You Track Asteroids And Comets In Real Time
The app uses data from NASA's observations and allows you to click on an object to bring up more information about it.
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Citizen Scientists Spotted A Near-Earth Asteroid Before NASA Did: Here's How
Watching out for these asteroids is an important task for space agencies like NASA, but with so many objects to track, no one organization can spot them all. -
Cosmic Companions: How Robots Work With Astronauts Aboard The ISS
Both NASA and JAXA have sent robots to the International Space Station. They help as assistants, be it repetitive tasks or those a robot could do better. -
How To Spot The International Space Station Using NASA's New App
NASA has launched a new mobile app that makes it much easier to see the International Space Station from your own backyard. Here's how to use it. -
Here's How NASA Protects Its Spacecraft From Dangerous Radiation
Radiation is a major issue for spacecraft embarking on deep space trips, but NASA is working on solutions. -
This New Observatory Could Redefine Everything We Know About Dark Matter
The Vera C. Rubin Observatory, named for the woman who discovered the first evidence of dark matter, is currently under construction. -
Why NASA's Exploration Of This Metal-Packed Asteroid Could Have Big Implications
NASA's Psyche mission is sending a spacecraft to investigate an unusual metal-rich asteroid that may help unravel mysteries about how Earth formed. -
Why Kombucha Could Be The Key To Healthy Astronauts In Space
Kombucha, the vinegary fermented drink known for its beneficial bacteria, may help pave the way for new innovations to support life on the moon and beyond. -
How ISS Astronauts Take Incredible Photos Of Lightning From Space
Astronauts onboard the International Space Station have photographed lightning from space before, but now they're preparing to substantially up their game. -
How Scientists Are Helping Astronauts To Get A Better Night's Sleep In Space
Sleeping in space is quite an ordeal, and not just because you might float away if you're not strapped down. Two ongoing tests may help improve things, though. -
Here's How Astronauts Could Fight Muscle Loss Using Electric Stimulation
One of the biggest issues to impact human health in space is muscle atrophy, but scientists are working to prevent that. -
The Science Behind Saturn's Storms That Last Over 100 Years
If you thought storms on Earth were meddlesome, imagine what it's like on Saturn. The gas giant's storms can last for more than 100 years before chilling out. -
From Space To Earth: How An Astronaut In The ISS Operated Ground Robots
These telerobotics tests, dubbed "Surface Avatar," could prove vital training for astronauts during a future mission to the Moon. -
How NASA's Sky-High Tech Helps Wine Makers Look For Grape Disease
NASA is well-known for its space exploration, but the agency also dedicates its time to Earth-related matters. Case in point? Spotting grape disease from above. -
This Bizarre Space Object Is Blinking Every 22 Minutes And No One Knows Why
Scientists have discovered an object, GPM J1839−10, which sends out pulses every 22 minutes. The thing is, it shouldn't be able to do that at all. -
How Deepfakes Are Helping Unlock The Sun's Hottest Secrets
Because it's hard to observe coronal rain, researchers combined two sets of imaging data and then enhanced it with an AI algorithm. -
Scientists Are Unlocking The Secrets Of Safe Planetary Landings: Here's How
When a rocket attempts a landing, it throws up material off the planet's surface which can damage the rocket. Researchers are trying to navigate that. -
Here's Why Space Agencies Build Fake Mars Environments
NASA, the ESA, and other organizations are working on simulated Mars habitats on Earth, all in an effort to eventually put humans there in the future. -
How To Virtually Explore The Landscapes Of Mars In 3D
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) has released a huge trove of digital renderings of the red planet. -
Here's How Huge Explosions In Space Create Gold
Kilonovas are a type of explosion that is smaller than a supernova, but still epic in scale and important to study. -
Scientists Have A Plan For Growing Food On The Moon. Here's What It Looks Like
The moon doesn't have soil like Earth. Here's how scientists are planning to grow crops there anyway. -
Everything The Hubble Space Telescope Achieved In Its 33rd Year In Orbit
The Hubble Space Telescope has been a valuable tools for astronomy since 1990. Here is what the Hubble Space Telescope achieved in Its 33rd year in orbit. -
How The Voyager Spacecraft Are Still Running After More Than 40 Years
Voyager 1 and Voyager 2 have been journeying away from Earth since their launches in 1977. Here is how NASA keeps the Voyager spacecraft running. -
Here's How Astronauts Grow Edible Crops On The International Space Station
Astronauts' meals may one day include loads of fresh fruit and veggies. Here's how NASA is working to make gardening in space a viable activity. -
Exploded Stars' Impact On Nearby Planets Is Even Worse Than NASA Thought
Recent research shows that even long after a supernova has happened, there can still be a danger to planets within a few hundred light-years. -
This NASA Telescope Has Discovered 329 New Exoplanets In Just Five Years
NASA recently released some figures for TESS's achievements from its first five years in space, including the discovery of an impressive 329 new exoplanets. -
How Astronomers Are Searching For Hidden Supermassive Black Holes
How do you look for something that absorbs light, therefore making itself invisible? That's the challenge for astronomers who want to study black holes.
