A pair of space telescopes to be launched later this month will help to answer some of the biggest questions in the Universe – such as how did we get...
Herschel Space Observatory Tuesday, April 28th, 2009 The European Space Agency (ESA) and its partners (including NASA) are preparing to launch the Herschel Space Observatory...
Giant Magellan Telescope Heads On Monday, April 20th, 2009 Nine research institutions on three continents have signed a founder's agreement to construct and operate the Giant Magellan...
New photographs released by NASA have captured images of a vast stellar formation resembling a human hand reaching across space. The image, taken by...
Huge Supernova Baffles Scientists Thursday, March 26th, 2009 Scientists from the Weizmann Institute of Science in Israel and San Diego State University have observed an explosion of a...
Kepler Launch Countdown Wednesday, March 18th, 2009 This video provides a rare inside look into NASA’s control room just minutes before the Kepler telescope was launched...
NASA's Kepler Telescope Launched Successfully Friday, March 6th, 2009 At precisely 10:49 p.m. EST, NASA's "Kepler" telescope was successfully kicked off into space, embarking on a mission that...