Latest articles by Clara Moskowitz
The most memorable space shuttle missions
The milestones, heartbreaks, and discoveries that shaped NASA's 30-year shuttle program.
Jupiter missions: Past, present and future
Reference A rundown of every mission to Jupiter past to present, as well as the new ones on the horizon.
NASA Maps Night-shining Clouds
A NASA satellite has created a new map of so-called "night-shining clouds," which form at high latitudes on Earth and glow even after the sun sets.
Why the Higgs Boson May Seal Fate of the Universe
What does the Higgs particle have to do with the end of the universe?
What makes Earth unique?
Several factors make Earth unique given what scientists know about the thousands of planets discovered to date.
New Private Rocket Soars Into Space on First Flight
The brand-new Falcon 9 rocket soared into orbit on its maiden flight Friday, the first test for a new era of private vehicles that could one day send cargo – and possibly astronauts – into space.
Astronauts Build Stephen Colbert's Space Treadmill
Astronauts at the International Space Station have finished assembling the new COLBERT treadmill, named after Comedy Central comedian Stephen Colbert.
String Theory May Create Far Fewer Universes Than Thought
Some physicists claim the popular landscape of universes in string theory may not exist.
Cash-Starved NASA May Have to Nix 1 Space Telescope to Save Others
Based on the findings of an independent review panel, NASA has taken stock of its fleet of orbiting astrophysics telescopes and decided which to save and which to shutter.
The Search for Gravitational Waves (Gallery)
Artist's concepts illustrate how gravitational waves might spread through the universe.
The 21 Most Marvelous Moon Missions of All Time
Almost 100 missions have been sent to the moon. Here are some of the best.
Hubble Telescope Spots 'Cosmic Caterpillar' 6 Trillion Miles Long
Slinking along through the sands of space is a "cosmic caterpillar" as dubbed by NASA in a new photo released from the Hubble Space Telescope.
Milky Way's Giant Black Hole Spits Out Its Food
The Milky Way's giant black hole turns out to be a messy eater. Of all the gas that falls toward it, 99 percent gets spewed back out into space, new observations show.
Oldest Sun-Like Star Previews Sun's Fate
Astronomers have found a twin star to Earth's own sun, only much older. The rare star is the oldest known "solar twin," and offers a peek at what Earth's star will look like in 4 billion years.
Scientists to Announce 'Major Result' from Star Study Wednesday
Astronomers working with the Very Large Telescope in Chile plan to announce a "major result" Wednesday (Aug. 28).
Happy Birthday Spitzer! NASA's Infrared Space Telescope Hits 10-Year Mark
NASA's infrared eye on the universe, the Spitzer Space Telescope marks its 10th year in space this Sunday (Aug. 25), and it's still going strong.
Do You Have the Right Stuff? NASA's New Astronauts Share What It Takes
The eight newly selected astronauts joining NASA's spaceflying corps revealed some of the details of their grueling application process Tuesday (Aug. 20).
One-Way Mars Trip: Application Deadline for Martian Colony Nears
The deadline approaches for applications to join a one-way mission to Mars. Though the prospect is off-putting to many, it's also the dream of a lifetime to some.
One of NASA's Newest Astronauts Wrote a Limerick to Get Hired
Becoming an astronaut is one of the most difficult careers to achieve, but one requirement for the new recruits may surprise you — poetry.
NASA's Global Plan for Space Exploration Gets an Upgrade
When it comes to human missions to an asteroid and Mars, NASA can't go it alone, the space agency's administrator said today (Aug. 20).
Glowing Northern Lights Dance in Real-Time in Spectacular Aurora Video
If you can't make it to Sweden to see the Northern Lights, the next best thing is a new video of the aurora lights compiled from thousands of hours of observations by videographer Chad Blakley.
