Latest articles by Jason Major
Pluto Behaves More Like a Planet Than Thought
Surprisingly, Pluto is able to maintain a gravitational grasp on much of its atmosphere even as ions are being stripped away by the solar wind.
Cloudgate: Rumors Spread of Nitrogen Clouds on Pluto
It what could soon be called 'Cloudgate,' 'leaked' emails appear to discuss structures in Pluto’s already hazy atmosphere as clouds.
Mars Orbiter Catches a Crater Full of Cracks
In a decidedly wintry-looking scene, frost-filled fractures fills a crater near the north pole of Mars -- as observed by NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter.
All Hail Mimas: Our 'Death Star' Moon
It's not in a galaxy far, far away or even another star system — this alien world is right in our planetary backyard, a mere 900 million miles away in orbit around Saturn.
Saved Japanese Probe Gets Final Chance to Orbit Venus
A Japanese spacecraft, which failed to make it into Venus orbit in 2010, is making a return trip to the planet after being stuck in solar orbit and engineers are hopeful it will complete its mission.
Our Galaxy's Heart Glows in Psychedelic X-Ray Light
Europe's XMM-Newton telescope took an X-ray scan of the Milky Way's core, capturing some dazzling high-energy delights.
Enormous Red Sprites Seen From Space (Update)
In TWO stunning orbital photos, a thunderstorm over Mexico generated two huge, red sprites reaching into space.Ω
Cassini Spacecraft Sees Final, Stunning View of Saturn Moon Hyperion
On Sunday, May 31, 2015, NASA's Cassini spacecraft successfully made its latest and final flyby of Hyperion, Saturn's spongy moon. And the view was amazing.
Cassini Spacecraft Sees Saturn Moon Rhea in Eye-Popping Color
You're not seeing double; these are two images of the same world: icy, cratered Rhea, the second-largest natural satellite of Saturn.
Venus Express to Flame Out in Blaze of Glory
Already running on fumes as its fuel reserves dwindled, Venus Express' most recent attempts at maintaining its altitude fell short.
Europe's Venus Express Spacecraft Survives Daring Atmospheric Dive
The European spacecraft has completed a risky aerobreaking maneuver in Venus' atmosphere, allowing critical data of the planet's atmosphere to be taken.
Why NASA's Big Mars Rover Has a Laser to Zap Rocks
ChemCam will help the Curiosity rover determine rock composition from afar.
