Whoops! So-Called 'Asteroid' Is Actually a Comet By Raphael Rosen published 4 September 14 A previously unknown asteroid spotted by a NASA telescope with a new lease on life is actually a comet, according to new observations.
Atomic Clock Will Fly to Space Station in 2016 By Raphael Rosen published 21 August 14 A new atomic clock is due for installation on the International Space Station in 2016, ushering in a new age of physics experiments probing the relationship between space and time.
Saturn's Moon Titan Sheds Light on Hazy Alien Planets By Raphael Rosen published 28 July 14 By peering into the haze of Saturn's huge moon Titan, scientists could learn more about how the atmospheres of alien worlds behave.
Running in Space: New 'ForceShoe' to Monitor Astronaut Exercise By Raphael Rosen published 30 June 14 A new pair of running shoes may help you run a personal best, but a different kind of shoe could help spacefarers stay fit.
New Private Spacecraft Will Be 1st US Space Lifeboat in 40 Years By Raphael Rosen published 10 June 14 The next U.S. spacecraft designed to deliver astronauts to the International Space Station also need to act as lifeboats if something goes wrong on the orbiting outpost.
NASA's New Mega-Rocket, Orion Capsule on Track for Future Test Flights By Raphael Rosen published 27 May 14
How Cosmic Lenses Reveal the Depths of Deep Space (Video) By Raphael Rosen published 5 May 14 Earlier this year, astronomers celebrated the discovery of one of the youngest galaxies ever seen, but what was almost as astonishing was the way in which the far-off galaxy was found.
Students Design Radiation Shield for NASA's Orion Spacecraft By Raphael Rosen published 21 April 14 NASA is developing a new spacecraft to take mankind to deep space, and high school students will have an important role in designing it.
NASA Uses Mini Rocket Models to Test Mega-Rocket Parts (Video, Photo) By Raphael Rosen published 31 March 14 The engines of NASA's space shuttle will be reborn for the space agency's newest rocket, designed to take humans deeper into space than ever before.
Astronauts to Test 'Touchy-Feely' Wearable Robot Joystick in Space By Raphael Rosen published 29 March 14 This summer, astronauts on the International Space Station will test technology that may someday allow humans to remotely control robotic probes on alien worlds.
The Secret Science of the Hubble Space Telescope's Amazing Images By Raphael Rosen published 24 July 13
Spellbinding Cosmic Beauty: Why Astronomy Images Matter By Raphael Rosen published 7 March 13 A science team at the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics wants to understand why you love cosmic photos.
