Sandy Damages Enterprise, Oldest Star Explosions Discovered, and New Theory On Our Solar System’s Formation
Last week scientists discovered the oldest and farthest star explosions, gained a new understanding on our solar system’s formation, and Hurricane Sandy also damaged Space Shuttle Enterprise. See the top stories of the last week here.
FIRST STOP: Private SpaceX Capsule Lands After Historic Mission to Space Station
Private SpaceX Capsule Lands After Historic Mission to Space Station
NASA's first commercial cargo flight ended with a splash today (Oct. 28), when the SpaceX Dragon capsule landed after a landmark mission to the International Space Station. [Full Story]
NEXT: Space Shuttle Enterprise Damaged by Hurricane Sandy
Space Shuttle Enterprise Damaged by Hurricane Sandy
Space shuttle Enterprise, NASA’s original prototype orbiter, is sitting exposed and appears to have been partially damaged by Hurricane Sandy. [Full Story]
NEXT: Russian Cargo Ship Launches on Halloween Mission to Space Station
Russian Cargo Ship Launches on Halloween Mission to Space Station
An unmanned Russian Progress cargo ship launched toward the International Space Station on Wednesday, Oct. 31, to make a Halloween delivery to the orbiting lab. [Full Story]
NEXT: Light From Universe's First Stars Seen
Light From Universe's First Stars Seen
Astronomers have spotted light from the first stars in the universe, a faint background glow known as the extragalactic background light. The hard-to-see light was recorded during galaxy views by NASA’s Fermy Gamma-ray Space Telescope. [Full Story]
NEXT: Space Shuttle Endeavour Exhibit Opens at California Science Center
Space Shuttle Endeavour Exhibit Opens at California Science Center
Space shuttle Endeavour debuted on public display Tuesday (Oct. 30) at the California Science Center (CSC) in Los Angeles, where thousands turned out and lined up to be among the first to see the retired NASA orbiter inside its new home. [Full Story]
NEXT: Oldest, Farthest Star Explosions Discovered in Distant Universe
Oldest, Farthest Star Explosions Discovered in Distant Universe
The most distant star explosions in the universe have now been discovered, suggesting that scientists may one day see the deaths of the first stars to form after the Big Bang, researchers say. [Full Story]
NEXT: New Theory on Formation of Solar System's First Stuff
New Theory on Formation of Solar System's First Stuff
The first solids in the solar system, which are found in meteorites, began forming exactly 4.567 billion years ago, giving scientists a new timeline for our solar system’s formation. [Full Story]
NEXT: Spacewalking Astronauts Isolate Leak in Space Station Cooling System
Spacewalking Astronauts Isolate Leak in Space Station Cooling System
Two spacewalking astronauts have succeeded in identifying the cause of an ammonia leak aboard the International Space Station. [Full Story]
NEXT: Future Mars Missions: Can Humans Trump Robots?
Future Mars Missions: Can Humans Trump Robots?
Scientists for decades have backed robotic sample return missions from Mars, well before humans crunch their boots into the distant dunes of the Red Planet. [Full Story]
NEXT: Space Shuttle Atlantis Leaves on Last Move for Museum Display
Space Shuttle Atlantis Leaves on Last Move for Museum Display
The space shuttle Atlantis has begun its final trek by road to the Kennedy Space Center Visitors Center in Florida. [Full Story]
NEXT: New York's Power Outages Offer Rare Stargazing Opportunity
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