Skywatchers Shoot Stunning Geminid Meteor Shower Photos, Classified Space Plane Launches and Universe's Constant Stays Constant
Last week astronomers determined that a fundamental constant of nature has hardly changed, skywatchers were wowed at the Geminid meteor shower and a classified space plane launched on a secret mission. See the top stories of the last week here.
FIRST STOP: Drill Issue Could Threaten Mars Rover Curiosity's Mission
Drill Issue Could Threaten Mars Rover Curiosity's Mission
As NASA's Mars rover Curiosity prepares to use its rock-boring drill for the first time, engineers are troubleshooting an issue with the power tool that may affect the entire mission. [Full Story]
NEXT: Huge Asteroid to Pass Earth Tonight: How to Watch Online
Huge Asteroid to Pass Earth Tonight: How to Watch Online
A giant asteroid will make a close flyby of Earth over the next few days, and armchair astronomers can watch all the action live on their computers. [Full Story]
NEXT: Classified Air Force Space Plane Launches on Secret Mission
Classified Air Force Space Plane Launches on Secret Mission
The Air Force’s classified X-37B space plane launched on the program’s third mission Tuesday (Dec. 11). [Full Story]
NEXT: Newfound Asteroid Buzzes Earth Inside Moon's Orbit
Newfound Asteroid Buzzes Earth Inside Moon's Orbit
A newfound asteroid gave Earth a close shave this morning. [Full Story]
NEXT: North Korea Successfully Launches Satellite: Reports
North Korea Successfully Launches Satellite: Reports
North Korea apparently succeeded in placing a satellite in Earth orbit after a Wednesday morning (Dec. 12) launch that is already drawing condemnation from the United States and other Western nations. [Full Story]
NEXT: Surprise Radio Jets Revealed in Hercules A Galaxy
Surprise Radio Jets Revealed in Hercules A Galaxy
An amazing new radio image of elliptical galaxy Hercules A reveals two gigantic cosmic jets shooting from its center. [Full Story]
NEXT: Ancient Galaxy May Be Most Distant Ever Seen
Ancient Galaxy May Be Most Distant Ever Seen
An ancient galaxy spotted by the Hubble Space Telescope may be the most distant ever seen. [Full Story]
NEXT: Phew! Universe's Constant Has Stayed Constant
Phew! Universe's Constant Has Stayed Constant
By peering at alcohol molecules in a distant galaxy, astronomers have determined that a fundamental constant of nature has hardly changed at all over the age of the universe. [Full Story]
NEXT: Twin NASA Probes Readying for Monday Moon Crash
Twin NASA Probes Readying for Monday Moon Crash
New details about where on the moon NASA will intentionally crash its twin Grail probes this coming Monday (Dec. 17). [Full Story]
NEXT: Stunning Geminid Meteor Shower Wows Skywatchers: Photos
Stunning Geminid Meteor Shower Wows Skywatchers: Photos
A wrap up of the Geminid meteor shower with skywatcher photos. [Full Story]
NEXT: Men Were Last on Moon 40 Years Ago Today
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