Latest articles by Denise Chow
NASA Probe Discovers 'Alien' Matter From Beyond Our Solar System
NASA's Interstellar Boundary Explorer has detected "alien matter" streaming into our solar system.
Sun Unleashes Strongest Flare Yet of 2012
An X-class flare, the most powerful type of solar storm, erupted from the sun today.
Russia Evaluates Space Capsule Cracks Ahead of March Launch
The Soyuz TMA-04M is slated to launch to the orbiting complex on March 29.
NASA Honors Fallen Astronauts in Solemn Ceremony
NASA's Day of Remembrance marks the anniversaries of three space tragedies.
Solar Storm Forecasts Improve as Sun’s Fury Increases
Sophisticated models help scientists predict the nature of solar storms that could affect Earth.
Former Astronaut Mark Kelly Attends Obama's State of the Union Address
The former U.S. spaceflyer was honored with a seat in the First Lady's box with Michelle Obama.
'Space Hurricane': Huge Solar Storm Is Pounding Earth Now
The geomagnetic storm is expected to last one to two days.
Russian Mars Probe Crash Sets Off Confusion, Conspiracy Theories
Russia's ill-fated Phobos-Grunt spacecraft has been the centerpiece of conflicting reports and conspiracy theories.
1st Private Rocket Launch to Space Station Delayed Until March
The launch of SpaceX's Dragon capsule will likely occur sometime in the spring, according to company officials.
Twin Gravity Probes to Start Mapping Moon's Pull
NASA's Grail spacecraft will begin mapping the moon in early March
Russia Investigates Claim That US Radar Doomed Mars Probe
Russian officials are looking into whether U.S. radar interference could have caused the Phobos-Grunt malfunction.
NASA's Newest Telescope Survives Funding Battle, But Challenges Remain
The James Webb Space Telescope is pegged to receive nearly $530 million in the 2012 fiscal year.
1st Private Rocket Launch to Space Station Delayed
The private company SpaceX was aiming for a Feb. 7 launch to the International Space Station before the delay.
Funding Drought Jeopardizes Future NASA Astronomy Missions
Future flagship astronomy missions are at risk in this increasingly tight budget environment.
Smallest Alien Planets, Real-Life 'Tatooines' Highlight Huge Week of Exoplanet Finds
Researchers announced the smallest alien planets known, two real-life Tatooines and an estimate of 160 billion exoplanets in our galaxy.
AAS Dispatch: An Encyclopedia of Alien Planets
The Habitable Zone Gallery should help scientists and the public keep up with the flurry of exoplanet finds.
AAS Dispatch: Astronaut Looks Back at 50 Years of Human Spaceflight
Retired NASA spaceflyer Steven Hawley also discussed his own experiences.
Hidden Alien Planets Revealed in Old Hubble Telescope Data
Astronomers are using archival data from the Hubble Space Telescope to search for alien planets.
AAS Dispatch: Future NASA Telescope Could 'Sniff' Air of Alien Planets
The James Webb Space Telescope could help astronomers characterize exoplanets, a researcher says.
Venus to Dance Across Sun in Rare June Skywatching Treat
In June, Venus will cross in front of the sun, in an extremely rare skywatching event.
Astronomers Flock to Texas for Space 'Super Bowl' Conference
The 219th meeting of the American Astronomical Society kicks off next week in Austin, Texas.
Quadrantid Meteor Shower, First of 2012, May Dazzle Early Wednesday
The Quadrantid meteor shower should provide a nice light show for skywatchers on Jan. 4.
Astronauts to Ring in New Year From Space
Six residents of the International Space Station will celebrate the New Year from space.
