Latest articles by Miriam Kramer
XCOR Aerospace Picks Ex-Air Force Official as New CEO
Representatives with XCOR Aerospace — the company responsible for developing the Lynx space plane — announced today (March 16) that John "Jay" Gibson will head up the commercial spaceflight company.
Jupiter's Moon Ganymede Has a Salty Ocean with More Water than Earth
Ganymede, Jupiter's largest moon, has a vast underground ocean of salty water, NASA scientists announced Thursday (March 12). The ocean on Ganymede was discovered with the Hubble Space Telescope.
US-Russian Space Crew Returns to Earth After 167 Days in Orbit
Three crewmembers are safely back on Earth after a six-month mission on the International Space Station.
US-Russian Space Station Crew Headed Back to Earth
Three International Space Station crewmembers — including one NASA astronaut — are on their way back to Earth today (March 11) after a nearly six-month stint aboard the orbiting outpost.
Best Space Stories of the Week – March 8, 2015
A powerful camera spotted a comet and scientists captured images of a supernova four different times. Here are Space.com's pics for the top space stories of the week.
See Live Views of Dwarf Planet Ceres Friday in Slooh Observatory Webcast
An observatory will celebrate the planned arrival of a NASA spacecraft at Ceres by streaming live images of the dwarf planet live online Friday (March 6).
Vulcan Salute: Astronauts Honor Leonard Nimoy from Space (Photos)
Two astronauts in space said goodbye to a science fiction legend on Earth by beaming back striking photos from the International Space Station.
Watch NASA's 100-Year NACA Symposium Live Online Today
NASA is celebrating the 100-year anniversary of its predecessor, NACA — the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics — and you can watch the celebration live online today (March 4).
SpaceX Rocket Launches 2 Communications Satellites Into Orbit (Video)
The private spaceflight company SpaceX launched a pair of communications satellites to space yesterday (March 1), and you can see amazing videos and photos of the liftoff.
Leonard Nimoy's Legacy: Obama, Astronauts Pay Tribute
The death of "Star Trek" actor Leonard Nimoy has prompted an outpouring of condolences and heartfelt reflection from astronauts, scientists, celebrities and even President Barack Obama.
Astronauts, President Remember Leonard Nimoy, 'Star Trek's' Spock
Astronauts, space scientists and fans remember Leonard Nimoy, who played Spock on TV's 'Star Trek.'
Dirt-Watching NASA Satellite Deploys Giant Space Antenna (Video)
A recently launched NASA satellite has just deployed its giant antenna in preparation to collect unprecedented data about soil moisture around the world.
Leonard Nimoy, Spock on 'Star Trek,' Dies at 83
Actor Leonard Nimoy, who portrayed the beloved Vulcan 'Spock' on the original "Star Trek" TV show, died today (Feb. 27) at 83 years old.
Best 3D View of Deep Universe Reveals Astonishing Details (Video)
Astronomers have just released a brand-new, best-ever 3D view of the deep universe, and it's a doozy.
Connie Radar Defends the Moon from Apollo 11 in Retro Sci-Fi Short Film
What would the first woman on the moon do if she saw a bunch of astronauts coming down to steal her glory? She'd attempt to shoot them down with her space guns, of course.
