Latest articles by Miriam Kramer
Spectacular Time-Lapse Video Shows Wonders of the Night Sky
An amazing new time-lapse video shows the Milky Way, dancing auroras and skies full of stars above stunning locations in areas free of light pollution.
New Telescope in Chile Now Searching for Alien Planets
A new alien-planet–hunting telescope has just come online in Chile, and it could help scientists peer into the atmospheres of relatively small planets circling nearby stars.
Best Space Stories of the Week - Jan. 18, 2015
From a false alarm on the International Space Station, to finding a long-lost lander on Mars, this has been a big week for news. Here are Space.com's picks for the biggest space stories of the week.
1-Year Space Station Mission May Pave NASA's Way to Mars
The first crew to embark on a yearlong International Space Station mission could help NASA get to Mars.
Ammonia Leak Scare on Space Station Prompts Astronaut Evacuation from US Side
Stephen Hawking Biopic 'Theory of Everything' Wins 2 Golden Globes
The Stephen Hawking biopic "The Theory of Everything" took home two Golden Globe awards during the Sunday night (Jan. 11) ceremony.
Retro NASA Travel Posters Invite You to Real Alien Worlds
Travel to distant alien worlds with two suns, red grass and strong gravity in three retro exoplanet posters produced by an artist working with NASA.
Philae Comet Lander Failed in Sample-Drilling Attempt, Might Try Again
A European lander currently hibernating on a comet, did not successfully sample the icy body using a drill after the probe made its historic comet landing in November.
Alien Oceans May Flow on 'Super-Earth' Planets
Alien worlds more massive than Earth could harbor long-lasting oceans, according to new research. Scientists have used computer modeling to show that so-called 'super-Earth' planets.
'Super Bowl of Astronomy' Blasts Off in Seattle This Week
A huge meeting of space scientists kicks off today in Seattle, Washington, as thousands of attendees descend on the coastal city.
Bazinga! LEGO to Release 'Big Bang Theory' TV Show Set
Bazinga! Fans of TV's 'The Big Bang Theory' and LEGO are getting a wish granted. The characters and set of the popular television show are going to be made into a new set as part of LEGO Ideas.
Astronaut Chris Hadfield Wishes the World Optimism in New Year's Video
Retired Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield is asking to hear your resolutions for 2015 in a new video released by the famous spaceflyer on Dec. 27.
NASA Astronaut Celebrates a Very Space-y Birthday (Video)
How do you celebrate a birthday in space? A NASA astronaut on the International Space Station found out how to have a cosmic birthday party Monday (Dec. 29).
