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Warp Drive and 'Star Trek': Physics of Future Space Travel (Op-Ed)

Wed, 22 May 2013 20:30:53 EDT

Physicist Marc Millis discusses how close humanity really is to a faster-than-light drive like warp speed on "Star Trek."

Europe's Very Large Telescope's Greatest Hits | Video

Thu, 23 May 2013 06:00:59 EDT

Since 1998, the European Southern Observatory's VLT has returned spectacular imagery full of highly useful data. Many astronomers believe these are some of the best ground-based images ever taken, presented here in chronological order.

NASA Unveils Space Apps Contest Champions

Wed, 22 May 2013 18:13:37 EDT

A greenhouse plan for Mars and an interplanetary weather app took top prizes.

McDonald Observatory: Searching for Dark Energy

Wed, 22 May 2013 17:34:02 EDT

Texas' McDonald Observatory is embarking on a search for dark energy.

Private Mars Colony Is No Place for Children (Yet)

Wed, 22 May 2013 17:44:01 EDT

It would be irresponsible to bring kids into the world on the Red Planet, Bas Lansdorp says.

Europe Opens New Asteroid-Hunting Center

Wed, 22 May 2013 16:37:05 EDT

The Near-Earth Object Coordination Center will serve as a hub for Europe's efforts.

Massive Galactic Merger Scoped By Several Space Observatories | Time-Lapsed Simulation

Wed, 22 May 2013 18:18:59 EDT

The Herschel Space Observatory captured imagery of colliding galaxies, called HXMM01 (~ 11 billion light-years from Earth and when our universe was about 3 billion years old.) A merger of galaxies is simulated.

Ancient Lunar Patterns | Space Wallpaper

Wed, 22 May 2013 16:24:52 EDT

This space wallpaper shows the ray pattern of dust that was ejected from the crater over a billion years ago, when an asteroid larger than a mile (1.6 km) across slammed into the Moon.

See Jupiter, Venus and Mercury Dance in Sunset Sky

Wed, 22 May 2013 14:23:30 EDT

Don't miss your chance to see three bright planets in the night sky.

Three Planets Appear In 'Sunset Triangle' | Video

Wed, 22 May 2013 13:51:34 EDT

On May 26th three planets, Venus, Jupiter, and Mercury, will appear in a triangular formation on the western horizon just after sunset.

Rare View of Ancient Galaxy Crash Revealed

Wed, 22 May 2013 13:03:02 EDT

The find sheds new light on the role such huge collisions played in galactic evolution long ago.

More Evidence That Ancient Mars Could Support Life Found by Old Rover

Wed, 22 May 2013 12:15:24 EDT

The older cousin of Curiosity discovered a water-weathered rock hinting that Mars could have supported life in its ancient past.

Moon Crash Scene Investigation Tonight: See Telescope Views of Meteorite Impact

Wed, 22 May 2013 13:01:13 EDT

Watch a webcast showing views of the moon's fresh, new meteorite impact site.

WEBCAST REPLAY: Slooh Webcast of Moon Meteor Crash Site

Wed, 09 Jan 2013 10:52:05 EST

The online Slooh Space Camera will offer live views of the moon at 9 p.m. ET today (May 22).

Space History Photo: Rendezvous Docking Simulator

Wed, 22 May 2013 10:35:23 EDT

A multiple exposure image of the Rendezvous Docking Simulator during a training.

Don't Miss NASA's Cameo in Sci-Fi Film 'Oblivion'

Wed, 22 May 2013 10:04:52 EDT

'Star Trek Into Darkness' may be all the rage, but the recent 'Oblivion' is worth it just for NASA's cameo. See where NASA stands in the film.

3D Printed Food Development Funded By NASA | Video

Wed, 22 May 2013 09:28:45 EDT

NASA is reportedly giving a 3D printing company a six month, $125,000 grant to work on the project.

Mars Meteorite May Fetch $160,000 At Auction

Wed, 22 May 2013 07:09:38 EDT

The meteorite was found in 2012 in Morocco's Sahara Desert.

WATCH LIVE NOW: NASA's Space Station Science Plans

Sat, 06 Oct 2012 17:18:16 EDT

NASA scientists will discuss upcoming science on board the International Space Station at 2 p.m. ET today (May 22).

Moon or Asteroid? Congress Debates Best Pit Stop to Mars

Wed, 22 May 2013 05:53:17 EDT

Lawmakers questioned NASA's plan to lasso an asteroid for astronauts to visit.

Russian Space Ark Returns Animal Astronauts to Earth, Some Mice & Gerbils Die

Wed, 22 May 2013 05:46:42 EDT

Though not all survived, the animal astronauts will yield important data on the effects of spaceflight, scientists say.

China Space Program Ramping Up Capabilities, Pentagon Says

Tue, 21 May 2013 18:00:42 EDT

China is intent on becoming a major space power.

NASA Funds 3D Pizza Printer

Tue, 21 May 2013 17:18:27 EDT

The 3D food printer could one day be used to feed astronauts on long-duration space missions.

Rare Sight: See Bright Saturn Near Moon on Wednesday

Tue, 21 May 2013 16:29:00 EDT

Glowing Saturn will be close to the gibbous moon.

Big Meteor Explosion on Moon Shows Lunar Exploration Risks

Tue, 21 May 2013 16:40:39 EDT

The lunar surface is incredibly exposed.

First Trailer for Sci-Fi Thriller 'Europa Report' Unveiled (Video)

Tue, 21 May 2013 15:00:52 EDT

A crew of astronauts venture to Jupiter's moon Europa in the new sci-fi thriller 'Europa Report.'

Oklahoma Tornado Storms Seen from Space: Satellite Photos

Tue, 21 May 2013 17:59:28 EDT

See photos of the Oklahoma tornadoes that struck on May 20, 2013, as viewed from space.

Amazon CEO's Moon Rocket Engines Being Conserved in Kansas

Tue, 21 May 2013 13:04:07 EDT

A set of F-1 rocket engines from a Saturn V booster will soon go on display.

Alien Planets Could Shed Light on Earth's Climate Future

Tue, 21 May 2013 12:11:49 EDT

Scientists are studying other rocky planets and moons to better understand Earth.

Aurora Nights In Finland: Almost 60 In Time-Lapse Video

Tue, 21 May 2013 11:40:32 EDT

Photographer Thomas Kast (facebook.com/salamapaja) imaged the aurora borealis from September 2012 to March 2013. Different shooting locations include the frozen Baltic Sea, Lapland and Oulu in Finland.

Storms That Spawned Deadly Oklahoma Tornadoes Seen from Space (Video)

Tue, 21 May 2013 11:06:20 EDT

The storms that gave rise to the Moore, Okla. tornado and others nearby were sighted from space.

Vancouver Link to Hadfield's Space Guitar

Tue, 21 May 2013 10:22:20 EDT

A Vancouver company says it will re-start production of a guitar that was used by Chris Hadfield in space, prompting thousands of dollars in new orders. Powered by NewsLook.

Self-Destruction of a Gigantic Star | Space Wallpaper

Tue, 21 May 2013 10:30:17 EDT

This stunning space wallpaper reveals Supernova 1987A in the Large Magellanic Cloud. Glittering stars and wisps of gas create a backdrop for the self-destruction of a massive star.

3 Planets Performing Rare Night Sky Show: How to See It

Tue, 21 May 2013 09:52:40 EDT

Such a tight three-planet grouping won't happen again until 2026.

Space History Photo: Engine Test in Ames Full-Scale Aerodynamic Complex

Tue, 21 May 2013 09:38:02 EDT

NASA engineers prepare a laser light sheet for a flow visualization test in a Full-Scale Aerodynamic Complex wind tunnel.

Oklahoma Tornadoes Seen From Space | Time-Lapse Video

Tue, 21 May 2013 09:21:27 EDT

The NASA/NOAA GOES-13 satellite captured the midwest tornado outbreak. The time-lapse covers May 19th-20th, 2013. (Looped 3X)

Extreme Solar Storm Could Cause Widespread Disruptions on Earth

Tue, 21 May 2013 07:05:08 EDT

A large coronal mass ejection from the active sun could affect entire continents, scientists say.

National Tribute Honors Memory of Sally Ride, 1st American Woman in Space

Tue, 21 May 2013 07:05:17 EDT

Astronauts, celebrities and the public honored the late Sally Ride with a tribute to her life and work.

Stargazer Snaps Amazing Photo of Deep Space Oasis

Tue, 21 May 2013 07:05:34 EDT

The galaxy NGC 4214 glows brightly in this photo captured by space photographer Jeffrey O. Johnson.

Lost Apollo 11 Moon Dust Found in Storage

Tue, 21 May 2013 07:05:27 EDT

An archivist rediscovered lunar samples brought back to Earth by Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin.

Amazing Night Sky Photos by Stargazers (May 2013)

Wed, 08 May 2013 18:33:50 EDT

See eye-popping photos of the night sky by submitted by SPACE.com readers in May 2013.

Boldly Go? Can Humanity Afford ‘Star Trek’-Like Space Exploration?

Mon, 20 May 2013 17:52:19 EDT

Some space-obsessed prognosticators see a way to pay.

NASA to Lease Historic Launch Pad for Commercial Rocket Missions

Mon, 20 May 2013 18:01:08 EDT

Pad 39A hosted Apollo launches to the moon and space shuttle liftoffs over the years.

Sally Ride: First American Woman in Space (Pictures)

Mon, 23 Jul 2012 17:45:57 EDT

See photos of Sally Ride, the first American woman in space, and her iconic spaceflights.

Sci-Fi Film 'Europa Report' Sends Astronauts to Icy Jupiter Moon (Photos)

Tue, 21 May 2013 13:50:49 EDT

An intrepid crew of astronauts explores Jupiter's most famed icy moon in "Europa Report." See photos from the 2013 science fiction film.

Neil Armstrong's 'Heartbeat,' Apollo Joystick Pulled from Auction

Mon, 20 May 2013 16:54:04 EDT

Neil Armstrong's heartbeat readout and Apollo 11 flight control joystick are just not for sale.

Congress to Hear Manned Mars Mission Ideas on Tuesday

Mon, 20 May 2013 16:30:13 EDT

Scientists and former NASA officials will present on the challenges and motivations for manned Mars missions.

Curiosity Drills Into Mars Again - First Image | Video

Mon, 20 May 2013 16:23:42 EDT

The Mars Science Laboratory has completed its second drill into the surface of the Red Planet. The drilling target was nicknamed 'Cumberland'.

1st British Space Station Astronaut Launching in 2015

Mon, 20 May 2013 16:16:19 EDT

Astronaut Tim Peake will be the first British astronaut in space for the United Kingdom in 20 years.

Europa Report Dramatizes Human Mission To Jupiter's Moon | Video Trailer

Mon, 20 May 2013 15:23:22 EDT

Hidden oceans underneath the icy moon's surface attracts a privately funded manned mission to Europa. Technical failures lead to death and loss of communication. But is something else at work? In theaters on August 2nd, 2013.