• Space
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • July 14th, 2015
New Horizons Didn't Communicate with Base During Its Pluto Flyby

New Horizons Didn't Communicate with Base During Its Pluto Flyby

It's just that it was too busy collecting data

9 Years After Launch, New Horizons Finally Reaches Pluto

9 Years After Launch, New Horizons Finally Reaches Pluto

Minutes ago, the probe made its closest approach to the orb

  • Space
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • July 14th, 2015
New Horizons Just Hours Away from Completing Historic Pluto Flyby

New Horizons Just Hours Away from Completing Historic Pluto Flyby

The flyby will happen at 7:49 a.m. EDT, NASA says

  • Space
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • January 15th, 2015
Come January 26, a Ginormous Asteroid Will Buzz by Earth

Come January 26, a Ginormous Asteroid Will Buzz by Earth

Astronomers say the space rock, dubbed 2004 BL86, is estimated to measure about 0.5 kilometers (0.3 miles) across

  • Space
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • March 7th, 2014
Cassini Completes Its 100th Flyby of Titan

Cassini Completes Its 100th Flyby of Titan

The Saturnine moon is one of the most interesting in the solar system

  • Space
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • February 28th, 2014
Manned Flyby of Mars Possible by 2021, Expert Says

Manned Flyby of Mars Possible by 2021, Expert Says

This can only happen if NASA gets behind this project right away

Rosetta's Selfie at Mars – Space Photo

Rosetta's Selfie at Mars – Space Photo

The European spacecraft slung past the Red Planet in 2007

New Horizons Is Drawing Nearer to Pluto

New Horizons Is Drawing Nearer to Pluto

The spacecraft is scheduled to reach its destination next year

NASA Releases New Juno Image of Earth

NASA Releases New Juno Image of Earth

The spacecraft passed by our planet two months ago

  • Space
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • December 11th, 2013
Juno Camera Creates Short Clip of Earth and Moon in Space

Juno Camera Creates Short Clip of Earth and Moon in Space

The spacecraft flew past Earth less than two months ago

Relive Pioneer 10's Historic Encounter with Jupiter 40 Years Ago – Photo

Relive Pioneer 10's Historic Encounter with Jupiter 40 Years Ago – Photo

The space probe has been out of contact for a decade

Cassini Returns New Images of Titan

Cassini Returns New Images of Titan

The spacecraft is currently changing its main orbit around Saturn

Bright Comet to Fly by Earth in 2013

Bright Comet to Fly by Earth in 2013

The object could make itself visible to the naked eye, in daytime

  • Space
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • August 31st, 2012
Jupiter-Bound Probe Successfully Performs Course Correction Maneuver

Jupiter-Bound Probe Successfully Performs Course Correction Maneuver

The spacecraft will fly by our planet next year, experts say

Amazing Virtual Flyby of Asteroid Vesta Released [Video]

Amazing Virtual Flyby of Asteroid Vesta Released [Video]

The clip was put together from photos collected by Dawn

ESA Releases Amazing 3D Image of Phobos

ESA Releases Amazing 3D Image of Phobos

The surface of the Martian moon is revealed in exquisite detail

  • Space
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • July 26th, 2012
Titan Completes New Flyby of Saturnine Moon Titan

Titan Completes New Flyby of Saturnine Moon Titan

The purpose of the flyover was to search for liquid hydrocarbons

 
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