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New map confirms 4 Milky Way arms
Although we can't see it from the outside, astronomers know our galaxy has an overall spiral structure. For years, they've been trying to pin down the number of Milky Way spiral arms. Now they say ... 4.
June 14, 2015
Faces of Pluto emerge in new images
As the New Horizons spacecraft speeds closer to its July flight through the Pluto system, we're seeing an increasingly complex surface. Best views yet.
June 12, 2015
Is the universe really accelerating?
New research questions the claim that the universe is accelerating. But this new work isn't as strong as some claim.
June 10, 2015
Latest image of Ceres bright spots
Scientists are having fun contemplating the spots along with the rest of us. NASA wants you to vote on what you think the spots might be.
June 10, 2015
Will Mars glass reveal life signs?
NASA spacecraft discovered deposits of impact glass preserved in Martian craters, possibly preserving ancient signs of life.
June 9, 2015
Video: Fine dining in microgravity
An astronaut aboard the ISS prepares one of her favorite meals - quinoa salad with tomato, mackerel and leek cream in a warm tortilla. Here's how it's done in space.
June 9, 2015
Gorgeous video flies you around Ceres
One of the best videos created via spacecraft images ever! Created with Dawn spacecraft images, it takes you completely around the mysterious dwarf planet, Ceres.
June 8, 2015
Giant Magellan Telescope is a go
Construction phase begins for GMT, to be placed in Chile. At first light in 2021, it'll be the largest telescope in existence, with images 10 times sharper Hubble's.
June 4, 2015
Pluto’s moons tumble in chaotic dance
Instead of rotating neatly on their axes, Pluto’s small moons Nix and Hydra are in a chaotic tumble as they orbit Pluto and its large moon Charon.
June 4, 2015
Watch NASA flying saucer test today
How to watch online as the saucer-shaped Low Density Supersonic Decelerator, or LDSD, test is broadcast beginning at 7 a.m. HST, 1 p.m. EDT, 1700 UTC.
June 4, 2015
