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Where DOES Space Begin? Virgin Galactic's SpaceShipTwo Flies Right into the Debate

"SpaceShipTwo, welcome to space," reads a triumphant tweet from Virgin Galactic posted during today's successful test flight after the company's vehicle reached 51.4 miles (82.7 kilometers) in altitude.

Dec 13, 2018

Small Magellanic Cloud: A Satellite Dwarf Galaxy Neighbor

For hundreds of years the Small Magellanic Cloud has provided astronomers with a relatively close-up view of another galaxy.

Dec 13, 2018

NASA's Insight Lander on Mars Spotted from Space!

NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter photographed the InSight lander, as well as the hardware that helped the stationary robot ace its Nov. 26 touchdown on the equatorial plain known as Elysium Planitia.

Dec 13, 2018

Here's the Weather Forecast for the 2018 Geminid Meteor Shower

For those hoping to get a glimpse of tonight's Geminid meteor shower, the weather across the United States will either be very good or very bad.

Dec 13, 2018

Hubble Space Telescope Will Track Comet 46P/Wirtanen As It Flies Close by Earth

A comet is set to pass close to Earth this weekend, providing a treat for skywatchers — and for astronomers hoping to learn more about the building blocks of the early solar system.

Dec 13, 2018
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Millions of Degrees and Plasma Dreams: NASA's Parker Solar Probe Basks in the Sun

The Parker Solar Probe is doing well after its first flyby of the sun, and it will soon begin returning groundbreaking data about how our star behaves.

Dec 13, 2018

Google Doodle Celebrates the Geminid Meteor Shower of 2018 (And It's ADORABLE!)

The 2018 Geminid meteor shower peaks overnight tonight (Dec. 13) and Google is celebrating the celestial light show with a Google Doodle that is simply adorable.

Dec 13, 2018

Virgin Galactic's 4th Powered Test Flight of SpaceShipTwo Unity in Twitter Posts

Virgin Galactic is conducting the fourth powered test flight of its SpaceShipTwo Unity today and chronicling the attempt - its highest and fastest test flight yet - on Twitter. Check out the awesome updates here. It might even reach space!

Dec 13, 2018

Virgin Galactic's SpaceShipTwo Reaches Space for 1st Time in Historic Test Flight!

For the first time ever, Virgin Galactic has reached space — by one definition, anyway.

Dec 13, 2018

In Photos: Virgin Galactic's SpaceShipTwo Unity Soars to Space in 4th Powered Test

Virgin Galactic conducted its fourth powered test flight of the SpaceShipTwo Unity on Dec. 13, 2018, marking the first time the ship reached space, and the photos are incredible. See photos from the test flight here.

Dec 13, 2018

Image of the Day

Jupiter beams through a bright streamer in the sun's atmosphere in this new image from NASA's Parker Solar Probe.

Dec 13, 2018

Black Dwarf Stars: The (Theoretical) End of Stellar Evolution

A black dwarf is all that is left after a white dwarf star burns off all of its heat, but retains its mass.

Dec 13, 2018

Geminid Meteor Shower 2018: When, Where & How to See It

The Geminid meteor shower peaks the night of Dec. 13-14. This guide tells you the best times and places to see these shooting stars (no equipment necessary).

Dec 13, 2018

On This Day in Space! Dec. 13, 2012: Chinese Spacecraft Flies by Asteroid Toutatis

On Dec. 13, 2012, a Chinese spacecraft flew by the asteroid Toutatis. See how it happened in our On This Day In Space video series!

Dec 13, 2018

Geminid Meteor Shower and Shining Comet 46P/Wirtanen Star in Slooh Webcast: How to Watch

The Geminid meteor shower will provide a shining backdrop for the approach of Comet 46P/Wirtanen on Thursday (Dec. 13), shortly before the object's closest approach to Earth in 20 years.

Dec 13, 2018

Look Up! Gleaming Geminid Meteor Shower of 2018 Peaks Tonight

Head for dark, clear skies tonight — overnight Dec. 13-14 — to see the shooting stars of the Geminid Meteor Shower overhead.

Dec 13, 2018

After Harrowing Launch Abort, Astronaut Nick Hague Is Ready for Another Chance at Space

NASA astronaut Nick Hague is excited to clamber atop a Russian Soyuz rocket 11 weeks from now, even though his first experience with the booster didn't go so well.

Dec 13, 2018

Auroras, Lightning and Rings of Jupiter Amaze in Surprising NASA Juno Photos

Its main job is to spot the stars, but an ultrasensitive navigation camera on NASA's Juno spacecraft is returning amazing images of Jupiter's rings, auroras, lightning, and even its moonlit dark side.

Dec 13, 2018

You May Not Even Need a Telescope to See Comet 46P/Wirtanen in the Night Sky This Month

As comets blaze across the night sky, they can bring wonder and excitement to those watching from Earth – or even a sense of impending doom.

Dec 13, 2018

Mars InSight's 'Mole' Should Start Burrowing into the Red Planet Next Month

NASA's Mars InSight lander has settled into its new home on Elysium Planitia and is preparing to deploy its instruments — and if all goes well, one device's work should be complete by March.

Dec 13, 2018