Oklahoma Tornado Seen From Space

Monday’s Oklahoma tornado that rocked the city of Moore was captured by NASA and NOAA satellites. At least 24 people lost their life, including nine children in the storm.

Michael Rusch a day ago 25 responses

International Space Station Crew Safely Returns To Earth

Crew members Chris Hadfield, Tom Marshburn, and Roman Romanenko landed their Soyuz spacecraft in Kazakhstan Monday after spending 144 days in space aboard the International Space Station.

Michael Rusch a week ago 13 responses

“Space Oddity” From Space Is Just Plain Beautiful

Just when we thought Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield was done providing the world with videos from the International Space Station he gives us one last masterpiece. Chris leaves the ISS tomorrow after nearly five months in space.

Michael Rusch a week ago 67 responses

Amazing Photos Of Saturn’s Hurricane

NASA’s Cassini spacecraft has provided scientists the first close-up images of a hurricane swirling around Saturn’s north pole. The hurricane’s eye is about 1,250 miles wide, NASA says.

Michael Rusch 3 weeks ago 75 responses

These Are NASA’s Official ISS Expedition Posters

In case you forgot, astronauts are the best. Each crew that voyages to the International Space Station gets their own poster, and more than one crew used the opportunity to star in an epic pop culture remake. (via flavorwire.com)

Krutika Mallikarjuna a month ago 9 responses

NASA’s Fascinating Stash Of Martian GIFS

On another world, man-made objects are being buffeted by alien weather patterns. That’s pretty damn amazing.

Donna Dickens a month ago 32 responses

This Is The Moon Like You’ve Never Seen It Before

So. Trippy.

Krutika Mallikarjuna 2 months ago 63 responses

Solar Flare Bursts Into Fiery Rain Over The Sun Captured On Video

That globe of hot plasma could swallow the Earth whole. No big deal.

Donna Dickens 2 months ago 2 responses

NASA’s Mohawk Guy Is Headed To The State Of The Union

Bobak Ferdowsi went from the control room of the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in California to the U.S. Capitol, a guest of the First Lady at the State of the Union.

Chris Geidner 3 months ago 48 responses

Experts Throw Cold Water On Iranian Space Monkey

A cover for something else? “It’s sort of like, that’s really great, you’re like 70 years behind the curve here, but you’re trying.”

Rosie Gray 3 months ago 12 responses

This Is The Terrified Monkey That Iran Shot Into Space

The Iranian government announced on Monday that they had successfully launched a monkey into space. The monkey has now safely returned to Earth. None of this, however, has been independently verified.

Ryan Broderick 3 months ago 413 responses

This Martian River Once Ran Through Rolling Highlands

The Red Planet is giving up her secrets at an alarming rate. Scientists at the European Space Agency recently showed off the latest evidence that Mars was once very Earthlike.

Donna Dickens 4 months ago 64 responses

How To Clip Your Fingernails In Space

Because no one wants to accidentally lodge your runaway nails in their nasal cavity. Every day tasks become a challenge in zero gravity.

Donna Dickens 4 months ago 29 responses

Australian Brush Fires Photographed From Space

Including two never before seen images. Commander Chris Hadfield has been taking some stunning photos from the International Space Station. The photos from the ground are devastating.

Donna Dickens 4 months ago 18 responses

Curiosity Rover Reveals Martian Surface For The First Time

The red planet is shockingly pale underneath all that dust. Identity crisis!

Donna Dickens 4 months ago 65 responses

"Fallen Astronaut" Left On The Moon

Many lives were lost while humanity endeavored to reach the stars. This memorial was placed on the surface of the moon in their memory.

Donna Dickens 4 months ago 21 responses

Captain Kirk Beams Message To Outer Space, Receives Reply

Life signs detected.

Donna Dickens 4 months ago 94 responses

Visualizing An Earth-Like Mars

It’s strange to see the Red Planet as a Blue Marble. Continents and seas take shape, familiar and yet alien.

Donna Dickens 4 months ago 76 responses

18 Astounding Hubble Photos Released In 2012

The universe is beautiful and terrifying.

Donna Dickens 4 months ago 236 responses

Listen To The First Song Recorded On The International Space Station

For the season, a Christmas Carol to the Earth. Jewel in the Night is an original song written by astronaut Chris Hadfield and was recorded on the ISS on Dec. 23, 2012.

Donna Dickens 4 months ago 13 responses

7 Geekiest Remakes Of Gangnam Style

Revenge of the nerds? Maybe not.

rkhamsi 5 months ago 27 responses

Stunning Photo Reveals Saturn Is A Glittery Gem

That is one fine looking gas giant. Using filters for the infrared, red, and violet spectrums, the mosaic was taken from a mere 500,000 miles away.

Donna Dickens 5 months ago 55 responses

New NASA Spacesuit Inspired By Buzz Lightyear

No official word on the where the inspiration came from, but it’s pretty clear to us.

Krutika Mallikarjuna 5 months ago 7 responses

A Love Letter To The Moon

Earth’s relationship status is set to “Complicated.” Forty years ago today, man left the moon’s surface for the last time.

Donna Dickens 5 months ago 36 responses

This Is What Happens At NASA Between Projects

Uhh…yeah.

Matt Saccaro 5 months ago 58 responses

Beautifully Eerie Photos Of Earth As A "Black Marble"

Composite photos from a NASA satellite show nighttime lights scattered across the inky black orb we call home. Released today, and photographed between April and October of 2012, this pictorial version of Earth has been dubbed the “Black Marble.”

Gavon Laessig 5 months ago 129 responses

Help NASA Help You

If you like sunglasses, digital cameras, and out-of-season fruit, thank NASA. Giving the National Aeronautics and Space Administration more of the budget pie is in the best interest of everyone.

Donna Dickens 5 months ago 71 responses

"New Region Of Space" Discovered By NASA

Solar system’s edge to Voyager 1: “Surprise!”

NowThis News 5 months ago 15 responses