Why Some Stars Are Always Visible, Others Seasonal
A space scientist explains the celestial mechanics behind why certain constellations like Orion are visible only at certain times of year, while others like the Big Dipper are always present.
Interstellar Travel Poses Biological Challenges
Coma, hibernation, and cryopreservation may be key to long-duration space missions, but each comes with significant risks.
NASA Launches Rockets to Study Mysterious Black Auroras Over Alaska
The Black and Diffuse Auroral Science Surveyor (BaDASS) mission aims to unravel the secrets of these elusive atmospheric phenomena.