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2020: A Year of Big Leaps for Mankind
Here are a variety of some amazing space launches to look forward to in 2020.
The Perseid Meteor Shower Reaches its Peak
Stargazers rejoice! The annual Perseid meteor shower is upon us. Here's what you need to know...(updated August 11, 2022)
India’s Space Agency is Going Big… By Going Small
Astrophysicist Paul M. Sutter shares the latest in the world of rocket launches and what India’s SSLV is all about.
NASA and SpaceX are Going on a Date, and We're All Invited
Save the date--On May 27th, if everything goes as planned, a rocket will launch from Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida. Watch SPACE LAUNCH LIVE: AMERICA RETURNS TO SPACE on Discovery and Science Channel starting at 2P ET.
SpaceX vs. the Universe
Fans of space are having a tough time picking sides over a recent controversy between SpaceX and astronomers. But what's the big debate all about? Astrophysicist Paul M. Sutter digs into both perspectives.
Red Rover, Red Rover, Send Perseverance Right Over
A few years ago, after the successful deployment of the Curiosity rover on Mars, the folks at NASA envisioned a bold new plan to send another mission to the red planet. The mission was scheduled to depart in the then-futuristic year of 2020.
Voyager 2 is Really Far Out There, Man
Currently Voyager 2 is about 11 billion miles from the Earth, and has been traveling at speeds of tens of thousands of miles per hour since its launch in 1977. Read more to see where it is now and what we've learned.
Let’s Look for Water on the Moon
NASA is headed to the moon, but this time it's in search of water. Astrophysicist Paul M Sutter shares what this means and why it's important.
James Webb Space Telescope Successfully Reached Its Final Destination
Nearly a month after the James Webb Space Telescope launched from French Guiana on December 25, the telescope has reached its final destination–almost a million miles from Earth.
This Year, James Webb will Take a Close Look at a Lava World
The James Webb Space Telescope is gearing up to be an exoplanet extraordinaire. Among many other missions and targets, astronomers plan to use the observatory, now in its final stages of preparations to study…well, a world where it might rain lava.
NASA’s DART Mission Launches: Defending our Planet from an Asteroid
NASA’s first mission to test asteroid deflection technology launched yesterday. DART, or Double Asteroid Redirection Test, is a mission to slam a rocket into an asteroid… hopefully altering its path.
All Aboard the James Webb Space Telescope!
All hail the James Webb, the ultra-powerful super-telescope for the next generation. Or for about 5-10 years when its fuel runs out.
What to Know About NASA’s Boeing Orbital Flight Test-2
The second uncrewed test flight of Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner has been delayed.
October: What's New In Space Exploration This Month?
From launches to landings, here are some exciting space exploration highlights for this month!
Watch the Next NASA and SpaceX Mission on Discovery and Science Channel
On Sunday November 15, NASA and SpaceX team up again for the first operational mission to the International Space Station (ISS). Discovery and Science Channel will be coming to you LIVE from the launch pad for SPACE LAUNCH LIVE: CREW-1 LIFT OFF starting at 5 PM ET.