Deep Space
NASA's New Atomic Clock Can Revolutionize Deep Space Exploration
The Deep Space Atomic Clock, the first device of its kind to be tested in space, is a major step toward autonomous navigation across the solar system.
The UK Is Developing Nuclear-Powered Space Exploration for Faster Mars Trips
The UK Space Agency and Rolls-Royce are teaming up to hopefully get humankind deeper into space.
NASA Has Turned on a Deep Space GPS
The miniature atomic clock is a big step toward self-driving deep space probes.
The Four Coolest Concepts NASA Just Bankrolled to Solve Spaceflight Challenges
A smart trash bag. A contaminant-resistant spacesuit. These proposals, and over 100 more, have been funded by NASA for development.
The Four Coolest Concepts NASA Just Bankrolled to Solve Spaceflight Challenges
A smart trash bag. A contaminant-resistant spacesuit. These proposals, and over 100 more, have been funded by NASA for development.
Did This Russian Space Telescope Just Detect Signs of Alien Life?
RATAN-600 received a very strong radio signal from distant star HD 164595, about 95 light-years from Earth. Was it aliens? Look, probably not. But still...
The James Webb Space Telescope Will Follow In Hubble’s Footsteps in 2018
Some two decades in the making, the JWST will probe deep space for the earliest stars and galaxies formed in the universe.
Space Gardens Will Make Future Astronauts Happier and Healthier
Plants might just save our lives out there.
Let's All Go to Space in Jamie xx's Video for "Gosh"
Imagine a Discovery channel special on deep space soundtracked by some crazy-ass beats from Jamie xx.