Latest articles by Tariq Malik
Russian Meteor Explosion Not Caused by Asteroid Flyby, NASA Scientist Says
NASA asteroid expert Don Yeomans says it is clear this meteor explosion is not related to today's asteroid flyby.
150-Foot Asteroid Has Close Encounter with Earth This Week
The asteroid 2012 DA14 will give Earth a record-setting close shave on Friday (Feb. 15). The asteroid won't hit Earth, but gives scientists an unprecedented chance to study a near-Earth asteroid.
'Charioteer' Constellation Rides Through February's Skies
Auriga is wheeling overhead between 8 and 8:30 p.m. local time.
Robotic Russian Supply Ship Docks With Space Station
The unmanned Progress 50 spacecraft arrived at the orbiting lab just three hours after blasting off.
Russia Launches Robotic Supply Ship to Space Station
The unmanned Progress 50 cargo ship is packed with 2.9 tons of supplies for space station astronauts.
Astronaut Sends Chinese New Year Greetings from Space
Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield rang in the Chinese New Year with amazing photos of China from space.
Sun Unleashes Solar Eruption at Earth During Long Flare
A solar eruption aimed at Earth on Feb. 9, could spark auroras later this week.
Curiosity Rover Drills Into Mars for 1st Time
Curiosity drilled about 0.8 inches (2 centimeters) into a Martian rock called John Klein.
Seagull Nebula Spreads Cosmic Wings in Amazing Photos
One of the new photos zooms straight in on the Seagull Nebula's "head."
NASA Probe Snaps Photos of Potential 'Comet of the Century'
NASA's Deep Impact spacecraft took its first photos of comet ISON, a potential "comet of the century."
Scientists Unveiling Exoplanet Discovery Wednesday: How to Watch Live
The Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics will unveil the alien planet announcement at 11 a.m. EST.
Sun Grows Super-Hot 'Dragon Tail' in Amazing NASA Video
NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory caught video of the monster filament erupting from the sun on Jan. 31.
For NASA, a Somber Week of Space Disaster Anniversaries
NASA will honor the astronauts killed in the Apollo 1, Challenger and Columbia space disasters.
Curiosity Rover Snaps 1st Photos of Mars at Night
The photos show Mars at night in visible and ultraviolet light.
With Obama Inauguration, NASA's Deep-Space Mission Continues
Under President Barack Obama, NASA is following a bold mission to send astronauts to an asteroid, and then to Mars.
Happy Birthday, Buzz Aldrin! Apollo 11 Moonwalker Is 83 Today
Buzz Aldrin, the second man on the moon, celebrates his 83rd birthday today.
Astronomy Teacher Finds Hubble Telescope's Hidden Treasure
Astronomy teacher Josh Lake of Pomfret, Conn., inspired Hubble telescope scientists to create a new cosmic image.
Smoke-Black Space Cloud Hides Baby Stars in Amazing Photo
The dark space cloud Lupus 3 may be similar to the cloud that gave birth to Earth's sun.
Tiny Solar Activity Changes Affect Earth's Climate
Even small tweaks to the sun's weather cycle can have a ripple effect on Earth's climate.
No 'Death Star' for US Military, White House Says
It would cost $850 quadrillion to build a real-life Death Star, officials say.
Whew! Huge Asteroid Apophis Won't Hit Earth in 2036
Asteroid Apophis is larger than three football fields and will fly closer to Earth than many satellites.
Potentially Dangerous Asteroid Apophis Bigger Than Thought: See It Online Tonight
The potentially dangerous asteroid Apophis is 20 percent wider and 75 percent more massive than scientists thought.
