Space News
Best Night Sky Photos of the Week: Aug. 31, 2013
SPACE.com - 31 Aug 2013 19:36
From a meteor blazing over an ancient castle, to cloudy purple haze or a spectacular shot of a lunar fog bow, don't miss these stunning night sky photos by stargazers and SPACE.com readers.
Best Space Photos of the Week - Aug. 31, 2013
SPACE.com - 31 Aug 2013 18:30
From a traveling northern lights show to curiosity rover's best photos yet, don't miss these amazing space photos of the week for Aug. 31, 2013.
Planet Labs Unveils Tiny Earth-Observation Satellite Family
SPACE.com - 31 Aug 2013 13:47
Planet Labs has released photos of its Dove line of spacecraft, 28 of which the San Francisco-based startup plans to launch a few months from now to form the world's largest constellation of Earth-observing satellites.
Why "The Big Bang" Is a Terrible Name
Universe Today - 31 Aug 2013 01:58
Have a discussion about the origins of the Universe and, ere long, someone will inevitably use the term "the Big Bang" to describe the initial moment of expansion of everything that was to everything that is. But in real...
Planet Labs' Images from Space (Gallery)
SPACE.com - 31 Aug 2013 01:05
San Francisco-based startup Planet Labs released the first images of Earth taken by its Dove 1 and 2 satellites in April and May 2013.