Author: Amy Laubenstein

The mysteries of the night sky and Earth’s place in the cosmos have always been a source of wonderment for people who cast their eyes skyward. Yet as compelling and fascinating as the motion of heavenly bodies might be, understanding how it all works is...

In May of 2011, President Barack Obama declared he was "100 percent committed to the mission of NASA and its future" as he outlined plans for federal spending to bring more private companies into space exploration following the soon-to-end space shuttle program. "We want to leap...