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Milky Way has four spiral arms: Study

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 18, 2013, 12:48

Researchers have said that a 12-year-old study of massive stars has reaffirmed that Milky Way has four spiral arms.

Asia`s year in space triggers applause but also worry

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 18, 2013, 12:29

The past 12 months will be remembered as the year when Asia`s economic powerhouses barged their way into the elite club of spacefarers.

Giant asteroid Vesta`s hidden attractions revealed

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 18, 2013, 12:48

When viewed with the human eye giant asteroid Vesta, looks quite unspectacular color-wise.

New project could help you become cosmic explorer

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 18, 2013, 12:23

`Radio Galaxy Zoo` launched Tuesday is a new `citizen science` project that lets anyone become a cosmic explorer.

Scientist to test predictions of Einstein`s general theory of relativity

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 18, 2013, 12:21

The European Research Council (ERC) has awarded 14 million euros to a team of European astrophysicists to construct the first accurate image of a black hole, and to test the predictions of current theories of gravity, including Einstein`s general theory of relativity.

New space weather model to improve solar storm warning system

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 18, 2013, 12:19

A University of Michigan space weather model has been chosen to predict magnetic disturbances due to space weather.

Super star puts on spectacular light show

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 18, 2013, 11:02

Researchers have observed in a NASA Hubble Space Telescope image that bright southern hemisphere star RS Puppis, at the center of the photograph, is swaddled in a gossamer cocoon of reflective dust illuminated by the glittering star.

Urgent spacewalks planned to fix space station`s cooling system

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 18, 2013, 11:49

Astronauts aboard the International Space Station will begin a series of spacewalks this weekend to repair the orbital outpost`s cooling system, delaying a cargo resupply flight until January, NASA said on Tuesday.

To launch or not? NASA debates space station fix

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 18, 2013, 03:26

NASA on Tuesday debated whether to go ahead with a planned cargo mission to the International Space Station or postpone it so astronauts can do spacewalks for urgent repairs.

NASA rolls out rocket for Thursday`s ISS cargo launch

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 18, 2013, 03:02

With the space station cooling system hobbled and a commercial cargo launch waiting in the wings, NASA on Tuesday prepared all options but said no decision had yet been made on whether spacewalk repairs would be needed.