*A neutron star at the heart of supernova 1987A
There’s growing evidence that a neutron star was created from the explosion of supernova 1987A
*SpaceX Dragon completes its first mission carrying crew to the space station
The first-ever privately operated manned orbital space flight has returned safely to Earth.
*Stunning early morning Proton launch
A Proton rocket has transported two new telecommunications satellites into space in a spectacular nighttime launch.
*August Skywatch
The annual Perseids meteor shower is among the highlights of the night skies of August.
 
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