How Astronauts Can Explore The Martian Moon Phobos
OTTAWA, CANADA - Humans would spend more than a year orbiting and bouncing on the Martian moon Phobos under a…
From ‘Doggie-Doo’ To Derring-Do: New Canadian Space Head Stresses Innovation In First Public Outing
OTTAWA, CANADA - With a booming voice, Walt Natynczyk -- in his first speech after becoming Canadian Space Agency president…
‘Force Field’ Could Protect New Weather Satellite, Future Human Missions
OTTAWA, CANADA -- A new Canadian satellite -- should it launch -- might carry a sort of magnetized force field…
Comet ISON Suddenly Brightens as it Dives Toward the Sun
After a sleepy week, Comet ISON is suddenly coming alive. Several amateur astronomers and at least one professional astronomers are…
How NASA Can be Innovative on Reduced Budgets
OTTAWA, CANADA -- With 6,000 hailstorm divots scarring a space shuttle external tank, and no backup immediately available to fly,…
Comets Encke and ISON Spotted from Mercury
Two comets currently on their way toward the Sun have been captured on camera from the innermost planet. The MESSENGER…
Here Comes the Weekend Leonid Meteor Shower!
November 2013 offers a chance to catch a dependable meteor shower, albeit on an off year. The Leonid meteors are…
What is a Parsec?
If you're into astronomy, or just a fan of any science fiction franchise worth its salt, then chances are you've…
Astronomy Cast 322: SOHO
As we've mentioned before, the Sun is a terrifying ball of plasma. It's a good thing we're keeping an eye…
A Guided Aerial Tour of Curiosity’s Journey So Far on Mars
Just where has the Curiosity rover traveled so far and where is it going? This new video, narrated by John…