Q & A with Astronaut Jerry Ross, Record-Setting Frequent Space Flyer
If there was a frequent flyer program for astronauts, Jerry Ross would be a gold status member. Ross is a…
From One Laurel to Another: a Letter from Columbia
STS-107 Mission Specialist Laurel B. Clark (NASA) On this Day of Remembrance, February 1, 2013, NASA will mark the 10th…
Watch Tonight: Space Shuttle Columbia: Mission of Hope
Airing on PBS stations in the US tonight (January 31, 2013) a new film in conjunction with the 10th anniversary…
Book Review: Unraveling the Universe’s Mysteries
“Unraveling the Universe’s Mysteries” is Louis A. Del Monte’s contribution to the world of science writing. If you haven’t heard…
First Color Image of Curiosity’s Tracks from Orbit
HiRISE image of Curiosity's tracks, landing zone and the MSL rover at John Klein outcrop (NASA/JPL/University of Arizona) As Curiosity…
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Historic First Use of Drill on Mars Set for Jan. 31 – Curiosity’s Sol 174
Image caption: Curiosity will conduct Historic 1st drilling into Martian rock at this spot where the robotic arm is pressing…
Watch a Magical Moonrise
This is absolutely lovely. Photographer Mark Gee says this incredible real-time video “is as it came off the memory card…
Next Generation TDRS Satellite Launches to Orbit
NASA's Tracking and Data Relay Satellite System will get an upgrade as the first of a new generation of communications…
The Cost of Exploring Space: Film vs. Reality
We all know that space exploration, while certainly not the largest expenditure of most countries, doesn't come cheap. But neither…
Kepler Spacecraft Back in Action After Reaction Wheel Problem
There has been some concern about the Kepler spacecraft after one of the devices that provide the ability for super-precise…