Happy 90th Birthday John Glenn!
He's an American space icon, and today he turns 90 years of age. "John Glenn is a legend, and NASA…
One on One with SpaceX’s Garrett Reisman
[/caption] CAPE CANAVERAL Fla. – Garrett Reisman knows a thing or two about what it takes to send astronauts to…
Dawn Exceeds Wildest Expectations as First Ever Spacecraft to Orbit a Protoplanet – Vesta
[/caption] NASA’s super exciting Dawn mission to the Asteroid Belt marked a major milestone in human history by becoming the…
Two Days of Tweetness: Witnessing a Shuttle Launch
It's been over a week since the NASA Tweetup and I'm still thinking about it. For good reason, of course...…
Astronomy Without A Telescope – Gravitational Waves
[/caption] Gravitational waves have some similar properties to light. They move at the same speed in a vacuum - and…
Revolutionary Robotic Refueling Experiment Opens New Research Avenues at Space Station
[/caption] NASA’s new Robotic Refueling Experiment (RRM) is a revolutionary technology demonstration device - brought aloft by the final shuttle…
Podcasts: Our Favorite Space Shuttle Missions
UT writer Steve Nerlich and I have collaborated for a couple of podcasts on the 365 Days of Astronomy podcast…
Awesome Aurora Photographed by Shuttle/ISS Crews
[/caption] The STS-135 crew of space shuttle Atlantis and the Expedition 28 crew of the International Space Station were treated…
ULA Delta IV Thunders Off Pad With GPS IIF-2 Satellite
[/caption] CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The U.S. Air Force launched the GPS IIF-2 satellite into orbit Saturday (July 16) on…
What are Active Optics?
For astronomers and physicists alike, the depths of space are a treasure trove that may provide us with the answers…