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…
Obama: This is a ‘Capture the Flag’ Moment for Commercial Spaceflight
President Barack Obama called out for pizza today and ending up talking with the crews of STS-135 and Expedition 28…
Falling to Earth
People have walked on the Moon. A lucky few. Most have readily shared their experience; some did so with a…
Stripped Down Discovery rolls towards Retirement at Kennedy Space Center
[/caption] Space Shuttle Discovery was briefly on public display on Wednesday July 13 as she emerged from the hanger at…