Simply Stunning Aurora Video from Norway
Photographer Terje Sorgjerd spent a week capturing what he called "one of the biggest aurora borealis shows in recent years,"…
Experimental Scramjet Aircraft Set for Test Flight
The X-51A Waverider hypersonic scramjet project is set for its second test flight today, and the U.S. Air Force hopes…
Why are Dobsonian Telescopes a Favorite Among Amateur Astronomers?
[/caption] Welcome to the scary and expensive world of buying your first, or replacing your old telescope! I am asked…
Winning Space ‘Crafts’ Could Get a Ride on Shuttle
[/caption] If you aren’t yet familiar with Etsy, it is an arts and crafts goldmine where you can find almost…
Curiosity Rover Testing in Harsh Mars-like Environment
[/caption] NASA’s next Mars rover, named Curiosity, is now undergoing crucial tests that are designed to simulate the harsh environmental…
JWST Sunscreen Offers SPF 1,000,000
The James Webb Space Telescope will have a sunshield that is about the size of a tennis court, and mission…
Is National Academies Review of Astronaut Numbers Needed?
[/caption] In the wake of the recent departure of astronaut Garrett Reisman from NASA to work for SpaceX, the necessity…
Shuttle Endeavour Photo Special: On Top of Pad 39A for Final Flight
[/caption] Space Shuttle Endeavour now sits majestically at launch pad 39 A at the Kennedy Space Center, awaiting her historic…
Your Pictures of the “Super” Full Moon
[/caption] How super was your full Moon on March 19, 2011? I was completely clouded out, but thankfully quite a…