Success! MESSENGER First Spacecraft to Orbit Mercury
[/caption] After more than a dozen laps through the inner solar system, NASA's MESSENGER spacecraft appears to have moved into…
The Universe Verse Continues – It’s Alive!
Back in 2009, I was given an odd book. It was the Universe Verse: Book One. In it, the author…
NASA: Happy St. Paddy’s Day!
[/caption] With the luck o' the Irish, NASA's Aqua satellite was fortunate to capture mostly clear views of the Emerald…
Google Lunar X-Prize’s ‘college team’ gaining steam, attention and support
[/caption] ORLANDO – The Google Lunar X-PRIZE (GLXP) recently announced the 29 official teams that will be vying for the…
The Supermoon Illusion
You’ve probably all seen it before, a huge Full Moon sitting on the horizon and you wonder why it looks…
Soyuz Lands Safely; Next Crew Launch Delayed
[/caption] Three members of the Expedition 26 crew landed safely in their Soyuz spacecraft early Wednesday, but their replacements might…
New Image: VLT Captures Tumult of Starbirth
[/caption] Newborn stars spew material into the surrounding gas and dust, creating a surreal landscape of glowing arcs, blobs and…
Exoplanet May Have Metal-Rich Atmosphere
[/caption] At first glance, GJ 1214b is just another of the growing number of the super-Earth class of exoplanets. Discovered…
NASA Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter Delivers Treasure Trove of Data
[/caption] NASA’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) has completed its initial phase of operations during the exploration phase which lasted one…