Zapping Titan-Like Atmosphere with UV Creates Life Precursors
[/caption] From the University of Arizona The first experimental evidence showing how atmospheric nitrogen can be incorporated into organic macromolecules…
Opportunity Rover Able to See More Detail of Endeavour Crater
[/caption] From a JPL press release: Mars rover team members have begun informally naming features around the rim of Endeavour…
Earth’s Gravity Seen in HD
[/caption] The sleek and sexy-looking GOCE satellite has provided a new, finely detailed look at Earth's gravity – in high…
This Week in Space with Miles O’Brien
An exclusive interview with SpaceX's safety officer delves into the post-flight review of the Falcon 9 test launch. Also this…
Astronomy Without A Telescope – Stellar Archaeology
[/caption] Although, as we look further and deeper into the sky, we are always looking into the past – there…
Spacecraft to Make Final Flyby of Earth
[/caption] The re-purposed Deep Impact spacecraft will make one final flyby of Earth on Sunday June 27, 2010, getting a…
ISS Will Be in Constant Sunlight the Next Few Days
I just took a look at Heaven's Above to check on when I could see the International Space Station this…
Weekend SkyWatcher’s Forecast: June 25-27, 2010
Greetings, fellow SkyWatchers! If we can keep the clouds and rain away, this will be an incredible weekend to enjoy…
See the Sunrise Daily at Kennedy Space Center
[/caption] Sunrises are beautiful almost any place in the world, but for some reason first light every morning over Central…
Climate Change Contributes to Space Junk Problem
[/caption] The effects of climate change can be seen across the majority of the planet, but a new study reveals…