13 Things That Saved Apollo 13, Part 1: Timing
Note: To celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Apollo 13 mission, for the next 13 days, Universe Today will feature…
Where Is NASA Going and How Are We Going to Get There?
[/caption] Everyone seems to be a little confused and in the dark about the direction NASA will be headed if…
13 Things that Saved Apollo 13
On the night of April 13th, 1970, when the oxygen tank in Apollo 13's Command and Service Module exploded, a…
Volcanoes on Venus May Still Be Active
Recent infrared data from an instrument on the Venus Express spacecraft indicate there could be active volcanism on Venus. "We…
Surface of the Moon
[/caption]Despite the close proximity between the Earth and the Moon, there's a big difference between the surface of the Moon…
HiRISE Captures Amazing Close-Up of Spirit Rover
[/caption] The HiRISE team released some new images on Wednesday -- one of which was another incredible avalanche image. But…
Hubble Captures Distorted Beauty of M66
[/caption] This isn't your basic spiral galaxy, but perhaps it used to be! Hubble's Advanced Camera for Surveys has captured…
Solar-Powered Airplane Makes Maiden Voyage
A solar powered airplane that one day will attempt an around the world non-stop flight took its maiden voyage yesterday…
Mother of Pearl Colored Clouds form above Kennedy after Discovery Blast Off
[/caption] (Editor's Note: Ken Kremer is at the Kennedy Space Center for Universe Today covering the flight of Discovery) Beautiful…
More Mars Avalanches from HiRISE, Oh My!
[/caption] In 2008, the HiRISE camera on the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter was monitoring a certain region on Mars for changes…