NASA Administrator Orders Study of Heavy Lift Alternatives
[/caption] NASA Administrator Charlie Bolden has asked for an evaluation of alternative heavy lift rockets, including DIRECT’s Jupiter launch vehicle.…
The Orionid Meteor Shower – What Did You See?
[/caption] If you had the opportunity this morning to witness the offspring of Comet Halley, then I'm curious as to…
Could a Black Hole Fit in Your Computer or In Your Pocket?
[/caption] Some of the most frequently asked questions we get here at Universe Today and Astronomy Cast deal with black…
Skies Sparkle For Both Hemispheres – The Annual Orionid Meteor Shower!
It's not often that both hemispheres of the Earth get treated to an annual meteor shower, but in a matter…
IYA Live Telescope: Mmmm, Mmmmm, Good!
If you've had an opportunity over the last few days to check in on our IYA "Live" Telescope, we've been…
Carnival of Space #125
This week's Carnival of Space is hosted by Robert Simpson over at Orbiting Frog. Click here to read the Carnival…
Organic Molecules Detected in Exoplanet Atmosphere
[/caption] The basic chemistry for life has been detected the atmosphere of a second hot gas planet, HD 209458b. Data…
Ares I-X at the Launchpad
[/caption] "The Stick" made it out to launchpad 39B without falling over. I have to admit, NASA's new rocket looked…
LRO, Chandrayaan-1 Scientist Arrested for Espionage
Times are tough, but you have to wonder what this guy was thinking. Stewart David Nozette, 52, who was involved…
MER Team Prepares to Extract Spirit
[/caption] To prepare for an actual attempt to extract the Spirit rover from its sand-trapped predicament, engineers using test rovers…