Shuttle Launch Controllers Prepared to Press “Self Destruct” Button
This is something I can stomach when considering the launch of an unmanned robotic mission into space. It seems obvious…
Legendary Astronaut John Glenn Speaks Out On Shuttle Decommissioning
On Tuesday, to help out with the 50-year anniversary of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, clips from 100 hours…
Astronomy Day – May 10, 2008
Are you ready for Astronomy Day? Astronomy Day is a grass roots movement designed to share the joy of astronomy…
Volunteers Sweat for NASA
For three weeks, 23 volunteers spent time helping NASA test a new life support system for the spacecraft that will…
The Space Traveler’s Guide to Surviving Without a Spacesuit (Part 1)
In a few decades from now, when we've got interplanetary space travel perfected and all of us Average Joes can…
Atmosphere of Venus
Earth and Venus share many physical characteristics. Atmosphere is not one of them. The atmosphere of Venus is so harsh…
History of Planet Venus
Venus is one of the 5 planets visible to the unaided eye, and so it has been seen in the…
Spock’s Astronomy Quiz
Have you ever wanted to test your astronomy knowledge against the best? Then take the warp speed jump to Spock's…
Pictures of Planet Venus
Venus is one of the brightest objects in the night sky, so it's not surprising that it's been photographed many…
Photos of the Earth and Moon – From Other Worlds
We're familiar with the close-up images of Earth captured by orbital satellites and astronauts on the International Space Station. But…