Humans on Mars by 2011?
The Associated Press is reporting that a private group of Russian space experts announced plans to send 6 humans to…
Rover Mission Extended
NASA has extended the mission for its Mars Exploration Rovers, Spirit and Opportunity, after Spirit met the success criteria for…
New Asteroid Impact Simulator Available
Scientists from the University of Arizona have developed a handy calculator that you can use to determine your fate in…
Question: Are There Plans to Deal With a Potential Asteroid Strike?
Are there any contigencies currently in place to stop an asteroid from hitting if say one was detected to hit…
Wallpaper: Louros Valles
Here's a beautiful 1024x768 desktop wallpaper of a series of sapping channels on Mars called Louros Valles. On the right…
Field Reversal Takes 7,000 Years
Scientists have known for a long time now that the Earth's magnetic field unexpectedly reverses polarity over long periods of…
Cassini Sees Merging Storms on Saturn
NASA's Cassini spacecraft continues its approach to Saturn, and its latest images show incredible detail of two storms in the…
Hubble Peers Into the Heart of Galaxy NGC 300
The Hubble Space Telescope has been focused to peer deep into the heart of nearby galaxy NGC 300, and revealed…
Book Review: Practical Astronomy
The book, "Practical Astronomy", by Storm Dunlop, is a wonderful beginner's guide that brings order to the multitude of light…
Aura Satellite Delivered to Launch Facility
NASA's Aura satellite - the latest in a series of Earth observing spacecraft - arrived at Vandenberg Air Force Base…