Astronomers Find a Second Pluto
A new object has been discovered in the Solar System; it's nearly as large as Pluto, but 13 billion kilometres…
Background on the Rover Airbag System
One of the most innovative aspects of the Mars Pathfinder and Exploration Rover missions were the durable airbags which helped…
Atlas III Launches MBSAT Satellite
A Lockheed Martin-built Atlas III rocket lifted off from Cape Canaveral on Saturday, lofting the MBSAT communications satellite into orbit…
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I've had several generous offers from readers wondering how they could donate money to help me maintain Universe Today; which,…
Cassini Sees Clumps in Saturn’s Rings
Still more than 100 days before it enters Saturn's orbit, NASA's Cassini spacecraft is delivering great data back to Earth.…
Spirit Sees the Earth
NASA's Spirit rover took the first ever image of the Earth from the surface of another planet (other than the…
Santa Ana Winds Stimulate Marine Environment
The Santa Ana winds, which blow across Southern California, are known to cause dry, fire-hazard conditions inland. But new data…
Spirit at the Edge of Bonneville Crater
After being on the road for several weeks, NASA's Spirit rover has finally reached the edge of the crater "Bonneville".…
Lawmakers Express Concerns Over Bush Initiative
Even through NASA has begun moving to implement US President Bush's new space initiative; the plan hasn't gotten full support…
NASA’s Future Plans for Mars Exploration
With all this attention on Spirit and Opportunity, it's easy to forget that robotic exploration of Mars is just getting…