Earth Observation
SS John Glenn Launching Science Stash to Space Station atop Atlas V April 18 – Watch Live and 360 Degree Video
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FL - The ‘SS John Glenn’ cargo freighter stands proudly poised for launch at pad 41 from…
NASA Releases Spellbinding Images Of Earth At Night
New night-time images of Earth are more than just eye-candy. They can be a vital tool for scientists and governments.
Space Station Trio Touches Down on Earth as NASA’s Next Cargo Ship Targets Apr. 18 Blastoff
Comings and goings continue apace on the International Space Station! After living and working fruitfully for six months in space…
Astronauts Capture Great Views of Mount Etna Eruption
Mount Etna is Europe's most active volcano, and it's been spouting off since late February 2017. It spewed lava and…
SpaceX Dragon Splashes Down in Pacific with Treasure Trove of Space Station Science
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FL - SpaceX’s tenth contracted resupply mission to the International Space Station came to a safe conclusion…
Sunset Delta Set to Dazzle Cape with Mighty Air Force SatCom Launch March 18 – Watch Live
CAPE CANAVERAL AIR FORCE STATION, FL - As sunset dawns on the venerable Delta rocket program, the sole Delta slated…
You Can’t See the Great Wall of China From Space, But You Can See Their Giant Solar Farm
While the Great Wall of China is not readily visible from space (we debunked that popular myth here) there are…
A Region On Mars With Recent Water Is About To Get Major Attention
Curving wriggles seen in sand dunes on Earth and formed by the recent ebb and flow of water have just…
At T Minus 1 Day from ISS Liftoff SpaceX Rolls Falcon 9 to KSC Pad 39A – Feb. 18 Ignition Hinges on FAA License Approval
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FL - Its getting down to the wire at T Minus 1 Day from liftoff for SpaceX…
SpaceX Falcon 9 Breathes First Fire at KSC Pad 39A – Successful Static Fire Test Paves Path to Feb. 18 ISS Launch
SPACE VIEW PARK/KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FL - For the first time in more than half a decade, a rocket came…