Missions
Is a Nearby Object in Space Beaming Cosmic Rays at Earth?
[/caption] Data from several different space and ground based observatories imply the presence of a nearby object that is beaming…
It’s Official: Hubble Mission to Launch May 11
[/caption]After today's Flight Readiness Review for space shuttle Atlantis’ STS-125 mission to the Hubble Space Telescope, mission managers unanimously agreed…
Opportunity Finds Young Crater on Mars
[/caption] The two Mars Exploration Rovers have both seen their fair share of craters in their five years on Mars.…
Mars Rovers Are “Good Old Girls”
Our beloved Mars Exploration Rovers, Spirit and Opportunity have seemingly touched us all with their amazing discoveries and their apparently…
Herschel and Planck Set to Launch on May 14
[/caption] The European Space Agency announced today that the Herschel and Planck spacecraft will now launch on May 14. Liftoff…
Mars Express Spies Rocky, Chaotic Terrain on Mars
[/caption] Wow – what a shot by Mars Express! Mars has several regions of what is called 'chaotic terrain'. These…
More Troubles for Spirit Rover
[/caption] Poor Spirit. She's getting old, arthritic and forgetful. The "oldest" of the two Mars Exploration Rovers had another bout…
The STS-400 Shuttle Rescue Mission Scenario
[/caption] Two space shuttles now sit out on the launch pads at Kennedy Space Center: Atlantis on 39A for the…
Dust Storms Picking Up on Mars
[/caption] Just like hurricane season or tornado season on Earth, Mars has stormy seasons, too. However, the Red Planet has…
Kepler’s “First Light” Images
[/caption] W00t! Kepler has seen first light! The spacecraft has taken its first images of the star-rich sky where it…