NASA
De-Orbit the ISS in 2016? Don’t Bet On It
[/caption] There's been a fair amount of outcry this week regarding a quote in the Washington Post from International Space…
Could Ares Be Axed?
[/caption] Members of the Augustine Panel reviewing NASA's future plans have asked the space agency to consider different approaches to…
A Tale of Two Launches
[/caption] While space shuttle Endeavour's launch on Monday was scrubbed --again -- due to weather, another launch took place later,…
Going to Mars Together
[/caption] From the "this makes complete sense" department: NASA and ESA have established an initiative to make future explorations of…
Faster, Cheaper (and Better?) Way to the Moon
The word this morning from several NASA Twitterers is that the stacking of the new Ares I-X rocket for its…
NASA, Japan Release Most Complete Topographic Map of Earth
[/caption] Topographic maps are some of the most used and valuable maps for both government and the general public. Now,…
Expedition 21 Star Trek Poster
[/caption] Is NASA becoming creative, fun and hip in their old (50 plus) age? They are Tweeting and Facebook-ing like…
Buzz is the Man With a Plan for NASA
[/caption] Buzz Aldrin is approaching 80 years of age, and he's decided it's not time to mince words. Not only…
Buzz Aldrin Raps with Snoop Dog About Apollo 11
Some things you just have to see to believe. Apollo 11 astronaut Buzz Aldrin recently cut a hip-hop song along…
Possible Shuttle Sabotage or Over-Active Imaginations?
[/caption] A couple of news stories showed up yesterday suggesting the hydrogen leak that has kept space shuttle Endeavour grounded…