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Numerous Companies Propose Possible ‘Space Taxis’
[/caption] Once, the field had only had few entries, but now there are several companies vying to send American astronauts…
Successful Test for Orion Launch Abort System
NASA successfully tested the pad abort system developed for the Orion crew vehicle on Thursday morning at the White Sands…
Obama Compromises, Brings Back Orion Capsule; Allows for Heavy Lift Sooner
[/caption] In what could be considered a compromise in his proposed budget for NASA, President Obama is reviving the Orion…
New VISTA of Orion
[/caption] Oh-oh-oh Orion! The new VISTA (Visible and Infrared Survey Telescope for Astronomy) infrared survey telescope has used its huge…
As Seen on America’s Highways This Week
[/caption] Imagine driving along in your car, minding your own business and getting passed by this. It could happen to…
The Bow Shock of Betelgeuse Revealed
[/caption] You may be familiar with Betelgeuse, as it is the upper-left star in the constellation Orion, forming what would…
Volunteers Sweat for NASA
For three weeks, 23 volunteers spent time helping NASA test a new life support system for the spacecraft that will…
NASA is Building its Biggest Lightning Protection System
We've already learned that NASA is planning to build one of the world's largest roller coasters to help astronauts escape…
Prototype Heat Shield for Orion
I know what you're thinking, and no, that's not a UFO in a secret government laboratory. It's not a prop…
First Look at the Orion Crew Module
I know it seems like we've had the space shuttle forever, and will have it forever, but the program will…