Satellites

View from Orbit of a Huge White Sands Dust Storm

[/caption] It’s clear from this image of why a region in New Mexico, USA is called ‘White Sands.’ The dust…

13 years ago

Outer Space – Mind Blowing Video from Jupiter and Saturn

Video Caption: This mesmerizing video unveils incredibly amazing sequences around Jupiter and Saturn from NASA’s Cassini and Voyager missions set…

13 years ago

ESA’s Ailing Envisat Imaged by Another Earth Orbiting Satellite

[/caption] ESA’s mysteriously silent Envisat Earth observing satellite has been observed and imaged by another satellite in space. France’s space…

13 years ago

Earth’s Van Gogh Oceans

I was traveling the day this video was released, so missed posting it earlier. If you haven't seen it yet,…

13 years ago

Robotics Refueling Research Scores Huge Leap at Space Station

[/caption] A combined team of American and Canadian engineers has taken a major first step forward by successfully applying new,…

13 years ago

Radar Prototype Begins Tracking Down Space Junk

[/caption] Several times a year, the International Space Station needs to perform Debris Avoidance Maneuvers to dodge the ever-growing amount…

13 years ago

Flawless Maiden Launch for Europe’s New Vega Rocket

[/caption] Europe scored a major space success with today’s (Feb. 13) flawless maiden launch of the brand new Vega rocket…

13 years ago

Getting to the Core of Earth’s Falling Snow

[/caption] An international plan is unfolding that will launch satellites into orbit to study global snowfall precipitation with unprecedented detail.…

13 years ago

NASA’s Blue Marble…Side B.

[/caption] In response to last week's incredibly popular "Blue Marble" image, NASA and NOAA have released a companion version, this…

13 years ago

Inaugural Vega Rocket Poised at Europe’s South American Spaceport

[/caption] Final preparations are in full swing for the inaugural flight of Europe’s new light launcher - the Vega booster…

13 years ago