Satellites
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…
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…
Blue Marble 2012: Amazing High Definition Image of Earth
[/caption] A new high-definition version of the 'Blue Marble' has been taken from the newest Earth observation satellite. The just-renamed…
What Causes Aurora?
Will you be seeing an aurora tonight? Yesterday, January 23, 2012, an M8.7-class flare erupted from the Sun and sent…
Deadly Costa Concordia Shipwreck Captured in Stunning Image from Space
[/caption] The deadly Costa Concordia shipwreck has been captured in a stunning high resolution image from space that vividly shows…
Clear Satellite View of Earth’s Newest Island
[/caption] Want to get away from it all? Here's the newest deserted island on Earth. In late December, we reported…
As Seen From Space: Beautiful Swirling Phytoplankton Blooms
[/caption] One of the orbiting windows to our world, an Earth-observing satellite named Envisat, took this image in early December…
Does Earth Have Many Tiny Moons?
[/caption] Look up in a clear night sky. How many moons do you see? Chances are, you're only going to…
As Seen From Space: Volcanic Eruption Creates New Island in the Red Sea
[/caption] Looking for some new lake-front property? Here's the newest available on the planet. Volcanic activity in the Red Sea…
Soyuz Rocket Crashes With Satellite on Board
[/caption] A day of highs and lows for the Russian space program: while the Soyuz TMA-03M capsule docked safely at…