Space Exploration

There’s Poop on the Moon

When the Apollo boys visited the Moon back in the '60s and '70s they left more than just some experiments,…

12 years ago

Q & A with Astronaut Jerry Ross, Record-Setting Frequent Space Flyer

If there was a frequent flyer program for astronauts, Jerry Ross would be a gold status member. Ross is a…

12 years ago

From One Laurel to Another: a Letter from Columbia

STS-107 Mission Specialist Laurel B. Clark (NASA) On this Day of Remembrance, February 1, 2013, NASA will mark the 10th…

12 years ago

Historic First Use of Drill on Mars Set for Jan. 31 – Curiosity’s Sol 174

Image caption: Curiosity will conduct Historic 1st drilling into Martian rock at this spot where the robotic arm is pressing…

12 years ago

The Cost of Exploring Space: Film vs. Reality

We all know that space exploration, while certainly not the largest expenditure of most countries, doesn't come cheap. But neither…

12 years ago

How a Good Narrator Can Mean Life or Death on Mars

Stranded on an alien planet, ejected from your burning ship and with only minutes of breathable air left, your chances…

12 years ago

Opportunity Rover Starts Year 10 on Mars with Remarkable Science Discoveries

Image caption: Opportunity Celebrates 9 Years and 3200 Sols on Mars snapping this panoramic view from her current location on…

12 years ago

Curiosity’s Robotic Arm Camera Snaps 1st Night Images

Image caption: This image of a Martian rock illuminated by white-light LEDs (light emitting diodes) is part of the first…

12 years ago

The Ocean is a lot Like Outer Space

Just about any space mission these days requires water training. Think of the countless hours astronauts spend in the Neutral…

12 years ago