Space Exploration
How Long Can the ISS Really Last?
[/caption] How long can the International Space Station really operate – until 2020, or 2028 or beyond? I recently had…
Spirit Freezing; We Will Move Her if We Can
[/caption] “Spirit is hanging in there ... remarkably good, all things considered”, Steve Squyres told me in a rover update…
Russians Unveil Science Beauty in Florida
[/caption] Russian space managers unveiled a science beauty today (March 25) in Florida, namely the ‘Rassvet’ research room which serves…
UK Launches New Space Agency
Britain has created a new national space agency, with plans to build a multimillion-dollar space innovation center. Until now UK…
SDO On Station Transmitting First Data as Solar Science Payloads Open Today
Video Caption: EVE rediscovered the Van Allen Radiation Belt. These EVE data highlight where the energetic protons are in the…
Obama Made Mistake Cancelling NASAs Constellation; Sen. Bill Nelson
[/caption]"The President made a mistake," said Sen. Bill Nelson (D) of Florida in referring to President Barack Obama’s recent decision…
ISS Change of Command as Russian American Crew readies Earth return
[/caption] ISS Station Commander Jeff Williams, from NASA, handed over command of the massive orbiting outpost to Russian cosmonaut Oleg…
Successful Engine Test Firing for SpaceX Inaugural Falcon 9
[/caption] SpaceX announced that today’s (Mar 13) test firing of all 9 Merlin first stage engines was successful at Pad…
NASA manager says Shuttle Extension Possible; Key Issue Is Money not Safety
[/caption] NASA Shuttle program manager John Shannon said on Tuesday (Mar 9) that the Space Shuttle Program can indeed be…
Spirit Hunkered Down for Winter; Stuck Forever ? Maybe Not !
[/caption] The plucky Mars rover ‘Spirit’ may yet rove again ! She’ll just have to outwit and outlast the unavoidably…