Space Exploration
The Mars Landing Approach: Getting Large Payloads to the Surface of the Red Planet
Some proponents of human missions to Mars say we have the technology today to send people to the Red Planet.…
Building an Engine that Can Throttle Down
Here on Earth, we've gotten used to the concept of a car's accelerator pedal. Put it down a little, and…
Sleek Spacesuit Designed
Current spacesuit designs are bulky and cumbersome to wear. That's because they put an entire atmosphere around the astronaut, keeping…
New Rocket Could Launch Really Big Telescopes
If you've got a really big rocket, what should you use it for? If you're an astronomer, you'll want it…
Mars Garden Wins at a Flower Show
I just think this is the coolest thing. But then, maybe I've gone a little crazy for gardening recently. A…
Astronauts Will Get Some Warning When the Space Storm’s Coming
One of the great risks of space travel is the threat from solar radiation storms. An unlucky group of astronauts…
NASA’s Looking for Better Gloves
NASA's next Centennial Challenge is set to begin on May 2-3, 2007. This time, the agency is looking for suggestions…
Solar System Shipping Routes
Once a permanent base is set up on the Moon, it's going to need lots of supplies shipped up from…
NASA Cutbacks Will Delay Moon Missions
The New York Times is reporting that recent cutbacks to NASA's budgets will probably push back the human return to…
New Engine Could Let Spacecraft Do More with Less Fuel
One of the main problems with spacecraft is the cost to get them into orbit. For every kilogram you can…