Space Exploration
Martian Spacecraft Busts A Move To Glimpse Possible Water Flows
Just a few days ago, we posted about possibly salty water flows on Mars. Of note, the NASA press release…
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What to Wear? The History and Future of Spacesuits
The issue of “what to wear?” takes on an extra dimension of life and death when it comes to space…
When Doves Fly: Swarm Of Tiny Satellites Shot From Space Station
Astronauts fired up the International Space Station's Yard-a-Pult (actually, we mean the Japanese Kibo arm's satellite launcher) this week to…
China’s Yutu Moon Rover Alive and Awake for 3rd Lunar Day of Exploration despite Malfunction
Yutu Lives! The little ‘rabbit’ beloved worldwide has now phoned home and actually survived the perils of the long lunar…
Who Wants A One-Way Trip To Mars? Meet Three People Applying For Mars One
If you were to find yourself on the Red Planet, what would you do when you get there? Those who…
What Is NASA For? Space Enthusiasts Fight For Agency’s Reputation On Twitter
A week ago today, Slate published an article asking "What Is NASA for?" After the author opened the article comparing…
Time for Earth to bid China’s Yutu Moon Rover Farewell ?
Farewell Yutu - artistic impression of Earthrise over Yutu at lunar landing site. This composite timelapse photomosaic combines farewell view…
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Science Instruments Perfect as NASA’s MAVEN Orbiter Speeds to Red Planet
NASA’s newest Mars orbiter, the Mars Atmosphere and Volatile Evolution (MAVEN) probe passed a significant interplanetary milestone with the announcement…
Awaiting Yutu’s Phone Home on Lunar Day 3
Will Yutu Phone Home ? This composite view shows China’s Yutu rover heading south and away forever from the Chang’e-3…
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Curiosity Crosses Dingo Gap Dune – Gateway to ‘Moonlight Valley’ and Mountain Destinations Beyond
Curiosity scans Moonlight Valley beyond Dingo Gap Dune. Curiosity’s view to “Moonlight Valley” beyond after crossing over ‘Dingo Gap’ sand…