Missions
Scientists Want ExoMars Rover to Land at Oxia Planum
The joint ESA and Russian ExoMars rover’s top priority is to search the Martian surface for signs of life, past…
Returning the “Silent Sentinel” to Active Duty
Situated on the south shore of New Jersey’s Shark River lies 37 acres of land known as Camp Evans. On…
What Other Worlds Have We Landed On?
Think of all the different horizons humans have viewed on other worlds. The dust-filled skies of Mars. The Moon's inky…
Africa’s First Mission to the Moon Announced
Africa is home to 7 out of 10 of the world's fastest-growing economies. It's population is also the "youngest" in…
China’s Lunar Test Spacecraft Takes Incredible Picture of Earth and Moon Together
The Chinese lunar test mission Chang'e 5T1 has sent back some amazing and unique views of the Moon's far side,…
Let’s Put a Sailboat on Titan
The large moons orbiting the gas giants in our solar system have been getting increasing attention in recent years. Titan,…
“Bright Light” on Mars is Just an Image Artifact
Thanks to everyone who has emailed, Tweeted and texted me about the "artificial bright light" seen on Mars. And I'm…
Real Images From NASA Show the ‘Cosmos’ as a Space-Time Odyssey
With the premiere of the revamped "Cosmos" series, NASA used this opportunity to showcase the imagery and missions that are…
A Mesmerizing Look at Year 4 of the Solar Dynamics Observatory
Four years ago today, the Solar Dynamics Observatory embarked on a five-year mission to boldly go where no Sun-observing satellite…