Observing Odin’s Odometer Continuing To Rack Up Space Miles
The Swedish atmospheric research and astronomy satellite Odin celebrated eight years in orbit (on Friday, February 20th) and the value of its observations continues to increase.
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NASA: Node Naming
NASA is requesting the public to help name the International Space Station's next module — a control tower for robotics in space and the world's ultimate observation deck.
Read MoreHerschel and Planck — Europe Readies Most Complex Observatories Ever
Like two peas in a pod, the Herschel and Planck satellites, built by Thales Alenia Space as prime contractor for the European Space Agency, have arrived at the Guiana Space Center in Kourou, French Guiana, and are undergoing final preparations leading up to an Ariane 5 launch on April 16.
Read MoreMoon Habitat Energy Generator Being Tested By NASA
NASA has started testing elements of a power system that is a potential candidate to provide the energy needed to support a human outpost on the moon.
Read MoreKepler Countdown Starts Soon — Set To Examine Life On Other Planets
NASA's Kepler spacecraft is ready to be moved to the launch pad today and will soon begin a journey to search for worlds that could potentially host life.
Read MoreCassini Moons Over Tethys
Like the lengthy story of its Greek king namesake, the humongous Odysseus impact basin stretches on and on across Tethys.
Read MoreUp, Up, And Away, In My Mars-Based Balloon
NASA has awarded Aurora Flight Sciences and its partner Vertigo Inc, a Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) Phase I contract to develop an innovative autonomous balloon launcher to operate from the surface of Mars.
Read MoreDwarf Galaxy Stew Observed By Galaxy Evolution Explorer
There is more than one way to make a dwarf galaxy, and NASA's Galaxy Evolution Explorer has found a new recipe.
Read MoreNASA and ESA’s Excellent Adventure to Jupiter and Family
They will continue with their pursuit of studying all aspects of a mission to Jupiter and its four largest moons, and to plan for another potential mission to visit Saturn's largest moon Titan and Enceladus.
Read MoreCassini’s Sensational Spokes Spark Return
Signaling a return to the bright spokes first encountered by the Cassini spacecraft in 2005, three large white spokes stretch out across the B ring.
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