Student MoonKAM Looks Homeward
Source NASA – This image of the far side of the lunar surface, with Earth in the background, was taken by the MoonKAM system onboard the Ebb spacecraft as part…
North Korea Launches Long Range Rocket, U.S. reports it failed
Korean Unha-3 rocket broke apart one minute after launch South Korea has confirmed that North Korea defiantly fired off a long-range rocket Friday, an official said, in a move sure…
Space Shuttle Discovery to Fly Over Washington Metro Area April 17
WASHINGTON — NASA’s 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft (SCA) with space shuttle Discovery mounted atop will fly approximately 1,500 feet above various parts of the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area on Tuesday,…
NASA’s Kepler Mission Extended to 2016
MOFFETT FIELD, Calif. — NASA’s Kepler mission has been approved for extension through fiscal year 2016 based on a recommendation from the Agency’s Senior Review of its operating missions.. The…
Martian dust devil roughly 12 miles high
Mars’ Whirling Dust Devil A Martian dust devil roughly 12 miles (20 kilometers) high was captured winding its way along the Amazonis Planitia region of Northern Mars on March…
New Surface Features Seen on Giant Asteroid Vesta
WASHINGTON — NASA’s Dawn spacecraft has revealed unexpected details on the surface of the giant asteroid Vesta. New images and data highlight the diversity of Vesta’s surface and reveal unusual…
Mars Curiosity Rover nears half way point to Mars
These computer simulations show the Mars Science Laboratory’s current position on the journey between Earth and Mars. NASA’s next Mars rover, Curiosity, is slated to land on the Red…
Northeast Coast of U.S. to get rare opportunity to see rocket launch
UPDATE – Countdown to Begin For Five Sounding Rockets to Illuminate Eastern U.S. Night Sky 03.20.12 – NASA managers have given a “go” for a countdown leading to the launch…
