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The Privatizing of Human Spaceflight

• January 23, 2016 • Leave a Comment

Posted in Commercial Space, General, Human Space Flight, In The News
Tags: Astronaut, Atlas V, Barack Obama, Blue Origin, Commercial Crew Development, Delta IV, Dulles, Earth, Elon Musk, Europa Orbiter, Falcon 9, Falcon Heavy, International Space Station, John McCain, NASA, Obama administration, Orion (spacecraft), RD-180, Richard Shelby, Space Launch System, SpaceX, United Launch Alliance, United States, United States Air Force, United States Congress, Virginia

How Worms Turn Part 2: John McCain vs Alabama

• December 20, 2015 • Leave a Comment

Posted in Current Events, Economics, General, In The News, Politics, space, Technology
Tags: Barack Obama, Defence policy, John McCain, RD-180, Richard Shelby, SpaceX, United Launch Alliance, United States Senate Committee on Armed Services, Vladimir Putin

America Competes (in space)

• October 23, 2015 • Leave a Comment

Posted in Commercial Space, Current Events, Economics, General, Human Space Flight, In The News, Politics, space, Technology
Tags: Apollo program, Barack Obama, DARPA, Earth, Elon Musk, European Space Agency, International Space Station, low-Earth Orbit, NASA, Orion (spacecraft), Pamela Melroy, Space Exploration, Space Launch System, SpaceX, United States

Orion Flies

• December 6, 2014 • Leave a Comment

Posted in Commercial Space, Current Events, General, Human Space Flight, Politics, space, Spaceship Earth, Technology
Tags: Apollo program, Barack Obama, Cape Canaveral, Constellation program, Delta IV, Delta IV Heavy, Florida, International Space Station, low-Earth Orbit, NASA, Orion (spacecraft), Space Launch System, Space Shuttle program, United States

Who’s The Racist Here Really?

• December 31, 2013 • Leave a Comment

Posted in Politics
Tags: African American, African Americans, Barack Obama, Colin Powell, Dean Obeidallah, Democratic Party, Melissa Harris-Perry, Mitt Romney, Pia Glenn, Republican

Vote

• November 6, 2012 • Leave a Comment

Posted in Current Events, General, In The News, Patriotism, Politics
Tags: Barack Obama, Mitt Romney, Obama, Obamacare, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, Romney, United States, Wyoming

Between a Rock and a Hard Place

• May 3, 2012 • Leave a Comment

Posted in Current Events, General, Politics
Tags: Barack Obama, Christ, Christian, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Jesus, mormon, Romney, United States

Coalition Missiles and Aircraft Fly in the No-Fly Zone

• March 21, 2011 • Leave a Comment

Posted in Current Events, In The News, Patriotism
Tags: 2003 invasion of Iraq, Barack Obama, French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle (R91), Libya, Muammar al-Gaddafi, Tomahawk (missile), Tripoli, United States

Constellation Still Flies Until March

• December 28, 2010 • Leave a Comment

Posted in Current Events, Human Space Flight, In The News, space, Star Gazing and Astronomy, Technology
Tags: Ares I, Aurora, Barack Obama, Constellation program, Earth, Education, NASA, Orlando Sentinel, Solid rocket booster, space, Technology, United States Congress, University of New Hampshire

Serving Two Masters

• July 17, 2010 • Leave a Comment

Posted in Current Events, Human Space Flight, In The News, space
Tags: Barack Obama, Charles Bolden, Congress, Constellation, Constellation program, manned space flight, Manned Spaceflight, NASA, Orion, space, Technology

Space.com Top Stories

NASA Just Unveiled the Spacesuit to be Worn by First Woman on the Moon October 16, 2019
NASA on Tuesday (Oct. 15) unveiled new prototypes of the spacesuits that will be worn by the first woman to walk on the moon.
Space Explorers From Around the World Gather for Planetary Congress October 15, 2019
The largest gathering of astronauts and cosmonauts in history came together for the Association of Space Explorers' XXXII Planetary Congress, commemorating the 50th anniversary of the first moon landing.
Mole Movement! Mars Lander's Heat Probe Gets a Little Unstuck October 15, 2019
The InSight Mars lander's burrowing heat probe has moved a few centimeters recently, suggesting that a boulder isn't blocking its path — and that the mission team may be able to get it fully unstuck at some point.
Calling All Student Rocketeers! Spaceport America Cup Applications Are Due Friday October 15, 2019
Students around the world are wrapping up design ideas for experimental rockets to compete in the fourth annual Spaceport America Cup, the largest intercollegiate rocket engineering contest on Earth.
NASA Moves Up 1st All-Female Spacewalk to This Week October 15, 2019
NASA astronauts Christina Koch and Jessica Meir will venture outside the International Space Station on Thursday or Friday (Oct. 17 or Oct. 18), agency officials said.
Today's Your Last Chance to Help Name an Alien Solar System! October 15, 2019
Right now, it's a solar system known only by the designation HD 17156. Before 2019 ends, it will bear an entirely different second moniker — perhaps one suggested by you.
Watch Live Today! NASA Unveiling New Spacesuits for Orion and the Moon October 15, 2019
NASA will hold a live spacesuit demonstration on Tuesday, Oct. 15, to showcase the space agency new spacesuit for astronauts on the moon: the Exploration Extravehicular Mobility Unit, or xEMU. The event will begin at 2 p.m. EDT (1900 GMT).
Pictures from Space! Our Image of the Day October 15, 2019
A mysterious bird and its seemingly huge talons photobomb an all-sky camera's view of the cosmos in this lucky shot from the La Silla Observatory in Chile.
Cute Goose (and Captain Marvel) Figure Set Coming in 2020 October 15, 2019
A new Goose the Flerken figure is coming for Captain Marvel fans. It lands in 2020.
On This Day in Space! Oct. 15, 1997: Cassini-Huygens Probe Launches to Saturn October 15, 2019
On Oct. 15, 1997, NASA launched the Cassini spacecraft on a mission to explore Saturn and its moons. See how it happened in our On This Day in Space video series!
Space Junk Menace: New Guidelines Urged to Help Fight Orbital Debris Threat October 15, 2019
We can minimize the chances of a catastrophic cascade of collisions if satellite designers and operators follow a few simple rules, according to the Space Safety Coalition.
Venus May Not Have Been As Earthlike As Scientists Thought October 15, 2019
Was Venus once covered in a liquid water ocean? A new study suggests it was not, which could diminish hope that eons ago, warm and wet conditions allowed life to arise on the planet.
China's Chang'e 4 Completes 10 Lunar Days on Far Side of the Moon October 15, 2019
China's Chang'e 4 mission has completed 10 lunar days of activity on the far side of the moon, returning new images and carrying out science tasks.
What's the Best 'Star Trek' Movie and Why Is It 'Galaxy Quest'? New Documentary Has Answers October 15, 2019
A new "Galaxy Quest" documentary, highlights the magic of the 1999 film.
Interstellar Comet Borisov Looks Pretty Normal, New Observations Suggest October 14, 2019
Observations of the interstellar Comet Borisov have been flooding in for six weeks, and the more astronomers duplicate one another's work, the more confident they are in their analysis of the object.
Scientists Propose New Satellite Tech to Dodge Space Junk from Megaconstellations October 14, 2019
New infrared cameras and gel-based thrusters just might help future satellites dodge space debris, a new study finds.
Watch As a Supernova Morphs and Its Speedy Shock Waves Reverse October 14, 2019
A new video from NASA shows how a supernova explosion morphs and changes during a 13-year period, including unusually fast-moving shock waves.
'Star Wars: Legends of Luke Skywalker' Manga Coming to U.S. in 2020 October 14, 2019
Illustrated by Legend of Zelda manga-ka Akira Himekawa.
A Soviet Satellite Falls to Earth in 'The Walking Dead' Season 10. How Realistic Is It? October 13, 2019
The episode "Lines We Cross" ends with an old Soviet satellite crashing to Earth, sparking a new plot point for the show. But how realistic is it? We asked a scientist.
The Biggest Spacecraft Ever to Fall Uncontrolled From Space October 13, 2019
A rundown of some of the biggest spacecraft to smash into Earth beyond their operators' control.

NASAWatch

When Will The Artemis Open Source Thing Begin? October 15, 2019
Keith's note: So when does the whole "open source" thing begin with regard to NASA's moon stuff? FWIW @JimBridenstine is talking about having lunar systems available to the world in an open source fashion yet the majority of details in the NASA RFI for the xEVA suit are not available in an open source fashion https://t.co/uqquSui1nI #arte […]
Tuesday Is Notional xEVA Spacesuit Day At NASA HQ October 15, 2019
NASA Invites Media to Events Highlighting Spacesuits for Moon to Mars "Media are invited to NASA Headquarters in Washington Tuesday, Oct. 15 to get an up-close look at the next generation spacesuits the first woman and next man to explore the Moon will wear as part of the agency's Artemis program. The public event will take place at 2 p.m. EDT and […]
About That Asteroid Mining Thing October 13, 2019
That Giant Asteroid of Gold Won't Make Us Richer "Rejoice, people of Earth! News outlets are reporting that NASA is planning to visit an asteroid made of gold and other precious metals! At current prices, the minerals contained in asteroid 16 Psyche are said to be worth $700 quintillion -- enough to give everyone on the planet $93 billion. We' […]
That Other Rich Guy Who Is Also Space Crazy October 12, 2019
Jeff Bezos's Master Plan, The Atlantic "Bezos is unabashed in his fanaticism for Star Trek and its many spin-offs. He has a holding company called Zefram, which honors the character who invented warp drive. He persuaded the makers of the film Star Trek Beyond to give him a cameo as a Starfleet official. He named his dog Kamala, after a woman who ap […]
Doing Something Again For The First Time October 12, 2019
Keith's note: I first published this two years ago. Yesterday both Jim Bridenstine and Elon Musk noted that they were not alive when humans walked on the Moon - so they do not have memories of that event. Alas, so much of how NASA has conveyed the importance of Artemis - and the way that the media describes it - seems to harken back to events that my fe […]
MSFC's Impossible Propulsion Research October 11, 2019
NASA engineer's 'helical engine' may violate the laws of physics, New Scientist "Burns has worked on his design in private, without any sponsorship from NASA, and he admits his concept is massively inefficient. ... I know that it risks being right up there with the EM drive and cold fusion," he says. "But you have to be prepared […]
Sometimes Things Happen Exactly The Way They Should October 10, 2019
It speaks well of @ElonMusk & @JimBridenstine & @NASA / @SpaceX that they can have a difference in opinion & then work to quickly resolve those differences and do so with openness and transparency - and speak to common goals, values - & dreams for space exploration. More please. pic.twitter.com/RLiMpEyKCu— NASA Watch (@NASAWatch) October 10, […]
Restructuring NASA's Planetary Research Program October 10, 2019
Restructuring NASA's Planetary Research Program For ROSES 2021 "In 2014, NASA announced the reorganization of the planetary research and data analysis programs to align them by subject area to Planetary Science Division strategic goals. A number of disparate programs were merged into the Solar System Workings program, creating a behemoth to which w […]
About That SpaceX/NASA Thing On Thursday October 10, 2019
Keith's 10 Oct update: I just got an answer from NASA PAO that there will be no media dial-in for offsite news media. It took them 3 days to respond. NASA Administrator to Visit SpaceX Headquarters "Following the tour, SpaceX will host a media availability with Bridenstine, SpaceX Chief Engineer Elon Musk, and NASA astronauts Bob Behnken and Doug H […]
Hooray - Expensive Space Rides Are On The Way For The Rich October 9, 2019
With all the happy talk about cool personal spaceflight there are two things you almost certainly will not hear at #ISPCS20191. how much the tickets will cost 2. when the rest of us non-rich people will get to fly pic.twitter.com/gs9VpVleFP— NASA Watch (@NASAWatch) October 9, 2019 Keith's note: The ISPCS - International Symposium for Personal and Commer […]

LiveScience.com – Top Stories

4,000-Year-Old Mummies Showed Early Signs of Heart Disease October 15, 2019
Five mummies dating to 4,000 years ago had cholesterol buildup in their arteries, hinting that humans have been susceptible to heart disease since ancient times.
Mindy Weisberger
Widely Publicized Study on CRISPR Babies' Gene Mutation Now Retracted for Errors October 15, 2019
A widely publicized study that suggested that the first gene-edited "CRISPR" babies could have shorter lifespans has been retracted due to crucial errors in the analysis.
Rachael Rettner
Scientists Want to Make a 3D Map of the Entire World Before Climate Change Ruins It October 15, 2019
A nonprofit called The Earth Archive wants to make a 3D map of the entire planet, before the climate crisis changes Earth's face forever.
Brandon Specktor
Bloody, Defeated Gladiator Drips Gore in Gruesome Fresco Uncovered at Pompeii October 15, 2019
Archaeologists recently discovered a colorful fresco of fighting gladiators on a tavern wall in Pompeii.
Mindy Weisberger
Why Are Healthy People Dying From Vaping? October 15, 2019
The mysterious vaping outbreak in the U.S. has led to nearly 1,300 lung injuries and 26 deaths as of this week.
Yasemin Saplakoglu
Faster-Than-Light Travel Could Explain Mysterious Signals Beaming Through the Cosmos October 15, 2019
But don't worry, no laws of physics are being violated.
Erika K. Carlson
2nd Interstellar Comet Looks Pretty Normal, Astronomers Say October 15, 2019
Observations of the interstellar Comet Borisov have been flooding in for six weeks, and the more astronomers duplicate one another's work, the more confident they are in their analysis of the object.
Meghan Bartels
Should You Eat Red Meat? October 14, 2019
Over the past few years, studies have indicated eating red is bad for your health, but a new study seems to reverse that. So what should you do?
Scott Lear
Brilliant Midnight Fireball Lights Up Sky Over Northeast China October 14, 2019
What appears to be a dazzling meteor lit up the sky over northeast China on Friday (Oct. 11), appearing as a brilliant fireball in surveillance video of the event.
Tariq Malik
Humans Will Never Live on Another Planet, Nobel Laureate Says. Here's Why. October 14, 2019
Here's the reality: We're messing up the Earth and any far-out ideas of colonizing another orb when we're done with our own are wishful thinking.
Yasemin Saplakoglu
Why Are Some Places Snubbing Columbus Day? October 14, 2019
More and more towns and cities across the country are electing to celebrate Indigenous Peoples' Day as an alternative to — or in addition to — Columbus Day.
Malinda Maynor Lowery
See the Full Hunter's Moon Shine Bright Tonight October 13, 2019
October's full moon, called the Hunter's Moon, will rise tonight (Oct. 13), reaching its peak fullness at 5:08 p.m. ET.
Yasemin Saplakoglu
Who Owns the Arctic? October 13, 2019
Several countries are launching claims to vast swathes of the Arctic seabed. But what does that mean for political and environmental stability in the region?
Emma Bryce
What's The Biggest Animal That a Snake Can Swallow? October 12, 2019
A complex network of skull bones, ligaments and muscles allows a snake to swallow prey with bodies much larger than the sinuous predator's own head.
Grant Currin
Why Is the Milky Way Galaxy Getting So Gassy? October 12, 2019
Using 10 years of data from NASA's Hubble Space Telescope, the team of astronomers concluded that there is more gas coming into our galaxy than leaving it.
Chelsea Gohd
The Most Interesting Science News Articles of the Week October 12, 2019
Here are the most interesting, amazing and unusual things that happened in the world of science this week. A recap of Live Science's best.
Live Science Staff
Amazing Images: The Best Science Photos of the Week October 12, 2019
Here are the stories behind the most amazing images in the world of science this week. A recap of the coolest photos featured on Live Science.
Livescience.com
Bones Filled with Marrow Served as Prehistoric Humans' 'Cans of Soup' October 11, 2019
Around 400,000 years ago, humans set aside bones filled with tasty grease and marrow, storing them like canned soup for later meals.
Mindy Weisberger
A Man Heard 'Scratching' Noises in His Ear. It Was a Spider. October 11, 2019
A man who felt a tickling and scratching sensation in his ear soon discovered something horrifying: A spider had crawled into his ear.
Rachael Rettner
West Nile Virus: Causes, Symptoms and Prevention October 11, 2019
Most people bitten by a West Nile virus mosquito won't get sick, but in a small percentage of people, the virus invades the brain and spinal cord, which results in serious illness.
Cari Nierenberg

Discovery Space News

Huge Tsunamis May Have Ravaged Ancient Mars May 25, 2016
When Mars was a wet world, did its oceans experience powerful tsunamis spawned by meteorite impacts?
Collapsing Cosmic Clouds Birth Black Hole Monsters May 24, 2016
Supermassive black holes occupy all known galaxies, but astronomers have little idea how they formed. Now space telescopes have found a clue.
Mystery Plumes: Did the Sun Bruise Mars? May 24, 2016
Strange plumes have been spotted high in the Martian atmosphere that have, so far, defied explanation. Now scientists think space weather is to blame.
NASA Probe Tracks Object in Solar System's Badlands May 23, 2016
While coasting through the outer solar system, NASA's New Horizons is busying itself with astronomical observations of a distant Kuiper Belt Object.
Solar Superflares Set Stage for Life on Earth May 23, 2016
Earth could have grown warm enough for liquid water as far back as 4 billion years ago thanks to massive and frequent solar flares.
See the Red Planet with Your Own Eyes This Weekend May 21, 2016
Mars reaches opposition this weekend, making Saturday and Sunday (May 21 and 22) an opportune time to see the Red Planet with your own eyes.
Extreme Exoplanets Reveal Migration Mystery May 20, 2016
A star hosting 4 massive gas giant exoplanets has been spotted -- is this how our solar system looked in its ancient past?
How to Form Io's Mountains? Just Squeeze! May 20, 2016
On Earth, mountains form along tectonic boundaries, but Io, Jupiter's volcanic moon, is awash with molten rock and dotted with solitary mountains -- how did they form?
DNews: Meet a Black Hole 17 Billion Times the Sun's Mass May 20, 2016
DNews sits down with U.C. Berkeley astronomy professor Chung-Pei Ma to learn all about supermassive black holes, including one nearby that's just honking huge.
LHC Opens the Quantum Physics Floodgates May 20, 2016
As it restarts its mission to discover weird and exotic things about our universe, the Large Hadron Collider is about to become a firehose of quantum data.

SpaceRef

Andrew Morgan's Space Selfie October 16, 2019
NASA astronaut Andrew Morgan takes an out-of-this-world "space-selfie" during a spacewalk to upgrade International Space Station power systems on the Port- 6 (P6) truss structure.
Keith Cowing
Going Against the Flow Around a Supermassive Black Hole October 16, 2019
At the center of a galaxy called NGC 1068, a supermassive black hole hides within a thick doughnut-shaped cloud of dust and gas.
Keith Cowing
Orbital View As Atlantic Subtropical Storm Melissa Forms Off Of The New England Coast October 15, 2019
Satellite data has confirmed the formation of Subtropical Storm Melissa. NASA's Terra Satellite provided a visible image the former Nor'easter turned subtropical storm off the coast of New England.
Keith Cowing
Black Holes Stunt The Growth Of Dwarf Galaxies October 15, 2019
Astronomers at the University of California, Riverside, have discovered that powerful winds driven by supermassive black holes in the centers of dwarf galaxies have a significant impact on the evolution of these galaxies by suppressing star formation.
Keith Cowing
Interstellar Comet with a Familiar Look October 14, 2019
For decades, astronomers have speculated that the space between stars may be populated by exosolar minor bodies -- comets and asteroids -- ejected from their home planetary systems.
Keith Cowing
Suomi NPP Finds A Weaker Typhoon Hagibis Nearing Japan October 14, 2019
On Oct. 10, Hagibis was a super typhoon, but overnight, the storm weakened to typhoon status.
Keith Cowing
Revealing the Milky Way's Center October 14, 2019
The center of our Milky Way galaxy is hidden from the prying eyes of optical telescopes by clouds of obscuring dust and gas.
Keith Cowing
This Week at NASA: Spacewalk Completed, Commercial Crew Progress October 13, 2019
A pair of power plays aboard the space station, checking out progress of our Commercial Crew Program, and studying the frontier of space ... a few of the stories to tell you about - This Week at NASA.
Marc Boucher
Earth from Space: Lake Natron, Tanzania October 12, 2019
The Copernicus Sentinel-2 mission takes us over two saline lakes in East Africa: the larger Lake Natron in northern Tanzania and the smaller Lake Magadi, just over the border in Kenya.
Marc Boucher
River Relic Spied By Mars Express October 11, 2019
Mars may seem to be an alien world, but many of its features look eerily familiar - such as this ancient, dried-up river system that stretches out for nearly 700 kilometres across the surface, making it one of the longest valley networks on the planet.
Keith Cowing

Space Flight Now

Documents suggest SpaceX may launch 30,000 more Starlink satellites October 15, 2019
SpaceX is seeking approval to add up to 30,000 more satellites to its Starlink broadband network, on top of 12,000 spacecraft already authorized by U.S. government regulators, according to filings submitted to the International Telecommunication Union.
Stephen Clark
Japanese satellite re-enters atmosphere after experiments in ultra-low orbit October 15, 2019
An experimental Japanese satellite has ended its mission after proving it could operate at super-low altitudes, testing an Earth-imaging camera and using ion propulsion to fight against aerodynamic drag at an altitude of 112 miles.
Stephen Clark
All-female spacewalk on tap this week October 15, 2019
Two NASA astronauts will take part in the first all-female spacewalk this week, a critical outing to restore lost power in the wake of an equipment failure that cropped up after new batteries were installed in the International Space Station’s solar power system during two earlier spacewalks.
William Harwood
Rocket Lab preps for commercial satellite launch this week October 15, 2019
Rocket Lab's fifth flight of the year is set for liftoff as soon as Wednesday (U.S. time) carrying a small experimental satellite to orbit for Astro Digital, a Silicon Valley company aiming to demonstrate technologies in space after an earlier focus on Earth observation.
Stephen Clark
Photos: Proton fires off the launch pad with two U.S.-built satellites October 13, 2019
Six RD-276 engines powered a Russian Proton rocket off the launch pad Wednesday at the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, boosting a television broadcast payload for Eutelsat and the first commercial robotic satellite servicing spacecraft into orbit.
Stephen Clark
SpaceX’s next launch to mark another incremental step in rocket reusability October 11, 2019
SpaceX next launch, slated to carry the company's second set of Starlink broadband satellites into orbit, will be the first to fly with a reused Falcon 9 booster making its fourth flight when it takes off in the coming weeks.
Stephen Clark
Stratolaunch under new ownership October 11, 2019
Stratolaunch said Friday that the company has "transitioned ownership" a year after the death of Paul Allen, the company's billionaire founder who funded the construction of the world's largest airplane for an airborne satellite launcher.
Stephen Clark
Alexei Leonov, world’s first spacewalker, dies October 11, 2019
Legendary cosmonaut Alexei Leonov, the first human to walk in space -- an experience that almost killed him -- and later the commander of the Russian Soyuz spacecraft that docked with a NASA Apollo capsule, symbolizing a historic thaw in the Cold War, has died after a long illness, the Russian space agency confirmed Friday. He was 85.
William Harwood
Morgan, Koch continue battery replacement work on spacewalk October 11, 2019
Astronauts Drew Morgan and Christina Koch floated back outside the International Space Station Friday and completed work to replace six aging batteries with three more powerful units in one of the lab's eight solar power circuits. Three more spacewalks are planned over the next two weeks to replace another six batteries in an adjacent circuit.
William Harwood
NASA satellite to study ionosphere launches after two-year delay October 11, 2019
A refrigerator-sized satellite soared into orbit aboard an air-launched Northrop Grumman Pegasus XL rocket Thursday night over the Atlantic Ocean, finally setting off on a $252 million mission to probe the dynamic boundary region where space and Earth's atmosphere meet.
Stephen Clark

SpaceRef — Mars News

River Relic Spied By Mars Express October 11, 2019
Mars may seem to be an alien world, but many of its features look eerily familiar - such as this ancient, dried-up river system that stretches out for nearly 700 kilometres across the surface, making it one of the longest valley networks on the planet.
Global Analysis Of Submarine Canyons On Earth May Shed Light On Martian Landscapes October 10, 2019
Submarine canyons are a final frontier on planet Earth.
Mars 2020 Rover Tests Descent-Stage Separation October 6, 2019
In this picture from Sept. 28, 2019, engineers and technicians working on the assembly and testing of the Mars 2020 spacecraft look on as a crane lifts the rocket-powered descent stage away from the rover.
NASA's Push to Save the Mars InSight Lander's Heat Probe October 4, 2019
NASA's InSight lander, which is on a mission to explore the deep interior of Mars, positioned its robotic arm this past weekend to assist the spacecraft's self-hammering heat probe. Known as "the mole," the probe has been unable to dig more than about 14 inches (35 centimeters) since it began burying itself into the ground on Feb. 28, 201 […]
NASA's InSight 'Hears' Peculiar Sounds on Mars October 2, 2019
Put an ear to the ground on Mars and you'll be rewarded with a symphony of sounds. Granted, you'll need superhuman hearing, but NASA's InSight lander comes equipped with a very special "ear."
Sols 2536-2537: Mars Curiosity's SAM Wet Chemistry Experiment September 27, 2019
Searching for organic molecules in rocks on Mars is no easy task. Curiosity's Sample Analysis at Mars (SAM) instrument is designed to analyze the chemical composition of gases, which it creates by slowly heating rock samples in an oven.
Getting Mac And Cheese To Mars September 25, 2019
Washington State University scientists have developed a way to triple the shelf life of ready-to-eat macaroni and cheese, a development that could have benefits for everything from space travel to military use.
Drones Probe Dust Devils to Understand Mars's Atmosphere September 23, 2019
Dust devils, small dusty whirlwinds, have been studied for decades. But, says Brian Jackson, an associate professor in the Department of Physics at Boise State University, the ability of dust devils to lift dust into the atmosphere remains murky.
Layers in Mars' Danielson Crater September 20, 2019
This image taken by the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter spacecraft shows sedimentary rock and sand within Danielson Crater, an impact crater about 42 miles or 67 kilometers in diameter, located in the southwest Arabia Terra region of Mars.
Defrosting Dunes On Mars September 17, 2019
This captivating image was taken in the north polar region of Mars by the ESA/Roscosmos ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter's CaSSIS camera.

NASA Image of the Day

Serena Auñón-Chancellor Talks to Girls About Life on the Station October 11, 2019
NASA astronaut Dr. Serena Auñón-Chancellor speaks about her experience on Expeditions 56 and 57 onboard the International Space Station (ISS) at Excel Academy Public Charter School, Monday, June 10, 2019.
NASA’s X-59 QueSST Airplane Takes Shape at Lockheed Martin Skunk Works October 10, 2019
NASA’s X-59 QueSST, an experimental piloted aircraft designed to fly faster than sound without producing the annoying – if not alarming – sonic booms of previous supersonic aircraft is taking shape..
Revealing the Milky Way’s Center October 9, 2019
Spitzer Space Telescope's infrared cameras penetrate much of the dust, revealing the stars of the crowded galactic center region of our Milky Way.
A Glimpse of a Rocky Exoplanet's Surface October 8, 2019
Discovered in 2018 by NASA's Transiting Exoplanet Satellite Survey (TESS) mission, planet LHS 3844b is located 48.6 light-years from Earth and has a radius 1.3 times that of Earth.
Replacing the Space Station’s Solar Array Batteries October 7, 2019
After completing the first of 10 spacewalks to upgrade the station, astronaut Christina Koch, wrote: The great @Space_Station battery swap series of spacewalks is underway!
Stephen Hawking and Our Changing Ideas of the Universe October 4, 2019
Cosmologist Stephen Hawking changed our view of the universe with his remarkable theories and outreach even thought he suffered from ALS, which slowly paralyzed him over the years.
Astronaut Nick Hague Returns to Earth After 203 Days Aboard the Space Station October 3, 2019
NASA astronaut Nick Hague is seen outside the Soyuz MS-12 spacecraft after he landed in a remote area near the town of Zhezkazgan, Kazakhstan.

Astronomy Picture of the Day

BHB2007: A Baby Binary Star in Formation
How do binary stars form?
The Galaxy Above
Have you contemplated your home galaxy lately?
Andromeda before Photoshop
What does the Andromeda galaxy really look like?
A Stellar Jewel Box: Open Cluster NGC 290
Jewels don't shine this bright -- only stars do.
Interplanetary Earth
In an interplanetary first, on July 19, 2013
Planet Earth at Blue Hour
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Mid-Air Meteor and Milky Way
On September 24, a late evening commercial flight from

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