Jul 28 2011

Is This the Lunar Crash Site of a 1967 Spacecraft?

Tag: History,LRO,NASA,Space Probes,Spacecraft,The Moon — Discovery News - Top Stories @ 4:55 pm
A strange-looking impact crater has been spotted by NASA's current lunar satellite.

Apr 09 2011

Space Exploration: At What Cost?

Tag: Budgeting and Saving,Charity,Government,Mercury,NASA,Space Exploration,Space Missions,Space Probes,Space Shuttle,Space Station,Space Technology — Mark Thompson @ 4:56 am
In these uncertain times, BBC astronomer Mark Thompson shares his opinion about the funding of space exploration in light of global tragedy.

Feb 07 2011

Project Icarus: Which Exoplanet to Visit?

Tag: Physics,Space Probes,Space Technology,Space Travel,Spacecraft — Discovery News - Top Stories @ 10:48 pm
Guest contributor Ian Crawford explains why the interstellar mission will have to be choosy about its first star system target.

Dec 21 2010

Pluto May Host an Ocean

Tag: Oceans,Pluto,Space,Space Probes,Spacecraft — Irene Klotz @ 1:46 pm
The dwarf planet's interior could contain a pool of liquid 120 miles beneath the surface.

Mar 02 2010

Mars Express Swings by Phobos

Tag: Asteroids,Gravity,Moons,Moons of Mars,NASA,Phobos (moon),Space Probes,Spacecraft — Irene Klotz @ 4:40 pm
The information the satellite gathers could prove crucial to understanding the origin of Mars' moon.