Mar 29, 2010 | Exploration, NASA, Space and Science
From Spaceflight Now “VSS Enterprise” takes flight and “space for the rest of us” moves a step forward, the Martian Rite of Spring commences while the folks at JPL prep a “rover on steroids” for departure for the Red Planet, the...
Mar 29, 2010 | Our Solar System, Planet Earth, Space and Science
From Discovery Toyota has suffered from crippling bad press after the car manufacturer recalled millions of vehicles to address a fault that causes an inexplicable acceleration when driving. This fault is having deadly consequences and has been blamed for more than...
Mar 29, 2010 | Exploration, Mars, NASA, Space and Science
From Universe Today “Spirit is hanging in there … remarkably good, all things considered”, Steve Squyres told me in a rover update this week. Squyres is the Scientific Principal Investigator for the twin Mars rovers, Spirit and Opportunity. I asked...
Mar 29, 2010 | Education Station, Kids Space, NASA, Space and Science
Your Vote Needed! Spirit of Innovation AwardsWant to lend a hand in shaping the future?You’ve got a vote in the Spirit of Innovation Awards – akin to a technological version of “Revenge of the Nerds” meets “American Idol.”The Spirit...
Mar 29, 2010 | Book Reviews, NASA, Space and Science
Cosmos & Culture – Cultural Evolution in a Cosmic Context, edited by Steven J. Dick and Mark L. Lupisella; NASA History Series (NASA SP-2009-4802); Washington, D.C.; CASI Price: $25.00. GPO Price: $61.00; 2009. Note: Other commercial vendors such as...
Mar 29, 2010 | Constellation Program, NASA, Space and Science
From MSNBC Anyone need a $500 million, 355-foot steel tower for launching rockets into space? There’s one available at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center. Brand new, never been used. The mobile launcher has been built for a rocket called the Ares 1. The problem...
Mar 29, 2010 | NASA, Space and Science
The Cassini spacecraft orbiting Saturn continues to churn out mind-blowing imagery. Collected last month during its closest flyby yet of Saturn’s “Death Star” looking moon, Mimas, new imagery is available for your perusal. The verdict from Carolyn...
Mar 29, 2010 | Kids Programs Online
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