I'm as bummed as anyone about the delay in the launch of the shuttle, but in a way it's verifying exactly why the program needs to be scrapped.  The shuttle is a finicky vehicle, prone to trouble.  I can't find any statistics on it, but how many launches ended up delayed for one reason or another due to mechanical issues? Mark my words - the final ( Read more... )

Dear Space enthusiasts!

Despite the setbacks, Kiev Space Night will indeed take place!

Stay tuned for venue info and other details!

Worker falls to his death at Kennedy Space Center, NASA says

- then Congress tapers your budget down to zip by the mid-1970s.

Whereas, if THIS was how America had gone to the Moon -


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Scientists pleasantly surprised by number of Earth-size, distant planets

I have a gripe.

"The planet Kepler-10b, shown in the photo above, is a particularly interesting find because it likely has no atmosphere, but does have liquid oceans that are essentially lava lakes, she said."

Um.  Got pictures of those lava lakes?  Proof of volcanic activity ( Read more... )

Teaching From Space, a NASA Education office, in partnership with the Reduced Gravity Education Flight Program announces the opportunity for educators across the country to conduct research in a unique reduced-gravity environment. For the first time, this incredible opportunity is open to any current K-12 classroom teacher in the U.S. Participants ( Read more... )

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