Space News
Hey Planet Earth! Get Ready to Smile and Wave for a Camera That's a Billion Kilometers Away
Universe Today - 12 Jul 2013 23:50
July 19, 2013 will be a day that we should really all try to get along. Isn't that a noble goal? And you can be a part of it in several different ways. In a special project, the Cassini spacecraft will be taking an image...
How Will Curiosity Drive to Mt. Sharp?
Universe Today - 12 Jul 2013 20:20
As the Martian crow flies, the Curiosity rover has about 8 kilometers (5 miles) to trek until it reaches its science destination of the foothills of Mount Sharp. But there will likely be twists and turns along the way. T...
Jets Boost -- Not Hinder -- Star Formation in Early Galaxies, New Study Suggests
Universe Today - 12 Jul 2013 19:01
Understanding the formation of stars and galaxies early in the Universe's history continues to be somewhat of an enigma, and a new study may have turned our current understanding on its head. A recent survey used archiva...
These Cubesats Could Use Plasma Thrusters to Leave Our Solar System
Universe Today - 13 Jul 2013 01:37
Cubesats are all the rage these days: they're usually inexpensive and quick to build and they can tag along on launches already scheduled for other things. We think of cubesats as being almost "disposable" satellites - t...