Space Exploration

Hearing the rumbling roar of rocket engines is just one reason to travel to the Titusville area and experience a live launch before the space shuttle program is history.

Nov 19, 2009 - Annette Mardis

In the hunt for extrasolar planets the ultimate goal is to find an Earth-like planet. However this Earth-like planet may not turn out to look much like the Earth at all.

Nov 16, 2009 - Talia Sepersky

As an astronaut's body adjusts to the weightless environment of space where strong bones aren't necessary it requires less calcium for the skeletal system.

Nov 12, 2009 - Lawrence Koppy

It has been suggested that a Mars Direct mission will involve extremely high risk from radiation, the effects of zero-gravity and other factors. These can be overcome.

Nov 12, 2009 - Trevor Lewis

With Mars Direct, NASA can send a crewed mission to Mars and back, with a long stay on the surface, using existing technology and within 10 years.

Oct 27, 2009 - Trevor Lewis

Standing majestically on the launch pad Ares 1-X holds the hopes and possible future of NASA on its slender frame. Because of the weather, these dreams remain grounded.

Oct 27, 2009 - Christopher Clayton

With its simple design, a rocket can have explosive results. Knowing the components of a rocket is important for understanding how they create their powerful lift.

Oct 22, 2009 - Christopher Clayton

With the first flights of NASA's new Orion spacecraft to take place over the next several years, new human voyages beyond low Earth orbit may inspire a new generation.

Oct 15, 2009 - Dr. David Warmflash

Planck will measure the cosmic microwave background left over from the Big Bang. This will help to answer questions about the origin and evolution of the Universe.

Oct 1, 2009 - Trevor Lewis

NASA's LRO mission is sending a satellite to orbit the Moon for a year. The data it gathers will aid NASA in planning future human explorations of the lunar surface.

Sep 23, 2009 - Jason O'Hare

In 2011, a collection of organisms, representing Earth's three domains of life, will blast off on a 34-month journey to the Martian moon, Phobos, and back to Earth

Sep 22, 2009 - Dr. David Warmflash

NASA's LCROSS mission is crashing a satellite into the lunar surface. The resulting impact will aid scientists in determining if water ice exists on the Moon.

Sep 18, 2009 - Jason O'Hare

Studies of meteorites from Mars and of organisms that live in "extreme" environments suggest that transfer of biological organisms between planets may be possible.

Sep 15, 2009 - Dr. David Warmflash

Global cooperation between NASA and other space administrations has led to breakthroughs at the International Space Station- including a growing space population.

Sep 13, 2009 - Jason O'Hare

Many criticize the Moon landings of the late 60s as extravagant science. But the science that put astronauts on the moon also helped to create the personal computer.

Aug 24, 2009 - George Garza

The experience of travelling in space and adventures had by astronauts has been the subject of many science-fiction movies and the dreams of thousands of young boys.

Aug 21, 2009 - Jayne Elliott

Space tourism has potential to become a fruitful investment and a planetary savior, waiting to be opened to individuals with needs to be served in outer space.

Aug 13, 2009 - Allison Reilly

The 40th anniversary of the first manned landing on the Moon prompts asking if mankind should continue exploring space by traveling to the Moon, Mars, and beyond.

Jul 20, 2009 - Paul A. Heckert

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration's civil space program should be linked to U.S. goals for environment, economics and strategies, a new report said.

Jul 10, 2009 - Louise Harris

On July 20th, 1969 Neil Armstrong was the first person to set foot anywhere other than Earth when he walked out of NASA's Apollo 11 and down onto the surface of the moon.

Jul 7, 2009 - Marc Latham

Not too long ago, there were rumors spreading of NASA's proposed ideas for a return shuttle launch to the moon. NASA opted to reveal their master plans for our mission.

Jun 22, 2009 - Kristopher Egler

In the 1970s images of NASA Astronauts on the moon saw them driving the famous Lunar Rover.

Jun 19, 2009 - Patrick Boniface

If alien civilisations exist, how numerous might they be? and how would they compare to humanity?

Mar 17, 2009 - Robert Harrand

Following NASA's recent discovery of methane on Mars, it appears scientists may be one step closer to discovering alien life.

Jan 27, 2009 - Matthew Tanner

Sailing between the planets using the light provided from the sun may become a valid method of space craft propulsion in the near future

Sep 6, 2008 - Shawn Landis