Stunning Billion-Pixel View of Mars Comes From Curiosity Rover

Exploration

Moon, Mars, or Asteroids, Which is the Best Destination for Solar System Development?

By Dennis Wingo: This is a 5,000 word blog post.  I ask you who read to read all of this so that you will get the gestalt that is being conveyed.  This may be the first chapter of a forthcoming book on the subject of the economic development of the solar system. Consider it a sneak peek.

Supernovas

Unusual Supernova Perfectly Normal

August, 2011, saw the dazzling appearance of the closest and brightest Type Ia supernova since Type Ia's were established as "standard candles" for measuring the expansion of the universe.

Earth

Rare Clear View of Alaska

On most days, relentless rivers of clouds wash over Alaska, obscuring most of the state's 6,640 miles (10,690 kilometers) of coastline and 586,000 square miles (1,518,000 square kilometers) of land.

NASA

NASA Ames Co-Hosts International Planetary Probe Workshop

One of humankind's most challenging ventures, sending space vehicles to other worlds, will draw 150 international experts to San Jose State University (SJSU) June 17-21 for the 10th International Planetary Probe Workshop (IPPW-10).

3D Printer Headed for the ISS Passes Critical Microgravity Flight Tests

The first 3D printer bound for space passed a series of critical microgravity tests at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas. Made in Space, the space manufacturing company, conducted examinations of their proprietary 3D printer technology during four microgravity flights lasting two hours each, simulating conditions found on the ISS.

Engineering America: Gwynne Shotwell at TEDxChapmanU

Invited to speak at TEDxChapmanU, Gwynne Shotwell, President and COO of SpaceX talked about science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) and its importance.

CubeSat Demo Flight Tests Technologies

A quartet of small satellites, better known as CubeSats, flew high above California's Mojave Desert on June 15 on a demonstration mission to study the launch environment all the way from liftoff to landing.

Morpheus Tether Test 24

This is the 24th tether test of the Morpheus Vehicle. This test was performed with the "Bravo" version of the vehicle and tested some of the new backup systems. There are two firings in this test, the first firing was soft aborted. This was caused by an imbalance in the fuel load which caused the vehicle to exceed it's tight safety zone. The 2nd firing was a complete success.

CubeSat Launch Tests Satellite Innovations

A series of tiny satellites equipped with an array of sensors will take a jarring ride above the California desert on a small rocket June 15 and tell designers whether they are on track to launch into orbit next year.

Registration Opens For NASA Night Rover Energy Challenge

Registration is now open for teams wishing to compete in the $1.5 million energy storage competition known as the Night Rover Challenge, sponsored by NASA and managed by Cleantech Open of Palo Alto, Calif. Registration for the competition will close October 25, 2013.