Apr 30, 2007

Despite having previously pioneered the journey to the final frontier, Russia it seems is unable to complete that journey towards the moon. They were previously looking towards NASA to help them out, although NASA is showing little interest in partnering with their former rivals. (International Herald Tribune) The chief of Russia’s space agency said that...

Apr 26, 2007

For thousands of years, Venus has captured the attention of humanity across our slightly larger world. Whether it was through spiritual religion, science fiction stories or modern observation, Venus has had its fair share in the celestial spotlight, only to be out shined in modern times by Mars, the Moon, Jupiter and Saturn. But Venus may again regain its spot...

Apr 25, 2007

It looks like the search engine king and NASA are in discussions of exploring the red planet together. Although these are nothing more than conversations at best, doing so may be in both organizations best interests, if not humanities. (Red Orbit) Among the companies with technical partnerships with NASA is search-engine operator Google. Google declined to send...

Apr 25, 2007

(Hat Tip: NASA Watch) It looks like NASA’s marketing department is get slightly better at creating video’s in order to communicate its message. Instead of attempting to rationalize the nation on the reasons why we need to go back (whether it be because of potential resources, science, or an “insurance policy” against extinction) they...

Apr 25, 2007

It looks like India is reversing an earlier decision regarding weaponizing the heavens above us and is instead pursuing an exploration of the cosmos free from military influence. (ZeeNews.com) Implying that Chinese anti-satellite missile tests had no influence on India’s space programme, President A P J Abdul Kalam has made it clear that New Delhi’s...

Apr 24, 2007

(Image Credit: ESO, via Space.com) Note: Nothing to do with our own solar system, but it is interesting nonetheless. It looks like scientists may have spotted the first planet outside of our solar system that is potentially habitable for life. (Space.com) An Earth-like planet spotted outside our solar system is the first found that could support liquid water...

Apr 24, 2007

With NASA focused on returning humanity back to the moon, other nations, such as England seem to have placed their priority in robotic missions. NASA Administrator Michael Griffin, probably one of the most vocal voices for human space flight, is proposing that the United Kingdom should join the Americans on lunar soil by sending one of their own. (Skymania News)...

Apr 20, 2007

(Via New West) New Mexico, home to Spaceport America is using some extraterrestrial fun to get its point across about it being home to “space culture.” There is a second video over here. Related: New Mexico appoints Spaceport Authority (via Jack Kennedy of spaceports) Update: Be sure to visit their official tourism site. Is it me, or is New Mexico...