The fundamental forces of physics govern the matter comprising the Universe, yet exactly how these forces work together is still not fully understood. The existence of Hawking radiation — the particle emission from near black…
ESA confirms the primary landing site for Rosetta
[caption id="attachment_675" align="aligncenter" width="625"] Philae’s primary landing site – mosaic[/caption] Paris -- ESA has given the green light for its Rosetta mission to deliver its lander, Philae, to the primary site on 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko on 12 November,…
Send Your Name on NASA’s Journey to Mars, Starting with Orion’s First Flight
If only your name could collect frequent flyer miles. NASA is inviting the public to send their names on a microchip to destinations beyond low-Earth orbit, including Mars. Your name will begin its journey on…
‘J’ marks the spot for Rosetta’s lander
[caption id="attachment_309" align="alignnone" width="625"] Philae’s primary landing site[/caption] Rosetta's lander Philae will target Site J, an intriguing region on Comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko that offers unique scientific potential, with hints of activity nearby, and minimum risk to…
Where to grab space debris
Algorithm tested aboard the International Space Station analyzes the rotation of objects in space. [caption id="attachment_140" align="alignright" width="2000"] Description: Artist rendering of the International Space Station (ISS). Credits: Image courtesy of NASA (edited by Jose-Luis…