• Video: Be Sure to Download the NASA+ App

    If you are trying to learn more about the space programs at NASA, you can download the recently updated NASA+ app, which has a variety of videos and astronomy series to please anyone’s curiosity. For instance, check out the videos under “Scientific Wonders” to learn more about the James Webb Space Telescope, the New Horizons…

  • RIP: Frank Borman, Apollo Astronaut

    Earlier this week, former astronaut Frank Borman, age 95, passed away at his home in Billings, Montana. He was most famous for his role as Commander of the 1968 Apollo 8 Mission, which was the first manned mission to circle the Moon. He was NASA’s oldest living astronaut. Here is one of Mr. Borman’s observations…

  • Another Mission to Resupply the ISS Underway

    Yesterday, NASA sent another resupply mission to the International Space Station (ISS) aboard a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft. It will not rendezvous with the ISS until early Saturday morning (no sleeping in for the crew). This mission, CRS-29, will be SpaceX’s 29th supply mission to the ISS. The next most frequent resupplier is Northrop Grumman, which…

  • Happy Birthday, Carl Sagan!

    Astronomer Carl Sagan was born on this day in 1934. It is always worth taking a few moments to remember his contributions to science as a great communicator. You can read more about the man at this informative site from the Center for Inquiry.

  • Pic of the Week: The Horsehead Nebula

    This week’s image is from the European Space Agency’s (ESA) Euclid telescope. It is the famous Horsehead Nebula in all its beauty. Here is a little more about the image from ESA: Euclid shows us a spectacularly panoramic and detailed view of the Horsehead Nebula, also known as Barnard 33 and part of the constellation…

  • Volunteer to Become a NASA Ambassador

    What kind of ambassador, you ask? Well, NASA is looking for what are called “Partner Eclipse Ambassadors.” Volunteers for this position will assist NASA as it prepares communities for the April 2024 solar eclipse. NASA promises the following to support volunteer ambassadors: You have plenty of time to prepare for this event, so check it…

  • Space Stories: Curiosity Continues, Exoplanets with Dinosaurs, and Nasty Jupiters

    Here are some recent stories of interest. —NASA JPL: “NASA’s Curiosity Rover Clocks 4,000 Days on Mars“ Four thousand Martian days after setting its wheels in Gale Crater on Aug. 5, 2012, NASA’s Curiosity rover remains busy conducting exciting science. The rover recently drilled its 39th sample then dropped the pulverized rock into its belly for…

  • Podcast: Bill Maher and Neil deGrasse Tyson Discuss Everything

    You may know Bill Maher from his TV show Real Time, but he really lets loose on his podcast Club Random, which can be found in the form of a podcast or Youtube video. If you are interested, then there is not better place to start than with his recent sit down with astrophysicist Neil…

  • Space Quote: The Return of the Space Shuttle

    “I am reminded of a comment made by Steve Jobs that every once in a while, a revolutionary product comes along that changes everything. I think Dream Chaser is that product. This breakthrough shifts paradigms and redefines space travel. The Dream Chaser is not just a product; it’s a testament to human spirit, determination and…

  • Look What Lucy Found

    NASA’s Lucy spacecraft encountered a surprise last Wednesday as it approached the target asteroid Dinkinesh, located in the asteroid belt. Instead of finding a single asteroid, it found a binary pair. Early data indicated that asteroid Dinkinesh is about 0.5 miles wide and its orbiting partner is only 0.15 miles wide. Lucy did not have…