US Space Station Crew’s Orbital Presidential Vote
[/caption]Astronauts realise that there are some things they will miss out on. Whilst living on the International Space Station (ISS)…
Phoenix Lander Weak But Responsive
[/caption] After re-establishing communications with the Phoenix Mars Lander late last week, engineers have been able to communicate each day…
Lunar Year
[/caption] A lunar year or lunar calendar is one that is based on the cycles of the moon phases. The…
ISS Space Junk Re-Entered Without Incident, 550km South of Australia (Updated)
[/caption] The Early Ammonia Servicer (EAS), the largest chunk of debris ever jettisoned from the International Space Station (ISS) had…
Mars Methane Mystery Still Beckons
[/caption] We've known about the methane in Mars' atmosphere for over four years now. But we don't know where it…
Density of the Moon
[/caption] The density of the Moon is 3.346 g/cm3. The Moon is actually the second densest moon in the Solar…
What is the Moon Made Of?
The composition of the Moon is a bit of a mystery. Although we know a lot about what the surface…
Moon Activities for Kids
[/caption] Want to help your kids learn more about the Moon with some interesting activities? Here are some Moon activities…
How Far is the Moon From the Sun?
[/caption] The Moon, on average, is about 150 million kilometers away from the Sun. That's actually an interesting coincidence, since…
Cassini’s ‘Skeet Shoot’ of Enceladus Produces Spectacular Images
[/caption] The Cassini spacecraft performed another 'skeet shoot' over Enceladus' south pole on Friday, and returned some absolutely stunning images.…