“Baby Red Spot” May Have Met Demise on Jupiter
The Great Red Spot on Jupiter has been observed for over 150 years, and it doesn't appear this anti-cyclonic storm…
Geologists Predicted Mars Avalanche
Remember the amazing images of an avalanche on Mars back in March of this year from the HiRISE camera on…
Snuggling Up to Venus
ESA's Venus Express spacecraft will be cozying up to the planet it has been studying for over two years to…
Where In The Universe Challenge #12
It's time once again for another "Where In The Universe" challenge. See if you can guess where in our vast…
Japanese SELENE (Kaguya) Lunar Mission Spots Apollo 15 Landing Site (Images)
The Japanese lunar mission SELENE (Selenological and Engineering Explorer), also known as "Kaguya" has imaged the "halo" left behind in…
Olympus Mons: The Largest Volcano in the Solar System
The largest volcano in the Solar System and the largest mountain in the Solar System are one in the same:…
Take Up a Collection For NASA
A NASA contractor needs urine. And lots of it, too, about 30 liters (8 gallons) a day, even on weekends.…
Diameter of the Solar System
Defining the diameter of the Solar System is a matter of perspective and characterization. You can look at the Solar…
How Many Stars are in the Solar System?
The answer to 'how many stars are in the Solar System' is pretty straightforward, or is it? There is only…
Phoenix’s Rasp Works to Create Ice Shavings
The Phoenix Mars Lander successfully used a rasp on the end of its robotic arm to drill into the frozen…