Carnival of Space # 55
Another new host for the Carnival of Space this week. Take a moment from your busy lives to enjoy the…
Soyuz Hard Landing: Equipment Module Failed to Separate – Official
Its official, last month's Soyuz emergency landing was due to a technical fault just before re-entry. A Russian space agency…
The Human Brain in Space: Euphoria and the “Overview Effect” Experienced by Astronauts
Could be the best example yet of being "spaced out"? When in space, astronauts have repeatedly reported inexplicable euphoria, a…
Spirit Unearths Former Yellowstone on Mars
Spirit's gimpy right front wheel has turned out to be a blessing in disguise. The Mars Exploration Rover traversing around…
Hubble Spies Third Red Spot on Jupiter
Jupiter appears to be breaking out with spots, as a third red storm has joined the Great Red Spot and…
Exoplanet Count Rises With New Discoveries
With several space- and ground-based telescopes, as well as dedicated space missions searching for exoplanets, or planets orbiting other stars,…
Over 100 Explosions Observed on the Moon
In the past two and a half years, the Moon has taken a real beating. NASA astronomers have observed over…
Solar Sonic Boom: Eclipses May Generate Atmospheric Shocks
Something strange happens during a solar eclipse. As the Moon's shadow passes over the surface of the Earth, observers have…
Avoiding the Technicolor Yawn In Space
Astronauts don't talk much about it, but about half of those who fly in space experience Space Adaptation Syndrome (SAS),…
More Satellite Images of China’s Earthquake
More satellite images have been released portraying the devastation caused by the May 12, 2008 earthquake that struck China's Sichaun…