Mars
Surface of the Planets
[/caption] People have been intrigued for centuries by whether life could exist on other planets. While we now know that…
All the Planets
[/caption] Since 2006, due to a controversial decision by the International Astronomical Union (IAU) that demoted Pluto to a dwarf…
Symbols of the Planets
In our long history of staring up at the stars, human beings have assigned various qualities, names, and symbols for…
Orbits of the Planets
[/caption] Centuries ago, people believed that the Earth was the center of the Solar System. Slowly, that view was replaced…
What are the Sizes of the Planets?
It is often difficult to grasp just how large the planets actually are. There are a number of ways to…
Weight on Other Planets
[/caption] Many children, and even adults, dream of visiting other planets and wonder what it would be like to stand…
Crew Emerges from Simulated Mars Mission
[/caption] Six crewmembers emerged from 105 days of isolation on Tuesday, completing a simulated Mars mission. This experiment was the…
Going to Mars Together
[/caption] From the "this makes complete sense" department: NASA and ESA have established an initiative to make future explorations of…
Discovery of the Planets
[/caption] We actually only know the exact date of when a few of the planets were discovered. Five of the…
Names of the Planets
[/caption] You may recognize the names of the planets from your high school literature course or a history class. That…