Tag: NASA
NASA is reviewing candidates for its future Solar System mission
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has received and has begun reviewing 12 proposals for its future unnamed solar system exploration, the “New Frontiers” program. NASA’s New Frontiers program has...
Cassini’s findings puzzle ring scientists; Relatively dust free gap between Saturn and its rings
Cassini's Grand Finale findings puzzles several scientists. The narrow gap region between Saturn and its rings, appears to be dust-free.
The relatively dust-free gap has broken down the basic assumption. The assumption...
Cassini soon to complete its voyage; Begins its first Grand Finale Dive
Cassini has always kept the space and astronomy world busy by exploring the unexplored parts of Saturn. The space craft will soon end its voyage.
NASA's Cassini spacecraft will make its first...
Last adventure ahead for NASA’s Cassini spacecraft at Saturn.
NASA’s Cassini spacecraft faces one last critical and risky adventure around Saturn.
Cassini swings past Saturn's mega moon Titan early Saturday for a gravity-assisted, orbit-tweaking nudge.
Cassini’s fuel tank is practically empty, so...
NASA creates a new “Space-Fabric” using additive manufacturing
A team of scientists at NASA have blended the essence of fashion and engineering to produce a new fabric for use in space.
These fabrics can be used for antennas and other...
A giant asteroid to fly past Earth on April 19; NASA confirms “no collision”
On April 19, a relatively large near-Earth asteroid will fly past safely. Scientists have made it clear that there is no possibility for it to collide with our planet.
The asteroid, 2014...
NASA to invest on 22 innovative projects under NIAC; 15 selected for Phase I
Innovation leads to progress, and this innovation begins only when the world is in need of improvements. NASA accepts 22 early-stage innovative technology proposals that will help transform future human and...
April feast for star-gazers; Jupiter visit, Lyrids meteor shower and much more
For star-gazers around the world, this month will be a small, but a great treat. Our giant relative will put on a good show throughout the month.
One can view Jupiter all...
Comet 41P to pass closer to Earth than it normally does; Will make its...
A big treat awaits for comet hunters as comet 41P visits after a very long time. On April 1, 2017, comet 41P will pass closer than it normally does to Earth.
For observers with binoculars...
NASA selects five astronauts for future expeditions to the International Space Station
NASA selected five members for the next expeditions. The future expeditions will have Joe Acaba, Ricky Arnold, Nick Hague, Serena Auñón-Chancellor and Shannon Walker on board. All the five members have started...
