Lunar Snapshot Celebrates LRO’s Mountain of Work

Lunar Snapshot Celebrates LRO’s Mountain of Work

Photo of Tycho Central Peak captured by the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter.  Located in the middle of Tycho Crater on the lunar surface, it stretches 9 miles across, and 1 mile high.   Image Credit: NASA. NASA’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) is celebrating five...
First 3-D Printer for Space Approved for Launch to ISS

First 3-D Printer for Space Approved for Launch to ISS

Photo of the Made in Space 3D printer set to launch to the ISS in August, 2014. Image Credit: Made in Space. Astronauts are now one step closer to being more prepared for any challenge they may face in space.  A 3D printer – developed by California-based start-up Made...
NASA’s Morpheus Lander Nails Night Flight

NASA’s Morpheus Lander Nails Night Flight

Pictured above: NASA’s Prototype Morpheus Lander Blasting off during its first night flight test at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center on Wednesday, May 28th.  Photo Credit: NASA NASA’s unmanned Morpheus spacecraft successfully navigated the Florida night sky...
55-Year Old Moon Mystery Solved

55-Year Old Moon Mystery Solved

Pictured Above: The near side of the moon (left) and the far side of the moon (right). Photo Credit: NASA Kennedy. Ever wonder why the near and far sides of the moon look different?  Scientists have wondered the same thing for a half-century and finally have an...
PISCES Bids Aloha to Departing Hokulea

PISCES Bids Aloha to Departing Hokulea

The Polynesian double-hulled canoe Hokulea moored in Radio Bay, Hilo. The Pacific International Space Center for Exploration Systems (PISCES) bids farewell and Aloha to the Hawaiian sailing canoe, Hokulea.  The double-hulled vessel departed Friday for Tahiti, helmed...