Chinese Spacecraft Captures Incredible Earth and Moon Images

by PISCES | Oct 30, 2014

(Above: China’s recently launched spacecraft captured this unique image of the Earth and Moon.  Credit: Xinhua News and unmannedspaceflight.com) China’s Chang’e-5 T1 spacecraft has captured some amazing images of Earth and the moon since its launch on October...

China Launches Spacecraft to Moon and Back

by PISCES | Oct 27, 2014

China launched an experimental spacecraft to orbit the Moon and return to Earth Thursday (10/23/14) in preparation for its first lunar landing return mission in history.  The ‘Long March 3C’ rocket blasted off early in the morning from Xichang satellite launch center,...

‘Travel’ to Outer Space Aboard Orion Spacecraft!

by PISCES | Oct 16, 2014

Images: NASA NASA is offering the public a rare opportunity to ‘travel’ skyward aboard the Orion spacecraft!  Click on the link below to fill out a submission form to have your name carried into outer space during its first test flight slated for December...

First Contact With Lunar Surface Made by ‘Luna 2’ 55-years Ago

by PISCES | Sep 12, 2014

Above: Artist rendering of the Luna 2 spacecraft shortly before impacting the Moon’s surface.  Credit:  Nick Stevens. September 13 marks a historic day in space travel when the Soviet ‘Luna 2’ spacecraft became the first man-made object to reach the...

NASA Completes First Spacecraft Designed for Deep-Space

by PISCES | Sep 8, 2014

Above: The first completed Orion spacecraft mounted atop its service module, pictured at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida.  Credit: NASA/Rad Sinyak. The Orion spacecraft is NASA’s first spacecraft designed for deep-space missions, and will carry...