Moon or Asteroid? Congress Debates Best Pit Stop to Mars

Wed, 22 May 2013 09:53:17 -0400

Lawmakers questioned NASA's plan to lasso an asteroid for astronauts to visit.

Russian Space Ark Returns to Earth with Animal Crew, Some Mice Die

Wed, 22 May 2013 09:46:42 -0400

Though not all survived, the animal astronauts will yield important data on the effects of spaceflight, scientists say.

China Space Program Ramping Up Capabilities, Pentagon Says

Tue, 21 May 2013 22:00:42 -0400

China is intent on becoming a major space power.

Oklahoma Tornado Storms Seen from Space: Satellite Photos

Tue, 21 May 2013 21:59:28 -0400

See photos of the Oklahoma tornadoes that struck on May 20, 2013, as viewed from space.

NASA Funds 3D Pizza Printer

Tue, 21 May 2013 21:18:27 -0400

The 3D food printer could one day be used to feed astronauts on long-duration space missions.

Big Meteor Explosion on Moon Shows Lunar Exploration Risks

Tue, 21 May 2013 20:40:39 -0400

The lunar surface is incredibly exposed.