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Vanguard I celebrates 50 years in space
The Vanguard I satellite celebrates its 50th birthday this year. Its launch on March 17, 1958 from Cape Canaveral, Florida, culminated the efforts of America's first official space satellite program begun in September 1955. The first solar-powered satellite, Vanguard I has the distinction of being... view more (2008-03-14)
Brown Planetary Geologists Lend Expertise to Mercury Mission
What lies on the uncharted side of mysterious Mercury, the smallest planet in the solar system? Brown University students, led by planetary geologist James Head, will study never-before-seen images of Mercury when a NASA spacecraft makes the first visit to Mercury in nearly 33 years. view more (2008-01-14)
Space Exploration 3.0 about to begin
Space exploration is about to enter a third age where nations will cooperate to explore the solar system. view more (2007-11-05)
The industrial space age
The Soviet Union successfully launched Sputnik I fifty years ago on October 4th, marking the beginning of our use of space for political, military, technological, and scientific ends. view more (2007-10-05)
50 years after Sputnik
In cosmic terms, half a century is a mere blink of an eyelid. But for mankind, much has happened in the 50 years since Sputnik 1, the first artificial satellite, was launched by the Soviet Union on 4 October 1957. view more (2007-10-03)
US needs integrated approach to improve foreign language skills and cultural expertise
he 14 U.S. Department of Education programs designed to strengthen education in foreign languages and in international and area studies — known collectively as Title VI and Fulbright-Hays — have made some progress but lack the resources necessary to keep pace with their mission, says a... view more (2007-03-28)
Former White House science advisor warns that nanotechnology's potential threatened
"Nanoscale science and engineering promise to be as important as the steam engine, the transistor, and the Internet, and have the potential to revolutionize all other technologies" according to Neal Lane, former science advisor to U.S. President Bill Clinton. "But that outcome is not... view more (2006-12-06)
Crash of Russian rocket destroys Montana's first satellite
The first satellite built in Montana was destroyed Wednesday (July 26) when the Soviet-era intercontinental ballistic missile it was riding on crashed shortly after liftoff in Kazakhstan. view more (2006-07-28)
Listen to the radio from an ISS spacesuit
If you were asked what station is currently orbiting 400 km above the Earth at 28 000 km/h you may be tempted to answer the International Space Station (ISS). view more (2006-02-06)
Space and daily life...in 45 years
From 4 to 10 October 2002, the Education Office of the European Space Agency (ESA) will celebrate World Space Week by giving young Europeans the chance to tell the world their ideas on what daily life on Mars might be like 45 years from now. view more (2002-07-01)
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