News tagged with exploration

A pinwheel in many colors

(Phys.org) -- This image of the Pinwheel Galaxy, or also known as M101, combines data in the infrared, visible, ultraviolet and X-rays from four of NASA's space-based telescopes. This multi-spectral view shows ...

Space & Earth / Astronomy

created May 25, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (4) | comments 1

NASA offers guidelines to protect historic sites on the Moon

(Phys.org) -- NASA and the X Prize Foundation of Playa Vista, Calif., announced Thursday the Google Lunar X Prize is recognizing guidelines established by NASA to protect lunar historic sites and preserve ongoing and future ...

Space & Earth / Space Exploration

created May 24, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 1

J-2X engine continues to set standards

(Phys.org) -- Testing of the next-generation J-2X rocket engine continues to set standards. Last fall, the engine attained 100 percent power in just its fourth test and became the fastest U.S. rocket engine ...

Space & Earth / Space Exploration

created May 28, 2012 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Nasa receives widespread concepts for future Mars missions

NASA's call to scientists and engineers to help plan a new strategy to explore Mars has resulted in almost double the amount of expected submissions with unique and bold ideas.

Space & Earth / Space Exploration

created May 25, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 5