European Mars Rover Prototype on Test in Chile
Bridget the rover, roaming the Atacama Desert (Credit: ESA/M. van Winnendael). In early October 2013, the Atacama Desert became the site of a Mars... Read more →
World Space Walk 2013: 4 Suits, 3 Countries, 2 Planets, 1 Goal
On October 8th, during the celebrations of World Space Week, it was tested for the first time: an Extra Vehicular Activity (EVA) designed for... Read more →
Donaldson Enterprises Fatal Fireworks Explosion
On April 8, 2011, an explosion occurred at Waikele Self Storage in Waipahu, Hawaii, on the island of Oahu. The facility was leased by Donaldson... Read more →
Roscosmos Tries Yet Another Chief
A long anticipated reorganization of the Russian space agency Roscosmos has begun with the appointment of a new agency chief. Former Deputy... Read more →
One Of America’s First Astronauts, Scott Carpenter, Dies At Age 88
By Mike Killian One of America’s first NASA astronauts, Scott Carpenter, has died at age 88 from complications related to a stroke he suffered... Read more →
A Chance to Mix Earth and Mars in One Stunning Crystal
The theme of this year’s World Space Week is: “Exploring Mars, Discovering Earth,” and as part of the celebrations, the Austrian Space Forum... Read more →