HUMAN GENOME ACTIVITY

Results of NASA scientists’ recent research on human DNA are enhancing our knowledge about human genetics…

Green car sets speed record

When the non-profit organisation IdéeVerte Compétition decided to create a ‘green’ racing car, they turned to…

Cat’s Eye Nebula

The Cat’s Eye Nebula (NGC 6543), seen in detail by the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope, is…

ISS STATUS REPORT: SS04-038

NASA Astronaut Leroy Chiao is getting his arms around his job as Expedition 10 commander with…

Successful test for Ariane 5 booster

On 9 November 2004 the Ariane-5 booster’s solid rocket motor was test fired in the Booster…

WATER RECYCLING FOR SPACE TRAVEL

Would Columbus have reached the New World if his ships could not carry enough water for…

Earth from Space Image

The ever-shifting sands of the Sahara desert cover a large section of Mauritania. They all but…

Martian moon Phobos in detail

These images, taken by the High Resolution Stereo Camera (HRSC) on board ESA’s Mars Express spacecraft,…

NASA SEEKS IDEAS FOR MISSIONS

NASA is looking for the best ideas for missions, capabilities and technologies, as the agency makes…

JAXA President resignation

Nov. 5, 2004 Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) It is with regret that I offer my…