By Paul Scott Anderson, on August 29th, 2015
Does life spread through the galaxy like an infectious disease, with “bubbles” of inhabited planets? Image Credit: Harvard-Smithsonian CfA
We still don’t know if there is life elsewhere in the universe, but scientists are working on techniques to better understand how it may have originated anyway, in the event that such alien biology […]
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By Craig Covault, on March 29th, 2015 Marine Gen. John “Jack” R. Dailey (front right), director of the National Air and Space Museum, presents the 2015 Current Achievement Trophy Award to William Borucki (front left) and NASA’s Kepler Mission Team. Photo Credit: NASM
The scientists and engineers searching for potentially habitable planets orbiting distant stars, as well as the exploration […]
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By Scott Johnson, on July 29th, 2013 The Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum held an event detailing the evolution of spacesuits entitled “Suited for Space.” Photo Credit: The Smithsonian Institute
WASHINGTON, DC — A new exhibit, dubbed “Suited for Space,” opened to the public Friday, July 26, 2013, at the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum. It’s organized by […]
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By Jason Rhian, on April 25th, 2013 Image Credit: John Lomberg
The Space Store is proud to announce that they now feature the work of John Lomberg! Lomberg is a renowned artist who honed his trade in a 25-year partnership with famed cosmologist Carl Sagan. His work is considered to be some of the most important space-themed art of our […]
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By Julian Leek, on February 24th, 2013 Former NASA shuttle astronaut Jon McBride (far left), along with the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex Chief Executive Officer Bill Moore, unveil the new sign in front of Shuttle Atlantis’ exhibit. Photo Credit: Julian Leek / Blue Sawtooth Studio
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla — Space Shuttle Atlantis’ new digs has a new sign in […]
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By Mike Killian, on December 7th, 2012
Nefertiti, the “Spidernaut,” died earlier this week of natural causes at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History’s Insect Zoo. Photo Credit: Smithsonian
It’s not everyday an insect can claim to have accomplished more in its short life than many people, but Nefertiti was an exception. The red-back jumping spider, nicknamed the “Spidernaut,” […]
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By Mike Killian, on April 20th, 2012
Space shuttle Discovery on permanent public display as the centerpiece of the national collection at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, Stephen F. Udvar-Hazy Center. Photo Credit: Mark Usciak
Space shuttle Discovery, the most flown reusable manned spacecraft is history, is now a museum piece – put on permanent public display as […]
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By Mike Killian, on April 19th, 2012
Discovery’s takeoff from KSC, as viewed from the midpoint on the east side of the runway. Video Credit: Matthew Travis / ARESinstitute.org
Presented here are several clips of space shuttle Discovery’s final departure from Kennedy Space Center this past Tuesday, along with videos of Discovery readying for the ferry flight. The orbiter took to […]
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By Mike Killian, on April 17th, 2012
Discovery arriving in Washington D.C. earlier today. Photo Credit: Mark Usciak
Space shuttle Discovery arrived safely at Dulles International Airport late this morning after a 3 hour flight from Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Thousands of spectators lined streets, roof tops, parks, and other establishments to welcome NASA’s fleet leading space shuttle as […]
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By Mike Killian, on April 17th, 2012
Space shuttle Discovery flying 'piggyback' atop a NASA 747 shuttle carrier aircraft, departing KSC this morning on her final flight, a one-way trip to the Smithsonian. Photo Credit: Mike Killian
Space shuttle Discovery left Florida for the last time this morning at sunrise, right on time at 7:00 am EDT. The orbiter took […]
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