That Russian resupply capsule crash from last week is causing more problems than just a lack of Tang for the astronauts on the ISS. If Russia doesn’t figure out the problem and fix it faster than you can say “что идет вверх, должно с…
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Category Archives: Space
ISS could be abandoned in November due to Russian rocket failure
Posted by admin on August 29, 2011
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Scientists creating space suits that simulate their own gravity
Posted by admin on August 26, 2011
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Working is microgravity is not easy, and during the Gemini space program in the 1960s, there were concerns that EVAs might not be a safe way to work in space. Advances in suit design and EVA techniques ultimately made it possible, and now scientists wa…
Russian cargo shipment crashes en route to the International Space Station
Posted by admin on August 24, 2011
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A rocket loaded up with cargo meant for the International Space Station crashed into remote Siberia just minutes after launch today, but luckily it was unmanned and no one was hurt.
The Progress M-12M cargo ship that’s pictured above did…
Earth rocks may have seeded life on Europa and beyond
Posted by admin on August 22, 2011
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It’s possible for an asteroid impact to send rocks from other planets to Earth, which is how I got myself a Mars rock and why this guy thinks he’s found aliens. New simulations show that it’s possible for things to work in the other direction as well, …
Sunspot predictions mean we can now start to panic in advance
Posted by admin on August 20, 2011
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Sunspots, often the precursors to gigantic solar flares that can potentially destroy our entire planet in an instant (well, nearly), can now be accurately predicted two days ahead of when they emerge on the sun’s surface. So relax, you’ll have plenty o…
Stare at the stars with an R2-D2 planetarium projector
Posted by admin on August 19, 2011
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This is a planetarium projector that is shaped like R2-D2. It will appeal to a very specific segment of the population. You know who you are.
When turned on in a dark room, this $91 device will project 10,000 stars on your ceiling. Also,…
China says ‘me, too!’ with plan to divert same asteroid as Europe
Posted by admin on August 19, 2011
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Hot on the heels of the European Space Agency’s announcement that it’s going to have a go at deflecting an asteroid, researchers in China are intending to do the same. To the same asteroid, to boot, only with a fancier spacecraft.
Both t…
Virgin Galactic to offer Internet service in space
Posted by admin on August 19, 2011
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So there you are, flying up into space with Virgin Galactic, when you decide you want to check your email. Well, good news! You’ll be able to. In space.
Yes, Virgin Galactic is offering up Wi-Fi on SpaceShipTwo, allowing passengers to tw…
Europe, Russia announce joint mission to put boots on Mars first
Posted by admin on August 19, 2011
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Oh no you didn’t, Europe! The European Space Agency is partnering with Russia’s Roskosmos for a manned mission to Mars, and the pair aim to be the first to reach the Red Planet. Space Race 2.0, anyone?
The collaboration isn’t quite as ra…
