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21 November 2008
The Bow Shock of Betelgeuse Revealed
You may be familiar with Betelgeuse, as it is the upper-left star in the constellation Orion, forming what would be his shoulder. But this is an image of Betelgeuse that you wouldn't see with your own eyes or even your own telescope. Images taken with the Akari infrared telescope show that as Betelgeuse travels through [...]
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07 May 2008
Volunteers Sweat for NASA
For three weeks, 23 volunteers spent time helping NASA test a new life support system for the spacecraft that will replace the shuttle. Five volunteers at a time would squeeze into a special room the size of a walk-in closet for eight hours. Sweating and heavy breathing was encouraged, as scientists at [...]
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05 December 2007
NASA is Building its Biggest Lightning Protection System
We've already learned that NASA is planning to build one of the world's largest roller coasters to help astronauts escape a disaster. Now they've released details about how they're going to protect the next generation spacecraft from lightning strikes. They'll need it. This is Florida after all, one of the most active regions for lightning [...]
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15 November 2007
Prototype Heat Sheild for Orion
I know what you're thinking, and no, that's not a UFO in a secret government laboratory. It's not a prop for an upcoming science fiction movie, and it's not the world's largest Frisbee. It's a prototype heat shield, developed by Boeing for NASA's Orion Crew Exploration Vehicle.
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06 November 2007
First Look at the Orion Crew Module
I know it seems like we've had the space shuttle forever, and will have it forever, but the program will actually be shut down in just a few short years. What comes next? The Constellation program will continue the US human spaceflight efforts, eventually bringing people back to the Moon. As part of the program, [...]
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