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Scientists Proposed a Nuclear 'Tunnelbot' to Hunt Life in Europa's Hidden Ocean
December 17, 2018 | ArticleA group of scientists wants to send a nuclear-powered "tunnelbot" to Europa to blaze a path through its thick shell of ice and search for life.
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NASA Advisory Council Recommends Review of Planetary Protection Policies
December 17, 2018 | ArticleThe NASA Advisory Council has recommended that NASA review its existing planetary protection guidelines to balance the needs of science and exploration, an effort that could set the stage for a similar revision at the international level.
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NASA Lunar Orbiter Now Supporting Commercial and International Missions
December 15, 2018 | ArticleA NASA spacecraft originally built as part of the previous effort to return humans to the moon is now playing a key role in the new effort at human lunar return, including aiding commercial landers.
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DARPA's Next Project: Design A Space Development Agency
December 15, 2018 | ArticleUndersecretary of Defense for Research and Engineering Mike Griffin directed Fred Kennedy, director of DARPA's Tactical Technology Office, to lead a study team and come up with recommendations for the "implementation of the Space Development Agency."
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Mars InSight's 'Mole' Should Start Burrowing into the Red Planet Next Month
December 13, 2018 | ArticleNASA's Mars InSight lander has settled into its new home on Elysium Planitia and is preparing to deploy its instruments — and if all goes well, one device's work should be complete by March.
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Three Surprising Facts About the Physics of Magnets
December 11, 2018 | ArticleMagnets and the magnetic force are ubiquitous in our everyday lives, helping to guide us in unfamiliar territory and attach our kids' artwork to the fridge.
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Why Satellites Need Cybersecurity Just Like You
December 10, 2018 | ArticleAny modern person who spends time on the internet is familiar with the basic principles of cybersecurity — but imagine you're in charge of a satellite that people around the globe rely on.
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The World's Tallest Rockets: How They Stack Up
December 09, 2018 | CountdownFrom the mighty Saturn 5 to NASA's new Space Launch System, see how the biggest rockets on Earth compare.
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Einstein's 'Time Dilation' Gets Pinpoint Measure Thanks to Wayward Satellites
December 06, 2018 | ArticleThe botched launch of two global-positioning satellites four years ago has proven to be a real gift to physicists.
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The Most Powerful Ion Drive in Space Is Ready for Its Visit to Mercury
December 06, 2018 | ArticleThe BepiColombo mission to Mercury that left Earth on Oct. 19 has a long journey ahead of it, but the spacecraft just ticked off an important milestone.
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