Submitted by Exponential Times on Mon, 2014-05-12 22:58
Bone loss is a serious issue that has plagued astronauts since the dawn of the Space age. In the microgravity environment bones are remodeled with a decrease in mineral density.
Submitted by Exponential Times on Tue, 2014-04-29 02:38
A new life form is taking root on the International Space Station, and its name is "Outregeous." The space-faring lettuce was delivered to the space station by a SpaceX Dragon capsule on April 20th.
Submitted by Exponential Times on Sat, 2014-01-25 05:36
MarsCrew134 is simulating the life of engineers and scientists in the harsh conditions of Mars. Crew Commander Ashley Dale talks about the mission and introduces his team. Read more here: http://goo.gl/5Wz3uc
Submitted by Exponential Times on Fri, 2014-01-24 06:16
Two Mars Exploration Rovers, Spirit and Opportunity, landed on the Red Planet in January, 2004, on a 90-day mission. Spirit's mission lasted 2,269 days (over 6 years) and ended in 2010. Ten years after landing, the Opportunity rover continues to explore. The rover's science team explains how Opportunity traversed the Red Planet, examined the diverse environment and sent back data that transformed our understanding of Mars.
Submitted by Exponential Times on Mon, 2014-01-20 13:15
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Submitted by Exponential Times on Thu, 2014-01-09 04:47
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Submitted by Exponential Times on Mon, 2014-01-06 15:05
It's been ten years since NASA's Spirit rover first touched down on the surface of Mars. Spirit would go on to redefine the Red Planet and inspire the next generation of space exploration.