NASA SCIENCE SUMMARIES

Galileoscope: Celebrating Telescopes and Space Probes
Galileo would be amazed to learn how our view of our place in the universe has changed dramatically in the past 400 years. Read More >>

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01.18.09  Students: Name the Next Mars Rover
This is the last chance for America's students to submit names for the next Mars rover. Read More >>

01.18.09  Radar Peers into Moon's Dark Craters
NASA radar on an Indian spacecraft is providing the first look into the moon's darkest craters. Read More >>

01.18.09  Launch Update
Preparations continue for launch of OCO and Kepler spacecraft. OCO is up first. Read More >>

01.15.09  Methane Means Red Planet is not a Dead Planet
The first definitive detection of methane in Mars' atmoshere indicates planet is still alive. Read More >>

01.14.09  Cool Rocket Power
Prototype cryogenic engine designed to land astronauts on the Moon completes third round of testing. Read More >>

SPOTLIGHTS

Education: Sky Stories
The 2009 International Year of Astronomy is all about looking up. Share your stargazing stories. Read More >>

Videos: What's Up for January
This month Venus is the centerpiece of the first month of the 2009 International Year of Astronomy. Read More >>

Missions: Launch Schedule
Check the status of upcoming NASA launches in 2009. Read More >>

Education: In the Footsteps of Galileo
Recreate Galileo's earthshaking 17th Century observations of Jupiter's moons. Read More >>

Multimedia: Flashbacks
Explore the technological breakthroughs that revolutionized the study of asteroids with this interactive timeline from the Dawn mission team. Read More >>

CALENDAR

01.19.09
The role of Astronomy in Society and Culture
UNESCO HQ, Paris, France Read More >>