The Universe in 90 Seconds, from the Big Bang to Man on the Moon – Video

The Universe in 90 Seconds, from the Big Bang to Man on the Moon – Video

A quick refresher on the first 13.75 billion years of our existence

  • Space
  • By Lucian Parfeni
  • November 1st, 2012
Unlike the Moon, Vesta Always Keeps a Fresh Face, Stays Forever Young

Unlike the Moon, Vesta Always Keeps a Fresh Face, Stays Forever Young

The protoplanet doesn't weather and darken like the Moon or other asteroids

The Moon Doesn't Get Smaller as It Rises, but Your Brain Thinks It Does [Video]

The Moon Doesn't Get Smaller as It Rises, but Your Brain Thinks It Does [Video]

An explanation of the moon size illusion, the moon seems bigger at the horizon

UFO Sighting: Hexagon Base on the Moon Believed to Be Alien Base

UFO Sighting: Hexagon Base on the Moon Believed to Be Alien Base

Other structures can be seen surrounding the hexagon base

  • Space
  • By Lucian Parfeni
  • October 18th, 2012
Two New Explanations on How the Moon Was Formed in a Giant Collision

Two New Explanations on How the Moon Was Formed in a Giant Collision

The models result in an Earth with a 2.5-hour day

  • Space
  • By Lucian Parfeni
  • October 17th, 2012
The Moon Formed from a Massive Collision, New Study Provides Best Evidence Yet

The Moon Formed from a Massive Collision, New Study Provides Best Evidence Yet

A young Earth collided with a protoplanet dubbed Theia

  • Space
  • By Lucian Parfeni
  • October 15th, 2012
Moon Water Formed on the Spot by Solar Wind, Scientists Find

Moon Water Formed on the Spot by Solar Wind, Scientists Find

Indicating that there is water on all other planetary bodies in the Solar System

The Moon Was Inhabited 200,000 Years Ago

The Moon Was Inhabited 200,000 Years Ago

Former NASA scientists reveals that a statue was found on the lunar surface

See the Lunar Surface in 3D, Courtesy of LRO

See the Lunar Surface in 3D, Courtesy of LRO

Data from the spacecraft were used to construct amazing images of the Moon

  • Space
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • September 19th, 2012
Martian Soil May Protect Astronauts from Radiation

Martian Soil May Protect Astronauts from Radiation

Building a shelter on the Red Planet is a thorny issue

Twin Lunar Orbiters Will Move to Lower Altitudes

Twin Lunar Orbiters Will Move to Lower Altitudes

This will enable more precise gravitational studies of Earth's satellite

The Lunar Surface Like You've Never Seen It Before [Video]

The Lunar Surface Like You've Never Seen It Before [Video]

Experts piece a new video clip together from LRO images

  • Space
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • September 1st, 2012
Extended Science Operations Begin for Twin Lunar Probes

Extended Science Operations Begin for Twin Lunar Probes

The NASA mission was originally supposed to end on May 29

  • Space
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • August 31st, 2012
Lunar Crater Has Water Inside Its Walls

Lunar Crater Has Water Inside Its Walls

The finding was made by a NASA spacecraft orbiting the Moon

  • Space
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • August 27th, 2012
Neil Armstrong Dies at 82

Neil Armstrong Dies at 82

He received the first Congressional Space Medal of Honor

  • Space
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • August 25th, 2012
We May Soon Use Elevators to Get to the Moon

We May Soon Use Elevators to Get to the Moon

A newly-founded company wants to make this a reality

CubeSats Could Observe the Moon Inexpensively

CubeSats Could Observe the Moon Inexpensively

The spacecraft are very small and can be assembled rapidly

 
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