Photos: Orbital maneuvers
As NASA marks the 25th anniversary of the first shuttle flight, unmanned vehicles keep watch on our neighbors in the solar system.
As NASA marks the 25th anniversary of the first shuttle flight, unmanned vehicles keep watch on our neighbors in the solar system.
On April 12, 1981, an untested space shuttle Colunbia lifted off and began a new era of space exploration.
April 12, 2006
NASA is planning to crash a water-seeking probe into the moon while ESA visits Venus. Plus, news from Mars.
April 11, 2006
A high-res camera on NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter sends back infrared color images of the Red Planet.
April 10, 2006
Teams of students designed, built and raced vehicles for NASA's 13th annual Great Moonbuggy Race.
April 10, 2006
NASA satellites monitor Great Barrier Reef for signs of coral bleaching, which is occuring worldwide at an alarming rate.
April 7, 2006
A quarter-century with the space shuttle
On April 12, 1981, an untested space shuttle Colunbia lifted off and began a new era of space exploration.April 12, 2006
Lunar crash course; interplanetary visitors
NASA is planning to crash a water-seeking probe into the moon while ESA visits Venus. Plus, news from Mars.April 11, 2006
Mars in full color
A high-res camera on NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter sends back infrared color images of the Red Planet.April 10, 2006
'Moonbuggies' bounce to the finish line
Teams of students designed, built and raced vehicles for NASA's 13th annual Great Moonbuggy Race.April 10, 2006
Satellites keep close watch on coral reefs
NASA satellites monitor Great Barrier Reef for signs of coral bleaching, which is occuring worldwide at an alarming rate. April 7, 2006