Tag Archives: NASA

Sunset from space.

Posted on June 15, 2010 by Shannon

Please to enjoy this beautiful photo of the sunset snapped from the International Space Station. More information about the photo is here.

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Let’s go to Mars!

Posted on May 20, 2010 by Shannon

Image via Wikipedia I see that 6 astronauts are going into isolation for 17 months to prepare for a possible manned mission to Mars. The team includes 3 Russians, 2 Europeans and a Chinese — all men, incidentally. Perhaps they … Continue reading →

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Does size matter? Pluto’s identity crisis

Posted on July 29, 2009 by Shannon

Image via Wikipedia So is Pluto a planet or isn’t it? I don’t recall having much of an opinion when Pluto was first axed from the planetary roster, but now I think the International Astronomical Union may have been unfair … Continue reading →

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I haven’t felt much like posting lately. My good friend had an apartment fire and pretty much lost everything he owns. Fortunately, he was out of town at the time, so all he lost were possessions, and we are quite … Continue reading →

Posted on June 3, 2007 by Shannon | Leave a comment