How did Mars500 work?
The mission intended to simulate humanity’s eventual journey to Mars finished today after 520 days. How did this experiment work? Find out after the jump.
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Penultimate Space Shuttle launch captured by incredible amateur snaps
Some lucky students and airplane passengers got a rare view of Endeavour’s launch yesterday
First ever orbital image of Mercury
NASA’s Messenger probe returns its first image a week after entering into orbit around the Solar System’s innermost planet
Month in Facts: February
A look at some of the most interesting numerical stories from around the world in the past month
Final flight for Discovery
As Discovery prepares for its final launch tonight, we take a look at NASA’s Space Shuttles and their history
NASA discovers rocky Earth, but should we care?
We’ve heard of “Super-Earths” and “Mega-planets” but spare a thought for the little guy – he just might be the most important
Voyager probe nears edge of the Solar System
The furthest man made object from Earth reaches a major landmark as it approaches interstellar space
Is NASA about to announce the discovery of alien life?
In this special edition of Question Of The Day, we take a look at the rumours currently flying around the internet regarding a NASA announcement
First ever asteroid minerals brought to Earth
In a groundbreaking announcement, Japanese scientists have confirmed that the Hayabusa probe has returned samples from the Itokowa asteroid
