Science at Nasa
Approaching Mars
Earth and Mars will have a breathtaking close encounter in October 2005.
NASA Naps
NASA-supported sleep researchers are learning new and surprising things about naps.
A Hitchhiker's Guide to the Moon
Humans will need more precise maps when they return to the Moon.
Was Einstein a Space Alien?
One hundred years ago, Albert Einstein stunned physicists with his out-of-this-world ideas.
Mysterious Cancer
Researchers agree that space radiation can cause cancer. They're just not sure how.
Moon Water
Some researchers believe there's water on the Moon in reach of human explorers.
Solar Eclipse
On April 8th in North America crescent-shaped sunbeams will dapple the ground during a partial solar eclipse.
Picking on Einstein
NASA's Gravity Probe B spacecraft aims to confirm Einstein's theory of relativity ... or provide the first evidence against it.
Cutting Edge Physics
Nobel laureates and other top scientists will talk to the public next month about the mind-boggling frontiers of modern physics.
En Route to Mars, the Moon
Why colonize the Moon before going to Mars? NASA scientists give their reasons.

Nasa Breaking News
New Hubble Observations
New observations from NASA's Hubble Space Telescope (HST) will be presented by astronomers during a media teleconference at 1 p.m. EDT, Wednesday, June 22.
NASA TV Covering Progress ISS Docking
When a fresh shipment of supplies arrives at the International Space Station, NASA TV will broadcast it live.
Statement By NASA Administrator Michael Griffin on the House Floor Vote On NASA's FY 2006 Funding Bill
"The House's vote in favor of full funding for NASA represents a very positive step in the appropriations process for the upcoming fiscal year. I look forward to working closely and cooperatively with the Senate as this process continues."
Expendable Launch Vehicle Status Report: E05-03
On June 6, the spacecraft's flight batteries were installed and activated. Autonomous self-testing was completed June 14.
Dangerous Weather Media Conference
NASA hurricane researchers are available for a media teleconference at noon EDT, Thursday, June 23 to discuss the Tropical Cloud Systems and Processes mission to Costa Rica.
Return to Flight Task Group Plans Final Meeting
The Stafford-Covey Return to Flight Task Group will conduct its final public meeting at 1 p.m. EDT Monday, June 27, in Washington, D.C.
NASA Successfully Demonstrates Innovative Nanosatellite System
The volleyball-sized Miniature Autonomous Extravehicular Robotic Camera (Mini AERCam) is designed to help astronauts and ground crews see outside the spacecraft during a mission.
Discovery Successfully Rolls Back to Launch Pad
With new safety modifications, the Space Shuttle Discovery is back at Launch Pad 39B at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, Fla.
NASA Investigates Space Exploration Concepts
The NASA Institute for Advanced Concepts (NIAC) has selected its 2005 Phase 1 awards.
First Congressional Testimony From Space
Expedition 11 crew member John Phillips made history today when he testified before Congress while in orbit.

Science at Nasa
Approaching Mars
Earth and Mars will have a breathtaking close encounter in October 2005.
NASA Naps
NASA-supported sleep researchers are learning new and surprising things about naps.
A Hitchhiker's Guide to the Moon
Humans will need more precise maps when they return to the Moon.
Was Einstein a Space Alien?
One hundred years ago, Albert Einstein stunned physicists with his out-of-this-world ideas.
Mysterious Cancer
Researchers agree that space radiation can cause cancer. They're just not sure how.
Moon Water
Some researchers believe there's water on the Moon in reach of human explorers.
Solar Eclipse
On April 8th in North America crescent-shaped sunbeams will dapple the ground during a partial solar eclipse.
Picking on Einstein
NASA's Gravity Probe B spacecraft aims to confirm Einstein's theory of relativity ... or provide the first evidence against it.
Cutting Edge Physics
Nobel laureates and other top scientists will talk to the public next month about the mind-boggling frontiers of modern physics.
En Route to Mars, the Moon
Why colonize the Moon before going to Mars? NASA scientists give their reasons.

Nasa Breaking News
NASA Gives Congress First Testimony From Space
NASA's astronaut aboard the International Space Station will provide the first-ever Congressional testimony from space.
Space Station Captures Hurricane on Video
Video taken from the International Space Station of the Atlantic hurricane season's first tropical storm will air on NASA TV starting at 4 p.m. EDT.
Administrator Griffin to Attend Paris Air Show
NASA Administrator Michael Griffin will attend France's Paris Air Show, which begins Monday in the suburb of Le Bourget.
Space Shuttle Discovery Ready To Roll
The Space Shuttle Discovery is set to roll out to Launch Pad 39B at KSC with an upgraded External Tank (ET) on June 14.
NASA TV to Cover Progress Docking
On June 18, when a fresh shipment of supplies arrives at the International Space Station, NASA TV will broadcast it live.
Space Shuttle Status Report: S05-023
On Tuesday in the VAB, Discovery was mated with a new External Tank (ET-121).
Spitzer Captures Echo Of Dead Star's Rumblings
An enormous light echo etched in the sky by a fitful dead star was spotted by the infrared eyes of NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope.
Spectacular Day of the Comet
After a voyage of 173 days and 268 million miles, NASA's Deep Impact spacecraft will get up-close-and-personal with comet Tempel 1 on July 4.
Two Space Station Contract Options
NASA's Johnson Space Center (JSC) in Houston has exercised two contract options with The Boeing Company for continued work on the U.S. segment of the International Space Station.
U.S. and France Agree to Establish NASA Shuttle Landing Site
The U.S. and French governments agreed to establish a Transoceanic Abort Landing (TAL) site for NASA's Space Shuttle at Istres Air Base 125, in the South of France.

Science at Nasa
Approaching Mars
Earth and Mars will have a breathtaking close encounter in October 2005.
A Hitchhiker's Guide to the Moon
Humans will need more precise maps when they return to the Moon.
Was Einstein a Space Alien?
One hundred years ago, Albert Einstein stunned physicists with his out-of-this-world ideas.
Mysterious Cancer
Researchers agree that space radiation can cause cancer. They're just not sure how.
Moon Water
Some researchers believe there's water on the Moon in reach of human explorers.
Solar Eclipse
On April 8th in North America crescent-shaped sunbeams will dapple the ground during a partial solar eclipse.
Picking on Einstein
NASA's Gravity Probe B spacecraft aims to confirm Einstein's theory of relativity ... or provide the first evidence against it.
Cutting Edge Physics
Nobel laureates and other top scientists will talk to the public next month about the mind-boggling frontiers of modern physics.
En Route to Mars, the Moon
Why colonize the Moon before going to Mars? NASA scientists give their reasons.
Science@NASA ... to go
A new "podcast" puts audio recordings of NASA science news articles into your pocket MP3 player.

Nasa Breaking News
Deep Impact Comet Mission Preview
On July 4, NASA's Deep Impact spacecraft concludes a six-month, 268 million mile voyage to comet Tempel 1 by sending a projectile crashing into the cosmic traveler.
Space Shuttle Status Report: S05-022
Discovery was de-mated from its External Tank (ET-120) and Solid Rocket Boosters in high bay 1 on June 2.
Mars Mission Begins Launch Preparations
NASA has given the green light to a project to put a long-armed lander on to the icy ground of the far-northern Martian plains.
NASA and UND Sign DC-8 Contract
NASA has signed a cooperative agreement with the University of North Dakota to house and operate the agency's DC-8 jet aircraft.
NASA's Space Eyes Focus on Deep Impact
The Spitzer and Hubble Space Telescopes helped scientists prepare for Deep Impact's comet encounter.
Interns Head to Japan for Space Law Competition
Olivia Hussey and Kristie Blase won a chance to compete in the World Finals of the Space Law Moot Court in Fukuoka, Japan.
NASA Selects New Frontiers Concept Study
NASA today announced a mission to fly to Jupiter will proceed to a preliminary design phase. The mission is called Juno, and it is the second in NASA's New Frontiers Program.
Stars Flood Space With Gravitational Waves
Two "white dwarves" are orbiting each other in a death grip.
Virginia Event Features Future Air Travel System
NASA, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), and industry partners will showcase forward looking aviation technology at SATS 2005: A Transformation of Air Travel, on Monday, June 6 at the regional airport in Danville, Va.
Discovery Rolls Back from Pad
Orbiter will get a new External Tank and other modifications.