Space Shuttles meet nose-to-nose
A rare photo opportunity was afforded to aerial photographers on August 11, 2011 when NASA swapped the locations of two retired space shuttles at the Kennedy Space Center in Orlando, Florida. via Buzzaurus.
Solar Storm Threatens to Slam Into Earth, Spectacular Flares Detected by NASA
Solar blasts of energy from the sun began reaching the Earth on Friday and could disrupt some communications, according to scientists from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Storms are brewing some 93 million miles away and three solar flares erupted on the sun starting Tuesday, touching earth’s magnetic field on Friday in the form of fast-moving “solar wind” and is blowing by the Earth. (NASA / NOAA’s Space Weather Prediction Center / IBITimes)
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LEGO Figurines to Aboard NASA’s Juno Spacecraft Set for Launch
LEGO figurines representing the Roman god Jupiter, his wife Juno and Galileo Galilei are shown aboard the Juno spacecraft in this undated handout released by NASA August 3, 2011. NASA’s Jupiter-bound Juno spacecraft will carry the 1.5-inch figurines to Jupiter when the spacecraft launches August 5. The inclusion of the three mini-statues, or figurines, is part of a joint outreach and educational program developed as part of the partnership between NASA and the LEGO Group to inspire children to explore science, technology, engineering and mathematics. (Reuters)
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Beautiful Planet – Oh I so want to go to the ISS!
I for one am very pleased that the astronauts on the ISS (heroes in my humble opinion) keep sharing images of our beautiful planet with the rest of us. The privilege of viewing earth from space is only granted to a very select few. However, thanks to these images, it is almost like we get to go up there ourselves. For that I am truly grateful to the Astronauts, NASA and ESA. So if anyone, from any of the space programs, is reading this – From the bottom of my heart: Thank you!
Simulating Life on Mars
Inspired by a commission received from NASA, Mars: Adrift on the Hourglass Sea is an unbelievably captivating series by artists Richard Selesnick and Nicholas Kahn that explores what life could be like on the red planet. See more at My Modern Metropolis.
Planet Earth – Glance from the Outer Space
Being an astronaut is, perhaps, the most widely-spread wishes among the little boys. Indeed, who would refuse a chance to rise up to the stars and have a look at our Planet Earth from the orbit? Actually, this opportunity today is much closer to people than ever before. You don’t even need to become an astronaut: spaceships for space travelers are already built and tickets are on sale… Though, if you are not ready yet to invest USD 20-35 millions into a space trip, you can still enjoy the pictures, taken from the outer space, featuring our home Planet Earth. By the way, with the so-called suborbital flights, a chance to look at the Earth from 100-160 km height may cost just as little as 200 000 USD.
Hispaniola Panorama (NASA, International Space Station Science, 08/19/08) by NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center
Evaporation Pond, Colorado River, Utah (NASA, International Space Station Science, 05/18/07) by NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center
Barcelona, Spain (NASA, International Space Station Science, 12/30/06) by NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center
Great Cosmos – Eternal Ocean
Great cosmos – Eternal Ocean… Cold silence – No Emotions… These are the words from one of the greatest songs by Lake of Tears band. Indeed, cosmos with its sparkling stars and mysterious galaxies has always had some purely mysterious influence on people. Its silent beauty, tranquility, and infiniteness attract and inspire people today just like it all did to our ancestors, living thousands of years ago. Of course, these days we have much better understanding of cosmos. Powerful telescopes allowed us to make remote galaxies closer and to shed some light upon the secrets, concealed beyond planet Earth.
Whirlpool Galaxy Details: Heart by Hubble Space Telescope
At the same time, now we know that cosmos is not as calm as it may seem at first glance – behind its seeming tranquility it is a real battlefield, where the stars are born and die during the huge bangs like the one, which gave the beginning to our own Planet many millions of years ago. We still know very little about the life of stars, meteors, galaxies, and black holes – though, what we already know is enough to say that “no emotions” is only a cover-up for true cosmos life. In this post we have collected a gallery of stars and galaxies photographs, mostly taken by NASA, to show you the true depth of cosmos, its mysterious beauty and nature. Perhaps, these photos will remind you the unique feeling you might have experienced being a child, when you stared at the clear night sky with the myriads of stars, feeling yourself a part of the entire Universe.
Giant Nebula NGC 3603 by Hubble Space Telescope
Eagle Nebula M16 by Hubble Space Telescope
NASA Releases Incredible Photos on Flickr
NASA just joined Flickr Commons, releasing 180 historic photos in three incredible sets; Building NASA, Launch/Takeoff and NASA Center Namesakes. The photos span the US space agency’s 50+ year history. You’ll not only get to see the key figureheads behind NASA, you’ll also see some of the most iconic spacecrafts take flight. See more at My Modern Metropolis.
Space photography by NASA
Here are the few photos taken by NASA, which includes Space photographs also. Space photography has come a long way since the Mercury missions of the early 1960s. The only photo equipment in Colonel John Glenn’s cramped Friendship 7 capsule was a point-and-shoot camera loaded with Kodak 35mm film.
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