space
Local Astronomer Says Asteroid That Hit Russia Nearly Impossible To Predict
More than 1,000 people were injured, mostly from broken glass, when a space rock exploded in the Earth’s atmosphere about 30-40 miles above Russia on Friday.
Opinion: Sally Ride, A Role Model For The Ages
Looking around our nation, it’s obvious that we need more heroines and heroes with Sally Ride’s brave and courageous character. Her inspiration and legacy must live on to create the heroines – and heroes – of the future.
Atlantis Lands Safely
Atlantis commander and Philadelphia native Chris Ferguson landed the shuttle safely this morning, marking the end of the 30 year NASA shuttle program.
Look Up: It’s The Space Shuttle Atlantis!
After the space shuttle Atlantis arrives at the International Space Station for the last time, Earthlings will be able to see history (under the right conditions) just by looking up.
Space Shuttle Era Nears An End With Philadelphia Commander
The space shuttle Atlantis inched its way closer to the Cape Canaveral launch pad and to the history books.
Astronaut Encourages Philly Students To Shoot For The Stars
A pioneering astronaut comes to Philadelphia tomorrow, to speak to students at a middle school in West Oak Lane.
