BBC: Spacecraft attempts closest-ever approach to Sun A Nasa spacecraft is attempting to make history with the closest-ever approach to the Sun. The Parker Solar Probe is plunging into our star's outer atmosphere, enduring brutal temperatures and extreme radiation. Genius move on behalf of Nasa to time this rendezvous to happen during mid-winter, when the… Continue reading Science FTW!
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We made that!
A dream come true
I've often wished someone would send Phil Collins into space, but I never thought they would actually do it!
We did that!
I've said it before, and I'll say it again: Homo sapiens can be a pretty damn awesome species at times.
Floating in a tin can
The International Space Station's Commander Hadfield knocks one out of the park.
Small steps
On the death of Neil Armstrong.
HOLY CRAP, IT WORKED!!!
Nasa's Curiosity rover successfully lands on Mars!
Curiosity Rover update
Remember that frankly bonkers video I showed about how they hope to land the next scientific probe on Mars this coming August? Well, here are some of the people who designed it, explaining their lunacy.
NO FUCKING WAY!!
Computer simulation of landing of Mars Science Laboratory (Curiosity Rover).
We did this:
Photo of International Space Station and the Docked Space Shuttle Endeavour.