If I ever could have one beer with any celebrity of my choosing I'd pick Richard Branson. He's got to be by far one of the coolest company owners, and one of the coolest rich dude on the face of the planet. I've read up a lot on him since the SpaceShip One launches, and now Virgin Galactic's SpaceShipTwo has made it's first powered flight.
Many people have been waking up to this morning of news of a Russian Meteorite and Asteroid 2012 DA14. Many have been asking the following question: Was the Russian Meteorite (meteor) this morning related to Asteroid 2012 DA14? What connection does the Russian meteroite and Asteroid 2012 DA14 share? Nasa has answers for that very question.
Seventeen-thousand miles might not sound particularly close at first listen, but when it comes to a gigantic rock the size of half a football field, it's a bit scarier.
Even scientists have soul! Take a listen to 'Jewel in the Night,' by Colonel Chris Hadfield.
Did you see the Geminid Meteor Shower last night? If so, how many did you see? If you missed them, we have the top photos. Enjoy these amazing photos of the Geminid Meteor Shower from our friends at the National Weather Service of Binghamton and Spaceweather.
Grab that cup of coffee and head into your workday with the latest from Hollywood land.
Carrie Underwood Teaming Up With Aerosmith
Carrie Underwood and Aerosmith are teaming up. Carrie will be featu
I know what you’re thinking: I just saw another miracle on the Hudson. This time instead of a plane full of passengers you’re looking at a space shuttle. No, our astronauts didn’t make an emergency landing here.
All you keep hearing on the news this morning is “The Transit Of Venus”, but what does that even mean? Is it worth anything seeing or worrying about? Well don’t panic, it’s actually pretty cool.
Super Moon 2012, which occurred Saturday night, was not a sight to be missed, even if you were too busy drinking your Cinco de Mayo margaritas. This natural phenomenon is the one time a year when the moon is closer to the earth than ever, making it appear 30 percent brighter and 14 percent bigger. It also makes us stare off into space and go, “Whoah!?”
If things seem a little fishy at your Kentucky Derby or Cinco de Mayo party on Saturday, don’t blame the tequila or beer. Blame Earth’s satellite, the moon.
Since most of us couldn’t make it passed the weigh-in portion of the astronaut entrance exam, buying a ticket to space is probably the next best thing.
Could you imagine driving to work and looking up to see a huge fireball streaking across the sky? Would you panic? Would you freak out? I know I would. I’m glad people in Texas are a little bit braver than I am.
