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Solar Particles to Earth
05.31.12 - On May 17, 2012 a flare exploded from the sun. The eruption also shot out a burst of solar particles traveling at nearly the speed of light that reached Earth about 20 min after.
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Electric Moon Jolts the Solar Wind
05.30.12 - New research shows that the moon does indeed effect the solar winds.
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Lunar Spacecraft Complete Prime Mission
05.29.12 - A NASA mission to study the moon from crust to core has completed its prime mission earlier than expected and is now preparing for extended science operations starting Aug. 30
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Weighing Space Rock
05.29.12 - A scientist at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, Calif., has accurately determined the mass of a nearby asteroid from millions of miles away.
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Reduced Carbon Shown on Mars
05.24.12 - NASA-funded research on Mars meteorites that landed on Earth shows strong evidence that very large molecules containing carbon can originate on the Red Planet.
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'What is NASA?'
05.23.12 - In a new public service announcement, 'Jeopardy' host, Alex Trebek, is helping answer the question, 'How does NASA affect our daily lives?'
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Hinode Observes Annular Solar Eclipse
05.20.12 - Spectacular images from the Hinode spacecraft show the solar eclipse, which darkened the sky in parts of the western United States and Southeast Asia.
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National Small Business Week
05.21.12 - The hard work and dedication of NASA's small business partners have been vital to the NASA vision and mission.
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Zapping Deadly Bacteria
05.21.12 - A technology spin-off from long-running research aboard the International Space Station is opening up a new way to keep hospital patients safe from infections.
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Cassini Spots Tiny Moon, Begins to Tilt
05.21.12 - NASA's Cassini spacecraft made its closest approach to Saturn's tiny moon Methone.