The 88 constellations recognized today are rich in mythology, with many named after characters, creatures, and objects from ancient Greek myths. This connection stems from the Greeks’ profound influence on astronomy, a legacy inherited and expanded upon by subsequent cultures. Let’s look a bit closer at the Greek myths behind Read more…
Earlier today, NASA launched one of its most anticipated and ambitious space exploration missions: the Europa Clipper. This spacecraft, borne aloft by a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket, is bound for one of the most intriguing moons in the solar system—Europa, a satellite of Jupiter. The mission is designed to explore Read more…
To mark International Astronomy today, we will discuss the history of Greek astronomy and its impact on modern science. Greek astronomy holds a pivotal place in the history of science, being the first systematic attempt in Western civilization to understand the cosmos. Ancient Greek thinkers formulated models of the universe, Read more…
The Hera Mission, launched on October 7, 2024, by the European Space Agency (ESA), marks a significant milestone in the field of planetary defense and space exploration. Named after the ancient Greek goddess Hera, this mission is not only an ambitious scientific endeavor but also carries profound symbolic ties to Read more…
Marvin the Martian is one of the most iconic characters from the Looney Tunes franchise, known for his distinct appearance and his perpetual quest to destroy Earth. Created by Chuck Jones and first appearing in the 1948 cartoon “Haredevil Hare,” Marvin quickly became a beloved figure in the pantheon of Read more…
Ariane 6 is Europe’s next-generation heavy lift launch vehicle, designed to replace the highly successful Ariane 5. Its name draws inspiration from Greek mythology. Specifically, it pays homage to Ariadne, the Cretan princess and a central figure in the myth of Theseus and the Minotaur. The inaugural launch of Ariane 6 is Read more…
The Euclid space program, an ambitious mission by the European Space Agency (ESA), represents a significant leap in our quest to understand the cosmos. Named after the father of geometry, Euclid launched on July 1, 2023, from Cape Canaveral, Florida, aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, Euclid’s destination was the Sun-Earth Read more…
The Odysseus lunar lander is a significant development in the field of space exploration. Built by the Houston-based company Intuitive Machines, it represents a new era of lunar exploration. The Odysseus lunar lander is a hexagonal cylinder, 4.0 meters tall and 1.57 meters wide, on 6 landing legs with a launch mass of Read more…
To celebrate World Space Week (Oct. 4-Oct.10), lets look at a story about the mission to Psyche, scheduled to launch Oct. 12, 2023. Named after the Greek goddess of the soul, the Psyche mission is a NASA-led space exploration project that aims to study the metal-rich asteroid Psyche. The asteroid is located in the Read more…
On Sept. 9, 1959, NASA launched Big Joe 1, the first launch of Project Mercury (the Roman name of Greek god Hermes). This was a milestone in NASA’s goal to put land on the moon. NASA’s Project Mercury was a pioneering achievement in the history of human space exploration. It Read more…