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Small BodiesStories, updates, insights, and original analysis from The Planetary Society.
A New Understanding
Abigail Fraeman examines how the Mars Exploration Rovers, Spirit and Opportunity, changed our view of Mars.
8th Mars Report: Was Ancient Mars Warm and Wet or Cold and Icy?
One of the hot topics of the 8th International Conference on Mars was the nature of Mars' ancient past. Abigail Fraeman reports on our updated view of whether Mars was ever warm and wet.
Bill Nye 'Dancing With the Stars' Update
We're two weeks in to ‘Dancing with the Stars’ season 17, and Bill Nye has shown that, true to his TV-theme song lyric,
Bill Nye takes to the dance floor
It was announced this morning that Bill will be appearing as a contestant on the American hit show, “Dancing with the Stars”. I am so excited.
Buzz Aldrin on Dancing with the Stars: Week 3, and that's it
Our favorite astronaut has moonwalked off the dance floor, and we want to thank him for showing us that you're never too old to try something new. This is my last post -- I hope you've enjoyed reading these little interjections of space-related pop culture.
Buzz Aldrin on Dancing with the Stars: Week 2
It's the second week of ABC's television program Dancing with the Stars, which means two things: (1) Someone will be getting the boot from the competition on Tuesday night, and (2) Our favorite rocket man had a second chance to prove to judge Bruno Tonioli that he could dance without looking like he was still wearing his moon boots.
Buzz Aldrin on Dancing with the Stars: Week 1
This past Monday night Apollo 11 astronaut Buzz Aldrin appeared as a contestant on the ABC television program