Latest race to the moon sparks interest for Arizona lunar scientists
They say the next exploration missions will focus on detecting and collecting natural resources.
Paragon Space Development
The Tucson-based company is currently creating the next generation of space suits for astronauts exploring the moon.
Steward Observatory Turns 100
This year, the iconic Steward Observatory dome on the University of Arizona campus celebrated its 100th birthday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony commemorating its original dedication in 1923.
New exhibit takes UA Flandrau visitors on undersea adventure
The facility's downstairs is now dedicated to educate and inform about ocean life.
The Buzz: What to expect when OSIRIS-REx returns to Earth
The seven-year mission to harvest samples of an asteroid is months from completion, and scientists are ready for the next step.
Discovery program lets amateur astronomers join online search for asteroids
Citizen scientists can compare photographs to pick up subtle clues for space rocks.
Robotic exploration of the outer planets began 50 years ago.
The University of Arizona joined in the first missions to Jupiter and Saturn.
OSIRIS-REx zeroes in on September return to Earth
The space explorer will drop off a capsule containing material collected from Bennu.
UA students prepare to put their own cubesat into space
The cereal box-sized "CatSat" will transmit data to UA's Biosphere 2.
Evening Under the Stars
Visit the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association’s exclusive Dark Sky site for a very special “Evening Under the Stars.”
Scientists are taking a closer look at Saturn's moon Enceladus
The ice moon spouts geysers of water that could harbor basics for extraterrestrial life.
Winter solstice: Why isn't the shortest day of the year in the deepest part of winter?
It may be the day with the fewest hours of sunshine for the global north, but there is another source of heat to consider.
UA scientists still learning from Apollo 17 rocks 50 years ago
University of Arizona lunar scientists are still discovering details from the last manned moon mission's rocks.
The Buzz: Winter Solstice Celebrations
The importance of the shortest day of the year in cultures around the world.
Researcher theorizes ancient Mars underwent climate change disaster
An article suggests life on the Red Planet doomed itself and altered the environment.
