NASA has several active missions which do not receive much public attention. Once such mission is the TERRA mission. Launched in 1999, TERRA observes the connections between our atmosphere, land and surface changes, water and energy balance. These observations help study Earth’s climate, plant health, aids in natural disaster relief and more. Learn more about… Continue reading
Astronomy Fact of the Day: May 7, 2020
On this date in 1984, Progress 21, an unmanned Soviet resupply flight, was launched to the Salyut 7 orbital station.
Astronomy Fact of the Day: May 6, 2020
Full moon occurs tomorrow morning at 5:45am. Full moon for May is often called the Full Flower Moon. Look for the Moon in the east after sunset. Please practice responsible social distancing when you go outside to observe.
The Planetarium Goes Dark
The lights at the iconic McDonnell Planetarium have gone dark this month. Watch as Will explains why we’ve teamed up with the Saint Louis Zoo, Gateway Arch, and the Missouri Botanical Garden in an effort to reduce light pollution in the city of St. Louis. Connect with Curiosity
Astronomy Fact of the Day: May 5, 2020
On this date in 1961, Alan Bartlett Shepard Jr. became the first American in space aboard his Mercury capsule MR-3, Freedom 7. He would also walk on the Moon in 1971, as commander of the Apollo 14 flight.
Astronomy Fact of the Day: May 4, 2020
There are eight planets in our solar system and over 4100 other planets discovered so far orbiting other stars. How many planets could be out there? The newest of planet hunting missions is TESS. Learn more about it at NASA’s TESS pages.
Astronomy Fact of the Day: May 3, 2020
On this date in 2007, Walter Marty “Wally” Schirra Jr. died of natural causes. He was a member of the first crew to rendezvous in space and was commander of the first Apollo manned flight.
Astronomy Fact of the Day: May 2, 2020
Today is the first of two astronomy days in 2020. The next one occurs on September 26, 2020. For those looking for astronomy ideas to do at home, check out these STEM activities posted by NASA.
Night Sky Update: May 1-May 9, 2020
This is the Saint Louis Science Center’s NIGHT SKY UPDATE for the week of Friday, May 01, 2020. Information updated weekly or as needed. Times given as local St. Louis time (CDT). For definitions of terminology used in the night sky update, click the highlighted text. For now, star parties at the Saint Louis Science… Continue reading
Mars Rover Replica Build
Have you ever seen the Mars rover replica at the Science Center? It was actually built by the talented folks in our Exhibit Electronics Department. Here’s a behind-the-scenes look as Collin and Nathan put it together. Think of it as a giant Erector Set that took roughly 55 hours to complete! Connect with curiosity!