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April 24, 2008

Latest Occurrence Of 'Phoenix Lights' Has Earthly Explanation

Man Says UFOs Were Actually Untethered Flares, Orbiting

About 11 years ago, thousands of Phoenix-area residents reported seeing several lights in a "V" formation hovering over the city. The US Air Force said the so-called "Phoenix Lights" were flares, but many still believe they were of extraterrestrial origin.

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Hawking Calls On NASA To Reach Beyond Moon, Mars

Compares Exploration To Christopher Columbus' Voyage

Professor Stephen Hawking honored the 50th anniversary of NASA by calling for a space exploration program which includes establishing an experimental base on the Moon within 30 years.

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Aero-TV Gets Turned Inside Out With RC Helicopters! (Part Two)

A few weeks ago, Aero-TV traveled to Champaign, Illinois, to sample the delights of an all indoor radio-controlled model aircraft event known as E-Fest. It was quite the weekend and we, admittedly, had a great time seeing the best in small model aircraft. While many of the aircraft thrilled us to no end, it was the wild and seemingly non-aerodynamic antics of the RC helicopters that really got our attention. How they work, what you can do with them, and how you can get one for yourself, is the subject of this two part episode of Aero-TV.

Rover Report: NASA Says Opportunity's Arm Getting Worse

Motor Stalling Earlier Than In Past

Could this mark the beginning of the end for one of NASA's erstwhile Mars rovers? Well... don't bet on it, though both intrepid Martian ground-crawlers are definitely showing signs of their advanced age. NASA said Wednesday a small motor in the robotic arm of Opportunity, that began stalling occasionally more than two years ago, has become more troublesome recently.

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