Fly Me To the Moon Department

Good news for those who want to listen to their Sinatra while on their honeymoon... in space.

Geekologie can tell you all about it!

All the Scientists Are Running Around Department

Radioactive monkeys. On. The. Way.

The Telegraph has more.

How Many Seconds to Mars Department

The New Scientist tells us that if the Ad Astra Rocket Company can really get this supercharged ion engine thingamajig they're testing going we might be able to reach Mars 39 days after launch (!), wow.

Let's hope the good folks at Ad Astra prove it can work.

In the meantime, enjoy this classic Jack Handy quote:

“When the chairman introduced the guest speaker as a former illegal alien, I got up from my chair and yelled, 'What's the matter, no jobs on Mars?' When no one laughed, I was real embarrassed. I don't think people should make you feel that way.”

Transparency in Government Department

Press Secretary Gibbs was asked what the government knows about UFOs at a press conference (via phone call). The Huffington Post has more!

n.b. I know we don't really cover alien encounters and UFOs that much (if there's any intelligent life out there that would like to volunteer to ramp up our coverage, please, let me know!). In the meantime, if it's something you're interested in I highly recommend you check out UFO Casebook.

Wolves in Space Department

I would be remiss not to mention this wonderful op-ed on the glory of reaching the moon and the tragedy of the NASA program's failure to move much since that fateful day in 1969 from Tom Wolfe in the NY Times.

Interplanatery War Department

Jupiter under attack?

When You See the Southern Cross Department

Something that's always bothered me (and maybe only me) but as you probably know the Southern Cross is a pretty important astrological navigation point. But how good is it if there are two other crosses (Diamond and False) right nearby that consistently confuse those that are unaware of their existence?

Starry Night Photos has a nice picture for reference.

And of course I'd be remiss not to link this song.

Out Here in Space Department

Ever heard of the UNOOSA?

Well here's your chance...