This past year was a big one for out of this world news. From landing the rover, Curiosity, on Mars to celebrating the life and achievements of famed astronaut Neil Armstrong, there was never a dull moment in the world of science and more specifically our ventures in outer space. As we look back on the year and head into 2013, here are some of the top developments and stories that made headlines in Science news.
- The landing of the Mars Rover, Curiosity occurred on August 15th 2012 and opened the door for our study of the red planet and the possibility of life on other planets.
- Endeavour’s journey to the Los Angeles Science Center started with a cross-country retirement tour, beginning in Orlando, Florida and ending with a tour through the streets of Los Angeles on October 13th 2012.
- On August 25th, 2012 the world lost legendary astronaut, Neil Armstrong who was the first man to walk on the moon. For his achievements and contributions to NASA’s space program, he was decorated in 17 countries with several medals and honors, including the Medal of Freedom and Congressional Space Medal of Honor.
- Just this past month, Golden Spike a privately funded company, announced plans for prepare for commercial flights to the moon in early as 2020.
But those weren’t the only big developments of the past year. 2012 also brought us the return of SpaceX Dragon, the Tissint meteorite landing in Morocco, and the rare sighting of the Blue Moon. Which of these stories was most memorable for you? For more information on any of these stories, feel free to browse some of our past posts, here on the blog. Or, if there are any other science or space stories that you and your kids want more information on, just let us know!
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