Archive for July, 2010

We Landed on the Moon 41 Years Ago

Jul 20th

Posted by Dan Dixon in Astronomy

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Today marks the 41st anniversary of humanity landing on the moon. Let’s go back soon.

More information

http://www.nasa.gov/externalflash/apollo11_40/

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apollo_11

NASA Releases Free Video Game

Jul 6th

Posted by Dan Dixon in Education

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NASA has just released a free multiplayer video game called Moonbase Alpha.

You play as an astronaut on the moon repairing damage to your base after an asteroid hits nearby. Moonbase Alpha showcases a small piece of a more comprehensive multiplayer astronaut game that’s in the works called Astronaut: Moon, Mars and Beyond.

What do you think of the game? Let everyone know in the comments below.

Download for free via Steam

Learn more about Moonbase Alpah on the official NASA website

Astronaut: Moon, Mars and Beyond