TagsTagsSpaceX had a big success yesterday, launching the very first privately-funded rocket to enter Earth orbit. [Video]
It was expected, but still a milestone for science and space exploration; the Phoenix Mars Lander has definitively proved the existence of water on Mars.
An LGF lizard in Florida emailed this spectacular photo of the shuttle Atlantis taking off this afternoon.
This month we have a number of noteworthy space exploration anniversaries, and Rand Simberg has a great overview of the triumphs and tragedies we all remember.