NASA Launches New Science Website

Washington, D.C. — April 14, 2008 — Did you know that Earth's first animal — a mysterious creature whose characteristics can only be inferred from fossils and studies of living animals — was more complex than previously believed? Or that one of Mars’ moons is doomed and will be shattered in 100 million years? That’s just some of the information available on NASA’s new website, launched by its Science Mission Directorate. The site provides in-depth coverage of NASA's past, present and future science missions with features that include: Interactive tables and searches for Earth, heliophysics, planetary and astrophysics missions Insight into dark matter and dark energy, planets around other stars, climate change, Mars and space weather Resources for researchers including links to upcoming science solicitations and opportunities A mapping of science questions for NASA science missions and the data they produce A citizen-scientist page with access to resources that equip the public to engage in scientific investigation Expanded "For Educators" and "For Kids" pages to provide access to a broader range of resources for learning the science behind NASA missions

NASA’s new Web site provides information on past, present and future science missions. Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief explanation written by a professional astronomer. This one is of one of Mars’ moon, which scientists say is doomed. Photo by NASA.

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