Space & PhysicsJuly 1, 2019
Mapping the Mission
Modern satellite imagery and 3-D modeling give us a new view of how Apollo 11 played out
Stories by Edward Bell
Edward Bell is a contributing art director at Scientific American and an animator specializing in planetary science. He is author of the award-winning iPad book Journey to the Exoplanets.
Space & PhysicsJune 18, 2019
New Model Re-creates Apollo 11 Mission in 3-D
Modern satellite imagery and three-dimensional modeling create a multimedia view of how Apollo 11 played out on the lunar surface
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Space & PhysicsApril 1, 2010
8 Wonders of the Solar System
Artist Ron Miller takes us on a journey to eight of the most breathtaking views that await intrepid explorers of our solar system. The scale of these natural wonders dwarfs anything Earth has to offer. What might we see and feel if we could travel to these distant domains? The artist's eye—interpreting data from probes such as NASA's Cassini, which is now exploring the Saturnian system, and MESSENGER, which has flown by Mercury three times and goes into permanent orbit next March—allows us an early visit to these unforgettable locales.
Space & PhysicsFebruary 20, 2009
To Explore Strange New Worlds:Dawn's Star Trek-Like Voyage Right on Target
On its eight-year data gathering mission, Dawn will be the first space probe to visit and orbit two solar system bodies other than Earth
Space & PhysicsJanuary 30, 2009
Electric Rockets for Deep-Space Exploration
Video takes a look at exactly how electric rockets work
EnvironmentMay 23, 2008
The Illustrations of Roberto Osti [Slide Show]
Roberto Osti's beautifully detailed and wonderfully composed paintings have delighted Scientific American readers for many years
TechnologyNovember 1, 2000
Digital Depictions