The Lure of Mars | Space X Delays | Experts Weigh in on Space Taxis

The Lure of Mars: Why We Keep Going Back Mars' proximity to Earth, potential ability to support life and status as a target for human exploration have made it a primary destination for robotic missions over the years.   SpaceX Delays Dragon Cargo Ship Launch for NASA Due to Bad Weather Thick clouds and rain forced the private spaceflight company SpaceX to postpone the planned launch of an unmanned Dragon cargo ship for NASA on Saturday (Sept. 20). The mission will now launch to the International Space Station on Sunday, Sept. 21. Read More     Mercury Gives Southern Skywatchers Its Best Show of 2014 Mercury will shine at its best on Sunday (Sept. 21), but only skywatchers in the Southern Hemisphere will enjoy the show. Find out why here. Military & Aerospace Electronics - Sponsored Content Published exclusively for engineering managers and engineers involved with military and aerospace electronic systems design, development and production.   Additional Space.com Headlines See Jeff Bezos Unveil Blue Origin's New Rocket Engine (Video) The secretive private spaceflight company Blue Origin and the launch provider United Launch Alliance announced Wednesday (Sept. 17) that they're teaming up on a new rocket engine venture. Get the details you missed earlier in the week here. Read More Expert Voices: Reactions to NASA's Private Space Taxi Picks Politicians and spaceflight experts are reacting to NASA's picks for their Commercial Crew Program designed to ferry astronauts to the International Space Station.   Read More Jaw-dropping Aurora View Wins 2014 Astronomy Photo Contest See stunning photos from astrophotographers around the world as part of the 2014 Astronomy Photographer of the Year competition. Read More     SpaceX Dragon to Launch Space Mice, 3D Printer and More for NASA SpaceX is due to bring some strange things to the space station this weekend: the first 3D printer to leave the plant, a batch of mutant fruit flies, a wind-watching radar, 20 mice and a mouse X-ray machine. NASA Unveils World's Largest Welder to Build New Mega-Rocket NASA has officially cut the ribbon on a new facility that will help construct the space agency's next mega rocket. Eye-popping 'Interstellar' Movie App Puts Universe at Your Control Christopher Nolan's mysterious, highly anticipated film Interstellar; won't be released until November, but a new app lets you get a taste of the movie's themes and thrust right now.   You are receiving this email because You've received this message because you've registered or accepted our invitation to receive email from SPACE.com To unsubscribe, click here Copyright � 2014 Purch.com ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 150 Fifth Avenue, 9th Floor, New York, NY 10011 2425 Lincoln Ave. Ogden, UT 84003