Mars Science Laboratory Our How Things Work feature for November 2011 focuses on the landing of the Curiosity Mars Science Laboratory in August 2012. But that will be just the start of this most ...

Museum director Ellen Stofan reflects on the significance of the United Arab Emirates upcoming mission to Mars. Ellen Stofan, John and Adrienne Mars Director of the National Air and Space Museum ...

“We’re thrilled to welcome two new giant pandas to the National Zoo, including a descendant of one of our beloved panda family,” said Brandie Smith, John and Adrienne Mars Director of the ...

However, hours later the MPC announced it was removing the object from its records because it wasn't an asteroid at all. It ...

A NASA spacecraft has returned asteroid samples that hold not only the pristine building blocks for life but also the salty ...

Previously, Stofan was the John and Adrienne Mars Director of the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum (2018–2021) where she was the first woman to hold that position. Under her leadership, the ...

Bao Li and Qing Bao, two giant pandas, are making their public debut at the Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute on Jan. 24, 2025.

the John and Adrienne Mars Director of Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute (NZCBI). "Bao Li and Qing Bao have already won the hearts of our staff and volunteers ...