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SpaceX says boosting output, on track for 13 rocket launches this year
Space Exploration Technologies, or SpaceX, is rapidly increasing production of the engines that power its Falcon 9 rocket and expects to meet its target of 13 launches and two test flights this year, President Gwynne Shotwell told Reuters.
Space Exploration Technologies, or SpaceX, is rapidly increasing production of the engines that power its Falcon 9 rocket and expects to meet its target of 13 launches and two test flights this year, President Gwynne Shotwell told Reuters.
Small, Shrinking Mercury Is a Planetary Space Oddity
Mercury is more than just a dead, roasted chunk of rock. In fact, the solar system’s smallest planet …
Mercury is more than just a dead, roasted chunk of rock. In fact, the solar system’s smallest planet …
Space
Source: National Geographic
Posted on: Tuesday, Mar 17, 2015, 9:28am
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Source: National Geographic
Posted on: Tuesday, Mar 17, 2015, 9:28am
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NASA to study Earth and sun's explosive interplay
A $1.1 billion mission focused on magnetic field activity that disrupts power grids and drives aurora lights is set for launch
A $1.1 billion mission focused on magnetic field activity that disrupts power grids and drives aurora lights is set for launch
Researchers Think There's A Warm Ocean On Enceladus
A new analysis of particles believed to be from the bottom of oceans inside Enceladus suggests the moon is toasty warm.
A new analysis of particles believed to be from the bottom of oceans inside Enceladus suggests the moon is toasty warm.
Watch NASA Fire Up the Biggest Rocket Booster Ever
And blast a serious hole in the Utah desert in the process.
And blast a serious hole in the Utah desert in the process.
Space
Source: TIME Magazine
Posted on: Thursday, Mar 12, 2015, 11:38am
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Source: TIME Magazine
Posted on: Thursday, Mar 12, 2015, 11:38am
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The spacecraft stack set to fly in pyramid formation
NASA's four Magnetospheric Multiscale spacecraft are set to launch so they can study how Earth's magnetosphere interacts with the sun's
NASA's four Magnetospheric Multiscale spacecraft are set to launch so they can study how Earth's magnetosphere interacts with the sun's
Space
Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Thursday, Mar 12, 2015, 11:38am
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Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Thursday, Mar 12, 2015, 11:38am
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NASA Probe Reaches Orbit Around Dwarf Planet
NASA's Dawn mission has reached its destination and is orbiting the dwarf planet Ceres. NPR's Geoff Brumfiel reports on the end of an odyssey to explore an odd, in-between world.
NASA's Dawn mission has reached its destination and is orbiting the dwarf planet Ceres. NPR's Geoff Brumfiel reports on the end of an odyssey to explore an odd, in-between world.
Hubble captures quadruple image of ancient exploding star
Astronomers using the Hubble Space Telescope and a naturally occurring cosmic magnifying lens captured surprising multiple images of the same exploded ancient star, research published on Thursday shows.
Astronomers using the Hubble Space Telescope and a naturally occurring cosmic magnifying lens captured surprising multiple images of the same exploded ancient star, research published on Thursday shows.
Astronomy
Source: Reuters
Posted on: Friday, Mar 06, 2015, 9:10am
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Source: Reuters
Posted on: Friday, Mar 06, 2015, 9:10am
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U.S. satellite likely exploded after temperature spike: Air Force
A U.S. military weather satellite appears to have exploded while in orbit last month after a sudden temperature spike in its power system, producing 43 pieces of new space debris, the Air Force said on Tuesday.
A U.S. military weather satellite appears to have exploded while in orbit last month after a sudden temperature spike in its power system, producing 43 pieces of new space debris, the Air Force said on Tuesday.
Tiny CubeSats could hitch a ride with ESA mission
The European Space Agency is calling for small, boxy spacecraft called CubeSats to hitch a ride with a mission in 2020 – perhaps the first CubeSat trip into deep space
The European Space Agency is calling for small, boxy spacecraft called CubeSats to hitch a ride with a mission in 2020 – perhaps the first CubeSat trip into deep space
Space
Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Wednesday, Mar 04, 2015, 7:37am
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Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Wednesday, Mar 04, 2015, 7:37am
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Mars rover Curiosity halts its work after short circuit
Nasa engineers investigate problem that has stopped the rover’s robotic arm, with testing expected to take days
Nasa engineers investigate problem that has stopped the rover’s robotic arm, with testing expected to take days
Space
Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Wednesday, Mar 04, 2015, 7:37am
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Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Wednesday, Mar 04, 2015, 7:37am
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U.S. science probe nears unexplored dwarf planet Ceres
A NASA science satellite on Friday will wrap up a 7-1/2-year journey to Ceres, an unexplored dwarf planet in the main asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter, scientists said on Monday.
A NASA science satellite on Friday will wrap up a 7-1/2-year journey to Ceres, an unexplored dwarf planet in the main asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter, scientists said on Monday.
NASA investigating helmet water leak after spacewalk
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (Reuters) - Two U.S. astronauts finished a 6-1/2-hour spacewalk on Wednesday to prepare parking spots for new commercial space taxis then discovered water had leaked into a spacesuit helmet, a problem that led to the near-drowning of another astronaut in 2013, officials said.
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (Reuters) - Two U.S. astronauts finished a 6-1/2-hour spacewalk on Wednesday to prepare parking spots for new commercial space taxis then discovered water had leaked into a spacesuit helmet, a problem that led to the near-drowning of another astronaut in 2013, officials said.
Pink cloud from NASA rocket lights up sky over U.S. Southwest
(Reuters) - An unusual pink cloud that lit up the sky over New Mexico and Arizona early on Wednesday was caused by a NASA research rocket launched to study the outer reaches of Earth's atmosphere, scientists said.
(Reuters) - An unusual pink cloud that lit up the sky over New Mexico and Arizona early on Wednesday was caused by a NASA research rocket launched to study the outer reaches of Earth's atmosphere, scientists said.
First photo of Earth from space was from deadly rocket
The first ever photograph of our planet from space marks the moment when rockets became space exploration vehicles and not just bomb carriers
The first ever photograph of our planet from space marks the moment when rockets became space exploration vehicles and not just bomb carriers
Space
Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Thursday, Feb 26, 2015, 7:56am
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Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Thursday, Feb 26, 2015, 7:56am
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Watch desert dust cross the ocean as seen from space
For the first time, a satellite has calculated the whopping amount of Saharan dust that is blown over the ocean to reach the Amazon rainforest every year
For the first time, a satellite has calculated the whopping amount of Saharan dust that is blown over the ocean to reach the Amazon rainforest every year
Environment
Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Thursday, Feb 26, 2015, 7:56am
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Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Thursday, Feb 26, 2015, 7:56am
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Russia outlines plans to build national space station after ISS ends in 2024
Moscow assures it will continue funding the International Space Station until 2024 but will then disconnect its modules to build a national base
Moscow assures it will continue funding the International Space Station until 2024 but will then disconnect its modules to build a national base
Space
Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Thursday, Feb 26, 2015, 7:56am
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Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Thursday, Feb 26, 2015, 7:56am
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Astronaut takes ultimate selfie while floating in space
During a spacewalk outside ISS, NASA's Barry "Butch" Wilmore snapped an amazing selfie with Earth in the background
During a spacewalk outside ISS, NASA's Barry "Butch" Wilmore snapped an amazing selfie with Earth in the background
The plan to find alien life in Europa's icy seas
We're getting ready to send a probe to Jupiter's icy moon – but how will we know if anything lives there?
We're getting ready to send a probe to Jupiter's icy moon – but how will we know if anything lives there?
Space
Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Wednesday, Feb 25, 2015, 5:56am
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Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Wednesday, Feb 25, 2015, 5:56am
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Three spacewalks to kick off big year aboard the ISS
NASA astronauts will exit the space station three times to prepare it for visits from new space ferries carrying new crews
NASA astronauts will exit the space station three times to prepare it for visits from new space ferries carrying new crews
Send Atomic Clocks to Space to Find Gravitational Waves
A new breed of the hyper-accurate clocks could help scientists detect the elusive ripples in space-time faster and cheaper
A new breed of the hyper-accurate clocks could help scientists detect the elusive ripples in space-time faster and cheaper
Physics
Source: Smithsonian
Posted on: Friday, Feb 20, 2015, 7:51am
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Source: Smithsonian
Posted on: Friday, Feb 20, 2015, 7:51am
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U.S. must invest to keep ahead of China in space, hearing told
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - China's space program is catching up with that of the United States and Washington must invest in military and civilian programs if it is to remain the world's dominant space power, a congressional hearing heard on Wednesday.
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - China's space program is catching up with that of the United States and Washington must invest in military and civilian programs if it is to remain the world's dominant space power, a congressional hearing heard on Wednesday.
Mysterious cloud-like plumes spotted above Mars
An "extremely unexpected" discovery, the plumes reached 155 miles into the Martian atmosphere
An "extremely unexpected" discovery, the plumes reached 155 miles into the Martian atmosphere
Space mission ends with a bang for European cargo ship
The ferry reentered the atmosphere and burned up safely, and it was all captured in time-lapse video
The ferry reentered the atmosphere and burned up safely, and it was all captured in time-lapse video
This Time-Lapse Video of the Sun Is the Trippiest Thing You’ll See Today
A disco ball from space
A disco ball from space
Space
Source: TIME Magazine
Posted on: Friday, Feb 13, 2015, 7:25am
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Source: TIME Magazine
Posted on: Friday, Feb 13, 2015, 7:25am
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PHOTO: Rosetta Sends 'An Impressive New Perspective' On Comet
The European Space Agency probe has sent a new image of Comet 67P/Churyumov–Gerasimenko from about 77 miles away.
The European Space Agency probe has sent a new image of Comet 67P/Churyumov–Gerasimenko from about 77 miles away.
SpaceX launches NOAA solar storm sentinel
After two delays, a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket finally boosted a solar sentinel into space Wednesday to provide early warning of dangerous storms.
After two delays, a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket finally boosted a solar sentinel into space Wednesday to provide early warning of dangerous storms.
Experimental spaceplane returns to Earth safely
The European Space Agency's IXV spaceplane passed the first test of its ability to re-enter Earth's atmosphere, crucial for future space missions
The European Space Agency's IXV spaceplane passed the first test of its ability to re-enter Earth's atmosphere, crucial for future space missions
Space
Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Thursday, Feb 12, 2015, 8:00am
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Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Thursday, Feb 12, 2015, 8:00am
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Europe to test spaceplane in bid for its first reusable space tech
The European Space Agency (ESA) is due to launch an experimental spaceplane from its spaceport in French Guiana on Wednesday which it hopes will pave the way towards Europe's first reusable space transportation systems.
The European Space Agency (ESA) is due to launch an experimental spaceplane from its spaceport in French Guiana on Wednesday which it hopes will pave the way towards Europe's first reusable space transportation systems.
How will space explorers cope with isolation?
The first interplanetary explorers may not go alone, but they will certainly be venturing way beyond the reach of our human tribe.
The first interplanetary explorers may not go alone, but they will certainly be venturing way beyond the reach of our human tribe.
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