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Carbon mission returns global maps
Nasa's Orbiting Carbon Observatory produces its first global maps of carbon dioxide in Earth's atmosphere.
Nasa's Orbiting Carbon Observatory produces its first global maps of carbon dioxide in Earth's atmosphere.
Satellite Map Shows Evidence of a Dangerous Arctic Warming Feedback Loop
New research from NASA shows that the Arctic Ocean has been steadily getting more energy from the sun over the past fifteen years.
New research from NASA shows that the Arctic Ocean has been steadily getting more energy from the sun over the past fifteen years.
NASA Can See Holiday Lights From Space
Cities are brighter during the holidays than any other time in the year
Cities are brighter during the holidays than any other time in the year
Space
Source: TIME Magazine
Posted on: Wednesday, Dec 17, 2014, 7:37am
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Source: TIME Magazine
Posted on: Wednesday, Dec 17, 2014, 7:37am
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SpaceX readies barge for off-shore rocket landing
After space station resupply launch, engineers will try to land part of a SpaceX rocket on an offshore barge for possible reuse
After space station resupply launch, engineers will try to land part of a SpaceX rocket on an offshore barge for possible reuse
Asteroid soil could fertilise farms in space
We can now grow plants in microgravity – and crops grown in asteroid soil could sustain vast human populations off-planet
We can now grow plants in microgravity – and crops grown in asteroid soil could sustain vast human populations off-planet
Space
Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Wednesday, Dec 17, 2014, 7:37am
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Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Wednesday, Dec 17, 2014, 7:37am
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Sentinel tracks continued Napa slip
The creeping movement of the ground in California's Napa Valley, following its August earthquake, has been observed from space.
The creeping movement of the ground in California's Napa Valley, following its August earthquake, has been observed from space.
Space
Source: BBC News
Posted on: Wednesday, Dec 17, 2014, 7:37am
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Source: BBC News
Posted on: Wednesday, Dec 17, 2014, 7:37am
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Designing a Mothership to Deliver Swarms of Spacecraft to Asteroids
An asteroid-mining company has unveiled plans for a new mothership spacecraft designed to carry a dozen small probes to explore asteroids, comets, or even the moon. The mothership, designed by Deep Space Industries, is about 3 feet in diameter and 1.5 feet tall, weighing about 330 pounds.
An asteroid-mining company has unveiled plans for a new mothership spacecraft designed to carry a dozen small probes to explore asteroids, comets, or even the moon. The mothership, designed by Deep Space Industries, is about 3 feet in diameter and 1.5 feet tall, weighing about 330 pounds.
Apollo 17 and the Case for Returning to the Moon
It's been two generations since the moon was eclipsed in NASA's priorities
It's been two generations since the moon was eclipsed in NASA's priorities
Space
Source: TIME Magazine
Posted on: Friday, Dec 12, 2014, 11:28am
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Source: TIME Magazine
Posted on: Friday, Dec 12, 2014, 11:28am
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Rosetta finds clues about source of Earth's water
The European Space Agency's Rosetta probe shows comets are an unlikely source of Earth's oceans
The European Space Agency's Rosetta probe shows comets are an unlikely source of Earth's oceans
Young, hotheaded stars could host habitable worlds
"Infant Earths" could expand the search for alien life – but there's a warning note for supposedly habitable planets orbiting mature stars
"Infant Earths" could expand the search for alien life – but there's a warning note for supposedly habitable planets orbiting mature stars
Space
Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Thursday, Dec 11, 2014, 7:59am
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Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Thursday, Dec 11, 2014, 7:59am
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The sun and Jupiter could reveal space-time ripples
The wobbles caused by gigantic gravitational waves have never been measured directly, but we could use the sun and Jupiter as a huge wave detector
The wobbles caused by gigantic gravitational waves have never been measured directly, but we could use the sun and Jupiter as a huge wave detector
Astronomy
Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Thursday, Dec 11, 2014, 7:59am
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Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Thursday, Dec 11, 2014, 7:59am
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Orbital Sciences turns to Atlas as it regroups from rocket explosion
Sidelined by a rocket explosion in October, Orbital Sciences will buy a United Launch Alliance Atlas 5 booster to launch its next International Space Station cargo ship for NASA, officials said on Tuesday.
Sidelined by a rocket explosion in October, Orbital Sciences will buy a United Launch Alliance Atlas 5 booster to launch its next International Space Station cargo ship for NASA, officials said on Tuesday.
Here Are 5 Cool Things You Didn’t Know About Pluto
Principal New Horizons scientist answers all your burning queries
Principal New Horizons scientist answers all your burning queries
Space
Source: TIME Magazine
Posted on: Tuesday, Dec 09, 2014, 6:49am
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Source: TIME Magazine
Posted on: Tuesday, Dec 09, 2014, 6:49am
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Pfizer bets on gene therapy as technology comes of age
Pfizer Inc is moving into the gene therapy space in the latest sign that the technology for fixing faulty genes may finally be ready for prime time, following earlier setbacks.
Pfizer Inc is moving into the gene therapy space in the latest sign that the technology for fixing faulty genes may finally be ready for prime time, following earlier setbacks.
Genetics
Source: Reuters
Posted on: Tuesday, Dec 09, 2014, 6:49am
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Source: Reuters
Posted on: Tuesday, Dec 09, 2014, 6:49am
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To Search For A New Supernova, Build A New Camera
Most telescope cameras can only capture a small patch of sky at a time. But a new camera has a much larger field of view, and its backers are hoping for help in deciphering its reams of data.
Most telescope cameras can only capture a small patch of sky at a time. But a new camera has a much larger field of view, and its backers are hoping for help in deciphering its reams of data.
Wayward European satellite back on track
After being launched into the wrong orbit in August, ESA's Galileo satellite is finally operational
After being launched into the wrong orbit in August, ESA's Galileo satellite is finally operational
What does NASA hope to accomplish with Orion test flight?
NASA is sending the unmanned spacecraft Orion beyond Earth's orbit. NASA Administrator Charles Bolden discusses the important test flight on CBSN.
NASA is sending the unmanned spacecraft Orion beyond Earth's orbit. NASA Administrator Charles Bolden discusses the important test flight on CBSN.
Japanese Space Explorer to Blow Crater in Asteroid
The explorer will hide behind the asteroid during the blast and will then try to collect material from inside the crater
The explorer will hide behind the asteroid during the blast and will then try to collect material from inside the crater
Space
Source: TIME Magazine
Posted on: Wednesday, Dec 03, 2014, 8:13am
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Source: TIME Magazine
Posted on: Wednesday, Dec 03, 2014, 8:13am
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NASA set to launch critical Orion test flight
A $370 million unmanned test flight, planned for launch Thursday, is the first in a series of missions the space agency hopes will lead to Mars
A $370 million unmanned test flight, planned for launch Thursday, is the first in a series of missions the space agency hopes will lead to Mars
NASA Prepares To Test New Spacecraft (That You've Likely Never Heard Of)
The new vehicle, named Orion, is designed to carry humans into deep space. But most Americans aren't aware it exists.
The new vehicle, named Orion, is designed to carry humans into deep space. But most Americans aren't aware it exists.
The First 3-D Printer in Space Prints Its First Object
The printer's goal is to make spare parts and tools for the International Space Station
The printer's goal is to make spare parts and tools for the International Space Station
Technology
Source: TIME Magazine
Posted on: Wednesday, Nov 26, 2014, 9:14am
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Source: TIME Magazine
Posted on: Wednesday, Nov 26, 2014, 9:14am
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#Rosettawatch: homing in on Philae's resting spot
Its on-going mission, to explore the strange new comet, to seek out new plumes of dust and gas, spewing from the warming surface of 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko
Its on-going mission, to explore the strange new comet, to seek out new plumes of dust and gas, spewing from the warming surface of 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko
Space
Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Wednesday, Nov 26, 2014, 9:14am
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Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Wednesday, Nov 26, 2014, 9:14am
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A castaway from ancient Mars
Black Beauty, a 4.4 billion-year-old martian meteorite, has captivated collectors and scientists
Black Beauty, a 4.4 billion-year-old martian meteorite, has captivated collectors and scientists
What’s Next for the Rosetta Mission and Comet Exploration
Somewhere dark and icy on a comet 320 million miles away, the history-making, comet-bouncing Philae spacecraft is sleeping. Its batteries are depleted and there isn’t enough sunlight to recharge. But while the lander finished its primary job, collecting invaluable data on the surface of comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko, the Rosetta mission is far from over. For many scientists, the excitement is just beginning.
Somewhere dark and icy on a comet 320 million miles away, the history-making, comet-bouncing Philae spacecraft is sleeping. Its batteries are depleted and there isn’t enough sunlight to recharge. But while the lander finished its primary job, collecting invaluable data on the surface of comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko, the Rosetta mission is far from over. For many scientists, the excitement is just beginning.
First a comet, then Mercury
After landing a probe on an icy comet, the European Space Agency (ESA) is now heading to scorching-hot Mercury with its BepiColombo spacecraft.
After landing a probe on an icy comet, the European Space Agency (ESA) is now heading to scorching-hot Mercury with its BepiColombo spacecraft.
U.S. Air Force 'pretty optimistic' about SpaceX certification
A top U.S. Air Force official on Wednesday said she is "pretty optimistic" that privately held Space Exploration Technologies will eventually be certified to launch U.S. military satellites into orbit but declined comment on the timing of such an action.
A top U.S. Air Force official on Wednesday said she is "pretty optimistic" that privately held Space Exploration Technologies will eventually be certified to launch U.S. military satellites into orbit but declined comment on the timing of such an action.
How a Superchilled Telescope Will Look Back at the Dawn of the Universe
To see back in time, you need a massive telescope—one big enough to capture light from when the first galaxies were formed, 13.5 billion years ago. Astronomers are clamoring to see this light, so NASA is obliging them by building the James Webb Space Telescope.
To see back in time, you need a massive telescope—one big enough to capture light from when the first galaxies were formed, 13.5 billion years ago. Astronomers are clamoring to see this light, so NASA is obliging them by building the James Webb Space Telescope.
Astronomy
Source: Wired
Posted on: Thursday, Nov 20, 2014, 12:49pm
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Source: Wired
Posted on: Thursday, Nov 20, 2014, 12:49pm
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Fly us to the moon, UK space mission asks public
A British space venture is giving ordinary citizens the chance to leave their mark on the moon in a decade's time while helping scientists scout a possible location for a permanent base there.
A British space venture is giving ordinary citizens the chance to leave their mark on the moon in a decade's time while helping scientists scout a possible location for a permanent base there.
Boeing aims to make missile defense more like space programs
Boeing Co is working with the U.S. Missile Defense Agency to address quality and reliability issues with the sharply criticized $41 billion homeland missile defense system by adopting controls from space programs, a company official said.
Boeing Co is working with the U.S. Missile Defense Agency to address quality and reliability issues with the sharply criticized $41 billion homeland missile defense system by adopting controls from space programs, a company official said.
Comet team detects organic molecules, basis of life on Earth
European comet lander Philae 'sniffed' organic molecules containing the carbon element that is the basis of life on Earth before its primary battery ran out and it shut down, German scientists said.
European comet lander Philae 'sniffed' organic molecules containing the carbon element that is the basis of life on Earth before its primary battery ran out and it shut down, German scientists said.
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