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Google Announces Nine New Lunar X Prize Teams
The teams have fulfilled all the requirements of registration with the competition (including writing a check for the $1,000 entrance fee) and are now in the running for the $20 million prize for the first private robotic mission to the moon that can rove 500 meters and send a "mooncast" back to Earth.
The teams have fulfilled all the requirements of registration with the competition (including writing a check for the $1,000 entrance fee) and are now in the running for the $20 million prize for the first private robotic mission to the moon that can rove 500 meters and send a "mooncast" back to Earth.
Water gushes created "staircases" on Mars
Sudden, tremendous gushes of water from underground most likely carved out unusual fan-shaped geological formations with steps like a staircase long ago on the surface of Mars
Sudden, tremendous gushes of water from underground most likely carved out unusual fan-shaped geological formations with steps like a staircase long ago on the surface of Mars
Virgin Galactic plans more spaceships
Virgin Galactic, billionaire Richard Branson's space travel venture, plans to order five more spaceships and aims to turn a profit in five years from its commercial launch in 2010, an official told Reuters on Thursday.
Virgin Galactic, billionaire Richard Branson's space travel venture, plans to order five more spaceships and aims to turn a profit in five years from its commercial launch in 2010, an official told Reuters on Thursday.
Space junk often hits Earth, not us
Giant chunks of manmade space junk like the dead satellite that the U.S. government shot down regularly fall to Earth. Yet no one has ever been reported hurt by them.
Giant chunks of manmade space junk like the dead satellite that the U.S. government shot down regularly fall to Earth. Yet no one has ever been reported hurt by them.
Space
Source: USA Today
Posted on: Thursday, Feb 21, 2008, 7:59am
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Source: USA Today
Posted on: Thursday, Feb 21, 2008, 7:59am
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Meteor streaks across Pacific Northwest
A meteor streaked through the sky over the Pacific Northwest and apparently landed in Eastern Washington early Tuesday.
A meteor streaked through the sky over the Pacific Northwest and apparently landed in Eastern Washington early Tuesday.
Space
Source: USA Today
Posted on: Wednesday, Feb 20, 2008, 8:34am
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Source: USA Today
Posted on: Wednesday, Feb 20, 2008, 8:34am
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Shuttle Atlantis lands safely in Florida
Mission ends after two months of delay over fuel gauge trouble
Mission ends after two months of delay over fuel gauge trouble
MIT to lead development of new telescopes on moon 
NASA has selected a proposal by an MIT-led team to develop plans for an array of radio telescopes on the far side of the moon that would probe the earliest formation of the basic structures of the universe. The agency announced the selection and 18 others related to future observatories on Friday, Feb.15.
NASA has selected a proposal by an MIT-led team to develop plans for an array of radio telescopes on the far side of the moon that would probe the earliest formation of the basic structures of the universe. The agency announced the selection and 18 others related to future observatories on Friday, Feb.15.
Space
Source: EurekAlert
Posted on: Wednesday, Feb 20, 2008, 8:15am
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Source: EurekAlert
Posted on: Wednesday, Feb 20, 2008, 8:15am
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How satellites saved the world
Scientists hail past observations from space — and worry about the future
Scientists hail past observations from space — and worry about the future
Technology
Source: MSNBC
Posted on: Wednesday, Feb 20, 2008, 8:14am
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Source: MSNBC
Posted on: Wednesday, Feb 20, 2008, 8:14am
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New Horizons Catches a Break
A NASA spacecraft is speeding toward Pluto for humanity's first close encounter with this planet, Kuiper Belt object, or dwarf planet--depending on your terminology. All the while, astronomers have been worrying: Will Pluto's tenuous atmosphere still be there when New Horizons arrives in 2015?
A NASA spacecraft is speeding toward Pluto for humanity's first close encounter with this planet, Kuiper Belt object, or dwarf planet--depending on your terminology. All the while, astronomers have been worrying: Will Pluto's tenuous atmosphere still be there when New Horizons arrives in 2015?
Satellite Shoot Down: How It Will Work
The U.S. Navy could shoot down an errant spy satellite as early as Wednesday night. Now a new computer model shows what might happen.
The U.S. Navy could shoot down an errant spy satellite as early as Wednesday night. Now a new computer model shows what might happen.
Space
Source: LiveScience
Posted on: Wednesday, Feb 20, 2008, 8:13am
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Source: LiveScience
Posted on: Wednesday, Feb 20, 2008, 8:13am
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Atlantis to race home out of Navy's field of fire
Space shuttle Atlantis departed the International Space Station on Monday to return to Earth as quickly as possible, to maximize the amount of time the Pentagon has to shoot down a dying spy satellite.
Space shuttle Atlantis departed the International Space Station on Monday to return to Earth as quickly as possible, to maximize the amount of time the Pentagon has to shoot down a dying spy satellite.
One Hour Warning: Solar Storms Get More Predictable
A new method of forecasting solar storms can give up to an hour's warning.
A new method of forecasting solar storms can give up to an hour's warning.
Iran says test rocket transmits data from orbit
A rocket Iran launched into orbit this month to prepare for putting a domestically made research satellite into space has successfully sent scientific data back to Earth
A rocket Iran launched into orbit this month to prepare for putting a domestically made research satellite into space has successfully sent scientific data back to Earth
Technology
Source: Reuters
Posted on: Monday, Feb 18, 2008, 12:24pm
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Source: Reuters
Posted on: Monday, Feb 18, 2008, 12:24pm
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Space Wars - Coming to the Sky Near You?
A recent shift in U.S. military strategy and provocative actions by china threaten to ignite a new arms race in space. But would placing weapons in space be in anyone's national interest?
A recent shift in U.S. military strategy and provocative actions by china threaten to ignite a new arms race in space. But would placing weapons in space be in anyone's national interest?
Technology
Source: SciAM
Posted on: Monday, Feb 18, 2008, 12:24pm
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Source: SciAM
Posted on: Monday, Feb 18, 2008, 12:24pm
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Early Mars Too Acidic, Salty for Life, Experts Say
Mars likely had liquid water early in its past—but it was probably too acidic and oxidizing for life, scientists say.
Mars likely had liquid water early in its past—but it was probably too acidic and oxidizing for life, scientists say.
Space
Source: National Geographic
Posted on: Monday, Feb 18, 2008, 12:23pm
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Source: National Geographic
Posted on: Monday, Feb 18, 2008, 12:23pm
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Homeward Bound: Shuttle Undocks from Station
Following a lengthened mission, Atlantis is expected to land Wednesday.
Following a lengthened mission, Atlantis is expected to land Wednesday.
Spacewalkers Prime Station's European Lab for Science
Two spacewalking astronauts primed the International Space Station's (ISS) new European lab for orbital science Friday by adding new experiments to its gleaming hull.
Two spacewalking astronauts primed the International Space Station's (ISS) new European lab for orbital science Friday by adding new experiments to its gleaming hull.
Space
Source: Space.com
Posted on: Saturday, Feb 16, 2008, 11:57am
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Source: Space.com
Posted on: Saturday, Feb 16, 2008, 11:57am
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Shooting down spysat may endanger space station
The planned destruction of a disabled US spy satellite will create hundreds of thousands of marble-sized fragments, some of which could strike the International Space Station (ISS), although experts are divided about the risk.
The planned destruction of a disabled US spy satellite will create hundreds of thousands of marble-sized fragments, some of which could strike the International Space Station (ISS), although experts are divided about the risk.
Space
Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Friday, Feb 15, 2008, 9:29am
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Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Friday, Feb 15, 2008, 9:29am
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Young Stars in Their Baby Blanket of Dust
Newborn stars peek out from beneath their natal blanket of dust in this dynamic image of the Rho Ophiuchi dark cloud from NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope. Called "Rho Oph" by astronomers, it's one of the closest star-forming regions to our own solar system. Located near the constellations Scorpius and Ophiuchus, the nebula is about 407 light years away from Earth.
Newborn stars peek out from beneath their natal blanket of dust in this dynamic image of the Rho Ophiuchi dark cloud from NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope. Called "Rho Oph" by astronomers, it's one of the closest star-forming regions to our own solar system. Located near the constellations Scorpius and Ophiuchus, the nebula is about 407 light years away from Earth.
Predicting the radiation risk to ESA's astronauts
European scientists have developed the most accurate method yet for predicting the doses of radiation that astronauts will receive aboard the orbiting European laboratory module, Columbus, attached to the ISS this week.
European scientists have developed the most accurate method yet for predicting the doses of radiation that astronauts will receive aboard the orbiting European laboratory module, Columbus, attached to the ISS this week.
Space
Source: EurekAlert
Posted on: Thursday, Feb 14, 2008, 8:20am
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Source: EurekAlert
Posted on: Thursday, Feb 14, 2008, 8:20am
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'Periodic table' organises zoo of black hole orbits
Physicists have found a hidden order to the zoo of strange paths that objects can trace in the curved space around black holes, allowing them to create a "periodic table" of black hole orbits.
Physicists have found a hidden order to the zoo of strange paths that objects can trace in the curved space around black holes, allowing them to create a "periodic table" of black hole orbits.
Astronomy
Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Thursday, Feb 14, 2008, 8:19am
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Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Thursday, Feb 14, 2008, 8:19am
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Zero gravity can be heavy burden
The problems posed by zero gravity can make it harder for space shuttle crews, especially rookies, to get things done. That's no small matter now that shuttle missions are jammed with so much work that the astronauts have little time for sleep and meals.
The problems posed by zero gravity can make it harder for space shuttle crews, especially rookies, to get things done. That's no small matter now that shuttle missions are jammed with so much work that the astronauts have little time for sleep and meals.
Space
Source: USA Today
Posted on: Thursday, Feb 14, 2008, 8:19am
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Source: USA Today
Posted on: Thursday, Feb 14, 2008, 8:19am
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Chasing Shadows
On Wednesday, February 20, we're in for a celestial treat. There's a total lunar eclipse visible from North and South America as well as Europe and parts of Africa. It's a great excuse to spend time out-of-doors watching the Moon drift into the shadow of the Earth.
On Wednesday, February 20, we're in for a celestial treat. There's a total lunar eclipse visible from North and South America as well as Europe and parts of Africa. It's a great excuse to spend time out-of-doors watching the Moon drift into the shadow of the Earth.
Space
Source: Space.com
Posted on: Thursday, Feb 14, 2008, 8:17am
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Source: Space.com
Posted on: Thursday, Feb 14, 2008, 8:17am
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U.N. Weighs a Ban on Weapons in Space, but U.S. Still Objects
The Russian foreign minister, Sergey V. Lavrov, on Tuesday presented a Russian-Chinese draft treaty banning weapons in space to the United Nations Conference on Disarmament, an idea that was quickly rejected by the United States.
The Russian foreign minister, Sergey V. Lavrov, on Tuesday presented a Russian-Chinese draft treaty banning weapons in space to the United Nations Conference on Disarmament, an idea that was quickly rejected by the United States.
Astronauts work on station's cooling
A pair of space shuttle astronauts left the International Space Station on Wednesday for a six-hour spacewalk to work on the outpost's cooling system, having already successfully brought Europe's first permanent space laboratory on line.
A pair of space shuttle astronauts left the International Space Station on Wednesday for a six-hour spacewalk to work on the outpost's cooling system, having already successfully brought Europe's first permanent space laboratory on line.
Space
Source: Reuters
Posted on: Wednesday, Feb 13, 2008, 11:24am
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Source: Reuters
Posted on: Wednesday, Feb 13, 2008, 11:24am
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Columbus Space Station Lab, Open for Business
Astronauts opened the hatch on the newly installed, European-supplied Columbus laboratory module on the International Space Station this morning. After being delayed many years, including the recovery time after Columbia, the European Space Agency (ESA) finally got their own on orbit real estate.
Astronauts opened the hatch on the newly installed, European-supplied Columbus laboratory module on the International Space Station this morning. After being delayed many years, including the recovery time after Columbia, the European Space Agency (ESA) finally got their own on orbit real estate.
Loneliest Observatory in Antarctica Looks to the Stars
A new robotic observatory at the highest point of the Antarctic Plateau will continuously survey the skies on its own for almost a year.
A new robotic observatory at the highest point of the Antarctic Plateau will continuously survey the skies on its own for almost a year.
Space
Source: Space.com
Posted on: Wednesday, Feb 13, 2008, 11:23am
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Source: Space.com
Posted on: Wednesday, Feb 13, 2008, 11:23am
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Columbus delivery gives Europe a place in space
Europe finally got a place of its own in space when astronauts attached the European laboratory Columbus to the International Space Station on Monday.
Europe finally got a place of its own in space when astronauts attached the European laboratory Columbus to the International Space Station on Monday.
Astronaut's Plan to Save Earth From Asteroid
"Let's blow it up!" not the answer, says astronaut on spacewalk.
"Let's blow it up!" not the answer, says astronaut on spacewalk.
Robot plumbs Wisconsin lake on way to Antarctica, jovian moon
A University of Illinois at Chicago scientist will lead a team testing a robotic probe in a polar-style, under-ice exploration that may have out-of-this world applications.
A University of Illinois at Chicago scientist will lead a team testing a robotic probe in a polar-style, under-ice exploration that may have out-of-this world applications.
Space
Source: EurekAlert
Posted on: Tuesday, Feb 12, 2008, 8:17am
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Source: EurekAlert
Posted on: Tuesday, Feb 12, 2008, 8:17am
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