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It's a Cold Day for a Telescope Mirror
NASA is gearing up to launch a pretty big telescope that will search for the universe's furthest galaxies, study the formation of stars, and look for the chemistry of life in other star systems. This is, of course, the James ...
Stealth Funding for NASA's Constellation
A provision in a bill passed by Congress this week that allots $59 billion to amp-up the war in Afghanistan contains orders for NASA to not cancel any contracts in its embattled Constellation moon program.
DIY Kit Puts Satellites Into Orbit for $8,000
For extreme hobbyists, the new kit offers a chance to launch personal projects into space.
The 'Haystack' Gets Smaller in Hunt for Higgs Particle
Hunting for the Higgs boson isn't like trying to find one needle in a haystack (as the proverbial saying goes), it's like trying to find one needle in a Chicago-sized city filled with haystacks.
For Space Shuttle Workers, The End Is Here
NASA's future may be up in the air, as Congress debates a myriad of options for the U.S. human space program, but 1,394 shuttle workers are getting a concrete reminder this week of what's in store -- no job.
Future Hazard: 1-in-1,000 Chance of Asteroid Impact in 2182
This isn't an urgent call to arms, but it's a future date to consider. In the year 2182 -- 172 years time -- there's the possibility that we might be hit by an asteroid with potential to cause some significant ...
Food for Mars: A Daunting Challenge
Astronaut foods may appear indestructible, but many crew favorites don't retain their nutrition or palatability for even a year.
Solar Probes Dispatched to Moon
Two space probes are given a new lease on life after being rerouted for a mission to unravel the composition of the moon.
Space: Planetary Protection Officer
John D. Rummel protects Earth from alien life, as well as alien life from Earth.
Kepler Scientist: 'Galaxy is Rich in Earth-Like Planets'
A Kepler co-investigator has preempted the official announcement and leaked that the exoplanet-hunting space telescope has discovered about 140 Earth-like candidate worlds orbiting other stars.
