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10
Feb
2012
Mars Science Laboratory computer issue resolved // science

1 day ago by Kent

This artist concept features NASA's Mars Science Laboratory Curiosity rover, a mobile robot for investigating Mars' past or present ability to sustain microbial life. Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech Enlarge (PhysOrg.com) — Engineers have found the root cause of a computer reset that occurred two months ago ...

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How to Put Out a Fire In Space

2 days ago by Eric Niiler

In space, flames burn like blobs instead of teardrops and it can be hard to find the source.

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09
Feb
2012
Yuri’s Night Opens Party Registration For 2012

3 days ago by alvinr

Yuri’s Night, the World Space Party, has officially opened registration for 2012 Yuri’s Night events and parties. Building on the 2012 Yuri’s Night theme of ‘Make an Impact,’ this year promises to offer more events in more places throughout the world and in space. “As of this moment, folks from arou ...

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Newt Gingrich’s Moon Base Is NOT A Loony Idea // science

3 days ago by alvinr

by jack burns During last week’s Florida primary campaign, presidential candidate Newt Gingrich proposed that NASA construct a base on the moon by the end of this decade. Is this a visionary , back-to-the-future kind of idea, … la John Kennedy, or, as Mitt Romney said, “a big idea but a bad idea?” N ...

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06
Feb
2012
SpaceX Dragon’s ultimate mission is Mars colonization

6 days ago by Fogrerwamma

The private spaceflight company SpaceX declared that 2012 would be the “Year of the Dragon” – a play on the current cycle of the Chinese calendar and the upcoming tests of SpaceX’s Dragon space capsule. For a time, it seemed as if SpaceX was regretting that slogan. Dragon was chosen as one of five c ...

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05
Feb
2012
How far does the spacecraft travel until it comes to a momentary halt?

6 days ago by Denbury Taxis

A spacecraft is traveling with a velocity of +3250 m/s. Suddenly the retrorockets are fired, and the spacecraft begins to slow down with an acceleration whose magnitude is 10.0 m/s2. How far does the spacecraft travel until it comes to a momentary halt? Post from: Denbury Taxis Post from: Denbury Ta ...

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04
Feb
2012
Blue Marble Mojo

7 days ago

NASA's newest Earth-watching satellite is beaming back spectacular views of our home planet. Here's how it works.

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NASA Spacecraft Returns First Video From Far Side of the Moon

8 days ago by filesatweb com

To: NATIONAL, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY EDITORSWASHINGTON, Feb. 1, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A camera aboard one of NASA's twin Gravity Recovery And Interior Laboratory (GRAIL) lunar spacecraft has returned its first unique view of the far side of the moon. MoonKAM, or Moon Knowledge Acquired by ...

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03
Feb
2012
Pluto’s Stamp of Approval!

9 days ago by Cheezburger Network

funny science news experiments memes - Pluto's Stamp of Approval! Submitted by: Unknown Via: Bad Astronomy

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Moonandback Interview With Jon Goff, part 2 – Direct-To-Station

9 days ago by alvinr

Jon Goff tells MM how searching for a way to make a difference and a investor-attractive ROI led to the Direct To Station idea and explains the thought process involved in validating the idea. **For optimal viewing experience choose full screen option.

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