• Armadillo Aerospace Launches Their Third "STIG-A" Rocket from Spaceport America

    Updated: 2012-02-06 19:31:23
    New Mexico Spaceport Authority (NMSA) officials announced today a launch of a "STIG-A" rocket designed and built by Armadillo Aerospace. The launch took place from Spaceport America's vertical launch complex on Saturday, January 28, 2012.

  • Augmented Reality Promises Astronauts Instant Medical Knowhow

    Updated: 2012-02-06 19:31:23
    A new augmented reality unit developed by ESA can provide just-in-time medical expertise to astronauts. All they need to do is put on a head-mounted display for 3D guidance in diagnosing problems or even performing surgery.

  • Amendment 39 presents Appendix A.45, a new solicitation in ROSES-11 entitled Carbon Monitoring System (CMS)

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    Amendment 39 presents Appendix A.45, a new solicitation in ROSES-11 entitled Carbon Monitoring System (CMS)

  • Conference on Comparative Climatology of Terrestrial Planets

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    Conference on Comparative Climatology of Terrestrial Planets

  • The Faint Early Sun: Problem, Paradox, or Distraction?

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    The Faint Early Sun: Problem, Paradox, or Distraction?

  • Planetary Origins and Frontiers of Exploration

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    Planetary Origins and Frontiers of Exploration

  • CryoSat Breaks the Ice with Ocean Currents

    Updated: 2012-02-06 19:31:23
    Ocean measurements from ESA's CryoSat mission are being exploited by CNES to provide global ocean observation products in near-real time. Understanding sea-surface currents is important for marine industries and protecting ocean environments.

  • Titan Through Time II Workshop: Abstract Deadline Extended

    Updated: 2012-02-06 19:31:23
    The deadline for abstracts has been extended to FEBRUARY 15th, due to Cassini meetings being held this week.

  • ESA's Mars Express Radar Gives Strong Evidence for Former Mars Ocean

    Updated: 2012-02-06 19:31:23
    ESA's Mars Express has returned strong evidence for an ocean once covering part of Mars. Using radar, it has detected sediments reminiscent of an ocean floor within the boundaries of previously identified, ancient shorelines on Mars.

  • February MEPAG Newsletter Available

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    February MEPAG Newsletter Available

  • Information Available for the Second International MEPAG Meeting

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    Information Available for the Second International MEPAG Meeting

  • Is Someone Fiddling With Don Pettit's Blog? Still No Answer.

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  • NASA's Gloomy Budget Outlook

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  • Different Takes on Newt Gingrich's Space Ideas

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  • The Commercial Crew Forum NASA Is Not Bothering to Promote

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  • Spanning the HEOMD-SMD Gap

    Updated: 2012-02-04 23:06:18
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  • Roger Boisjoly

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  • The week in pictures January 28–February 3, 2012 Astronomy Magazine

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  • NASA spacecraft returns first video from farside of the Moon Astronomy Magazine

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  • Hubble zooms in on a magnified galaxy Astronomy Magazine

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  • NRC to NASA: Euclid is Not WFIRST

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  • Lots of People Want to be an Astronaut (updated)

    Updated: 2012-02-03 17:43:08
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  • Another Exploration Roadmap to Consider

    Updated: 2012-02-03 17:03:36
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  • Commercial Space Interest on the Rise in Virginia

    Updated: 2012-02-03 01:05:56
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  • Sheldon Reynolds’ Images of Life Dave's Universe Astronomy.com Online Community Forums Media Galleri

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  • Botched Test Delays Next Soyuz Launch

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  • Today's Most Inaccurate Headline Award

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  • NASA OIG Report on SBIR/SBTT Contract Management

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  • Press Release: Thirty Percent for Science: Planetary Society Calls for Increased Investment for the Future

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  • Kids It’s time to tell us what you love most about astronomy Astronomy.com blog Astronomy.com Online

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  • Astronomy and NEAF announce the 2012 Youth Essay Contest Astronomy Magazine

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