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NASA Successfully Tests Parachute for Ares Rocket
(PhysOrg.com) -- NASA and industry engineers have successfully completed the first drop test of a drogue parachute for the Ares I rocket. The drogue parachute is designed to slow the...
Nasa's Phoenix Mars Lander Prepares for Next Sample Analysis
The latest activities of NASA's Phoenix Mars Lander have moved the mission closer to analyzing a sample of material, possibly icy soil, from a hard layer at the bottom of...
Makemake Is Named the Newest Plutoid
A dwarf planet orbiting beyond Neptune has been designated the third plutoid in the solar system and given the name Makemake.
VIDEO: Solar Eclipse Coming August 1
Parts of the Northern Hemisphere will soon see a rare total solar eclipse. Find out how it works, where to watch, and more.
Spitzer Reveals 'No Organics' Zone Around Pinwheel Galaxy
The Pinwheel galaxy is gussied up in infrared light in a new picture from NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope. read more
Russian Rocket Launches German Reconnaissance Satellite
The last Germany's five-spysat radar reconnaissance system launched late Monday.
Mars Sample Return: Bridging Robotic And Human Exploration
The first robotic mission to return samples to Earth from Mars took a further step toward realization with the recent publication of a mission design report by the iMARS Working...
Brazil harnesses space tech to monitor deforestation
Brazil is set to launch a satellite, carrying a British-made high-tech camera, in 2011 for various applications including environmental observation.
New Project to Develop GPS-Like System for Moon
The same Ohio State University researcher who is helping rovers navigate on Mars is leading a new effort to help humans navigate on the moon. NASA has awarded an OSU...
'Batman' star allegedly assaulted mom, sister
Batman star Christian Bale was to be questioned by police over allegations he assaulted his mother and sister the night before the European premiere of his film, "The Dark Knight,"...
The Pole star comes to life again
(PhysOrg.com) -- The Northern Star, whose vibrations were thought to be dying away, appears to have come to life again.
JPL Enters the Blogosphere
A new JPL blog features scientists and engineers who will offer insights into their areas of expertise - ranging from Mars, Saturn and other solar system bodies to the universe...
NASA Conducts Full-Scale Test Firing of Orion Jettison Motor
(PhysOrg.com) -- NASA completed a full-scale rocket motor test on Thursday, July 17, to further development of the Orion jettison motor, which will separate the spacecraft's launch abort system from...
Brightest Star in the Galaxy Has New Competition
A contender for the title of brightest star in our Milky Way galaxy has been unearthed in the dusty metropolis of the galaxy's center. read more
Shuttle Mission to Hubble: Some Assembly Required
The equipment to upgrade the Hubble Space Telescope is arriving at NASA's spaceport.
Tiny carp nibble your toes in fishy pedicure
Ready for the latest in spa pampering? Prepare to dunk your feet in a tank of water and let tiny carp nibble away.
NSF awards grant to track 'space weather' in Earth's near-space environment
Global and real-time "space weather" observations of near-Earth space--and the solar storms that can knock out electric power grids--is about to happen for the first time, thanks to funding from...
He’s OK after being hit by SUV — in diner
Kenny Anderson was at his usual dining spot in Wilkesboro, N.C., when an out-of-control minivan smashed through the window he was sitting by and sent him and his booth flying....
Space agencies continue coordination of exploration plans
Representatives of 11 space agencies from around the world gathered in Montréal, Canada, 10-12 July to continue the coordination of programmes to extend human and robotic presence throughout the...
Science Extra podcast: Richard Garriott
The Guardian's science correspondent Ian Sample talks to video game designer Richard Garriott, who will soon become the sixth private citizen to fly to the international space station
European Satellite Navigation Competition with ESA special prize
For the first time ESA is offering an Innovation Prize as part of this year’s European Satellite Navigation Competition. ESA has already been supporting this competition through its Technology Transfer...
Ruling expected on climate film
Media regulator Ofcom is due to announce whether a Channel 4 climate documentary broke rules on accuracy and fairness.
Scientists search for alien life forms
WASHINGTON, July 20 (UPI) -- There has been resurgent interest among U.S. researchers to find alien life forms, scientists say.
NASA in talks for Japanese spacecraft
CHOFU, Japan, July 20 (UPI) -- NASA officials have begun negotiations to purchase a transfer spacecraft from the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, a Japanese newspaper reports.
Inmate loses weight, slips through vent
Texas police are searching for a man who slimmed down to escape from jail.
Officials: Cadavers used in NASA project
COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 19 (UPI) -- An Ohio State University Medical Center project contracted by NASA used cadavers to create technology for the Orion shuttle, space agency officials...
NASA Works to Improve Short-term Weather Forecasts
NASA scientists are using an infra-red sounder in space to improve short-term weather forecasting.
Make way Ronaldo, here come the robots
After Euro 2008, now Austria is preparing to host RoboCup, where 500 robots take to the football field hoping to prove their mettle.