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Satellite Radar Photo Shows Eerie Space Station

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:11:49 EST

A newly released photo from a German satellite has revealed the International Space Station (ISS) as an eerie apparition glowing in X-rays.

Smithsonian Rolls Out Red Carpet for Hubble 3D Premiere

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:11:49 EST

The Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum in Washington, D.C. Tuesday for the world premiere of the Hubble 3D IMAX film.

Air Force to Test New Hypersonic Aircraft

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:11:49 EST

The U.S. Air Force is gearing up for the first of four planned test flights of a hypersonic aircraft designed to operate for much longer durations and cover far greater distances than previous platforms of its type.

International Space Station Could Fly Through 2028, NASA Partners Say

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:11:49 EST

The International Space Station could continue to fly through 2028, eight years longer than current plans, the countries backing the outpost have said.

Water Discovered in Apollo Moon Rocks Likely Came from Comets

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:11:49 EST

Genuine lunar water has been discovered in Apollo moon rocks, a finding that suggests the wet stuff originally came from comets.

Historic Space Antenna Starts Vital Repairs

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:11:49 EST

NASA has begun vital repairs on its giant Mars Antenna at the Deep Space Network site in Goldstone, Calif.

Florida Lawmakers Pushing for Space Shuttle Extension, New Rocket

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:11:49 EST

Florida lawmakers on Wednesday introduced legislation to extend the shuttle beyond its scheduled retirement

Life-Enabling Molecules Spotted in Orion Nebula

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:11:49 EST

NASA's Herschel telescope finds signatures of life-enabling molecules in Orion nebula.

Sun's Nemesis Pelted Earth with Comets, Study Suggests

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:11:49 EST

Is our Sun part of a binary star system? Some have suggested an unseen companion star, nicknamed "Nemesis," is sending comets towards Earth.

Just One Hitch in Choosing China's First Women Astronauts

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:11:49 EST

China has selected two female pilots as its first women astronauts, but they had to pass the marriage test first.

Lord of the Rings in Opposition

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:11:49 EST

Saturn will be in opposition on Monday March 22 and visible all night.

Einstein Was Right: General Relativity Confirmed

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:11:49 EST

Score one more for Einstein. A new study has confirmed his theory of general relativity works on extremely large scales.

SpaceX Aborts Test Firing of New Rocket's Engines

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:11:49 EST

Space Exploration Technologies (SpaceX) aborted the Falcon 9 rocket's first static fire test March 9.

Warp Speed Will Kill You

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:11:49 EST

Harmless interstellar hydrogen becomes deadly ionized radiation that would fry the crew and electronics of starships traveling near light speed, according to a physicist.

Fastest Orbiting Stars Circle Each Other in Mere Minutes

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:11:49 EST

Astronomers have reported the fastest known orbiting pair of stars ever known, a finding that challenges binary star formation models and could help uncover elusive gravitational waves.

NASA: Space Shuttles Could Fly Longer With Extra Funds

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:11:49 EST

NASA could continue to fly space shuttles beyond their planned 2010 retirement if given more money, the shuttle program chief said.

Virgin Galactic Applauds Legal Protection Against Space Tourist Lawsuits

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:11:49 EST

Virgin Galactic President Will Whitehorn applauded New Mexico legislation reducing the risk of industry-crippling lawsuits against space tourism companies.

Buzz Aldrin Gears Up For 'Dancing with the Stars'

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:11:49 EST

Buzz Aldrin, 80-year-old veteran of the Apollo 11 moon landing, is gearing up to compete in the new season of TV's Dancing With the Stars.