Spacecraft set to swing by Mercury

Signs of liquid water found on Enceladus
Posted 2-9-2010 | 0 comments
Scientists have found signs of liquid water on Saturn's moon Enceladus, boosting the chances of life existing there....

What came before the Big Bang ?
Posted 2-8-2010 | 19 comments
Scientists are considering the idea that our universe was created when two other universes collided, producing the Big Bang....

Hubble snaps Pluto changing colour
Posted 2-7-2010 | 7 comments
The Hubble Space Telescope has taken pictures showing Pluto changing colour in a new series of detailed photographs....

Could China be next to return to the Moon ?
Posted 2-6-2010 | 5 comments
With NASA recently pulling out of the race to return to the Moon it looks like China could be set to take first place....

Exoplanet atmosphere studied from Earth
Posted 2-4-2010 | 3 comments
Astronomers have been able to use new ground-based techniques to study the atmosphere of a distant extrasolar planet....

Mysterious object in space observed
Posted 2-4-2010 | 43 comments
This unusual object is believed to be a pattern of trailing debris following a collision between two asteroids in space....

Experts discuss asteroid warning system
Posted 1-30-2010 | 0 comments
Experts have converged in Mexico City to discuss the concept of implementing a new asteroid detection and warning system....

Did the moon form in a nuclear explosion ?
Posted 1-30-2010 | 2 comments
A new theory suggests that the moon may have formed following a natural nuclear explosion in the Earth's mantle....

Phobos could be next target for manned mission
Posted 1-29-2010 | 3 comments
While Mars might still be a little too difficult to reach the tiny moon Phobos could offer the perfect destination for a future mi...

Earth not adequately protected against asteroids
Posted 1-24-2010 | 4 comments
The National Academy of Sciences has stated that more needs to be done to address the threat of asteroids....

NASA fails to contact Phoenix lander on Mars
Posted 1-22-2010 | 9 comments
Things aren't looking too promising for the Phoenix Lander as several attempts to listen for signs that it is still working have f...

Space pilot could be regular job within 20 years
Posted 1-20-2010 | 6 comments
Piloting a spaceship could be one of many possible regular jobs within 20 years according to a new government study....

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