Hubble snaps Pluto changing colour
2-7-2010 |
7
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 ?
2-6-2010 | 5
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
2-4-2010 | 3
Astronomers have been able to use new ground-based techniques to study the atmosphere of a distant extrasolar planet.
Mysterious object in space observed
2-4-2010 |
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
1-30-2010 | 0
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 ?
1-30-2010 | 2
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
1-29-2010 | 5
While Mars might still be a little too difficult to reach the tiny moon Phobos could offer the perfect destination for a future mission.
Earth not adequately protected against asteroids
1-24-2010 | 4
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
1-22-2010 |
Things aren't looking too promising for the Phoenix Lander as several attempts to listen for signs that it is still working have failed.
Space pilot could be regular job within 20 years
1-20-2010 | 6
Piloting a spaceship could be one of many possible regular jobs within 20 years according to a new government study.
Diamond oceans may be possible on gas giants
1-18-2010 | 18
New research has suggested that there could be liquid diamond oceans with solid diamond icebergs floating in Uranus or Neptune.
NASA puts $28m price tag on retiring shuttles
1-17-2010 | 20
NASA have lowered the price of the space shuttles for museums to obtain them once the fleet has been retired later this year.
NASA photographs "trees" on Mars
1-14-2010 | 80
These tree-like shapes aren't actually trees at all but sand dunes coated in a thin layer of frozen carbon dioxide.
Mystery object to pass by Earth
1-13-2010 | 31
A mystery object up to 50 feet in length that has stumped astronomers is due to pass by the Earth some time today.
Nuclear reactor to power moon base
1-12-2010 | 11
NASA are developing a compact nuclear reactor the size of a wastebasket that could power a future base on the moon.
Habitable planet discovery "within four years"
1-10-2010 | 11
Astronomers say they are on the verge of discovering habitable Earth-like planets in orbit around distant stars.
How did Earth avoid falling in to the sun ?
1-9-2010 | 7
Astronomers have determined how in its infancy the Earth managed to escape being incinerated from falling in to the sun.
Rocks from moon and Everest to fly to ISS
1-8-2010 |
Rocks collected from the top of Mount Everest and the moon are to be flown in to space as a symbol of NASA's future explorations.
New image reveals entire lifecycle of stars
1-6-2010 | 2
The whole lifecycle of a star has been captured in a new image taken by NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope.
NASA marks Spirit rover's 6th year on Mars
1-4-2010 | 11
It's 6 years since NASA's Spirit rover arrived on Mars but having spent the last 9 months stuck in sand its future is looking bleak.
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