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GRAIL returns first video from moon's far side
(PhysOrg.com) -- A camera aboard one of NASA's twin Gravity Recovery And Interior Laboratory (GRAIL) lunar spacecraft has returned its first unique view of the far side of the moon. MoonKAM, ...
Wed 1 Feb 12 from PhysOrg
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Further evidence that Mars once had oceans emerges
The European Space Agency (ESA) has provided more evidence that suggests the surface of Mars was once home to an ocean. Featuring ground-penetrating radar capabilities, the MARSIS (Mars Advanced ...
7 hours ago from Gizmag
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Skydiver planning 36km record bid
Felix Baumgartner, the Austrian planning to sky dive from a record-breaking altitude, has announced he will make the attempt later this year.
Mon 6 Feb 12 from BBC News
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Surface of Mars an unlikely place for life after 600 million year drought, say scientists
Mars may have been arid for more than 600 million years, making it too hostile for any life to survive on the planet's surface, according to researchers who have been carrying out the painstaking ...
Fri 3 Feb 12 from PhysOrg
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How NASA Makes Those Incredible High-Res Images of Earth
In recent weeks, a pair of high-resolution images of the Earth has captivated the Internet. Taken by the Suomi NPP satellite, these pictures portray our planet's incredible beauty with a whopping ...
Mon 6 Feb 12 from Wired Science
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Augmented reality promises astronauts instant medical knowhow
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 ...
Mon 6 Feb 12 from PhysOrg
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NASA looking for more space taxis
NASA is looking for more ways to get astronauts to the International Space Station. The space agency put out a call today for commercial space companies to submit bids as part of the latest ...
19 hours ago from PhysOrg
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Mighty Martian meteorite lands at UK's Natural History Museum
A rare Martian meteorite that could help unravel the mysteries of Mars has arrived at the Natural History Museum in London today, obtained with the support of a donor.
10 hours ago from PhysOrg
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Europe and Russia Plan Trips to Mars—But Maybe Without NASA
The European Space Agency (ESA) and its Russian counterpart, Roscosmos, are making plans to...
Tue 7 Feb 12 from Science Now
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Austrian man prepares to freefall from space - video
The Red Bull Stratos team have announced that they are moving into the final preparation phase for Baumgartner's attempt to break the 52-year-old record for the longest freefall jump from the ...
15 hours ago from Guardian.co.uk
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