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Are you ready for Galilean Nights?Astronomers around the world are gearing up for three days of intense sky-watching in honour of Galileo, whose observations 400 years ago revolutionised our understanding of the cosmos.
iol.co.za Friday, October 23, 2009Space taxis should be considered - panelWith a government investment of about $5-billion in a public-private space taxi programme, the United States could resume launching astronauts into space in about 2016, according to a review panel.
iol.co.za Friday, October 23, 2009Panel: NASA's Moon Plan Lacks FundsThe White House recently asked a panel of outside experts to weigh in on where NASA's astronauts should go next, and how they should get there. The result is the new report "Seeking a Human Spaceflight Program Worthy of a Great Nation." It says NASA's current goal of returning to the moon by 2020 isn't feasible — at least not without more money.
NPR Friday, October 23, 2009Rocket Test Flight Comes at Crucial Time for NASANASA is poised to launch a trial version of its new rocket next week, though the vehicle's ultimate fate is up in the air.
SPACE.com Friday, October 23, 2009Human space flight plan too underfundedNasa's human space flight program is too underfunded to fly, an independent panel of experts said in their final report to US President Barack Obama.
iol.co.za Friday, October 23, 2009Germany confirm test against ArgentinaHamburg - Germany confirmed Friday a friendly international against Argentina in March, the last test for coach Joachim Loew before he names his squad for next year's World Cup. The two World Cup qualifiers will meet in Munich's Allianz Arena on Marc...
Earth Times Friday, October 23, 2009NASA Mission to Study the Moon's Fragile AtmosphereNASA is planning a mission to study the Moon's fragile atmosphere--before it's too late.
NASA Friday, October 23, 2009Ares Rocket Rolled to Launch PadEven with the recent news that future manned space flights might be delayed, NASA this week has rolled out its first test rocket -- The Ares 1-X -- that could be used to send man into space. Under the current plan, the rocket would be used beginning in 2016 to send the first astronauts into space aboard a new Orion space capsule. It took NASA almost 8 hours to slowly transport the rocket from the construction area to the launching pad at Florida's
kennedy space center. Preparations will continue to be made to the rocket during the coming week, when an expected test launch around October 27. Ares Rocket Rolled to Launch Pad originally appeared on About.com Space / Astronomy on Friday, October 23rd, 2009 at 13:57:53.Permalink | Comment | Email this
About Friday, October 23, 2009A long night falls over Saturn's rings(NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center) As Saturn's rings orbit the planet, a section is typically in the planet's shadow, experiencing a brief night lasting from 6 to 14 hours. However, once approximately every 15 years, night falls over the entire visible ring system for about four days.
Eurekalert.org Friday, October 23, 2009Philippines breathing easier as Typhoon Lupit turns north(NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center) Typhoon Lupit is giving residents of Luzon a break from facing the storm head on. The Luzon region of the Philippines still experienced rain and gusty winds, but the storm didn't and won't make landfall there. NASA's QuikScat satellite noticed the large extent of Lupit's tropical storm force winds.
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