Archive for August, 2008
Planetary protection: X-ray super-flares aid formation of ’solar - SpaceRef
Friday, August 15th, 2008This Chandra image shows the Orion Nebula Cluster, a rich cluster of young stars observed almost continuously for 13 days. New results from NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory about the Orion Nebula imply super-flares torched our young solar system
A Crew Exploration Vehicle (CEV) launches atop an Ares rocket in this […]
A Crew Exploration Vehicle (CEV) launches atop an Ares rocket in this - Space News
Wednesday, August 13th, 2008The Ares V and Ares I rockets NASA plans to succeed its space shuttle fleet. Credit: NASA. Orion approaches the International Space Station. Photo credit: Lockheed Martin Corp. This NASA chart mapped the initial schedule for launch abort and rocket
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James Turner Named to Senior Executive Service as Deputy Manager of - SpaceRef
Friday, August 8th, 2008In his new position, Turner will help manage the integrated technical design, development, test and evaluation of spacecraft and vehicle systems assigned to the Marshall Center. From advanced materials to systems engineering, Marshall has the unique
Starwatch: After egg hunt, collect your constellations - Everett HeraldA traditional Easter egg hunt is a lot […]
Visit SPACE.com to explore a new Science feature each Tuesday. - Space News
Wednesday, August 6th, 2008The artist’s concept gives a view of the Pluto system from the surface of Nix or Hydra, two of its moons discovered in 2005. Nix and Hydra are two to three times farther from Pluto than its large moon, Charon (to the right of Pluto), which was
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Lunar eclipse offers spectacular sight - WTHR
Tuesday, August 5th, 2008Indianapolis - Keep your eyes peeled for a spectacular sight in the sky Wednesday night. It’s a view you won’t be able to see again for nearly three years. Tonight the moon will pass in the earth’s shadow. You have a little over three hours to catch
NASA Unveils $17.6 Billion Budget - […]
