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January 27, 2014

Space droids battle to save Earth from comet
Paris (ESA) Jan 27, 2014
A comet heading towards Earth threatens humanity's existence - that was the virtual scenario of this year's Zero Robotics tournament. Secondary-school students from across Europe controlled miniature satellites on the International Space Station in a competition to save our planet. The Space Station was turned into a playing field for the finals. The ultimate robot game challenged youngsters to write algorithms that controlled the Spheres, short for Synchronised Position Hold, Engage, Reorient, Ex ... read more

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In the Eye of the Beholder Researchers supported by NASA's Astrobiology Science and Technology Instrument Development (ASTID) program are designing algorithms and instruments that could help future robotic missions make their ... more		NEOWISE Celebrates First Month of Operations After Reactivation In its first 25 days of operations, the newly reactivated NEOWISE mission has detected 857 minor bodies in our solar system, including 22 near-Earth objects (NEOs) and four comets. Three of th ... more		Israeli astronaut may go to ISS by Russia's Soyuz spacecraft An Israeli cosmonaut may use a Russian 'Soyuz' launch vehicle to get to the International Space Station, but as part of the US launch quota. A source in the rocket and space industry told the ... more
				Extreme Power of Black Hole Revealed Astronomers have used NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory and a suite of other telescopes to reveal one of the most powerful black holes known. The black hole has created enormous structures in the hot ... more		Baikonur cosmodrome still most operational in the world The Baikonur Cosmodrome has again confirmed its title of the most operational space launch centre in the world. Last year 23 rocket carriers were launched from the launch pads of the Baikonur Cosmod ... more

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NASA-funded sounding rocket to catch aurora in the act On Jan. 24, 2014, Marilia Samara will be waiting for the perfect aurora. Samara and her science team will be at the Poker Flat Research Range in Poker Flat, Alaska, looking for classic curls in the ... more		China's moon rover experiences abnormality China's moon rover, Yutu (Jade Rabbit), has experienced a mechanical control abnormality, and scientists are organizing repairs. The abnormality occurred due to "complicated lunar surface envi ... more		Despite Western pressure, China in no hurry to reduce Russia support N. Korea fires ballistic missiles after denying Russia arms transfers Taiwan's Lai to bolster 'porcupine' defence against China threat		Netizens extend blessings to troubled lunar rover Tens of thousands of Chinese netizens have sent their blessings to lunar rover Yutu (Jade Rabbit) after it experienced major trouble. A mechanical control abnormality occurred to Yutu because of the ... more
				Looking for a superhabitable world then try Alpha Centauri B The search for extraterrestrial life extends far beyond Earth's solar system, looking for planets or moons outside the "stellar habitable zone" that may have environments even more favorable to supp ... more		Ecuadoran satellite starts transmitting A nanosatellite Ecuador launched began transmitting Saturday, and picked up a signal from another that had been lost, the Ecuadoran Civilian Space Agency said. ... more

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Yutu moon rover has 'abnormality': Xinhua China's Jade Rabbit moon rover has experienced a "mechanical control abnormality", state media said Saturday, in what appears to be a setback for a landmark mission in the country's ambitious space programme. ... more		British astronaut says space travel vital to survival of human race A British astronaut preparing to go into space next year says space travel and learning to work and live in space is vital to the survival of humanity. ... more		For sale: unique piece of land in strategic Arctic archipelago Daily ice loss in Greenland tracked by new GPS method Brazil's Porto Alegre: a flood disaster waiting to happen		Peekaboo... I see through! Picture the Louvre pyramid: the iconic glass pyramid that serves as main entrance and skylight to the landmark museum. The pyramid is illuminated at night, creating a magical ambience. Imagine strol ... more
				Energy-dense sugar battery developed to power the world's gadgets A Virginia Tech research team has developed a battery that runs on sugar and has an unmatched energy density, a development that could replace conventional batteries with ones that are cheaper, refi ... more		Mass is critical at nano-scale; matters in calculations and measurements A UT Arlington engineering professor has proven that the effect of mass is important, can be measured and has a significant impact on any calculations and measurements at the sub-micrometer scale. ... more

China's moon rover experiences abnormality

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	NASA Finds 2013 Sustained Long-Term Climate Warming Trend NASA scientists say 2013 tied with 2009 and 2006 for the seventh warmest year since 1880, continuing a long-term trend of rising global temperatures. With the exception of 1998, the 10 warmest years ... more		Hagel orders review of troubled US nuclear force Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel has ordered a sweeping review of the US nuclear force after a series of embarrassing incidents including cheating on an exam by missile officers, officials said Thursday. ... more		China conducts long-range nuclear missile drill: military China's military has released images of an intercontinental ballistic missile with enough range to reach the United States, as Beijing is involved in a series of rows threatening to embroil Washington. ... more		"Sedimentary Bathtub" Amplifies Earthquakes Like an amphitheater amplifies sound, the stiff, sturdy soil beneath the Greater Vancouver metropolitan area could greatly amplify the effects of an earthquake, pushing the potential devastation pas ... more

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Extra Time for Tiangong

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