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AURA And Gemini Observatory Announce New Director
Hilo HI (SPX) Feb 21, 2006Dr. Douglas A. Simons has been appointed the next director of the Gemini Observatory effective June 1, 2006. The announcement was made today by Dr. William Smith, President of the Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy. JAXA Launches Space Telescope 
Uchinoura, Japan (SPX) Feb 22, 2006JAXA launched its ASTRO-F infrared space telescope aboard an M-5 rocket at 6:28 a.m. local time Wednesday, the BBC and Xinhua news services reported. The launch had been delayed 48 hours due to heavy rains. Japan Aims For New Space Success With Galactic Survey 
Tokyo, Japan (AFP) Feb 21, 2006Japan plans to launch on Wednesday its third satellite in under a month to research how galaxies are born as it seeks to bolster confidence in its space program after a series of setbacks. |
Large Hadron Collider Key Component Completed
Liverpool UK (SPX) Feb 21, 2006British scientists said Tuesday they have completed construction of one of the endcaps for the Large Hadron Collider, the world's largest particle accelerator. The endcap, part of a semiconductor tracker based at the heart of ATLAS - a giant particle detector the size of a five-story building - will be shipped to the LHC site at CERN, the European Centre for Particle Physics Research, in Switzerland. NASA Honors A Legendary Astronaut 
Columbus OH (SPX) Feb 21, 2006On February 20, 1962, John H. Glenn, Jr., became the first American to orbit Earth. On the 44th anniversary of his historic mission, NASA will present Glenn with an Ambassador of Exploration Award in honor of this achievement. Phobos Shadows The Surface of Mars 
Darmstadt, Germany (SPX) Feb 21, 2006New images taken by the High Resolution Stereo Camera aboard ESA's Mars Express spacecraft show the fast-moving shadow of the moon Phobos as it moved across the Martian surface. |
Proton Dangers To Astronauts Underestimated
Upton NY (SPX) Feb 21, 2006Research suggests proton radiation may be more damaging to the DNA of astronauts than previously thought, meaning engineers will have to pay more attention to the potential hazards of protons. Rapid Galaxy Merging Dominates Universe's Early History 
Nottingham, UK (SPX) Feb 21, 2006A new study by a researcher at The University of Nottingham has provided the first observational evidence of how massive galaxies in our universe formed. The results of this study have major implications for many other areas of research. Stardust Finds A 'Gem' Of A Space Particle 
Houston, Texas (SPX) Feb 21, 2006This image shows a comet particle collected by NASA's Stardust spacecraft. The particle consists of the silicate mineral forsterite, also known as peridot in its gem form. It is surrounded by melted aerogel, the lightweight substance used to collect samples. |
Titan Smiles Back
Pasadena, Calif. (SPX) Feb 21, 2006The Cassini spacecraft's latest infrared view of Saturn's giant moon shows the bright, crescent-shaped feature Hotei arcus (to the right of center), which mission scientists have nicknamed "the Smile." Venus Mission Critical Engine Test Successful 
Paris (SPX) Feb 21, 2006The Venus Express spacecraft has tested its main engine successfully for the first time in space, ESA said. The main engine test is a critical step in the mission, because the spacecraft must be able to slow its velocity when it arrives at Venus on April 11, so it can be captured by the planet's gravity and begin its orbit. Worldspace Satellite Radio Goes Live In Kolkata 
Silver Spring MD (SPX) Feb 21, 2006Worldspace Satellite Radio has announced the launch of subscription service in Kolkata, the capital of India's West Bengal state and the second largest city in the country. Kolkata has a population of over 11 million, including approximately six million consumers who fall into Worldspace's targeted listener base. |
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