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LockMart-Built Stardust Spacecraft Ready To Return Comet Samples To Earth![]() A capsule containing comet particles and interstellar dust samples collected in space by NASA's Stardust spacecraft - designed and built by Lockheed Martin - is heading to Earth for a parachute landing early on the morning of January 15, 2006, in northwest Utah. Spitzer Finds Comet Dust Around Dead Star ![]() NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope has spotted what may be comet dust sprinkled around the white dwarf star G29-38, which died apx 500 million years ago. Spinning Black Hole Leaves Dent In Space-Time ![]() MIT scientists and colleagues have found a black hole that has chiseled a remarkably stable indentation in the fabric of space and time, like a dimple in one's favorite spot on the sofa. |
NASA Refines Design For Crew Exploration Vehicle![]() NASA's Constellation Program is making progress toward selecting a prime contractor to design, develop and build the Crew Exploration Vehicle (CEV), America's first new human spacecraft in 30 years. 27 Left In Malaysia's Race To Space ![]() The race to become the first Malaysian astronaut is picking up, with only 27 candidates left fighting to be sent to space, reports The Star Online. Brewster Shaw Named As Boeing NASA Systems Leader ![]() Brewster Shaw has been selected as vice president and general manager of the Boeing NASA Systems business unit. Shaw replaces Mike Mott who passed away in November 2005. |
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![]() A new image from NASA's Galaxy Evolution Explorer completes a multi-wavelength, neon-colored portrait of the enormous Cartwheel galaxy after a smaller galaxy plunged through it, triggering ripples of sudden, brief star formation. Venus Express Passive Cruise Phase Begins ![]() During the reporting period Venus Express has been configured for a passive cruise phase and the only activities conducted on top of the routine ones are the DDOR tests with ESA (NNOCEB) and DSN (GDS-CAN) stations. Magnetic Reconnection Region Larger Than 2.5 Million Km Found In The Solar Wind ![]() Using the ESA Cluster spacecraft and the NASA Wind and ACE satellites, a team of American and European scientists have discovered the largest jets of particles created between the Earth and the Sun by magnetic reconnection. This result makes the cover of this week's issue of Nature. |
Engineers Create Mathematical Method To Design Better Robots, Structures![]() Mechanical and civil engineers have created a new mathematical method to design better structures, machines and versatile computer-controlled robots called "robot manipulators." Small Satellite Solutions From Scotland ![]() Clyde Space are offering the growing ranks of small satellite manufacturers power subsystem solutions for their missions. Based in purpose built facilities on West of Scotland Science Park in Glasgow, Clyde Space has a range of power subsystems for missions from as little as 1W up to in excess of 2.5kW. Boeing Announces Largest Satellite Contract In Nine Years With MSV ![]() Mobile Satellite Ventures (MSV) and Boeing announced Wednesday a major commercial contract award for three satellites and associated ground systems. Financial details of the award were not disclosed, however this is the largest commercial satellite order booked by Boeing since 1997, when it received an order for two large satellites for regional mobile communications from an international customer. |
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