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Ancient Mega Asteroid Dusted Earth
Washington DC (SPX) Jan 20, 2006Scientists think they have established a link between an ancient collision in the main asteroid belt and a layer of dust particles deposited on Earth from space soon thereafter. The findings could help identify similar events in the geological record and provide more clues about the history of the solar system. ESA, Seals Deal For First Galileo Satellites 
Berlin (AFP) Jan 19, 2006The European Space Agency (ESA) and Galileo Industries signed Thursday a 1.5-billion-euro (1.8-billion-dollar) contract for the delivery of four satellites to be used in an ambitious navigation system that Europe hopes will rival the reigning US GPS network. Martian Snow Source of Tropical Glaciers 
Providence RI (SPX) Jan 20, 2006Snow is the source of glacial deposits found at the base of the majestic volcanoes and mountains dotting the mid-latitude and tropical regions of Mars. Based on an innovative blend of geological observations and climate modeling created by a team of American and French scientists, the finding appears in Science. |
GLONASS To Have 18 Satellites In Orbit In 2008
Moscow (SPX) Jan 19, 2006The global navigation satellite system GLONASS will operate 18 satellites in orbit in 2008, enough to define a precise location anywhere in the world, the commander of the Russian Space Forces said Wednesday, reports RIA Novosti. ISS Commander Talks Space Trash With Ohio Kids 
Newington CT (SPX) Jan 20, 2006It was a trip down memory lane for International Space Station Expedition 12 Commander Bill McArthur, KC5ACR, when he spoke from NA1SS January 9 with students at Peterson Elementary School in his home town of Red Springs, North Carolina. Iridium To Supply Communications For Ham Radio Antarctic "Dxpedition" 
Bethesda MD (SPX) Jan 20, 2006Iridium Satellite is supplying mobile satellite phone systems for an intrepid group of amateur "ham" radio operators who are undertaking a "DXpedition" this month. The purpose of the DXpedition is to establish up to nine temporary radio stations on a remote uninhabited ice-bound island near Antarctica. |
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LockMart Thermoelectric Generator Powers NASA Pluto New Horizons Probe
Valley Forge PA (SPX) Jan 20, 2006A Radioisotope Thermoelectric Generator, built by Lockheed Martin at its Space Systems Company facility in Valley Forge, is providing electric power for NASA's Pluto New Horizons spacecraft. French Labs To Receive Stardust Samples 
Houston TX (SPX) Jan 19, 2006Returning to Earth last weekend after a seven-year, three-billion mile journey through space, Stardust's Sample Return Canister has now arrived at NASA's Johnson Space Center, in Houston. NASA Seeks Proposals For Crew And Cargo Transportation To Orbit 
Washington DC (SPX) Jan 20, 2006NASA is challenging United States' industry to establish capabilities and services that can open new space markets and support the crew and cargo transportation needs of the International Space Station. |
Purdue Engineers Solve Chaos Mystery In Use Of High-Tech Microscope
West Lafayette IN (SPX) Jan 20, 2006Mechanical engineers at Purdue University have proven that the same sort of "deterministic chaos" behind the baffling uncertainties of the stock market and long-term weather conditions also interferes with measurements taken with a commonly used scientific instrument. Aerojet Helps Power New Horizons To The Stars 
Sacramento CA (SPX) Jan 20, 2006Aerojet provided the solid rocket power needed for launching the Lockheed Martin Atlas V launch vehicle and its Pluto New Horizons spacecraft earlier Thursday from Cape Canaveral, Fla. Spirit At Arad 
Pasadena CA (JPL) Jan 19, 2006On the way to Home Plate, Spirit stopped to look at "Arad," where scientists encountered a cluster of white, powdery soil. Researchers decided to stop for a few days and use the robotic arm to conduct some measurements on it. Results are expected soon. |
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