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Australian Optus D3 satellite launched on Ariane 5
Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Telecommunications
Category: News
2009-08-23 17:39:08
The latest Optus satellite was put into orbit this weekend by an Ariane 5 ECA heavy-lift launcher.
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Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Telecommunications
Category: News
2009-08-23 17:39:08
The latest Optus satellite was put into orbit this weekend by an Ariane 5 ECA heavy-lift launcher.
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It's six-up on the ISS
Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Science
Category: Space
2009-06-01 00:27:46
The International Space Station now has a six-person crew.
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Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Science
Category: Space
2009-06-01 00:27:46
The International Space Station now has a six-person crew.
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Three new Space Station crew to join three others onboard
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2009-05-27 08:02:31
The International Space Station Expedition 20 crew launched from the Baikonou Cosmodrome on Wednesday, May 27, 2009. When they shake hands with the current ISS Expedition 19 crew already onboard the ISS, their meeting will mark the expansion of the Space Station from three to six crewmembers.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2009-05-27 08:02:31
The International Space Station Expedition 20 crew launched from the Baikonou Cosmodrome on Wednesday, May 27, 2009. When they shake hands with the current ISS Expedition 19 crew already onboard the ISS, their meeting will mark the expansion of the Space Station from three to six crewmembers.
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New European astronauts unveiled
Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Science
Category: Space
2009-05-20 20:01:46
The European Space Agency (ESA) has announced the latest recruits to the European Astronaut Corps. Just six of the 8413 applicants were selected.
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Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Science
Category: Space
2009-05-20 20:01:46
The European Space Agency (ESA) has announced the latest recruits to the European Astronaut Corps. Just six of the 8413 applicants were selected.
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Herschel and Planck join Hubble in space
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2009-05-15 08:40:08
An Ariane rocket blasted off from French Guiana carrying the Herschel Space Observatory and the Planck Observatory. They are set to explore the early formation of our Universe and help us better explain our very existence. A soon-to-be rejuvenated Hubble Space Telescope will do likewise.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2009-05-15 08:40:08
An Ariane rocket blasted off from French Guiana carrying the Herschel Space Observatory and the Planck Observatory. They are set to explore the early formation of our Universe and help us better explain our very existence. A soon-to-be rejuvenated Hubble Space Telescope will do likewise.
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Warmed over Antarctic Ice bridge ready to collapse
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Climate
2009-04-04 07:54:03
According to the ESA Envisat satellite, an ice bridge connecting the Wilkins Ice Shelf to Charcot Island on the Antarctic Peninsula is at high risk of breaking away. Scientists are investigating to see if climatic warming of Earth's South Polar region is to blame.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Climate
2009-04-04 07:54:03
According to the ESA Envisat satellite, an ice bridge connecting the Wilkins Ice Shelf to Charcot Island on the Antarctic Peninsula is at high risk of breaking away. Scientists are investigating to see if climatic warming of Earth's South Polar region is to blame.
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Travel to Mars, Russian style
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2009-04-02 08:23:53
An Earth-based experiment started in Moscow on March 31, 2009, will simulate a space-based journey to the planet Mars. Six would-be space travelers have been locked into a capsule to simulate the two-year mission from Earth to Mars and back.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2009-04-02 08:23:53
An Earth-based experiment started in Moscow on March 31, 2009, will simulate a space-based journey to the planet Mars. Six would-be space travelers have been locked into a capsule to simulate the two-year mission from Earth to Mars and back.
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Mars webcam back online
Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Science
Category: Space
2009-03-26 23:30:51
The 'webcam' aboard the Mars Express probe has been shut down for three months, but now it is back online.
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Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Science
Category: Space
2009-03-26 23:30:51
The 'webcam' aboard the Mars Express probe has been shut down for three months, but now it is back online.
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03-26-09: Expedition 19 crew launches to Space Station
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2009-03-26 09:15:01
At 6:49:18 a.m. CDT on Thursday, March 26, 2009, two crewmembers of the nineteenth team to live on the International Space Station (ISS) was launched into orbit, along with a wealthy spaceflight participant. The crew will be part of a historic doubling of capacity for the Space Station.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2009-03-26 09:15:01
At 6:49:18 a.m. CDT on Thursday, March 26, 2009, two crewmembers of the nineteenth team to live on the International Space Station (ISS) was launched into orbit, along with a wealthy spaceflight participant. The crew will be part of a historic doubling of capacity for the Space Station.
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Europeans launch GOCE gravity mapper mission
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2009-03-17 16:54:54
The European Space Agency launched, on Tuesday, March 17, 2009, its Gravity Field and Steady-State Ocean Circulation Explorer (GOCE) satellite with its mission to measure the changes in the Earth’s gravitation field. This important mission will elevate our knowledge of Earth's oceans and landmasses, which will help us learn more about our global climate.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2009-03-17 16:54:54
The European Space Agency launched, on Tuesday, March 17, 2009, its Gravity Field and Steady-State Ocean Circulation Explorer (GOCE) satellite with its mission to measure the changes in the Earth’s gravitation field. This important mission will elevate our knowledge of Earth's oceans and landmasses, which will help us learn more about our global climate.
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ESA set to test smallest space engine
Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Science
Category: Space
2009-03-10 21:33:02
The European Space Agency (ESA) is set to test a tiny space engine that's so finely controllable it can balance the pressure of sunlight.
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Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Science
Category: Space
2009-03-10 21:33:02
The European Space Agency (ESA) is set to test a tiny space engine that's so finely controllable it can balance the pressure of sunlight.
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ESA names second ATV after astronomer Johannes Kepler
Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Science
Category: Space
2009-02-19 15:40:56
The European Space Agency (ESA) has announced that its second Automated Transfer Vehicle (ATV) will be named Johannes Kepler.
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Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Science
Category: Space
2009-02-19 15:40:56
The European Space Agency (ESA) has announced that its second Automated Transfer Vehicle (ATV) will be named Johannes Kepler.
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U.S. announces space station concept 25 years ago
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2009-01-22 09:23:44
Twenty-five years ago, on January 25, 1984, President Ronald Reagan announced in his State of the Union Address the plan of the United States to build a permanently manned space station "within the decade."
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2009-01-22 09:23:44
Twenty-five years ago, on January 25, 1984, President Ronald Reagan announced in his State of the Union Address the plan of the United States to build a permanently manned space station "within the decade."
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Mars webcam goes dark
Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Science
Category: Space
2008-12-08 22:12:21
Mars has moved behind the Sun (from an Earthbound perspective), so the webcam aboard the Mars Express space probe has been shut down until the northern spring.
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Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Science
Category: Space
2008-12-08 22:12:21
Mars has moved behind the Sun (from an Earthbound perspective), so the webcam aboard the Mars Express space probe has been shut down until the northern spring.
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ESA agrees to spend US$12.8 billion on future space missions
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2008-11-29 08:30:35
Officials with the European Space Agency (ESA) agreed to spend euro 10 billion (US$12.8 billion) for a series of thirty space missions, including a robotic Martian rover, experiments onboard the International Space Station, and a network of climate satellites.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2008-11-29 08:30:35
Officials with the European Space Agency (ESA) agreed to spend euro 10 billion (US$12.8 billion) for a series of thirty space missions, including a robotic Martian rover, experiments onboard the International Space Station, and a network of climate satellites.
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Hubble homes in on huge stars
Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Science
Category: Space
2008-11-25 15:59:15
The Hubble Space Telescope has provided a detailed image of two of our galaxy's most massive stars.
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Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Science
Category: Space
2008-11-25 15:59:15
The Hubble Space Telescope has provided a detailed image of two of our galaxy's most massive stars.
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Jules Verne ATV completes mission with fiery re-entry
Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Science
Category: Space
2008-09-29 17:03:01
Jules Verne, the first Automated Transfer Vehicle (ATV), has completed its mission with a controlled destructive re-entry over the South Pacific.
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Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Science
Category: Space
2008-09-29 17:03:01
Jules Verne, the first Automated Transfer Vehicle (ATV), has completed its mission with a controlled destructive re-entry over the South Pacific.
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Solar wind dropping, says ESA
Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Science
Category: Space
2008-09-23 22:46:48
The solar wind emanating from the Sun has fallen to the lowest level observed since accurate readings have been made.
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Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Science
Category: Space
2008-09-23 22:46:48
The solar wind emanating from the Sun has fallen to the lowest level observed since accurate readings have been made.
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Jules Verne exits Space Station for destruct sequence
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2008-09-06 15:08:58
The European Space Agency’s Automated Transfer Vehicle (ATV) "Jules Verne" departed the International Space Station on Friday, September 5, 2008, at 5:29 p.m. EDT (2129 GMT). In three weeks, it will be destroyed in a controlled descent into the Earth’s atmosphere.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2008-09-06 15:08:58
The European Space Agency’s Automated Transfer Vehicle (ATV) "Jules Verne" departed the International Space Station on Friday, September 5, 2008, at 5:29 p.m. EDT (2129 GMT). In three weeks, it will be destroyed in a controlled descent into the Earth’s atmosphere.
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ESA Rosetta snaps pixs of diamond-shaped Asteroid 2867
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2008-09-06 11:08:41
The European Space Agency spacecraft Rosetta made a successful flyby of Asteroid 2867 Šteins at approximately 18:58 UTC (Coordinated Universal Time) on Friday, September 5, 2008, coming within 500 miles (800 kilometers) of the asteroid.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2008-09-06 11:08:41
The European Space Agency spacecraft Rosetta made a successful flyby of Asteroid 2867 Šteins at approximately 18:58 UTC (Coordinated Universal Time) on Friday, September 5, 2008, coming within 500 miles (800 kilometers) of the asteroid.
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