items tagged with Moon
South Korea gets serious about space ambitions
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2007-11-23 09:26:54
Under the guidance of their aeronautics and space agency, Korea Aerospace Research Institute (KARI), South Korea announced plans to launch a satellite, in 2020, to orbit the Moon and another satellite, in 2025, to land an unmanned rover on the lunar surface.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2007-11-23 09:26:54
Under the guidance of their aeronautics and space agency, Korea Aerospace Research Institute (KARI), South Korea announced plans to launch a satellite, in 2020, to orbit the Moon and another satellite, in 2025, to land an unmanned rover on the lunar surface.
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India and Russia plan for joint trip to Moon
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2007-11-19 16:22:41
The countries of India and Russia have signed an agreement to jointly develop a research-and-exploration mission that will orbit and land on the Moon, probably around 2011 to 2013.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2007-11-19 16:22:41
The countries of India and Russia have signed an agreement to jointly develop a research-and-exploration mission that will orbit and land on the Moon, probably around 2011 to 2013.
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Antarctica to test prototype NASA lunar habitat
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2007-11-19 10:15:18
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration is sending a prototype inflatable habitat to the cold, bleak and isolated Antarctica for a test under extreme conditions, similar to what it would face on the Moon as part of NASA’s new Constellation Project.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2007-11-19 10:15:18
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration is sending a prototype inflatable habitat to the cold, bleak and isolated Antarctica for a test under extreme conditions, similar to what it would face on the Moon as part of NASA’s new Constellation Project.
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Clear evidence of planet formation found in Pleiades
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2007-11-18 09:14:48
The Pleiades (M45) open star cluster, about 400 light-years away from the solar system, has been clearly found to contain activity involving the formation of planets as the result of collisions between planets.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2007-11-18 09:14:48
The Pleiades (M45) open star cluster, about 400 light-years away from the solar system, has been clearly found to contain activity involving the formation of planets as the result of collisions between planets.
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NASA Ares I rocket booster successfully parachutes to Earth
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2007-11-16 10:34:40
On November 15, 2007, NASA successfully tested the parachute system for its first-stage booster of its Crew Launch Vehicle (CLV), the new manned Orion crew capsule for the Constellation Project, set to replace the space shuttle fleet and help the United States return to the Moon and further explore space.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2007-11-16 10:34:40
On November 15, 2007, NASA successfully tested the parachute system for its first-stage booster of its Crew Launch Vehicle (CLV), the new manned Orion crew capsule for the Constellation Project, set to replace the space shuttle fleet and help the United States return to the Moon and further explore space.
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Japanese Selene takes first HDTV video of Earth-rise, Earth-set from Moon
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2007-11-14 10:07:39
The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) has successfully taken the first high-definition video of the Earth, via its Selene spacecraft, as it rises above the Moon (Earth-rise) and the first HD video as Earth goes behind the Moon (Earth-set).
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2007-11-14 10:07:39
The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) has successfully taken the first high-definition video of the Earth, via its Selene spacecraft, as it rises above the Moon (Earth-rise) and the first HD video as Earth goes behind the Moon (Earth-set).
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The Moon shines bright over the China sky
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2007-11-06 08:26:03
China’s first lunar spacecraft is now orbiting the Moon. Chinese mission controllers successfully performed two braking maneuvers on November 6, 2007 in order to place the Chang’e 1 lunar probe in a 3.5-hour orbit about the Moon.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2007-11-06 08:26:03
China’s first lunar spacecraft is now orbiting the Moon. Chinese mission controllers successfully performed two braking maneuvers on November 6, 2007 in order to place the Chang’e 1 lunar probe in a 3.5-hour orbit about the Moon.
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NASA announces Moon roles for Ares 5 rocket
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2007-10-31 08:06:36
The Constellation Project involves the Ares 1 rocket and Orion space capsule for work around the Earth. However, when going to the Moon, the Ares 5 heavy-lift cargo launch vehicle will be used, along with related lunar equipment. Ten NASA centers will be responsible for various operations for the project.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2007-10-31 08:06:36
The Constellation Project involves the Ares 1 rocket and Orion space capsule for work around the Earth. However, when going to the Moon, the Ares 5 heavy-lift cargo launch vehicle will be used, along with related lunar equipment. Ten NASA centers will be responsible for various operations for the project.
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Watch STS-120/Discovery and Space Station fly overhead
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2007-10-24 20:48:54
Skywatchers here on Earth will be able to see the STS-120 space shuttle and the space station fly overhead in the night sky. Find out when you will be able to see this pair of space bodies.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2007-10-24 20:48:54
Skywatchers here on Earth will be able to see the STS-120 space shuttle and the space station fly overhead in the night sky. Find out when you will be able to see this pair of space bodies.
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China launches first big step to Moon, Chang’e 1
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2007-10-24 08:03:48
At 1005 GMT (6:05 a.m. EDT) Wednesday, October 24, 2007, the Chinese successfully launched its Chang’e 1 spacecraft, an unmanned orbital lunar probe.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2007-10-24 08:03:48
At 1005 GMT (6:05 a.m. EDT) Wednesday, October 24, 2007, the Chinese successfully launched its Chang’e 1 spacecraft, an unmanned orbital lunar probe.
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APOLLO measures Moon distance to 1 millimeter; also helps with gravity
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2007-10-23 09:31:23
The Apache Point Observatory Lunar Laser-ranging Operation (APOLLO) instrument has measured the distance to the Moon to an accuracy of one millimeter. Such accuracies will also help with measurements involving the force of gravity.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2007-10-23 09:31:23
The Apache Point Observatory Lunar Laser-ranging Operation (APOLLO) instrument has measured the distance to the Moon to an accuracy of one millimeter. Such accuracies will also help with measurements involving the force of gravity.
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China ready for launch of first lunar spacecraft: Chang’e 1
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2007-10-22 11:36:19
China has announced that Wednesday, October 24, 2007, is the scheduled launch date for its Chang’e 1 lunar orbiter from a launch pad at the Xichang Satellite Launch Center.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2007-10-22 11:36:19
China has announced that Wednesday, October 24, 2007, is the scheduled launch date for its Chang’e 1 lunar orbiter from a launch pad at the Xichang Satellite Launch Center.
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Orionids meteor shower set for Oct. 21-22, 2007
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2007-10-20 10:36:50
The meteor display called the Orionids, from parent body Halley’s Comet, is expected to be clearly visible in the dark skies away from light pollution and urban lights early in the morning just before sunrise. If the display is like last year it should produce about 20 to 60 meteors per hour.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2007-10-20 10:36:50
The meteor display called the Orionids, from parent body Halley’s Comet, is expected to be clearly visible in the dark skies away from light pollution and urban lights early in the morning just before sunrise. If the display is like last year it should produce about 20 to 60 meteors per hour.
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Early morning risers: Look for triangle of Venus, Saturn, Regulus
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2007-10-11 08:49:39
The mornings of October 11 through 15, 2007, early morning risers in the northern latitudes will be able to see the planets Venus and Saturn and the star Regulus positioned at the three corners of an imaginary triangle.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2007-10-11 08:49:39
The mornings of October 11 through 15, 2007, early morning risers in the northern latitudes will be able to see the planets Venus and Saturn and the star Regulus positioned at the three corners of an imaginary triangle.
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First photo shoot of Moon by Japanese Selene spacecraft
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2007-10-10 08:18:23
Officials with the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) announced that its lunar exploring spacecraft Selene (“Kaguya”) is working fine. It has released a small satellite called Relay Satellite (Rstar), also working nominally, and taken its first pictures of the Moon.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2007-10-10 08:18:23
Officials with the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) announced that its lunar exploring spacecraft Selene (“Kaguya”) is working fine. It has released a small satellite called Relay Satellite (Rstar), also working nominally, and taken its first pictures of the Moon.
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Chinese astronauts may land on Moon first in 21st century
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2007-10-05 09:09:42
NASA head tells an audience that he believes China will land on the Moon’s surface before the United States returns. Whether it is China, Japan, or India the race is on to send humans to the Moon. In fact, Japan just orbited an unmanned lunar probe.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2007-10-05 09:09:42
NASA head tells an audience that he believes China will land on the Moon’s surface before the United States returns. Whether it is China, Japan, or India the race is on to send humans to the Moon. In fact, Japan just orbited an unmanned lunar probe.
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NASA signs Moon and Mars deal with Russia
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2007-10-04 08:18:38
During a Wednesday, September 3, 2007 ceremony at the U.S. Embassy in Moscow, Russia, NASA and RKA officials signed a deal to cooperate on several unmanned excursions to the Moon and Mars.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2007-10-04 08:18:38
During a Wednesday, September 3, 2007 ceremony at the U.S. Embassy in Moscow, Russia, NASA and RKA officials signed a deal to cooperate on several unmanned excursions to the Moon and Mars.
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NASA administrator Griffin predicts humans on Mars by 2037
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2007-09-25 08:09:39
At the 58th International Aeronautical Congress (IAC-2007), being held from September 24-28, 2007, NASA administrator Michael Griffin says “Our long-term game-plan is to put man on Mars by 2037”
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2007-09-25 08:09:39
At the 58th International Aeronautical Congress (IAC-2007), being held from September 24-28, 2007, NASA administrator Michael Griffin says “Our long-term game-plan is to put man on Mars by 2037”
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NASA returns to Moon based on six reasons
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2007-09-23 09:15:31
NASA has recently revised its lunar plans, which are based on its Global Exploration Strategy. Currently, NASA wants its astronauts to have larger lunar habitat modules and pressurized lunar rovers—all delivered by the Orion Crew Exploration Vehicle, the Ares I booster, and the Ares V heavy-lift rocket.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2007-09-23 09:15:31
NASA has recently revised its lunar plans, which are based on its Global Exploration Strategy. Currently, NASA wants its astronauts to have larger lunar habitat modules and pressurized lunar rovers—all delivered by the Orion Crew Exploration Vehicle, the Ares I booster, and the Ares V heavy-lift rocket.
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See the Harvest Moon Wednesday, September 26, 2007
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2007-09-21 08:48:11
A Harvest Moon is a full Moon that appears closest to the autumnal equinox, which occurs in 2007 on September 23 in the northern hemisphere.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2007-09-21 08:48:11
A Harvest Moon is a full Moon that appears closest to the autumnal equinox, which occurs in 2007 on September 23 in the northern hemisphere.
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