Jun 10 2011
Voyager: Solar System Edge is Bubbly and ‘Frothy’
The twin Voyager probes are entering interstellar space, but they're experiencing some surprises along the way.
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Jun 07 2011
Mini Spy Satellites to Track Terrorists
When it comes to keeping tabs on terrorists, the U.S. military is discovering small is beautiful.
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Jun 02 2011
Sooner, Not Later: Interstellar Voyages a Reality?
Guest commentator and co-founder of Project Icarus, Richard Obousy explores some "disruptive technologies" that might push us to the stars sooner than we think.
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Jun 01 2011
Could U.S. Manned Spaceflight Suffer ‘Memory Loss’?
Astronaut Mark Kelly voices his concerns for the end of the shuttle program and the loss of NASA talent.
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Jun 01 2011
Project Icarus: The Gas Mines of Uranus
Guest contributor Adam Crowl looks at the fuel required for an interstellar trip and finds a gas giant with huge mining potential.
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May 27 2011
Asteroid Encounters Next on NASA’s Itinerary
Though chosen for its scientific allure, the mission will moonlight as a flight test for future human expeditions.
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May 26 2011
Skylon Spaceplane Finally Gets Approval
British and European space agencies have given the go ahead for the development of a reusable spaceplane that's been under development for 30 years.
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May 24 2011
Lunar Lander Made with ‘Home Depot Engineering’
We've already landed spacecraft on the moon, but can we do it on the cheap?
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May 10 2011
Boat Would Sail on Saturn Moon’s Sea
NASA is looking at sending a probe to explore the methane oceans of Titan, a prime contender for finding life beyond Earth.
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May 09 2011
Project Icarus: An Interstellar Mission Timeline
Guest contributor Andreas Tziolas overviews a potential mission to another star.
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