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Posts by
Laura Dattaro
SETI searches on
The search for signals from intelligent beings beyond Earth will continue when the SETI Institute reboots its array of 42 antennas north of San Francisco.
August 28, 2011
Webb Telescope instrument passes test to withstand space rigors
The first of four instruments for NASA's Webb Telescope has completed cryogenic testing designed to mimic the harsh conditions of outer space.
August 19, 2011
Earth’s moon might be younger than we thought
Earth's moon was thought to be 4.57 billion years old, but a detailed analysis of lunar rock indicates it might be as much as 200 million years younger.
August 18, 2011
James Webb Space Telescope in financial limbo, but science pushes on
The James Webb Space Telescope brings proven on-the-ground benefits as recently as July 2011. Plus - how you can help save this project.
August 7, 2011
New Mars Rover Curiosity now has a landing site
Curiosity has more than twice the length and and five times the weight of previous Mars rovers. It's scheduled to launch in 2011 and arrive in August 2012.
July 31, 2011
