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ChemCam instrument on Curiosity rover will seek Mars life
Scientists will use the ChemCam instrument on the Mars Curiosity rover to probe for Mars life. It'll focus highly intense, brief blasts of laser light on Mars' surface.
November 29, 2011
James Webb Space Telescope: 5 cool things to know
The James Webb Space Telescope is the next-generation space telescope, following Hubble. It's scheduled to launch in 2018. Here are 5 cool things to know.
November 28, 2011
Researchers study flames to understand exploding stars
Researchers study flames in the lab to gain insights into the titanic forces that drive supernovae - or exploding stars. They said their study has implications for understanding cosmic distances.
November 28, 2011
After successful launch, new 8-month mission to Mars underway
We're on our way to Mars. The spacecraft is in communication, thermally stable and power positive.
November 26, 2011
Topographic map of the moon is highest resolution yet
The highest resolution topographic map of the moon yet! It shows the ups and downs of over 98.2% of the entire lunar surface.
November 21, 2011
Sand dunes on planet Mars: Best images
We knew there was wind on Mars. We knew there was sand. Now we know - we can see - that sand dunes on planet Mars are driven by strong winds.
November 20, 2011
4 astronauts win Congressional Gold Medals
Four astronauts win Congressional Gold Medals and thereby go down in history: Buzz Aldrin, Neil Armstrong, Michael Collins, and John Glenn.
November 16, 2011
Do supernovae jets solve this ancient star mystery?
Explosive supernovae jets might explain why some Milky Way stars are mysteriously rich in gold, platinum and uranium.
November 16, 2011
Mars rover Curiosity nearly ready for launch
In preparation for the November 25 launch of the Mars rover Curiosity, NASA is planning a slew of events. Get connected here.
November 15, 2011
A fifth gas giant ejected from our solar system?
Earth might have been spared from a collision with Mars or Venus by the process in which a fifth gas giant world was ejected from our solar system.
November 14, 2011
