Jul 02, 2007 | SCIENCE
NAI Publication Receives Jubilee Award
(http://astrobiology.ciw.edu/main.php) - A recent publication by members of the NAI's Carnegie Institution of Washington Team was honored this week with the Jubilee Award from the Geological Society of South Africa. The team's research, published in the South African Journal of Geology, concerned sulfur isotopes in ancient rocks in South Africa. Congratulations CIW!

Jun 22, 2007 | SCIENCE
Antarctic Icebergs: Unlikely Oases for Ocean Life
(NSF) - Scientists have found that trapped terrestrial material released from icebergs as they melt out at sea has a major impact on the ecology of the ocean around them. The floating chunks of ice support thriving communities of ocean life, and may play an important role in climate regulation on Earth.

Jun 22, 2007 | SCIENCE
Another ASTEP expedition prepares
to take off
(NASA) -

Preview: Another ASTEP expedition prepares to take off

On July 1, 2007, a team of scientists will begin a 40-day Arctic Ocean expedition to test two new autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) developed for the NASA Astrobiology Science and Technology for Exploring Planets (ASTEP) program.

Jun 15, 2007 | SCIENCE
Extracellular Protein-Metal Aggregates: A New Biosignature?
(Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory) - Deep inside a flooded mine in Wisconsin, scientists from NAIs University of California Team have discovered a world in which bacteria emit proteins that sweep up metal nanoparticles into immobile clumps. Their finding may lead to innovative ways to remediate subsurface metal toxins, and have exciting implications for identifying biosignatures on Earth and other worlds. The research, published in today's issue of Science, was done in collaboration with a team from the U.S. Department of Energys Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory.

Jun 14, 2007 | SCIENCE
Evidence for Ancient Ocean on Mars
(NASA) - Scientists from NAI's University of California, Berkeley Team have a new paper out in Nature outlining evidence for the presence of an ancient ocean on Mars. The study points to a large body of liquid water at the pole which could have shifted Mars' spin axis. This shift would have in turn deformed the shoreline of this ocean relative to the rest of the surface topography, in accordance with observations.

Jun 07, 2007 | SCIENCE
MESSENGER Probes Venus' Atmosphere
(NASA) - On route to Mercury, the MESSENGER spacecraft is doing a flyby of Venus where, on June 5th, it sent out a laser beam to measure the location of Venus' cloud decks. "We are treating the Venus flyby as a full dress rehearsal for the first flyby of Mercury in January 2008," says Sean Solomon, PI of both the MESSENGER mission and NAI's Carnegie Institution of Washington Team.

Jun 07, 2007 | SCIENCE
Magnetic Field Uses Sound Waves to Ignite Sun's Ring of Fire
(NSF) - Research funded by the NSF and NASA has solved a century old mystery concerning the Sun's chromosphere. The findings may also yield information about climate variability on our planet.

Jun 06, 2007 | SCIENCE
NAI Scientist Receives Presidential Award
(NASA NAI) - Please join NAI in congratulating Lou Allamandola of the NASA Ames Research Center Team who was recently bestowed the 'Presidential Rank of Meritorious Senior Professional' in a ceremony held at Ames on June 5th. Congratulations Lou!

Jun 06, 2007 | SCIENCE
Building Titan
(Science and Technology Facilities Council) - The Huygens probe landed on Titan two and a half years ago, but the data it collected is still yielding new scientific insights about Saturn's largest moon.

Jun 01, 2007 | SCIENCE
Soaking Up Radiation
(Albert Einstein College of Medicine) - Researchers have found that fungi may be able to use radioactivity as an energy source for making food and spurring growth. The findings may have profound implications for how we understand the cycles of biologically available energy for life, and could also have important applications for space exploration.

May 25, 2007 | SCIENCE
Fishing out New Species
(British Antarctic Survey) - Scientists have found hundreds of new marine creatures in the vast, dark deep-sea surrounding Antarctica. The discoveries shed new light on the evolution and diversity of ocean life.

May 25, 2007 | SCIENCE
Legendary origins of life researcher Stanley Miller
(University of California, San Diego) - Miller was a member of the first generation of researchers funded by NASAs exobiology research program, now a part of the Astrobiology Program, and remained active in exobiology/astrobiology research for decades. In recent years, Miller served as a member of the NASA Astrobiology Institutes Europa Focus Group.

May 24, 2007 | SCIENCE
Forecasting Earth-Like Worlds
(Astrobiology Magazine) - Future missions like COROT, KEPLER, and DARWIN should find Earth-like exoplanets. In this interview from Astrobiology Magazine, European Edition, Franck Selsis, an astrophysicist specializing in planetary atmospheres, explains how we can learn if any of those alien worlds contain life.

May 23, 2007 | SCIENCE
Gertrude's All Wet
(NASA) - A silica-rich patch of Martian soil analyzed by NASA's rover Spirit may provide some of the strongest evidence yet that ancient Mars was much wetter than it is now.

May 18, 2007 | SCIENCE
Habitable World Around Gliese 581?
(SETI) - Astronomers have discovered a far away planet around the M Dwarf star Gliese 581 that might be similar to Earth, but does it have life? Space.com's SETI Thursday has the story...

May 17, 2007 | SCIENCE
Astrobiology Magazine's European Edition - France
(Astrobiology Magazine) - The Spring 2007 European Edition of the Astrobiology Magazine focuses on astrobiology research and news from France.

May 15, 2007 | SCIENCE
Deep Phreatic Thermal Explorer DEPTHX
(Washington Post) - The Astrobiology Science and Technology for Exploring Planets (ASTEP) Program's DEPTHX (Deep Phreatic Thermal Explorer) project is profiled in the May 14 edition of the Washington Post DEPTHX story, Washington Post reporter Ceci Connolly will be online Tuesday May 15 at 10:30 a.m. Eastern time to discuss the DEPTHX project.

May 09, 2007 | SCIENCE
NAI Expands to Include Four New Teams
(NASA NAI) - The NASA Astrobiology Institute is pleased to announce the selections of four new research teams: the University of Wisconsin, California Institute of Technology, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and the Montana State University. These new teams join the twelve others selected to be part of the Institute in 2003. Welcome to the NAI!

May 01, 2007 | SCIENCE
Exploring Caves from 30 Feet in the Air
(NASA) - Underground caves could prove ideal as places for future human explorers to live on Mars. But first, someone has to find them. Jut Wynne is trying to figure out how.

Apr 27, 2007 | SCIENCE
Taking the Ocean's Pulse
(NASA) - The MBARI Environmental Sample Processorthe ESPprovides on-site (in situ) collection and analysis of water samples from the subsurface ocean. The instrument is an electromechanical/fluidic system designed to collect discrete water samples, concentrate microorganisms (particulates), and automate application of molecular probes which identify microorganisms and their gene products. The ESP also archives samples so that further analyses may be done after the instrument is recovered.

Apr 19, 2007 | SCIENCE
Antarctic Lake Robot Probe Sets Sights on Outer Space
(UIC News Bureau) - A robotic probe designed to draw an underwater three-dimensional map showing the biological and geochemical composition of an ice-bound Antarctica lake may prove to be the ideal tool to search for life on other planets or moons where ice is known to exist. Peter Doran, associate professor of earth and environmental sciences at the University of Illinois at Chicago, is the lead investigator in a three-year, $2.3 million dollar study funded by NASA to build the probe that will map Antarctica's West Lake Bonney, a two-and-a-half mile long, one-mile wide, 130 foot-deep lake located in the continent's McMurdo Dry Valleys.

Apr 16, 2007 | SCIENCE
Thirty-Two Mile Cable Installed for First Deep-Sea Observatory
(NSF) - A 32 mile cable will soon provide power for a deep-sea observatory in the Monterrey Bay, providing scientists with 24-hour access to instruments and experiments. The project is a stepping stone for further research in an extremely isolated environment on Earth that harbors many unique forms of life.

Apr 10, 2007 |
Tolbert is receiving the 2007 Hazel
(UC-Boulder) - This prize is the university's most prestigious faculty award. Tolbert has earned it, UC-Boulder has announced, "for her contributions to understanding the chemistry and climate of planetary atmospheres, including past and present," and "for her teaching and research efforts with undergraduates and graduate students, 15 of whom have won prestigious NASA and Environmental Protection Agency fellowships in recent years."

Apr 09, 2007 | SCIENCE
Lab-On-a-Chip Works Aboard the ISS
(NASA) - The Lab-On-a-Chip Application Development Portable Test System (LOCAD-PTS) is an instrument developed by the NAI Carnegie Institution of Washington Team over the past 4 years in collaboration with NASA Marshall Space Flight Center and Charles River Labs. LOCAD-PTS was flown to and recently tested aboard the International Space Station (ISS) to enable crew to monitor microorganisms and potentially hazardous chemicals within the cabin environment....

Apr 06, 2007 | SCIENCE
Mars 500
(ESA) - Europe is preparing for Mars by sending a crew of six on a simulated Mars mission for 500 days. The mission will help pave the way for future missions to the Moon and Mars by providing important insight into the psychological and medical aspects of long-duration spaceflight.

Apr 05, 2007 | SCIENCE
Rethinking Species
(American Society for Microbiology) - Microbiologists are rethinking the ways in which they define and classify microbial species. Studying microbes and understanding how they are related to one another throughout evolutionary time is important in determining how life originated on our planet.

Apr 03, 2007 | SCIENCE
Mega-advances from Metagenomics
(National Academy of Sciences) - The emerging field of metegenomics allows researchers to study the DNA of entire communities of microbes simultaneously and is set to provide major advances in our knowledge of Earth's most prolific organisms. Microbes can thrive in Earth's most inhospitable environments and are the most likely candidates for life on other locations in the Solar System.

Mar 22, 2007 |
The Ancient Past, Alive
(astrobio.net) - Cuatro Cienegas, a butterfly-shaped valley in Mexicos Chihuahua desert, is a living laboratory for astrobiologists. By studying this unique and endangered ecosystem, they hope to learn more about the earliest life on Earth.

Mar 21, 2007 | SCIENCE
Norman Pace is receiving Microbiologys 2007 Abbott-ASM Lifetime Achievement Award
(NASA, ASM) - Norman Pace, professor of molecular, cellular, and developmental biology at the University of Colorado in Boulder, is receiving the American Society for Microbiology's 2007 Abbott-ASM Lifetime Achievement Award for outstanding contributions to the field of microbial ecology. Dr. Pace is a member of the NASA Astrobiology Institute research team headed by the University of Colorado Center for Astrobiology. This team is studying the origin of stars and planets, development of habitable planets, "RNA World" and the origins of life, biological evolution on Earth, energetics of life on other planets, and philosophical aspects of astrobiology and the search for life elsewhere.

Mar 21, 2007 | SCIENCE
Mitchell L. Sogin is receiving ASMs USFCC/J. Roger Porter Award
(NASA, ASM) - researchers whose work is currently supported by NASA's Astrobiology Program have been singled out for recognition by their scientific peers this year by receiving awards for his contributions to science.

Mar 21, 2007 | SCIENCE
John P. Grotzinger recipient of the 2007 Charles Doolittle Walcott Medal
(NASA, NAS) - John P. Grotzinger, Jones Professor of Geology at the California Institute of Technology (CalTech), is the recipient of the 2007 National Academy of Sciences (NAS) Charles Doolittle Walcott Medal. The Exobiology Principal Investigator is receiving an awards for contributions to biogeoscience - the study of the fundamental interactions between life and Earth's atmosphere, hydrosphere, and geosphere and possible similar interactions between extraterrestrial life, should it prove to exist, and its environmental conditions on other planets.

Mar 21, 2007 | SCIENCE
2007 (SEPM) James Lee Wilson Award
(NASA, SEPM) - Nora Noffke, assistant professor in the Department of Ocean, Earth and Atmospheric Sciences at Old Dominion University in Virginia, is the recipient of the 2007 Society of Sedimentary Geologists (SEPM) James Lee Wilson Award. The Exobiology Principal Investigator is receiving an awards for contributions to biogeoscience - the study of the fundamental interactions between life and Earth's atmosphere, hydrosphere, and geosphere and possible similar interactions between extraterrestrial life, should it prove to exist, and its environmental conditions on other planets.

Mar 14, 2007 | SCIENCE
NASA's Cassini Spacecraft Images Seas on Titan
(NASA) - Instruments on NASA's Cassini spacecraft have found evidence for seas, likely filled with liquid methane or ethane, in the high northern latitudes of Saturn's moon Titan. One such feature is larger than any of the Great Lakes of North America and is about the same size as several seas on Earth..

Mar 12, 2007 | SCIENCE
DEPTHX Robot Prepares to Explore Earths Deepest Sinkhole
(NASA | Astrobio.net) - A group of scientists and engineers are in northeastern Mexico this month to test an autonomous underwater robot, DEPTHX. The goal of their project is to create a comprehensive 3-D map of the worlds deepest sinkhole, Cenote Zacatón, and to collect water samples to learn about its chemistry and biology. The current activity is a test run in a smaller, nearby sinkhole, in preparation for deploying DEPTHX in Zacatón.

Mar 09, 2007 | SCIENCE
Prototype Space Probe Prepares To Explore Earth's Deepest Sinkhole
(University of Texas-Austin) - Scientists return this week to the world's deepest known sinkhole, Cenote Zacaton in Mexico, to resume tests of the autonomous underwater vehicle Deep Phreatic Thermal eXplorer (DEPTHX). They follow a series of successful tests dives to shakedown the vehicle's autonomous navigation and mapping capabilities.

Mar 07, 2007 |
Laser Guided Asteroids
(University of Alabama in Huntsville) - A team of researchers is developing unique methods for characterizing and deflecting asteroids that could pose a threat to Earth.

Mar 06, 2007 | SCIENCE
DEPTHX Diving
(Carnegie Mellon University) - NASA is preparing an underwater robot for a plunge into Earth's deepest sinkhole. The mission will be used to map the Zacatón sinkhole, and also to develop technologies that could be used to explore below the icy crust of Europa.

Mar 01, 2007 |
NAI Graduate Student Selected to Help Plan for Future Mars EVA
(NASA) - NAI graduate student Irene Schneider from Penn State has been selected by NASA/Mars Society as crew physicist for the upcoming expedition 61 for the Mars Desert Research Station (MDRS).

Feb 28, 2007 |
Urey to Test for Life on Mars
(NASA) - NASA-funded researchers are refining a tool that could not only check for the faintest traces of life's molecular building blocks on Mars, but could also determine whether they have been produced by anything alive.

Feb 25, 2007 | SCIENCE
The Birth of the Sun
(University of Colorado) - Astronomers have gazed at the embryo of an infant star that may one day develop into a virtual twin of our own Sun. The finding may be a rare opportunity to understand how the early Sun developed and shaped the environment of our solar system.

Feb 02, 2007 | SCIENCE
Earth's Hazy Past
(NASA) - Saturns moon Titan is notorious for its shroud of organic haze. Recent experiments suggest that early Earth may have been covered by a similar haze. The discovery could shed light on how life spread around the globe.

Jan 21, 2007 | SCIENCE
Shotgun Sequencing Slime
(astrobio.net) - Scientists have identified tiny nanoorganisms, which are virtually impossible to see beneath the microscope, in a Californian mine. The discovery may have important implications in the search for life on other planets.

Dec 11, 2006 | SCIENCE
NASA Advisor on the Search for Life to Receive Medal of Freedom
(NASA HQ) - Dr. Joshua Lederberg, a Nobel-winning microbiolgist whose advice helped create NASA's early biology programs, will receive the Medal of Freedom, the United States' highest civilian honor.

Dec 06, 2006 | MISSIONS
NASA Unveils Global Exploration Strategy and Lunar Architecture
(NASA HQ) - NASA has unveiled the initial elements of two critical tools for achieving the nation's vision of returning humans to the Moon.

Dec 01, 2006 | MISSIONS
Next Shuttle Launch
(NASA HQ) - NASA will discuss the next assembly mission to the International Space Station on November 29.

Nov 15, 2006 | MISSIONS
NASA Announces Discovery Program Selections
(NASA) - NASA recently selected concept studies for missions to an asteroid, Venus and the Earth's moon.

Nov 10, 2006 | SCIENCE
Mercury Transit Foreshadows Future Planet Hunt
(NASA - JPL) - The recent transit of Mercury provides an analogy for methods that the Kepler mission will use to find planets around distant stars.

Nov 10, 2006 | TECHNOLOGIES
NASA Approves Mission and Names Crew for Return to Hubble
(NASA) - NASA has approved a fifth servicing mission for the Hubble Space Telescope.

Nov 06, 2006 | SCIENCE
NASA Study Shows Titan and Early Earth Atmospheres Are Similar
(NASA) - According to a study funded by the NASA Astrobiology Institute (NAI) and the NASA Solar System Exploration Division's Exobiology program, organic haze in the atmosphere of Saturn's moon, Titan, is similar to haze in early Earth's air -- haze that may have helped nourish life on our planet.

Oct 03, 2006 | MISSIONS, TECHNOLOGIES
NASA's New Mars Camera Gives Dramatic View of Planet
(NASA-JPL) - The highest-resolution camera ever to orbit Mars is now returning images from NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter.

Oct 02, 2006 | SCIENCE
Hubble Discovers Extrasolar Planets across Our Galaxy
(NASA) - NASA will host a science update on Wednesday to discuss a Hubble Telescope Discover of extrasolar planet candidates.

Sep 26, 2006 | MISSIONS, TECHNOLOGIES
Mars Science Laboratory Shakedown in the High Arctic
(NASA) - With funding from a NASA ASTEP grant, a team of scientists and engineers last month traveled to the Svalbard archipelago, in the Norwegian high Arctic, to test a suite of instruments that will be part of the payload of NASA's next Mars rover, Mars Science Laboratory

Sep 14, 2006 | SCIENCE
NASA Sees Rapid Changes in Arctic Sea Ice
(NASA - JPL) - NASA data show that Arctic perennial sea ice shrunk abruptly by 14 percent between 2004 and 2005.

Sep 12, 2006 | SCIENCE
Exploring Europa by Way of the Arctic
(NASA - JPL) - This summer, scientists spent two weeks performing research in the arctic as an analog site for Europa.

Sep 11, 2006 | SCIENCE
NASA Selects 12 Research Proposals in Radiation Biology
(NASA) - NASA will fund a dozen research proposals to reduce the risks that astronauts face from space radiation.

Sep 08, 2006 | SCIENCE
NASA Hosts Arctic Sea Ice Media Teleconference
(NASA) - NASA will host a conference next week to discuss recent changes in arctic sea ice and links to climate change.

Sep 07, 2006 | MISSIONS
NASA Rover Nears Martian Bowl Goal
(NASA - JPL) - Opportunity is nearing what may be the richest science trove of its mission.

Sep 05, 2006 | TECHNOLOGIES
NASA Tests Technology under Harsh Desert Conditions
(NASA) - The high desert of Arizona will be used to test robots, rovers and other space equipment that may be used on the moon and Mars.

Sep 01, 2006 | TECHNOLOGIES
NASA Selects Orion Crew Exploration Vehicle Prime Contractor
(NASA) - NASA has selected Lockheed Martin to design, develop and build America's next human spacecraft.

Aug 31, 2006 | SCIENCE
NASA, NOAA Data Indicate Ozone Layer is Recovering
(NASA - JPL) - A new study shows evidence that Earth's ozone layer is on the mend.

Aug 28, 2006 | MISSIONS
Microscopic Passengers to Hitch Ride On Space Shuttle
(NASA - ARC) - Three kinds of microbes will go into orbit with space shuttle Atlantis so scientists can study how they respond to the space environment.

Aug 25, 2006 | TECHNOLOGIES
NASA Announces Contractor for Orion Crew Exploration Vehicle
(NASA) - NASA will hold a press conference on Aug 31st to announce the prime contractor chosen to develop the next spacecraft to carry humans into space.

Aug 21, 2006 | MISSIONS
SMART-1 on the Trail of the Moon's Beginnings
(ESA) - SMART-1 has detected calcium on the Moon's surface.

Aug 18, 2006 | TECHNOLOGIES
NASA Satellites Will Improve Understanding of the Sun
(NASA) - The Solar Terrestrial Relations Observatory mission will dramatically improve our knowledge of solar eruptions.

Aug 16, 2006 | SCIENCE
NASA Presents Exploration Program Update
(NASA - ARC) - Emerging global space leaders will gather at NASA Ames on Friday to discuss the future of space exploration.

Aug 15, 2006 | SCIENCE
NASA's Spitzer Digs Up Troves of Possible Solar Systems in Orion
(NASA - JPL) - A new image from Spitzer identifies 2,300 planet-forming disks in the Orion nebula.

Aug 14, 2006 | MISSIONS
NASA Announces Solar Observatory Media Briefing
(NASA) - NASA will host a teleconference about the Solar TErrestrial RElations Observatory (STEREO) on Thursday.

Aug 02, 2006 | MISSIONS
NASA Reports That Methane Drizzles on Saturn's Moon
(NASA - ARC) - Researchers report that liquid methane rains from a low liquid methane-nitrogen cloud on the surface of Titan.

Aug 01, 2006 | TECHNOLOGIES
NASA Selects Teams for Space Weather Mission and Studies
(NASA) - Four universities have been chosen to develop experiments and supporting hardware for studying near-Earth radiation.

Jul 28, 2006 | MISSIONS
Cassini Finds Lakes on Titan's Arctic Region
(NASA - JPL) - NASA's Cassini spacecraft has found lakes on Saturn's moon Titan.

Jul 26, 2006 | SCIENCE
Planet-Forming Disks Might Put the Brakes on Stars
(NASA - JPL) - Dusty planet-forming disks may slow down the young, whirling stars that they surround.

Jul 19, 2006 | MISSIONS
Cassini Reveals Earth-like Land on Titan
(NASA) - New radar images from NASA's Cassini spacecraft revealed geological features similar to Earth on Titan.

Jul 17, 2006 | MISSIONS
Discovery Lands in Florida
(NASA) - The STS-121 astronauts returned home safely today from a successful mission to the ISS.

Jul 17, 2006 | MISSIONS
NASA Marks 30th Anniversary of Mars Viking Mission
(NASA) - It was thirty years ago that NASA's Viking spacecraft performed the first successful landing on Mars.

Jul 13, 2006 | TECHNOLOGIES
NASA to Test Automated Drilling Rig in Mars Analog Mission
(NASA - ARC) - Scientists are testing an automated drilling rig that may one day aid in the search for water and signs of life on Mars.

Jul 11, 2006 | MISSIONS
Possible Meteorites in the Martian Hills
(NASA - JPL) - NASA's Mars Exploration Rover Spirit has photographed two potential iron meteorites in Gusev Crater.

Jul 06, 2006 | MISSIONS
Enceladus Exudes an Air of Mystery
(NASA - JPL) - The origin of oxygen identified during Cassini's arrival at Saturn has been identified as the moon Enceladus.

Jul 05, 2006 | MISSIONS
Shuttle Launch Provides Fireworks
(NASA) - The Space Shuttle Discovery is on its way to the International Space Station.

Jun 29, 2006 | TECHNOLOGIES
Scientists Accurately Simulate Appearance of Sun's Corona during Eclipse
(NSF) - New computer simulation of Sun will help in space weather forecasts.

Jun 28, 2006 | MISSIONS
NASA Sends Flies into Space to Test Changes in Immune System
(NASA - ARC) - Thousands of flies will journey into space to help scientists understand immune system changes caused by space flight.

Jun 27, 2006 | TECHNOLOGIES
NASA and NSF Computers Simulate Sun's Corona
(NASA) - Researchers have developed a computer simulation that can accurately create a model of the sun's corona.

Jun 23, 2006 | MISSIONS
Pluto's Two Small Moons Christened Nix and Hydra
(JHU - APL) - The two small satellites of Pluto discovered in May 2005 have been named Nix and Hydra.

Jun 21, 2006 | EDUCATION
NASA Sends Explorer School Teachers 'Spaceward Bound'
(NASA - ARC) - NASA is taking teachers to Chile's Atacama desert, an Earth-based research site used as an analog for Mars.

Jun 19, 2006 | MISSIONS
NASA Gives 'Go' for Space Shuttle Discovery's Launch
(NASA) - Discovery has been cleared for a July 1 flight to the International Space Station.

Jun 15, 2006 | MISSIONS
New Horizons Tracks an Asteroid
(JHU - APL) - New Horizons tested its tracking and imaging capabilities this week on an asteroid orbiting in the asteroid belt.

Jun 13, 2006 |
Possible Meteorite in 'Columbia Hills' on Mars
(NASA - JPL) - Spirit has spotted what may be a meteorite on the 'Columbia Hills' of Mars.

Jun 12, 2006 | SCIENCE
NASA's Fuse Finds Infant Solar System Awash in Carbon
(NASA) - Scientists discover abundant amounts of carbon gas surrounding the young star Beta Pictoris.

Jun 01, 2006 | SCIENCE
NASA's FUSE Mission Discovery Featured in Media Briefing
(NASA) - NASA will soon hold a teleconference about carbon-rich gas that may be forming planets around a young star.

May 31, 2006 | TECHNOLOGIES
Columbus Arrives in Florida
(ESA) - The European Space Agency's Columbus module has arrived at the Kennedy Space Center.

May 31, 2006 | MISSIONS
Cassini Snaps Titan and Saturn's Rings
(NASA - JPL) - Cassini has captured an image of Titan behind the famous rings of Saturn.

May 25, 2006 | TECHNOLOGIES
Hard-nosed Advice to Lunar Prospectors
(NASA) - The associate Chief Scientist for NASA's Mars Program, an experienced prospector, provides advice for future Lunar and Martian explorers.

May 24, 2006 | MISSIONS
New Discoveries at the Edge of the Solar System
(NASA - JPL) - NASA's 28-year-old Voyager spacecrafts are still returning new findings about the Solar System.

May 22, 2006 | TECHNOLOGIES
ESA's New Camera Follows Disintegration of a Comet
(ESA) - Using a new camera, ESA has been able to view the interior of a disintegrating comet.

May 19, 2006 | SCIENCE
In Search of Crater Chains
(NASA) - Scientists are searching for chains of craters on Earth in order to understand more about the history of our planet.

May 17, 2006 | MISSIONS
NASA Finalizes Crews for Upcoming Shuttle Missions
(NASA) - NASA has finalized the crew of two space shuttle missions scheduled for launch in 2007.

May 16, 2006 | TECHNOLOGIES
NASA Internet Software Shows Planets in 3-D Color
(NASA - ARC) - NASA now lets internet users explore Mars, Venus and Jupiter in 3-D color.

May 09, 2006 | MISSIONS
Venus Express Has Reached Final Orbit
(ESA) - Venus Express has reached its final operation orbit around the planet.

May 05, 2006 | MISSIONS
NASA and Partners Release New Movies of Titan
(NASA) - New views of the Huygens probe's touchdown on Titan were released yesterday.

May 03, 2006 | MISSIONS
NASA Announces 14th International Space Station Crew
(NASA) - Two NASA astronauts and one Russian cosmonaut have been named as the 14th crew of the ISS.

May 02, 2006 | TECHNOLOGIES
NASA Testing Prototype Software for Future Spaceflight
(NASA - ARC) - Software that astronauts could use in future moon habitats is being tested in the Utah desert.

Apr 28, 2006 | MISSIONS
NASA's CloudSat and CALIPSO Lift Off
(NASA - JPL) - At approximately 3:02 a.m. PDT, NASA's CloudSat and CALIPSO satellites successfully launched.

Apr 25, 2006 | TECHNOLOGIES
European Columbus Laboratory for ISS Ready for Delivery
(ESA) - Europe's Columbus laboratory is ready to be shipped to Cape Canaveral at the end of May.

Apr 24, 2006 | SCIENCE
NASA Announces Results from Exploration Strategy Workshop
(NASA) - On Friday NASA will present findings from a workshop focused on the exploration of the moon, Mars and beyond.

Apr 21, 2006 | MISSIONS
NASA's Undersea Crew is Heads Above Water
(NASA) - Three NASA astronauts and a Cincinnati doctor completed a successful 18-day undersea mission.

Apr 20, 2006 | MISSIONS
Satellite Detects Massive Rivers Flowing Under Antarctica
(ESA) - Using data from the ERS-2 satellite, scientists discovered large rivers flowing beneath the Antarctic ice sheet.

Apr 12, 2006 | SCIENCE
Blue Ring Discovered Around Uranus
(UC Berkeley) - Researchers have discovered that the outer ring of Uranus is bright blue.

Apr 07, 2006 | MISSIONS
Venus Express to Reach Final Destination
(ESA) - The European Space Agency's Venus Express spacecraft will complete its orbit insertion on April 13th.

Apr 06, 2006 | SCIENCE
Spitzer Finds Hints of Planet Birth around Dead Star
(NASA) - NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope has uncovered new evidence that planets might rise up out of a dead star's ashes.

Mar 30, 2006 | SCIENCE
NASA Announces Spitzer Planet Finder Update
(NASA) - Astronomers using NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope announce the discovery of a strange place where planets might be forming.

Mar 29, 2006 | MISSIONS
NASA Prepares for Space Exploration in Undersea Lab
(NASA) - Three astronauts and a doctor will head to an undersea laboratory next month to test remote medicine methods.

Mar 28, 2006 | MISSIONS
NASA Reinstates Dawn Mission
(NASA) - NASA has reinstated the Dawn mission, which will visit a number of bodies in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter.

Mar 20, 2006 | MISSIONS
Rovers Prepare for Martian Winter
(NASA - JPL) - A new MER project manager is named as preparations for the Martian winter begin.

Mar 16, 2006 |
Nowhere to Hide From SOHO
(ESA) - New research means scientists can now use SOHO to view the far side of the Sun.

Mar 15, 2006 | MISSIONS
Years of Observing Combined Into Best-Yet Look at Mars Canyon
(NASA - JPL) - By merging photos from Mars Odyssey, scientists now have a new view of Mars' giant canyon.

Mar 14, 2006 | MISSIONS
Stardust Findings May Alter View of Comet Formation
(NASA) - Samples from Wild 2 indicate that the formation of some comets may have included materials ejected by the early sun.

Mar 11, 2006 | MISSIONS
Robotic NASA Craft Begins Orbiting Mars for Most-Detailed Exam
(NASA - JPL) - NASA's new mission to Mars successfully entered into orbit around the red planet on Friday.

Mar 10, 2006 | MISSIONS
Cassini Discovers Potential Liquid Water on Enceladus
(NASA) - NASA's Cassini spacecraft may have found evidence of liquid water reservoirs on Saturn's moon Enceladus.

Mar 08, 2006 | MISSIONS
First Stardust Comet Sample Results
(NASA) - NASA will hold a news conference on March 13 to present the first studies of cometary samples returned to Earth by Stardust.

Mar 06, 2006 | TECHNOLOGIES
Solar Cycle Mystery Resolved
(NASA) - Scientists predict the next solar activity cycle will be 30 to 50 percent stronger than the previous one.

Mar 06, 2006 | MISSIONS
NASA Announces Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter Coverage
(NASA) - NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter prepares for one of the most critical moments in its flight, the spacecraft's arrival at Mars.

Mar 03, 2006 | SCIENCE
NASA Media Teleconference Announces Solar Cycle Discovery
(NASA) - On March 6, NASA will hold a teleconference concerning new insights into the solar cycle.

Mar 01, 2006 | MISSIONS
Titan Flyby
(NASA) - Cassini finished February with a flyby of Titan.

Feb 28, 2006 | SCIENCE
Researchers Discover Two New Moons of Pluto
(Johns Hopkins APL) - Researchers use Hubble to identify two moons around Pluto.

Feb 27, 2006 | MISSIONS
NASA's Orbiter Nears Red Planet Rendezvous
(NASA) - The Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter is preparing to slow down and allow the gravity of Mars to pull it into orbit.

Feb 24, 2006 | MISSIONS
ESA Confirms CryoSat Recovery Mission
(ESA) - ESA has decided to build and launch the CryoSat-2 mission.

Feb 23, 2006 | TECHNOLOGIES
NASA Ames Tests Model of New Spaceship Crew Capsule
(NASA - ARC) - Tests to help in the development of the Crew Exploration Vehicle began this week at NASA Ames.

Feb 22, 2006 | MISSIONS
NASA'S Lunar Orbiter Team Passes Preliminary Design Review
(NASA) - NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter team has passed its Preliminary Design Review.

Feb 20, 2006 | MISSIONS
NASA Announces Mars Mission Briefing
(NASA) - NASA will brief media on the progress of the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter this Friday.

Feb 16, 2006 | TECHNOLOGIES
Module for Crew Life Support Delivered to Marshall Space Flight Center
(NASA - MSFC) - A module originally developed for use on the International Space Station will now help researchers study life support systems.

Feb 15, 2006 | TECHNOLOGIES
NASA's Exploration Systems Progress Report
(NASA) - Testing is underway to lay the foundation for developing NASA's next launch vehicle system.

Feb 14, 2006 | MISSIONS
NASA's Next Shuttle Crew Meets Media at Kennedy Space Center
(NASA) - The next space shuttle crew will take news media questions on Friday.

Feb 13, 2006 | MISSIONS
Spirit Reaches 'Home Plate'
(NASA) - Spirit has reached the geologic feature dubbed 'Home Plate' in Gusev Crater.

Feb 08, 2006 | SCIENCE
Spitzer Uncovers Hints of Mega Solar Systems
(NASA - JPL) - Spitzer Space Telescope has identified two huge stars circled by disks of what might be planet-forming dust.

Jan 30, 2006 | MISSIONS
Scientists Making Progress with Comet Samples
(NASA) - The processing of samples from Stardust is proceeding smoothly.

Jan 26, 2006 | SCIENCE
Closer to Home
(NSF) - Astronomers have discovered a small, rocky, extrasolar planet using a technique known as gravitational microlensing.

Jan 25, 2006 | MISSIONS
Mars Rovers Advance Understanding of the Red Planet
(NASA - JPL) - Spirit and Opportunity continue to find new variations of bedrock in areas they are exploring.

Jan 24, 2006 | MISSIONS
Predicting the Weather on Titan
(ESA) - Scientists have created a computer model to explain ethane and methane cloud formation on Titan.

Jan 20, 2006 | MISSIONS
Headed for Pluto!
(NASA) - Liftoff of New Horizons successfully took place on Jan. 19, 2006 at 2:00:00 p.m. EST.

Jan 19, 2006 | MISSIONS
Scientists Confirm Comet Samples, Briefing Set Thursday
(NASA) - Scientists confirm that samples from a comet and interstellar dust have been returned to Earth by Stardust.

Jan 18, 2006 |
Try, Try Again
(NASA) - Today's launch window for New Horizons extends from 1:16 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. EST.

Jan 17, 2006 | MISSIONS
New Horizons is in Launch Configuration
(Johns Hopkins APL) - New Horizons is scheduled to launch today if weather permits.

Jan 13, 2006 | MISSIONS
Comet Hunter on Final Approach for Sunday Landing
(NASA) - NASA's Stardust mission return capsule will land Sunday at approximately 5:12 a.m. EST.

Jan 12, 2006 | TECHNOLOGIES
NASA Refines Design for Crew Exploration Vehicle
(NASA) - NASA is making progress toward selecting a prime contractor to design America's first new human spacecraft in 30 years.

Jan 10, 2006 | MISSIONS
New Horizons: PI Perspective
(NASA) - Researchers discuss planned activities for the first three weeks of the New Horizons mission to Pluto.

Dec 28, 2005 | MISSIONS
Cassini Caps off Year with Titan Flyby
(NASA) - Cassini finished the year with a flyby of Titan on December 26th.

Dec 24, 2005 | MISSIONS
Possible Evidence Found for Beagle 2 Location
(ESA) - Researchers at ESA may have spotted the Beagle 2 landing site.

Dec 16, 2005 | MISSIONS
First Comet Sample Return to Earth
(NASA) - NASA will brief news media at 1 p.m. EST, Wednesday, Dec. 21, about the return of the Stardust capsule.

Dec 16, 2005 | MISSIONS
New Horizons Aims to Fly Next Month
(NASA) - Launch preparations for the New Horizons mission to Pluto are moving forward and the craft is set to launch next month.

Dec 13, 2005 | MISSIONS
Opportunity Celebrates One Martian Year
(NASA - JPL) - Opportunity celebrated its 'One Martian Year' Anniversary on December 12.

Dec 08, 2005 | SCIENCE
After 60 Days in Bed, It's Time to Get Up
(ESA) - ESA has completed a study concerning the effects of microgravity on the human body.

Dec 07, 2005 | MISSIONS
Spectacular Evidence of an Active Moon
(NASA - JPL) - Jets of fine, icy particles streaming from Saturn's moon Enceladus were captured in recent images from Cassini.

Dec 05, 2005 | EDUCATION
NASA Events at 2005 Fall American Geophysical Union Meeting
(NASA - ARC) - NASA researchers present findings on a variety of Earth and space science topics at the 2005 Annual Fall meeting of the American Geophysical Union.

Dec 01, 2005 | MISSIONS
Glimpses of Mars Subsurface
(University of Iowa) - A scientific instrument on Mars Express identifies hidden craters and thick layers of ice beneath the surface of Mars.

Nov 30, 2005 | MISSIONS
Rover Helps Reveal Possible Secrets of Martian Life
(NASA - JPL) - Analysis of data from Opportunity reveals the challenges life may have faced in the harsh Martian environment.

Nov 29, 2005 | MISSIONS
Joint News Briefing to Discuss Titan and Mars
(NASA) - ESA will present the latest Huygens probe and Mars Express orbiter results in a briefing on Wednesday at 10 a.m. EST.

Nov 28, 2005 | MISSIONS
Earth-Moon Observations from Venus Express
(ESA) - Venus Express has acquired images of the Moon and Earth while testing its imaging spectrometer.

Nov 22, 2005 | MISSIONS
Spirit Marks One Martian Year on Mars
(NASA - JPL) - NASA's Spirit rover has completed one Martian year (almost two Earth years) on Mars.

Nov 21, 2005 | MISSIONS
ESA 'Huygens and Mars Express' Science Highlights - Call to press
(ESA) - On November 30th, ESA will discuss further results from Huygens and Mars Express.

Nov 18, 2005 | TECHNOLOGIES
NASA Scientist Honored for Spaceship Biosensor
(NASA - ARC) - A NASA scientist has been honored for an extensive portfolio of inventions, including microscopic biosensors that help ensure astronaut safety.

Nov 16, 2005 | MISSIONS
Mars Odyssey Snaps Crater Contours
(NASA -JPL) - Mars Odyssey has returned fantastic images of Rabe Crater in the rough-hewn southern highlands of Mars.

Nov 15, 2005 | TECHNOLOGIES
NASA Ames Leads Robotic Lunar Exploration Program
(NASA - ARC) - NASA has announced that management of its Robotic Lunar Exploration Program has been assigned to NASA Ames Research Center.

Nov 09, 2005 | MISSIONS
Venus Express Launched and En Route
(ESA) - Venus Express has been launced successfully.

Nov 07, 2005 | MISSIONS
Venus Express Moved Back to Launch Pad
(ESA) - Venus Express was moved back to the launch pad this weekend and is prepared to launch.

Nov 07, 2005 | SCIENCE
Managing Murphy's Law on Mars
(NASA) - A NASA report lays out the risks of exploring Mars and considers how to mitigate them.

Nov 04, 2005 | MISSIONS
Honing in on Huygens Landing Site
(NASA - JPL) - The Cassini spacecraft captured new radar views of the Huygens probe landing site on Oct. 28.

Nov 02, 2005 | MISSIONS
Mars Express PFS Spectrometer Back at Work
(ESA) - The PFS spectrometer onboard Mars Express is working again after a malfunction that was reported a few months ago.

Nov 01, 2005 | MISSIONS
Venus Probe to Launch Next Week
(CNN.com) - Russian space officials have named November 9 as the new launch date for Venus Express.

Oct 31, 2005 | SCIENCE
Hubble Reveals Possible New Moons Around Pluto
(NASA) - Astronomers have found Pluto may have not one, but three moons.

Oct 31, 2005 | SCIENCE
Earthlings Will Get a Better View of Mars
(NASA - JPL) - Amateur astronomers may be able to see a dust storm on Mars this weekend as the planet makes a close approach to Earth.

Oct 28, 2005 | MISSIONS
Cassini's Upcoming Look at Huygens Landing Site
(NASA - JPL) - On its next flyby of Titan, Cassini will provide new clues about the moon's surface.

Oct 27, 2005 | SCIENCE
NASA Marks Five Years on the International Space Station
(NASA) - Starting today, NASA is celebrating five years of human space flight on the International Space Station.

Oct 26, 2005 | MISSIONS
Ice Beneath Mars Is Asking, ' Can you hear me now?'
(NASA - JPL) - A small amount of radio noise received in a test of the UHF radio system on Mars Odyssey in 2003 may be a signal reflected off of subsurface ice on Mars.

Oct 25, 2005 | MISSIONS
Venus Express Launch Postponed Several Days
(ESA) - The launch of Venus Express has been postponed due to contamination detected inside the fairing of the launch vehicle.

Oct 24, 2005 | SCIENCE
NASA's Spitzer Finds Failed Stars May Succeed in Planet Business
(NASA - JPL) - Spitzer has spotted the beginnings of what might become planets around brown dwarfs.

Oct 20, 2005 | SCIENCE
Hubble Looks for Moon Resources
(NASA) - NASA is using the Hubble Space Telescope for a new class of scientific observations of the Earth's moon.

Oct 19, 2005 | MISSIONS
Venus Express Ready for Lift-Off
(ESA) - ESA's Venus Express is scheduled to launch on Wednesday, October 26.

Oct 18, 2005 | MISSIONS
Cassini Views Dione, a Frigid Ice World
(NASA - JPL) - On October 11, Cassini captured images of Dione during a close flyby of the grayish moon.

Oct 17, 2005 | MISSIONS
New site features
(Arizona State University) - New website features 'live' views of Mars from the Mars Odyssey spacecraft.

Oct 14, 2005 | SCIENCE
Russians to Partner with NASA Astrobiology Institute
(NASA - ARC) - The Russian Astrobiology Centre will become an affiliate of the NAI through its international partners program.

Oct 14, 2005 | SCIENCE
Hubble Reveals Moon's Prospects
(NASA) - New Hubble images may suggest sources of oxygen for human exploration.

Oct 13, 2005 | SCIENCE
NASA Discovers Life's Building Blocks Are Common in Space
(NASA - ARC) - Organic chemicals that play a crucial role in the chemistry of life are shown to be common in space.

Oct 12, 2005 | SCIENCE
China's Second Space Flight
(NASA) - "We wish them well on their mission, and we look forward to the safe return of their astronauts."

Oct 11, 2005 | MISSIONS
Expedition 11 Safely Returns From International Space Station
(NASA) - The crewmembers of Expedition 11 have safely returned to Earth after a six month mission.

Oct 11, 2005 | SCIENCE
NASA Scientists Confirm Toxic Seas During Earth's Evolution
(NASA) - Earth's oceans were once rich in sulfides that would prevent advanced life forms from thriving.

Oct 10, 2005 | TECHNOLOGIES
Adaptive Optics Produces Ultrasharp Images of Sunspot
(National Solar Observatory) - The Dunn Solar Telescope is returning striking images of the Sun's surface

Oct 06, 2005 | TECHNOLOGIES
Team Scores a Success in Protein Folding
(NSF) - Scientists create computer model to show how a complex protein folds.

Oct 05, 2005 | TECHNOLOGIES
NASA Selects Team to Build Lunar Lander
(NASA) - NASA has selected the Marshall and Goddard Space Flight Centers for development of a lunar lander spacecraft.

Oct 04, 2005 | SCIENCE
NASA Reschedules Undersea Expedition
(NASA) - Due to Hurricane Rita, the ninth NASA Extreme Environment Mission Operations project has been rescheduled.

Oct 03, 2005 | SCIENCE
NASA Solves Cosmic Mystery
(NASA) - Scientists have solved a mystery involving short gamma ray bursts.

Sep 30, 2005 | EDUCATION
NASA Makes Exploring Mars from the Skies a Classroom Reality
(NASA - ARC) - On Oct 1, NASA will release a new classroom tool designed to teach students in grades 5 to 8 about a future human mission to Mars.

Sep 28, 2005 | TECHNOLOGIES
NASA to Show Intelligent Space Robots in Action
(NASA - ARC) - NASA will showcase two intelligent robots on Monday, October 3, in the outdoor 'Marscape' at NASA Ames Research Center.

Sep 27, 2005 | MISSIONS
Pluto Space Probe Begins Launch Preparations
(NASA) - NASA's New Horizons spacecraft arrived at the Kennedy Space Center on Saturday for final preparations.

Sep 26, 2005 | MISSIONS
ESA Selects Targets for Don Quijote Mission
(ESA) - ESA has selected two target asteroids for its Near-Earth Object deflecting mission.

Sep 23, 2005 | SCIENCE
Marine Microorganism Suspected to Play Role in Global Carbon and Nitrogen Cycles
(NSF) - Scientists successfully culture the first Archaea known to oxidize ammonia for energy and metabolize carbon dioxide.

Sep 22, 2005 | MISSIONS
Mars Express Mission Extended
(ESA) - ESA has extended the Mars Express mission by one Martian year.

Sep 21, 2005 | MISSIONS
Orbiter Helps Scientists Track Changes on Mars
(NASA) - New gullies that did not exist in mid-2002 have appeared on a Martian sand dune.

Sep 20, 2005 | MISSIONS
Cassini Radar Images Show Dramatic Shoreline on Titan
(NASA - JPL) - Images from Cassini show evidence of a large shoreline cutting across the southern hemisphere of Titan.

Sep 19, 2005 | MISSIONS
How We'll Get Back to the Moon
(NASA) - NASA's new spaceship is the key to making the Vision for Space Exploration a reality.

Sep 16, 2005 | MISSIONS
Media Teleconference for Mars Discoveries
(NASA) - NASA's Mars Global Survey orbiter has observed some interesting changes at Mars.

Sep 15, 2005 | MISSIONS
NASA Satellites Will Reveal Secrets of Clouds and Aerosols
(NASA) - Two NASA satellites will give us a unique view of Earth's atmosphere.

Sep 14, 2005 | MISSIONS
Mars Orbiter Looking Good
(NASA - JPL) - Three cameras on NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter worked as expected in a recent test.

Sep 13, 2005 | SCIENCE
Cultivating a Planetary Garden
(NASA) - New evidence from Spitzer suggests that some gas giants may form in less than one million years.

Sep 12, 2005 | MISSIONS
Tracking Europe's Visitor to Venus
(ESA) - This month, ESA adds a new facility to its ESA Tracking Station Network (ESTRACK).

Sep 12, 2005 | SCIENCE
Most Distant Explosion Detected, Smashes Previous Record
(NASA) - Scientists have detecting the most distant gamma-ray burst yet.

Sep 10, 2005 | MISSIONS
NASA's Spitzer and Deep Impact Build Recipe for Comet Soup
(NASA - JPL) - Using data from Deep Impact and Spitzer, scientists are beginning to understand the recipe for making planets and comets.

Sep 08, 2005 | MISSIONS
ISS Status Report
(NASA) - A new shipment of supplies is on its way to the International Space Station (ISS).

Sep 08, 2005 | MISSIONS
September Comes, Complete With Sister Worlds
(NASA) - New Horizons team completes 6-week long space-environment testing.

Sep 07, 2005 | MISSIONS
Cassini Discovers Saturn's Dynamic Clouds Run Deep
(NASA) - Cassini scientists have discovered an unexpected menagerie of clouds in the depths of Saturn's atmosphere.

Sep 06, 2005 | MISSIONS
Deep Impact Adds Color to Unfolding Comet Picture
(NASA) - Information from the Deep Impact mission continues to expand our knowledge about comets.

Sep 01, 2005 | MISSIONS
Unique Undersea Lab Prep for Future Exploration
(NASA) - Three astronauts and a doctor will soon be testing new space medicine concepts and extravehicular techniques in an underwater laboratory.

Aug 31, 2005 | MISSIONS
Cassini Finds Tiger Stripes Are Really Cubs
(NASA) - Cassini has discovered that the 'tiger stripes' on Saturn's icy moon Enceladus are very young.

Aug 30, 2005 | MISSIONS
Mars Orbiter Makes Successful Course Correction
(NASA) - NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO) successfully tested its main engines.

Aug 30, 2005 | SCIENCE
Earth's Core Rotates Faster Than Its Crust, Scientists Say
(NSF) - Scientists answer another long-standing debate about the internal workings of the Earth.

Aug 26, 2005 | SCIENCE
Study Reconciles Long-Standing Contradiction of Deep-Earth Dynamics
(NSF) - Scientists find evidence that the deep mantle of the Earth has been continually moving and mixing throughout history.

Aug 26, 2005 | MISSIONS
Briefing Will Present News from a Martian Hilltop
(NASA) - Spirit has reached the summit of Husband Hill.

Aug 25, 2005 | SCIENCE
Climate Model Links Warmer Temperatures to Permian Extinction
(NSF) - Scientists have created a computer simulation showing Earth's climate at the time of the greatest mass extinction in history.

Aug 25, 2005 | MISSIONS
Tour of Titan Continues
(NASA) - Cassini has completed its sixth flyby of Titan.

Aug 22, 2005 | SCIENCE
SOHO Discovers 1000th Comet
(ESA) - On August 5th, SOHO discovered its 1000th comet.

Aug 20, 2005 | MISSIONS
NASA Targets March for Next Shuttle Mission
(NASA) - NASA is targeting March for the second test flight to the ISS.

Aug 17, 2005 | SCIENCE
Scientists Closer to Predicting Solar Flares
(NASA) - Scientists have made strides in learning to forecast periods when severe space weather is unlikely.

Aug 15, 2005 | MISSIONS
Turbulence Seen by Cluster
(ESA) - ESA's Cluster mission has identified 'micro'-vortices in Earth's magnetosphere.

Aug 10, 2005 | MISSIONS
Venus Express Arrives in Baikonur
(ESA) - ESA's Venus Express spacecraft has arrived at the Baikonur cosmodrome in Kazakhstan.

Aug 10, 2005 | MISSIONS
NASA Announces Mars Orbiter Launch Delay
(NASA) - The launch of the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter has been delayed until tomorrow.

Aug 09, 2005 | MISSIONS
NASA Celebrates Discovery's Homecoming
(NASA) - The Space Shuttle Discovery is home after a 14-day, 5.8 million-mile journey in space.

Aug 08, 2005 | MISSIONS
Cassini Flies by Saturn's Tortured Moon Mimas
(NASA - JPL) - Cassini returns fantastic images of Saturn's moon Mimas.

Aug 05, 2005 | MISSIONS
Mars Express Radar Collects First Surface Data
(ESA) - Mars Express has collected its first surface data at Mars.

Aug 04, 2005 | MISSIONS
Spacewalking Astronaut Completes Repair
(NASA) - The crews of Discovery and the ISS completed a delicate operation to remove loose material sticking out between heat-shielding tiles on the Orbiter's belly.

Aug 02, 2005 | SCIENCE
Fossil Fuels May Decrease Earth's Natural Capacity to Store Carbon
(NSF) - The warming of Earth could accelerate faster than scientists previously thought.

Aug 01, 2005 | MISSIONS
ELV Status Report
(NASA) - The MRO spacecraft has been mated with the Atlas V for the last phase of launch preparations.

Aug 01, 2005 | SCIENCE
Scientists Discover Tenth Planet
(NASA) - A planet larger than Pluto has been discovered in the outlying regions of the solar system.

Jul 29, 2005 | MISSIONS
Cassini Finds an Active, Watery World
(NASA) - Saturn's tiny, icy moon Enceladus displays evidence for active ice volcanism.

Jul 29, 2005 | SCIENCE
Spitzer Finds Life Components in Young Universe
(NASA - JPL) - Spitzer has detected organic molecules in galaxies when our universe was one-fourth of its current age.

Jul 28, 2005 | MISSIONS
Water Ice in Crater at Martian North Pole
(ESA) - Mars Express has identified a patch of water ice in an unnamed crater at Mars' north pole.

Jul 26, 2005 | MISSIONS
Cassini Finds Unusual Geology on Enceladus
(NASA) - NASA's Cassini spacecraft has obtained new detailed images of the south polar region of Saturn's moon Enceladus.

Jul 26, 2005 | MISSIONS
Discovery Cruises through Flight Milestones
(NASA) - Discovery has successfully shed its Solid Rocket Boosters and External Tank, and shut down the main engines after reaching space.

Jul 25, 2005 | MISSIONS
Go for Launch Attempt Tuesday
(NASA) - Discovery is set to liftoff at 10:39 a.m. EDT on Tuesday, July 26.

Jul 22, 2005 | MISSIONS
New Mars Orbiter Will Sharpen Vision of Exploration
(NASA) - Launch opportunities begin Aug. 10 for the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter.

Jul 21, 2005 | SCIENCE
Dustiest Star Could Harbor a Young Earth
(NSF) - The young star BD +20 307 may help scientists understand the formation of Earth-like planets.

Jul 20, 2005 | MISSIONS
Shuttle Launch at Least One Week Away
(NASA) - NASA is targeting Tuesday, July 26 as the earliest possible date to launch the Space Shuttle Discovery.

Jul 18, 2005 | SCIENCE
Geologists Use Particles from Galaxy's Far Reaches to Understand Processes at Earth's Surface
(NSF) - The USA and Europe have announced a new initiative to study cosmic rays.

Jul 15, 2005 | MISSIONS
Briefing Previews Next Step for Exploring Mars
(NASA) - NASA announced launch opportunities start Aug. 10, 2005, for the agency's next mission to Mars.

Jul 14, 2005 | MISSIONS
NASA Reschedules Shuttle Return to Flight
(NASA) - Next attempt will be no earlier than Saturday, July 16.

Jul 13, 2005 | MISSIONS
Spongy-Looking Hyperion Tumbles Into View
(NASA - JPL) - Cassini has returned the best views yet of Saturn's moon Hyperion.

Jul 08, 2005 | TECHNOLOGIES
NASA Satellites Measure and Monitor Sea Level
(NASA - JPL) - For the first time, NASA has the tools and expertise to understand the rate at which sea level is changing.

Jul 07, 2005 | MISSIONS
Hydrocarbon Lake on Titan?
(ESA) - Cassini has identified an intriguing surface feature on Titan.

Jul 06, 2005 | MISSIONS
Greatest Comet Hunter Approaches Major Milestone
(NASA) - The SOHO spacecraft has accounted for approximately one-half of all comet discoveries with computed orbits.

Jul 05, 2005 | MISSIONS
XMM-Newton Detects Water on Tempel 1
(ESA) - Images of the Deep Impact collision taken by XMM-Newton show water on comet Tempel 1.

Jul 05, 2005 | MISSIONS
NASA's Deep Impact Generates Its Own Spectacular Photo Flash
(NASA) - The hyper-speed demise of NASA's Deep Impact probe generated an immense flash of light.

Jul 04, 2005 | MISSIONS
Deep Impact Kicks Off Fourth of July With Deep Space Fireworks
(NASA - JPL) - Deep Impact successfully impacted with comet Tempel 1.

Jul 01, 2005 | SCIENCE
Researchers Discover Planet with Largest Solid Core
(NASA) - NASA researchers recently discovered the largest solid core ever found in an extrasolar planet.

Jul 01, 2005 | TECHNOLOGIES
NASA Funds Space Radiation Research Proposals
(NASA) - NASA selected 21 space radiation research proposals for funding. The research will support the Vision for Space Exploration.

Jun 30, 2005 | MISSIONS
Two for the Price of One
(NASA) - The New Horizons mission would provide flybys of Pluto and its dwarf-planet-sized moon, Charon.

Jun 29, 2005 | MISSIONS
Deep Impact Observes Major Comet 'Outburst'
(NASA) - Deep Impact has observed a massive, short-lived outburst of particles from Tempel 1.

Jun 27, 2005 | MISSIONS
NASA Announces Deep Impact Mission Coverage
(NASA) - On July 4, Deep Impact will provide scientists with the first-ever opportunity to view the pristine material beneath the surface of a comet.

Jun 23, 2005 | MISSIONS
Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter Status Report
(NASA) - The Launch Vehicle Readiness Test is under way for NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, scheduled to launch on August 10th.

Jun 22, 2005 | SCIENCE
NASA's Hubble Chases Unruly Planet
(NASA) - NASA's Hubble Telescope offers evidence that an unseen planet is gravitationally tugging on a dusty ring around the star Fomalhaut.

Jun 21, 2005 | MISSIONS
Rosetta Monitors Deep Impact
(ESA) - ESA's Rosetta spacecraft will help monitor NASA's Deep Impact craft as it arrives at its target, comet Temple 1.

Jun 20, 2005 | SCIENCE
New Hubble Observations
(NASA) - New observations from Hubble will be presented by astronomers during a media teleconference on Wednesday.

Jun 16, 2005 | MISSIONS
Smooth Deployment for Second MARSIS Antenna Boom
(ESA) - The second 20-meter antennae boom of the MARSIS instrument onboard ESA's Mars Express has been successfully deployed.

Jun 15, 2005 | MISSIONS
Mars Express Discovers Aurorae on Mars
(ESA) - For the first time ever, an aurora has been detected on Mars.

Jun 14, 2005 | SCIENCE
Astronomers Announce the Most Earth-Like Planet Yet Found Outside the Solar System
(NSF) - Astronomers have announced the discovery of the smallest extrasolar planet yet detected.

Jun 13, 2005 | MISSIONS
Journey Begins for NASA's New Horizons Probe
(JHU Applied Physics Laboratory) - The New Horizons spacecraft has been shipped to NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center.

Jun 10, 2005 | SCIENCE
NASA Scientist Confirm Liquid Water on Early Earth
(NASA - ARC) - Research funded partly by NASA has confirmed the existence of liquid water on the Earth's surface more than 4 billion years ago.

Jun 10, 2005 | SCIENCE
Scientists Make New Discovery About Planets Outside Our Solar System
(NSF) - On June 13th the NSF will hold a media briefing concerning major advances in the search for extrasolar planets.

Jun 09, 2005 | MISSIONS
Spectacular Day of the Comet
(NASA) - NASA's Deep Impact spacecraft will get up-close-and-personal with comet Tempel 1 on July 4.

May 31, 2005 | MISSIONS
'Motivated' Team Eyes Mission's Next Stage
(NASA) - New Horizons team members are gearing up for the mission's pre-launch space environment testing.

May 27, 2005 | SCIENCE
Magnetic Structure on Sun Is Responsible for Powerful Solar Storms
(NSF) - New research may aid in accurately predicting solar storms.

May 26, 2005 | SCIENCE
Chandra: Saturn Reflects Sun's X-Rays
(NASA) - According to NASA scientists, Saturn may act as a mirror, reflecting explosive activity from the Sun.

May 25, 2005 | SCIENCE
Voyager Enters Solar System's Final Frontier
(NASA) - NASA's Voyager 1 spacecraft has entered the solar system's final frontier, a vast, turbulent expanse, where the sun's influence ends.

May 25, 2005 | SCIENCE
Solar 'Fireworks' Signal New Space Weather Mystery
(NASA) - The most intense burst of solar radiation in five decades accompanied a large solar flare on January 20 at 2 a.m. EST.

May 24, 2005 | MISSIONS
Rovers Continue Martian Missions
(NASA - JPL) - Mars rover Opportunity tries to escape from a sand trap, while its twin, Spirit, is busy finding new clues to a wet and violent early Martian history.

May 24, 2005 | MISSIONS
NASA's AcrimSat Solar Spacecraft Completes Five-Year Mission
(NASA) - AcrimSat has successfully completed five years of studying the connections between the Sun and Earth.

May 23, 2005 | MISSIONS
Cassini Deciphers Structure of Saturn's Rings
(NASA) - The Cassini spacecraft obtained the most detailed look at Saturn's rings, including the B ring, which eluded previous robotic explorers.

May 18, 2005 | MISSIONS
Deep Impact Mission Status Report
(NASA) - NASA's Deep Impact spacecraft successfully executed the second trajectory correction maneuver of the mission.

May 17, 2005 | MISSIONS
First MARSIS Boom Successfully Deployed
(ESA) - Controllers for ESA's Mars Express have successfully deployed the first boom of the spacecraft's MARSIS radar.

May 16, 2005 | MISSIONS
Station, Shuttle Mission Crew Announced
(NASA) - NASA and its international partners have named new crew members for upcoming missions to the International Space Station.

May 13, 2005 | MISSIONS
Scientists See Unique Gamma-Ray Burst
(NASA) - NASA scientists have, for the first time, detected and pinned down the location of a short gamma-ray burst.

May 11, 2005 | MISSIONS
NASA'S Chandra Observatory Catches X-ray Super-flares
(NASA) - Results from NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory imply super-flares torched our young solar system.

May 07, 2005 | MISSIONS
Earth and Moon through Rosetta's Eyes
(ESA) - ESA's Rosetta spacecraft has returned infrared and visible images of Earth and the Moon.

May 05, 2005 | MISSIONS
Magnetospheric MultiScale Team Selected
(NASA) - NASA has selected a team for the Magnetospheric MultiScale (MMS) Instrument Suite.

May 04, 2005 | SCIENCE
Media Teleconference on Chandra Discovery
(NASA) - New information about the violent youth of stars will be presented during a media teleconference Tuesday, May 10, at 1 p.m. EDT.

May 03, 2005 | MISSIONS
NASA's Next Mars Spacecraft Arrives
(NASA) - The Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter has arrived in Florida and is being prepared for an August launch.

Apr 28, 2005 | EDUCATION
Gravity and Aging In Space To Be Discussed At NASA Lecture
(NASA - ARC) - "Space Exploration: Can Gravity Reverse Aging?" will be the title of a free public lecture at NASA Ames Research Center on May 4.

Apr 27, 2005 | MISSIONS
Deep Impact Spacecraft Spots Its Quarry
(NASA) - NASA's Deep Impact spacecraft successfully photographed its quarry, comet Tempel 1, at a distance of 39.7 million miles.

Apr 26, 2005 | MISSIONS
Hubble Celebrates 15th Anniversary
(NASA) - In the past 15 years, NASA's Hubble Space Telescope has taken more than 750,000 photos of the cosmos.

Apr 25, 2005 | MISSIONS
Station Status Report
(NASA) - After six months in space aboard the International Space Station, the Expedition 10 crew is safely back on Earth.

Apr 23, 2005 | SCIENCE
Yellowstone Discovery Bodes Well for Finding Evidence of Life on Mars
(NSF) - Research concerning organisms in Yellowstone's geothermal springs may help in the search for life on Mars.

Apr 21, 2005 | MISSIONS
Key Genesis Science Collectors In Excellent Shape
(NASA) - Genesis spacecraft collectors are found to be in excellent shape, despite the spacecraft's hard landing last year.

Apr 20, 2005 | MISSIONS
Signs of Alien Asteroid Belt
(NASA) - Spitzer Space Telescope has spotted what may be the dusty spray of asteroids banging together in a belt that orbits a star like our Sun.

Apr 19, 2005 | SCIENCE
Ice-covered Baltic Sea Proves Ideal Setting for Final Pre-Launch CryoSat Validation
(ESA) - Scientists are addressing issues related to sea ice validation for the upcoming CryoSat mission.

Apr 18, 2005 | MISSIONS
International Space Station Status Report: SS05-020
(NASA) - New residents arrived at the International Space Station this past weekend to begin a six-month stay.

Apr 15, 2005 | SCIENCE
Reduced Oxygen Contributed to 'Great Dying'
(NSF) - Reduced oxygen levels on Earth may have increased extinction rates before the Permian extinction.

Apr 15, 2005 | SCIENCE
A Planetary Family Feud
(NSF) - Studies suggest that planetary systems that could harbor life may be rare in the Universe.

Apr 14, 2005 | MISSIONS
Saturn's Smile
(NASA - JPL) - Cassini captures fantastic details of Saturn's clouds.

Apr 13, 2005 | SCIENCE
Media Teleconference for Significant Spitzer Discovery
(NASA) - Astronomers will announce a significant discovery from NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope on Wednesday, April 20.

Apr 13, 2005 | TECHNOLOGIES
NASA Testing Human-Robot Interactions in Utah Desert
(NASA - ARC) - Two NASA robots and two geologists are now simulating an expedition to another planet.

Apr 11, 2005 | MISSIONS
Cassini Continues Inspection of Smoggy Moon
(NASA - JPL) - Cassini's multiple instruments provided new views of Titan in a flyby of the moon on March 31st.

Apr 08, 2005 | SCIENCE
Explosions in Space May Have Initiated Ancient Extinction on Earth
(NASA) - Scientists say that a mass extinction on Earth hundreds of millions of years ago could have been triggered by a gamma-ray burst.

Apr 08, 2005 | MISSIONS
Europe Goes Back to Mars
(ESA) - Scientists in Europe have recommended that ESA's next mission to Mars include a rover for surface exploration.

Apr 06, 2005 | MISSIONS
Durable Mars Rovers Sent into Third Overtime Period
(NASA) - NASA has approved up to 18 more months of operations for Spirit and Opportunity.

Apr 05, 2005 | SCIENCE
Astrobiology Researchers Meet to Share New Findings
(NASA - ARC) - NASA scientists will discuss key aspects of astrobiology during an April 10-14 meeting in Boulder, Colorado.|

Apr 04, 2005 | MISSIONS
A Fifth Successful Flyby of Saturn's Moon Titan
(NASA - JPL) - On March 31, Cassini successfully flew by Saturn's largest moon, Titan, at about 2,400 kilometers.

Mar 31, 2005 | MISSIONS
Aurora: Mars Mission Options
(ESA) - On April 8, ESA will hold a press briefing to discuss the results of the upcoming Aurora workshop in Birmingham.

Mar 30, 2005 | MISSIONS
New Horizons Plans Media Briefing, Public Meetings
(NASA) - NASA discusses the planned New Horizons mission at public meetings in Florida.

Mar 29, 2005 | MISSIONS
Deep Impact Mission Status Report
(NASA) - A special team is investigating why the spacecraft's High Resolution Instrument (HRI) has not yet come into perfect focus.

Mar 25, 2005 | SCIENCE
NASA Scientists to Discuss Risks of Moon Dust
(NASA - ARC) - In an upcoming workshop, NASA scientists will discuss the medical risks that Moon dust may pose for astronauts.

Mar 22, 2005 | SCIENCE
NASA's Spitzer Marks Beginning of New Age of Planetary Science
(NASA) - NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope captured the light, for the first time, from two known planets orbiting stars other than our sun.

Mar 22, 2005 | SCIENCE
NASA Changes Spitzer Science Update to Today
(NASA) - Astronomers will announce major findings about planets outside our solar system, known as extrasolar planets, at a NASA Science Update at 3 p.m. EST today.

Mar 21, 2005 | MISSIONS
Europe to Cooperate with India on Moon Exploration Mission
(ESA) - A cooperation agreement between ESA and the Indian Space Research Organisation has been approved for India's first moon mission.

Mar 18, 2005 | MISSIONS
'Hourglass' Shaped Craters Filled with Traces of Glacier
(ESA) - A new image from Mars Express shows flow features most likely formed by glaciers or 'block' glaciers.

Mar 18, 2005 | MISSIONS
NASA's Spitzer Telescope Unveils Extrasolar Planet Findings
(NASA) - Astronomers will announce major findings about extrasolar planets on Wednesday, March 23.

Mar 17, 2005 | MISSIONS
Robotic Astrobiology Expedition Yields Significant Science Findings
(NASA - ARC) - Scientists identified habitats and microbial life using a rover in Chile's arid Atacama desert, and their findings may bode well for future missions to Mars.

Mar 16, 2005 | MISSIONS
High Winds Make Spirit Full of Energy
(NASA - JPL) - Scientists are learning from NASA's Mars Exploration Rovers during the dust storm season on Mars.

Mar 15, 2005 | SCIENCE
The First Key Piece of Telomerase
(NSF) - Biochemists at UCLA have discovered the 3-D structure of a major piece of telomerase.

Mar 12, 2005 | MISSIONS
Rosetta Performs ESA's Closest-ever Earth Fly-By
(ESA) - Rosetta performed a fly-by of Earth, gaining a gravity assist on its way to Comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko.

Mar 09, 2005 | SCIENCE
Gene Map for Healthier Kidneys
(NASA - ARC) - Scientists believe understanding cilia functions may lead to the development of countermeasures to prevent PKD.

Mar 08, 2005 | SCIENCE
Safe Zone in Earth's Radiation Belt
(NASA) - Scientists have developed a new theory for how the 'safe zone' between the Van Allen Belts was formed.

Mar 07, 2005 | SCIENCE
NASA Study Suggests Giant Space Clouds Iced Earth
(NASA - ARC) - According to two recent technical papers supported by NASA's Astrobiology Institute, giant clouds in space may have led to global extinctions.

Mar 03, 2005 | MISSIONS
Rainbows on Titan
(NASA) - Saturn's moon Titan is wet, according to the ESA's Huygens probe, but Titan's "water" is not like Earth's.

Mar 02, 2005 | TECHNOLOGIES
NASA Issues Solicitation for Crew Exploration Vehicle
(NASA) - NASA issues a Request for Proposals for the spacecraft that will carry astronauts to the Moon by 2020.

Mar 01, 2005 | MISSIONS
NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope Exposes Dusty Galactic Hideouts
(NASA) - Spitzer Space Telescope uncovered a hidden population of bright galaxies drenched in dust.

Feb 28, 2005 | TECHNOLOGIES
Nano Mechanism to Control Protein May Lead to New Protein Engineering
(UCLA) - Researchers at UCLA are working on a new tool to help control protein function externally.

Feb 24, 2005 | MISSIONS
NASA's Cassini Spacecraft Continues Making New Saturn Discoveries
(NASA) - New findings include wandering and rubble-pile moons, new Saturn rings, splintering storms and a dynamic magnetosphere.

Feb 24, 2005 | MISSIONS
ESA's Mars Express Sees Signs of a 'Frozen Sea'
(ESA) - Mars Express has imaged what appears to be a dust-covered sea of frozen ice near the equator of Mars.

Feb 23, 2005 | MISSIONS
Polar Expedition Contributes to CryoSat
(ESA) - A 3-man expedition in the Arctic will take snow-depth measurements to support ESA's CryoSat mission.

Feb 22, 2005 | SCIENCE
NASA Satellite Observes Mysterious Earth Energy
(NASA) - Scientists using NASA's RHESSI satellite detected flashes of gamma ray energy in Earth's upper atmosphere in greater detail than ever before.

Feb 21, 2005 | SCIENCE
NASA Statement on False Claim of Evidence of Life on Mars
(NASA) - News reports on February 16, 2005, that NASA scientists from Ames Research Center have found strong evidence that life may exist on Mars are incorrect.

Feb 18, 2005 | MISSIONS
SMART-1 Mission Extended
(ESA) - SMART-1 will now continue its mission until August 2006.

Feb 18, 2005 | MISSIONS
Cassini's Radar Spots Giant Crater on Titan
(NASA - JPL) - Cassini spots giant impact crater the size of Iowa on Saturn's moon Titan.

Feb 17, 2005 | MISSIONS
Science from Mars Express after One Year in Orbit
(ESA) - Mars Express entered into orbit around the Red Planet a year ago and has returned an avalanche of valuable data.

Feb 16, 2005 | SCIENCE
NASA Awards Grant to Study Cancer Risks from Space Radiation
(NASA) - NASA has awarded a research grant to study the risk of solid tumor cancer from exposure to space radiation.

Feb 15, 2005 | TECHNOLOGIES
NASA Awards Contract for Kepler Mission Photometer
(NASA - ARC) - NASA has awarded Ball Aerospace and Technologies Corp. (BATC) with a contract to design a photometer for the Kepler mission.

Feb 14, 2005 | MISSIONS
Deep Impact Deep Space Burn
(NASA - JPL) - Deep Impact successfully completed its first trajectory correction maneuver last Friday.

Feb 11, 2005 | MISSIONS
Two Future Space Shuttle Crews Named
(NASA) - NASA has named Space Shuttle crews for missions to the International Space Station in 2006.

Feb 10, 2005 | MISSIONS
NASA Observations Help Determine Titan Wind Speeds
(NASA - JPL) - Winds up to about 400 kilometers per hour buffeted the Huygens probe as it descended through Titan's upper atmosphere.

Feb 09, 2005 | MISSIONS
Cassini Spacecraft Witnesses Saturn's Blues
(NASA - JPL) - Cassini captures images of Saturn's northern hemisphere and the icy moon, Mimas.

Feb 07, 2005 | SCIENCE
Saturn's Bull's-Eye Marks its Hot Spot
(NASA - JPL) - NASA astronomers are learning about a strange, thermal "hot spot" on the tip of Saturn's south pole.

Feb 04, 2005 | TECHNOLOGIES
The Sands of Mars
(NASA) - Our understanding of granular physics will play an important role in digging, driving, and mining on Mars.

Feb 03, 2005 | MISSIONS
Moon Mapper Selected
(NASA) - The Moon Mineralogy Mapper (M3) is designed to create a mineral-resource map of the Moon.

Feb 02, 2005 | SCIENCE
Sickening Solar Flares
(NASA) - NASA researchers discuss what a recent solar proton storm might have done to astronauts on the Moon.

Feb 01, 2005 | SCIENCE
Moss Project Shows How Some Plants Grow Without Gravity
(NASA) - Experiments on moss grown aboard two Space Shuttle missions showed the plants didn't behave as scientists expected them to in the near-absence of gravity.

Jan 31, 2005 | MISSIONS
Cassini Captures Sunlit Rings of Saturn
(NASA - JPL) - Cassini captures image of Saturn's shadow and moon, Janus.

Jan 28, 2005 | MISSIONS
Genesis Gives Scientists a Piece of the Sun
(NASA) - NASA scientists have sent to academic researchers a piece of the sun gathered by the Genesis spacecraft.

Jan 27, 2005 | MISSIONS
NASA Selects Small Explorer Mission
(NASA) - NASA has selected a new satellite that will make the first map of the boundary between the Solar System and interstellar space.

Jan 26, 2005 | MISSIONS
SMART-1's First Images from the Moon
(ESA) - SMART-1 has returned its first close-up images of the Moon's surface.

Jan 25, 2005 | MISSIONS
Opportunity Tracks Seen from Orbit
(NASA - JPL) - NASA's Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity landed on the red planet a year ago.

Jan 21, 2005 | MISSIONS
Seeing, Touching and Smelling the Extraordinarily Earth-like World of Titan
(ESA) - The first scientific assessments of Huygens' data were presented during a press conference at ESA head office in Paris on 21 January.

Jan 20, 2005 | MISSIONS
Opportunity Rover Finds an Iron Meteorite on Mars
(NASA - JPL) - Opportunity has found an iron meteorite, the first meteorite of any type ever identified on another planet.

Jan 18, 2005 | MISSIONS
Huygens Lands in Titanian Mud
(ESA) - Huygens landed on the surface of Titan on January 14, but scientists are continuing to analyze data that the probe sent back to Earth.

Jan 17, 2005 | MISSIONS
View from Ten Kilometers High
(ESA) - Huygens entered Titan's atmosphere on January 14, and has returned valuable data about the mysterious moon.

Jan 14, 2005 | MISSIONS
Radio Astronomers Confirm Hugyens Entry into Titan Atmosphere
(ESA) - A radio telescope involved in tracking Huygens has detected the probe's 'carrier' signal.

Jan 14, 2005 | MISSIONS
Huygens Probe Ready for Spectacular Mission to Titan
(NASA - JPL) - ESA's Huygens probe is on course for its descent to Saturn's mysterious moon Titan on Friday, Jan. 14.

Jan 13, 2005 | SCIENCE
Spitzer Sees Dusty Aftermath of Pluto-Sized Collision
(NASA) - Astronomers say a dusty disc swirling around the nearby star Vega was probably caused by collisions of objects perhaps as big as the planet Pluto.

Jan 12, 2005 | MISSIONS
NASA Launches Deep Impact on a Mission to a Comet
(NASA) - NASA's Deep Impact spacecraft launched successfully at at 1:47:08 p.m. EST.

Jan 11, 2005 | SCIENCE
Hubble Homes in on Suspected Extrasolar Planet
(NASA) - NASA's Hubble Space Telescope is providing important supporting evidence about a possible planet 225 light-years away.

Jan 10, 2005 | TECHNOLOGIES
NASA Uses High-Tech X-Ray Equipment to Examine Dinosaur Skull
(NASA) - As NASA charts a bold new course into the future, the space agency is briefly taking a step back in time to examine life's past.

Jan 07, 2005 | MISSIONS
NASA Sets Deep Impact Launch Date
(NASA) - NASA's Deep Impact spacecraft will launch on January 12, 2005.

Jan 07, 2005 | MISSIONS
NASA Swift Mission Turns On and Sees a Blast of Bursts
(NASA) - The NASA-led Swift mission opened its doors to a flurry of gamma ray burst action.

Jan 06, 2005 | SCIENCE
Most Powerful Eruption in the Universe Discovered
(NASA) - Astronomers have found the most powerful eruption in the universe.

Jan 05, 2005 | MISSIONS
Parachuting to Titan
(NASA) - On Jan. 14, 2005, the European Space Agency's Huygens probe will descend to the surface of Saturn's largest moon.

Jan 04, 2005 | MISSIONS
NASA Rovers' Adventures on Mars Continue
(NASA) - The Spirit rover begins its second year on Mars investigating puzzling rocks unlike any found earlier.

Jan 03, 2005 | MISSIONS
Cassini Caps off 2004 With Flyby of Icy Moon Iapetus
(NASA - JPL) - On New Year's Eve, Cassini wrapped up 2004 with an encounter of Saturn's moon Iapetus.

Dec 30, 2004 | MISSIONS
NASA Events Commemorate Rover Anniversary on Mars
(NASA) - Events are to be held at JPL on January 3rd to commemorate the one-year anniversary of the Mars Exploration Rovers mission.

Dec 28, 2004 | MISSIONS
Cassini Mission Status Report
(NASA - JPL) - Cassini has successfully performed a getaway maneuver to keep it from following the Huygens probe into Titan's atmosphere.

Dec 26, 2004 | MISSIONS
Huygens Begins its Final Journey into the Unknown
(ESA) - The European Space Agency's Huygens probe successfully detached from NASA's Cassini orbiter.

Dec 23, 2004 | MISSIONS
NASA Selects Investigations for Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter
(NASA) - Six proposals have been selected to provide instrumentation and associated exploration/science measurement investigations for the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter.

Dec 22, 2004 | MISSIONS
European Space Agency's Huygens Probe Set to Detach From Cassini Orbiter
(NASA - JPL) - The Cassini orbiter at Saturn is set to release the Huygens probe on Dec. 24, 2004, on a path toward Titan.

Dec 21, 2004 | MISSIONS
Mars Rovers Earn Journal's 'Best Science' Title
(NASA - JPL) - NASA's Mars Exploration Rovers' discovery of evidence of past water on Mars is named scientific "Breakthrough of the Year".

Dec 20, 2004 | MISSIONS
Cassini Shows Before and After Look at Saturn's Moon Titan
(NASA - JPL) - Cassini's second close flyby of Titan completes a 'before' and 'after' look at the fuzzy moon.

Dec 17, 2004 | SCIENCE
Earth's Safe Zone Became Hot During Legendary Solar Storms
(NASA) - A NASA-funded study found a region between radiation belts surrounding the Earth is not as benign as once thought.

Dec 15, 2004 | SCIENCE
Research Team Discovers First Evidence of Microbes Living in a Rock Glacier
(NSF) - Scientists discover microbial life in an environment previously thought to be devoid of life.

Dec 14, 2004 | MISSIONS
NASA Set to Launch First Comet Impact Probe
(NASA) - Deep Impact will deploy a probe that will be "run over" by the nucleus of comet Tempel 1.

Dec 13, 2004 | MISSIONS
Mars Rovers Spot Water-Clue Mineral, Frost, Clouds
(NASA - JPL) - Scientists have identified a water-signature mineral in bedrock examined by Spirit in the "Colombia Hills."

Dec 09, 2004 | SCIENCE
Chilly Quaoar had a Warmer Past
(Nature) - Distant Quaoar shows signs of recent resurfacing.

Dec 08, 2004 | MISSIONS
Media Briefing About New Look at Planet Forming
(NASA) - Astronomers will present new findings from NASA's Hubble Space Telescope and Spitzer Space Telescope tomorrow.

Dec 07, 2004 | MISSIONS
Huygens to Begin its Final Journey to Titan
(ESA) - After a seven-year journey, the Huygens probe is about to separate from Cassini.

Dec 06, 2004 | MISSIONS
Reports Detail Rover Discoveries of Wet Martian History
(NASA - JPL) - Major research journal publishes findings from the Mars Exploration rovers.

Dec 02, 2004 | MISSIONS
Deep Impact Delay
(NASA - KSC) - The launch of the Deep Impact spacecraft will take place no earlier than January 8, 2005.

Nov 30, 2004 | MISSIONS
Nature's Canvas
(NASA - JPL) - Cassini continues to return fantastic images of Saturn.

Nov 26, 2004 | MISSIONS
Cassini Shows Grandeur of Two Saturn Moons
(NASA - JPL) - New views of two of Saturn's moons, Titan and Tethys, represent the most detailed look at these moons to date.

Nov 24, 2004 | MISSIONS
Astrobiology Education Web adds Dynamic Atmosphere Model
(NASA - ARC) - As NASA prepares to study Titan's atmosphere, education experts are helping students investigate the importance of an atmosphere to human life.

Nov 23, 2004 | MISSIONS
Successful Huygens Test
(ESA) - Huygens has successfully completed its last in-flight test before separation.

Nov 22, 2004 | MISSIONS
NASA Successfully Launches Swift Satellite
(NASA - KSC) - NASA's Swift satellite has been successfully launched aboard a Boeing Delta 2 rocket.

Nov 19, 2004 | SCIENCE
Ocean Rendezvous
(NASA) - Thirty-five years ago this week, Apollo 12 landed in the Moon's Ocean of Storms.

Nov 17, 2004 | TECHNOLOGIES
NASA Scientists Help Create Complete Human Genome Activity
(NASA - ARC) - Scientists at NASA have designed a complete map of all gene activities in human tissue.

Nov 16, 2004 | MISSIONS
Europe Reaches the Moon
(ESA) - SMART-1 is now safely in orbit around the Moon.

Nov 12, 2004 | MISSIONS
Martian Moon Phobos in Detail
(ESA) - Mars Express has returned high resolution images of the martian moon Phobos.

Nov 11, 2004 | MISSIONS
Mars Exploration Rover Mission Status
(NASA - JPL) - Operators for the Opportunity rover are choosing a path for exiting Endurance Crater.

Nov 10, 2004 | MISSIONS
Spitzer Sees Ice and Warm Glows in Dark and Dusty Places
(NASA - JPL) - New results from the Spitzer Space Telescope are helping astronomers understand how thick clouds of gas and dust ultimately become planets.

Nov 09, 2004 | MISSIONS
Europe Reaches the Moon
(ESA) - After a 13-month journey, SMART-1 is preparing for its arrival at the Moon.

Nov 08, 2004 | MISSIONS
Radar Image Shows Titan's Surface Live and in Color
(NASA - JPL) - Saturn's moon Titan shows a sharp contrast between its smooth and rough edges in a new false-color radar image.

Nov 05, 2004 | MISSIONS
Spirit Adds Clues about History of Rocks in Martian Hills
(NASA - JPL) - Ten months after Spirit's dramatic landing, all of the instruments on both of the Mars Exploration Rovers are still working well.

Nov 04, 2004 | MISSIONS
The Day of Descent
(ESA) - Telescopes on Earth will be pointed at Titan on January 14th in an attempt to see a faint sign of Huygens' descent through the moon's atmosphere.

Nov 02, 2004 | MISSIONS
New NASA Satellite to Study Black Hole Birth and Gamma Ray Bursts
(NASA) - NASA's Swift mission is designed to study the connection between black holes and gamma ray bursts.

Oct 29, 2004 | TECHNOLOGIES
Tumbleweeds in the Bloodstream
(NASA) - Researchers are developing methods for detecting changes inside of individual cells while those cells are still inside your body.

Oct 29, 2004 | SCIENCE
Traveling to Mars and Hibernating like a Brown Bear
(ESA) - Researchers at ESA are studying how animals hibernate and the potential application this behavior may have for missions to Mars.

Oct 28, 2004 | MISSIONS
Cassini Peeks Below Cloud Shroud Around Titan
(NASA - JPL) - Early analysis of images and other data captured during Cassini's flyby of Titan reveals greater surface detail than ever before.

Oct 27, 2004 | MISSIONS
Cassini Successfully Flies by Titan
(NASA - JPL) - The Cassini spacecraft beamed back information and pictures after successfully skimming the hazy atmosphere of Titan.

Oct 25, 2004 |
First Close Encounter of Saturn's Hazy Moon Titan
(NASA - JPL) - Cassini visits Titan on Oct. 26, and may help determine if the moon harbors oceans of liquid methane and ethane.

Oct 22, 2004 | SCIENCE
NASA Helps Find Lifelong Gene Activity in Live Organisms
(NASA) - Scientists are providing valuable insights into how DNA encodes instructions for control of basic biological functions.

Oct 22, 2004 | MISSIONS
The Sounds of Titan
(ESA) - Huygens will use a microphone to record the sounds of its descent through the atmosphere of Titan.

Oct 21, 2004 | MISSIONS
NASA Announces Cassini Titan Flyby Coverage
(NASA) - Saturn's smog-cloaked moon Titan will be examined up close by the Cassini spacecraft next Tuesday.

Oct 20, 2004 | MISSIONS
Rim of Crater Huygens on Mars
(ESA) - Mars Express returns images of the Huygens impact crater on Mars.

Oct 19, 2004 | MISSIONS
Deep Impact Arrives in Florida to Prepare for Launch
(NASA - KSC) - NASA's Deep Impact spacecraft has arrived in Florida to begin final preparations for a launch on Dec. 30, 2004.

Oct 18, 2004 | SCIENCE
Astronomers Discover Planet Building is Big Mess
(NASA) - Planets are built over a long period of massive collisions between rocky bodies as big as mountain ranges.

Oct 18, 2004 | MISSIONS
SMART-1 on Track for Moon Encounter
(ESA) - SMART-1 completed its last ion engine thrust maneuver that will get the spacecraft to its Moon capture point on November 13.

Oct 15, 2004 | SCIENCE
Promethei Terra, Southern Highlands of Mars
(ESA) - Mars Express provides images of dust devil tracks on Mars.

Oct 14, 2004 | SCIENCE
Spitzer Uncovers Planets' Violent Past
(NASA) - Astronomers will present new findings about how planets are built during a news briefing on Monday.

Oct 13, 2004 | MISSIONS
NASA Begins Full-Scale Rehearsals for Shuttle's Return to Flight
(NASA) - Astronauts and Mission Control began full-scale rehearsals for the Space Shuttle's return to flight.

Oct 11, 2004 | TECHNOLOGIES
Electronic Nose
(NASA) - NASA researchers are developing an exquisitely sensitive artificial nose for space exploration.

Oct 08, 2004 | MISSIONS
Mars Rovers Probing Water History at Two Sites
(NASA - JPL) - Mars Exploration Rover team members report new findings about the history of water on Mars.

Oct 07, 2004 | MISSIONS
NASA Approves Mission to Seek Nearest Stars, Brightest Galaxies
(NASA - JPL) - A new NASA mission will scan the entire sky in infrared light in search of planetary construction zones.

Oct 06, 2004 | MISSIONS
Thirsk Replaces Williams as Neemo 7 Commander
(NASA) - Veteran Canadian astronaut Robert Thirsk will replace David Williams as commander on the next "NASA Extreme Environment Mission Operations" mission.

Oct 01, 2004 | MISSIONS
After Trio of Explosions, Scientists Say Supernova Is Imminent
(NASA) - Three recent blasts from three wholly different regions in space have left scientists scrambling.

Sep 30, 2004 | SCIENCE
Study Suggests Spaceflight May Decrease Human Immunity
(NASA) - The conditions of space flight, as well as the stresses experienced before launch and after landing, may have adverse effects on the human immune system.

Sep 29, 2004 | TECHNOLOGIES
Mars Drill Will Seek Knowledge and Resources
(NASA) - A futuristic drilling rig designed for use on the Moon or on Mars is now being tested in Canada.

Sep 28, 2004 | SCIENCE
Shields Up!
(NASA) - A breeze of interstellar helium atoms is blowing through the solar system.

Sep 28, 2004 | MISSIONS
Mars Express Latest Findings Give Hints about Water Loss in the Martian Atmosphere
(ESA) - New data from the ASPERA-3 instrument supports the idea that the solar wind may be responsible for water loss on Mars.

Sep 27, 2004 | MISSIONS
Atacama Rover Helps NASA Learn to Search for Life on Mars
(NASA - ARC) - Scientists in the Atacama Desert are helping NASA learn more about the potential for primitive life on Mars.

Sep 24, 2004 | MISSIONS
Genesis Team Ships First Sample
(NASA - JPL) - The Genesis team has shipped its first scientific sample from the mission's specially constructed cleanroom.

Sep 22, 2004 | MISSIONS
NASA Selects Contractor for First Prometheus Mission to Jupiter
(NASA) - Northrop Grumman Space Technology has been selected as the contractor for co-designing the Jupiter Icy Moons Orbiter (JIMO) spacecraft.

Sep 22, 2004 | MISSIONS
Rover Missions Renewed as Mars Emerges from Behind Sun
(NASA - JPL) - The Mars Exploration Rovers are now active again, and NASA has decided to extend their mission for another six months.

Sep 20, 2004 | MISSIONS
Water and Methane Maps Overlap on Mars: a New Clue?
(ESA) - Mars Express data reveals that concentrations of water vapor and methane significantly overlap in the atmosphere of Mars.

Sep 17, 2004 | MISSIONS
Huygens Test Successful
(ESA) - Huygens is in good health and recently passed its fifteenth in-flight checkup.

Sep 17, 2004 | MISSIONS
Genesis Mission Status Report
(NASA - JPL) - Genesis scientists are hopeful about samples recovered from the Genesis canister.

Sep 16, 2004 | MISSIONS
New Object Found in Saturn's Rings
(ESA) - A small object has been found orbiting in Saturn's outer F ring.

Sep 15, 2004 | SCIENCE
Secrets of a Salty Survivor
(NASA) - A microbe from the Dead Sea may hold the key to protecting astronauts from space radiation.

Sep 14, 2004 | MISSIONS
Beware: Io Dust
(NASA) - Jupiter's moon Io is shooting tiny volcanic bullets at passing spacecraft.

Sep 13, 2004 | MISSIONS
Genesis Scientists Bouncing Back from Hard Landing
(NASA - JPL) - Scientists examining the Genesis canister are encouraged by what they see.

Sep 10, 2004 | SCIENCE
Complex Cells Likely Arose from Combination of Bacterial and Extreme-Microbe Genomes
(NSF) - A new report shows that complex cells were the result of the fusion of genomes from an ancient bacterium and a simpler microbe - Archaea.

Sep 09, 2004 | MISSIONS
Genesis Science Canister Moved into Cleanroom
(NASA - JPL) - The science canister from the Genesis mission has been moved into a cleanroom in Utah.

Sep 08, 2004 | MISSIONS
Genesis Sample Return Capsule Hits the Ground
(NASA) - The Genesis sample return capsule's drogue and parafoil did not deploy as planned today, and the capsule impacted on the ground in the Utah desert.

Sep 07, 2004 | MISSIONS
Saturn's Moon Titan: Planet Wannabe
(NASA) - Astrobiology Magazine interviews Jonathan Lunine from the Huygens Probe interdisciplinary science team.

Sep 06, 2004 | MISSIONS
Genesis Reentry
(NASA) - On September 8th, Genesis will return samples of the Sun to Earth.

Sep 03, 2004 | MISSIONS
Cassini Reveals Saturn's Cool Rings
(NASA - JPL) - The Cassini spacecraft has taken the most detailed temperature measurements to date of Saturn's rings.

Sep 02, 2004 | MISSIONS
Mars Exploration Rover Mission Status
(NASA - JPL) - Opportunity has resumed using its rock abrasion tool.

Sep 01, 2004 | TECHNOLOGIES
Not-So-Spotty Material Breakthrough
(NSF) - Researchers with the NSF have used pulsed lasers to cause the self-assembly of nanodots.

Aug 31, 2004 | SCIENCE
Scientists Discover First of a New Class of Extrasolar Planets
(NASA) - Astronomers announced today the discovery of a new class of extrasolar planets that are far smaller than gas giants like Jupiter.

Aug 30, 2004 | SCIENCE
The Pathway Less Traveled
(NASA) - Altered gravity plays an unexpected role in obesity and weight loss.

Aug 27, 2004 | SCIENCE
Major Extra-Solar Discovery Announcement Scheduled
(NASA) - A team of planet-hunters will announce their discovery of a new class of planets beyond our solar system on August 31.

Aug 27, 2004 | MISSIONS
Radar Test During Messenger Launch May Help 'Return To Flight'
(NASA - JSC) - Radar tracking data gathered during the launch of the Messenger spacecraft may benefit Discovery's Return to Flight mission.

Aug 26, 2004 | MISSIONS
Mars Odyssey Begins Overtime after Successful Mission
(NASA - JPL) - NASA's Mars Odyssey orbiter will now begin working overtime after completing its prime mission.

Aug 24, 2004 | MISSIONS
NASA Mission Returns with a Piece of the Sun
(NASA - JPL) - NASA's Genesis spacecraft is set to swing by Earth and jettison a sample return capsule filled with particles of the Sun.

Aug 23, 2004 | SCIENCE
Have Blood, Will Travel
(NASA) - Scientists work to understand the effects of space radiation on key blood-making cells in humans.

Aug 23, 2004 | MISSIONS
Cooking on a Comet
(ESA) - An instrument on Rosetta will analyze samples from Comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko that have been 'cooked' in miniature ovens.

Aug 18, 2004 | MISSIONS
Bedrock in Mars' Gusev Crater Hints at Watery Past
(NASA - JPL) - Spirit has found evidence that water thoroughly altered some rocks in Mars' Gusev Crater.

Aug 17, 2004 | MISSIONS
Out From the Shadows: Two New Saturnian Moons
(NASA - JPL) - Cassini has uncovered two new moons around Saturn.

Aug 16, 2004 | MISSIONS
Scientists Discover Ganymede has a Lumpy Interior
(NASA - JPL) - Scientists have discovered irregular lumps beneath the icy surface of Jupiter's largest moon.

Aug 16, 2004 | MISSIONS
Cluster Finds Giant Gas Vortices
(ESA) - Cluster has discovered vortices of ejected solar material at the edge of Earth's magnetosphere.

Aug 13, 2004 | MISSIONS
Undersea Habitat Becomes Experimental Hospital for NEEMO 7
(NASA) - In October, three astronauts and a Canadian doctor will test the latest concepts in long-distance house calls using a unique underwater laboratory.

Aug 12, 2004 | MISSIONS
Trajectory Maneuver Brings Spacecraft Closer to Home
(NASA - JPL) - Just 30 days before its return to Earth, the Genesis spacecraft successfully completed its twentieth trajectory maneuver.

Aug 11, 2004 | MISSIONS
Relays from Mars Show International Interplanetary Networking
(NASA - JPL) - Mars Express demonstrates its ability to serve as a communications link to Mars.

Aug 10, 2004 | MISSIONS
Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter Mission Status
(NASA - JPL) - The team preparing NASA's next mission to Mars has begun integrating and testing the spacecraft's versatile payload.

Aug 09, 2004 | MISSIONS
Rocks Tell Stories in Reports of Spirit's First 90 Martian Days
(NASA - JPL) - Scientific findings from Spirit's first three months on Mars were published last Friday.

Aug 06, 2004 | MISSIONS
Saturn's Shadow and Titan's Glow Shed Light on a Complex System
(NASA - JPL) - Cassini has detected lightning and a new radiation belt at Saturn, as well as a glow around the planet's largest moon, Titan.

Aug 05, 2004 | TECHNOLOGIES
NASA Scientists Study Gene Functions to Treat Diseases
(NASA - ARC) - NASA scientists have discovered a way to identify the gene functions of all of an organism's genes simultaneously using 'bar codes.'

Aug 04, 2004 | TECHNOLOGIES
NASA Announces Space Radiation Materials Research Grants
(NASA) - NASA has selected 19 researchers to conduct ground-based research in space radiation biology.

Aug 04, 2004 | MISSIONS
Rosetta's View of Home
(ESA) - Rosetta's NAVCAM was activated for the first time and returned pictures of Earth at 70 million kilometers.

Aug 03, 2004 | MISSIONS
Launch is Flawless
(NASA) - NASA's Messenger spacecraft launched successfully from Cape Canaveral early this morning.

Aug 02, 2004 | MISSIONS
The Long and Winding Road
(NASA) - The launch of NASA's Messenger spacecraft has been delayed until tomorrow due to weather constraints.

Jul 30, 2004 | MISSIONS
Titan's Purple Haze Points to a Fuzzy Past
(NASA - JPL) - New Cassini images reveal some of the key steps in the formation and evolution of Titan's haze.

Jul 29, 2004 | TECHNOLOGIES
ESA Awards Prime Contract for JWST
(ESA) - ESA has awarded the prime contract for construction of the Near-Infrared Spectrograph instrument on board the James Webb Space Telescope.

Jul 28, 2004 | TECHNOLOGIES
Innovative Partnership to Revolutionize NASA Supercomputing
(NASA - Ames) - A new partnership with SGI and Intel will dramatically increase NASA's supercomputing capacity.

Jul 27, 2004 | MISSIONS
Second Double Star Satellite Successfully Launched
(ESA) - China successfully launched the second of its Double Star satellites on July 25.

Jul 26, 2004 | TECHNOLOGIES
Spinning Brains
(NASA) - Researchers discuss how spinning spaceships could affect astronauts.

Jul 22, 2004 | MISSIONS
Saturn's Rings Offer a Fresco of Color
(NASA - JPL) - New images from Cassini will help scientists determine composition of Saturn's rings.

Jul 21, 2004 | MISSIONS
What Neil & Buzz Left on the Moon
(NASA) - A cutting-edge Apollo 11 science experiment left behind in the Sea of Tranquility is still running today.

Jul 20, 2004 | SCIENCE
New Martian Meteorite Found in Antarctica
(NASA) - Researchers have uncovered a piece of Mars in Antarctica.

Jul 19, 2004 | TECHNOLOGIES
Engineers Test the First Engine for NASA's Return to Flight Mission
(NASA) - Engineers have successfully tested one of the engines that will carry the next Space Shuttle into orbit.

Jul 16, 2004 | TECHNOLOGIES
Space Tech Captures Toxic Microorganisms
(ESA) - Technology developed to ensure clean air for astronauts is now helping people on Earth.

Jul 15, 2004 | MISSIONS
Aura Spacecraft Launched to Better Understand the Air We Breathe
(NASA - JPL) - The Aura spacecraft successfully launched today at 3:01:59 a.m. Pacific Time.

Jul 14, 2004 | MISSIONS
Voyager 1, Prepare for Action
(NASA) - At the outer limits of our solar system, a solar shock wave is about to overtake NASA's Voyager 1 spacecraft.

Jul 13, 2004 | SCIENCE
IAA's Vision for Exploring Deep Space
(ESA) - The International Academy of Astronautics has released its vision for the scientific exploration of space in the 21st century.

Jul 12, 2004 |
Messenger Media Opportunity Set for Wednesday
(NASA - KSC) - Messenger's cameras are preparing for Mercury.

Jul 09, 2004 | MISSIONS
Cassini Finds Mud in Saturn's Rings
(Space.com) - Cassini shows that the inner regions of Saturn's rings are filled with rock and mud.

Jul 08, 2004 | SCIENCE
New Map Reveals Hidden Features of Ice-buried Antarctic Lake
(NSF) - Scientists have developed the first-ever map of water depth for Antarctica's Lake Vostok.

Jul 07, 2004 | SCIENCE
Scientists Track Blast Wave To The Edge Of The Solar System
(NASA) - On July 8, scientists will discuss what was learned from last fall's record-shattering solar storms.

Jul 06, 2004 | TECHNOLOGIES
NASA Researchers Consider Mobile Lunar Base Concepts
(NASA - ARC) - NASA researchers are developing concepts for mobile bases on the Moon.

Jul 05, 2004 | MISSIONS
Titan's Surface Revealed
(NASA) - An instrument onboard Cassini has peered through Titan's dense clouds to see what lies beneath.

Jul 02, 2004 | MISSIONS
Fresh Cassini Pictures Show Majesty of Saturn's Rings
(NASA - JPL) - Cassini returns photographs of Saturn's rings and measurements of the planet's magnetic field.

Jul 01, 2004 | MISSIONS
Cassini Spacecraft Arrives at Saturn
(NASA - JPL) - The international Cassini-Huygens mission has successfully entered orbit around Saturn.

Jun 30, 2004 | MISSIONS
Cassini Spacecraft at Saturn's Doorstep
(NASA) - Cassini will begin its long-awaited entry into orbit around Saturn tonight at 7:36 p.m. Pacific Time.

Jun 29, 2004 | SCIENCE
The 2004 Perseid Meteor Shower
(NASA) - This summer's Perseid meteor shower promises to be a good one.

Jun 28, 2004 | MISSIONS
Mars Rover Surprises Continue; Spirit, Too, Finds Hematite
(NASA - JPL) - Both Spirit and Opportunity have found new surprises for researchers back on Earth.

Jun 24, 2004 | MISSIONS
The True Shape of Phoebe
(NASA - JPL) - Imaging data from Cassini has been used to construct a digitally rendered shape model of Saturn's moon Phoebe.

Jun 23, 2004 | MISSIONS
The Valles Marineris Canyon
(ESA) - ESA's Mars Express spacecraft continues to observe Mars and search for signs of past water activity.

Jun 22, 2004 | MISSIONS
Orbiting Astronaut Calls SpaceShipOne Flight 'Fantastic'
(NASA) - Test pilot Mike Melvill has successfully completed the first privately funded suborbital human space flight.

Jun 21, 2004 | MISSIONS
NASA Spacecraft Reveals Surprising Anatomy of a Comet
(NASA) - NASA's Stardust spacecraft has revealed the surprisingly strange world of Comet Wild 2.

Jun 16, 2004 | TECHNOLOGIES
NASA Device Monitors Health of Scientists and Explorers
(NASA - ARC) - A lightweight, portable device developed by NASA scientists is enabling physicians to monitor the health and safety of explorers in remote locations.

Jun 15, 2004 | MISSIONS
Mars Rovers Going The Extra Mile
(NASA) - NASA's Mars rovers are delighting scientists with their extra credit assignments.

Jun 14, 2004 | MISSIONS
NASA Scientist Hopes to Explain Saturn's Mysterious 'Black' Moon
(NASA - ARC) - A NASA Ames planetary scientist is part of the science team that will study the data and images returned last week from the closest-ever flyby of Saturn's moon Phoebe.

Jun 11, 2004 | TECHNOLOGIES
Bacterial Integrated Circuits
(NASA) - By interfacing bacteria to silicon chips, NASA-supported researchers have created a device that can sense almost anything.

Jun 10, 2004 | MISSIONS
Mars Rovers Continue Unique Exploration of Mars
(NASA – JPL) - Opportunity prepares to move forward into Endurance crater.

Jun 09, 2004 | TECHNOLOGIES
Agreement on James Webb Space Telescope Signed
(ESA) - ESA and seven Member States have signed an agreement to build part of the Mid-Infrared Instrument (MIRI).

Jun 08, 2004 |
A 'Swarm' of Satellites for a Unique Look Inside Earth
(ESA) - ESA has determined which of the proposed Earth Explorer candidate missions will be developed and launched.

Jun 04, 2004 | MISSIONS
Opportunity Gets Green Light To Enter Crater
(NASA) - NASA decides to send Opportunity into 'Endurance' crater.

Jun 02, 2004 | MISSIONS
Rovers Examining Hills and Crater in Bonus-Time Mission
(NASA – JPL) - NASA's Mars Exploration Rovers continue to discover clues about water on Mars, even after the end of their primary mission.

May 25, 2004 | TECHNOLOGIES
NASA Creates Its Own R2D2
(NASA – ARC) - NASA scientists and engineers are designing a volleyball-sized robot to assist astronauts.

May 24, 2004 | MISSIONS
The Odyssey of Odyssey's 10,000 Orbits
(NASA) - On May 22, Odyssey completed its 10,000th mapping orbit of Mars.

May 21, 2004 | MISSIONS
Beagle 2: Lessons Learned and the Way Forward
(ESA) - The Commission of Inquiry on Beagle 2 has recently concluded its investigations of the ill-fated mission.

May 19, 2004 | MISSIONS
Mars Rover Inspects Stone Ejected From Crater
(NASA - JPL) - Opportunity has been examining rocks blasted out of the "Endurance" impact crater.

May 17, 2004 | TECHNOLOGIES
The Electric Border Collie
(NASA) - NASA-supported researchers are learning to herd microbes using electric fields.

May 17, 2004 | SCIENCE, MISSIONS
XMM-Newton Detects X-ray 'Solar Cycle' in Distant Star
(ESA) - XMM-Newton has observed the cycling behavior of X-ray radiation from a distant, Sun-like star.

May 12, 2004 | MISSIONS, TECHNOLOGIES
Two Architectures Chosen for Terrestrial Planet Finder
(NASA - JPL) - NASA chooses to fly two separate missions to achieve the goals of the Terrestrial Planet Finder.

May 07, 2004 | MISSIONS
Mars Rover Arrival at Deeper Crater Provides a Tempting Eyeful
(NASA - JPL) - After a six-week trek, Opportunity has reached the stadium-sized 'Endurance Crater'.

May 06, 2004 | SCIENCE
NASA Introduces The Next Generation Of Explorers
(NASA) - NASA's 2004 astronaut candidate class was introduced today.

Apr 30, 2004 | MISSIONS
Expedition 8 Returns to Earth
(NASA) - Expedition 8 safely returns to Earth as Expedition 9 begins their mission aboard the International Space Station.

Apr 29, 2004 | MISSIONS
Mars Rovers Finish Primary Mission and Roll Onward
(NASA - JPL) - The Mars Exploration Rovers have begun 'extra-credit' assignments after completing their originally planned mission.

Apr 28, 2004 | TECHNOLOGIES
NASA Tests Computer 'Mobile Agents' and Helper Robot in Utah Desert
(NASA - ARC) - Technologies for future human missions to Mars began field tests this week.

Apr 27, 2004 | MISSIONS, TECHNOLOGIES
NASA Develops Software for Mars Mission
(NASA – ARC) - A new science planning support system is helping the Mars Exploration Rovers with their daily operations.

Apr 26, 2004 | SCIENCE
Early Life in Volcanic Lava
(Scripps Institute) - Scientists discover some of the most ancient evidence of life on Earth.

Apr 23, 2004 | MISSIONS
Arctic Ozone Loss More Sensitive To Climate Change Than Thought
(NASA) - A new study quantifies the relationship between Arctic ozone loss and temperature changes in the Earth's stratosphere.

Apr 20, 2004 | SCIENCE
Electric Martian Dust Devils
(NASA - GSFC) - Dust devils on Mars might have high-voltage electric fields.

Apr 19, 2004 | MISSIONS
Expedition 9 On the Way to the Space Station
(NASA) - The Expedition 9 crew left last night for the International Space Station.

Apr 16, 2004 | MISSIONS
Mars Rover Finds Unique Rock on Mars
(NASA - JPL) - Opportunity examines Martian rock that resembles meteorites that fell to Earth.

Apr 15, 2004 | SCIENCE
Cosmic Magnifying Glass: Distant Star Reveals Planet
(NASA - JPL) - For the first time, astronomers have discovered an exoplanet using gravitational microlensing.

Apr 12, 2004 | TECHNOLOGIES
NASA Enables Scientists To Work Together While Miles Apart
(NASA) - NASA's new RSEM microscope will help scientist solve problems encountered by astronauts during long-duration space flights.

Apr 12, 2004 | SCIENCE
NASA Acknowledges Historic Space Flight
(NASA) - On April 12, 1961, Cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin became the first human to travel in space.

Apr 08, 2004 | MISSIONS
NASA Extends Mars Rovers' Mission
(NASA – HQ) - NASA approves up to five months of overtime assignments for the Mars Exploration Rovers.

Apr 06, 2004 | MISSIONS
NASA Spacecraft Locks the Vault on its Sapphire, Diamond
(NASA – JPL) - Since October 2001 NASA's Genesis spacecraft has exposed specially designed collector arrays to the Sun's solar wind.

Apr 05, 2004 | MISSIONS
ESA's 'Shipping Forecast' - from Titan!
(ESA) - Cassini/Huygens may soon be providing a marine forecast from Titan.

Apr 05, 2004 | MISSIONS
Spirit Finds Multi-Layer Hints of Past Water at Mars' Gusev Site
(NASA – JPL) - Spirit finds rock that may have been repeatedly exposed to water in Gusev crater.

Apr 02, 2004 | MISSIONS
Here Comes the Sun
(NASA - JPL) - NASA's Genesis mission will be the first to return material collected from beyond the moon.

Apr 01, 2004 | TECHNOLOGIES
Living Off the Land
(NASA) - NASA Geologists are working to make human missions to the Moon and Mars possible.

Mar 31, 2004 | TECHNOLOGIES
NASA Tests Helper Robots at Ames
(NASA - ARC) - NASA tests intelligent 'mobile agent' software that some day may help astronaut-robot teams on Mars.

Mar 30, 2004 | MISSIONS
Mars Express Confirms Methane in the Martian Atmosphere
(ESA) - The Mars Express orbiter has detected very small amounts of methane on Mars.

Mar 29, 2004 | MISSIONS
New Phase of Exploration Beginning for Mars Rovers
(NASA - JPL) - Spirit enters new phase of exploration just before its 3-month primary mission ends.

Mar 26, 2004 | SCIENCE
NASA Presents Star-Studded Mars Debate
(NASA - ARC) - A group of science fiction writers, academic luminaries and NASA scientists will hold a lively debate about terraforming Mars.

Mar 25, 2004 | EDUCATION
Astrobiology 'Stars' to Shine at Conference
(NASA - ARC) - NASA will present a series of public talks about astrobiology on Sunday, March 28.

Mar 23, 2004 | MISSIONS
More Clues Emerge to Mars' Watery Past
(NASA) - Researchers think that Opportunity is now parked on the edge of what used to be a salty sea on Mars.

Mar 23, 2004 | MISSIONS
Leaving the Nest
(NASA - JPL) - Opportunity rolled out of its landing crater and gained a new view of Meridiani Planum.

Mar 20, 2004 | MISSIONS
Mineral in Mars 'Berries' Adds to Water Story
(NASA - JPL) - Small mineral spheres analyzed by Opportunity provide further understanding of past water at Meridiani Planum.

Mar 19, 2004 |
Water at Martian South Pole
(ESA) - ESA's Mars Express has identified both carbon dioxide and water ice at Mars' south pole.

Mar 18, 2004 | SCIENCE
Webcast Links Venus Event and Planet-Hunting
(NASA) - NASA will discuss the search for extrasolar planets in relation to Venus' upcoming solar transit.

Mar 17, 2004 | MISSIONS
The Continuing Adventures of Ulysses
(NASA) - The NASA/ESA Ulysses spacecraft has begun a newly extended mission to study the Sun.

Mar 16, 2004 | MISSIONS
SOHO Spots a Prominent Prominence
(NASA) - SOHO recently detected a large mass of relatively cool plasma ejected from the Sun.

Mar 15, 2004 | SCIENCE
Planet-Like Body Discovered at Fringes of Our Solar System
(NASA) - NASA-funded researchers have identified a planet-like body orbiting our Sun that is three times further from Earth than Pluto.

Mar 10, 2004 | SCIENCE
New Evidence Suggests Early Oceans Bereft of Oxygen for Eons
(NSF) - Geochemists find evidence that Earth's early oceans may have been very different than they are today.

Mar 09, 2004 | SCIENCE
New Information About Bone Loss
(NASA) - Research on the International Space Station shows that additional conditioning exercises and other countermeasures may be necessary to prevent bone mineral loss in astronauts.

Mar 08, 2004 | MISSIONS
Volcanic Rock in Mars' Gusev Crater Hints at Past Water
(NASA - JPL) - NASA's Spirit rover has found its own potential evidence of past water on Mars.

Mar 04, 2004 | MISSIONS
Tumbleweed Rover Goes on a Roll at South Pole
(NASA - JPL) - A balloon shaped explorer has survived the Antarctic in preparation for other planets.

Mar 03, 2004 | MISSIONS
Meridiani Planum: 'Drenched'
(NASA) - Scientists discuss Opportunity's evidence for past water on Mars.

Mar 02, 2004 | MISSIONS
Opportunity Rover Finds Strong Evidence Meridiani Planum Was Wet
(NASA - JPL) - Scientists have concluded that the area of Mars where NASA's Opportunity rover is exploring was soaking wet in the past.

Mar 02, 2004 | MISSIONS
Rosetta Begins its Ten Year Journey
(ESA) - Rosetta has successfully launched and is now in orbit around the Sun.

Mar 01, 2004 | MISSIONS
Cassini Captures Stunning View of Saturn
(NASA - JPL) - Four months before arriving at Saturn, Cassini sends back one of the best pictures of the ringed planet to date.

Feb 27, 2004 | TECHNOLOGIES
Greenhouses on Mars
(NASA) - NASA-supported researchers are trying to understand how greenhouses may work on other planets.

Feb 25, 2004 | MISSIONS
Rosetta Ready for Launch
(ESA) - The European Space Agency's Rosetta spacecraft is scheduled to launch on February 26.

Feb 24, 2004 | SCIENCE
Microscopic Astronauts
(NASA) - Astronauts on the International Space Station are trying to determine how microbes behave in space.

Feb 23, 2004 | MISSIONS
Mars Rover Updates
(NASA - JPL) - Spirit continues to examine the trench it created, and Opportunity is busy using its microscope.

Feb 20, 2004 | MISSIONS
SORCE Celebrates One Year in Space
(NASA) - NASA's SORCE satellite celebrates its first anniversary after a very eventful year.

Feb 18, 2004 | SCIENCE
Can People Go to Mars
(NASA) - NASA discusses how space radiation may affect a human mission to Mars.

Feb 16, 2004 | MISSIONS
Check Before Digging
(NASA - JPL) - Opportunity prepares to dig and Spirit goes for a long drive.

Feb 11, 2004 | TECHNOLOGIES
AI to Help Martian Exploration
(BBCNews.com) - Scientists are developing a computer system that will help robotic and human explorers on Mars.

Feb 10, 2004 | MISSIONS
Mars Rover Pictures Raise 'Blueberry Muffin' Questions
(NASA - JPL) - Spirit finishes drilling into volcanic basalt as Opportunity studies small spheres embedded in bedrock.

Feb 09, 2004 | SCIENCE
The Fruit Fly in You
(NASA) - Fruit flies on the International Space Station will help us learn what space travel does to the genes of astronauts.

Feb 05, 2004 | MISSIONS
Opportunity Sees Tiny Spheres in Martian Soil
(NASA – JPL) - NASA's Opportunity has examined its first patch of soil.

Feb 03, 2004 | SCIENCE
Oxygen and Carbon Found in Exoplanet Atmosphere 'Blow-Off'
(ESA) - Astronomers report the first observation of oxygen and carbon in the atmosphere of an extrasolar planet.

Feb 02, 2004 | MISSIONS
Mars Rover Spirit Restored to Health
(NASA - JPL) - Spirit is healthy again due to the recovery work of mission engineers.

Feb 02, 2004 | MISSIONS
Opportunity Roles onto Martian Ground
(NASA - JPL) - Opportunity has driven onto the soil of Mars.

Jan 30, 2004 | MISSIONS
Successful Progress Launch
(ESA) - A Russian supply rocket headed for the International Space Station is carrying equipment to study the affects of radiation on astronauts.

Jan 30, 2004 | MISSIONS
Opportunity Rover Begins Standing Up
(NASA - JPL) - Opportunity has untucked its front wheels in preparation to move, and the recovering Spirit has sent another picture from Mars.

Jan 29, 2004 | MISSIONS
NASA Scientists Use Yeast to Understand Microgravity
(NASA - ARC) - NASA scientists will study brewers yeast to better understand how microgravity affects genes.

Jan 28, 2004 | TECHNOLOGIES
Mars Mice
(NASA) - In 2006, a group of mice-astronauts will orbit Earth in order to learn what it's like to live on Mars.

Jan 27, 2004 | MISSIONS
Mars Express Sees its First Water
(ESA) - Mars Express has identified the presence of both water ice and carbon dioxide ice on Mars' South polar cap.

Jan 26, 2004 | MISSIONS
Mars Mission Offers Clues in Hunt for New Worlds
(NASA) - NASA plans to develop space telescopes with super-sharp vision that can detect planets like Mars or Earth around other stars.

Jan 26, 2004 | MISSIONS, TECHNOLOGIES
From Robotic Geologists to Human Geologists on Mars
(NASA - JPL) - Scientists are using the Mars Exploration Rovers to determine the potential for future human mission to the Red Planet.

Jan 25, 2004 | MISSIONS
First Images of Opportunity Site Show Bizarre Landscape
(NASA - JPL) - NASA's Opportunity rover returned the first pictures of its landing site early today.

Jan 23, 2004 | MISSIONS
Further Communication Planned with Spirit
(NASA - JPL) - Early this morning, the flight team for the Mars Exploration Rovers received data from the Spirit rover at Gusev Crater.

Jan 21, 2004 | MISSIONS
NASA Mars Rover's First Soil Analysis Yields Surprises
(NASA - JPL) - The first use of the tools on the arm of NASA's Mars Exploration Rover Spirit reveals puzzles about the soil it examined.

Jan 20, 2004 | MISSIONS
Mars Rover Opportunity Mission Status
(NASA - JPL) - Opportunity prepares for its arrival at Mars.

Jan 15, 2004 | MISSIONS
Spirit Rolls onto Martian Soil
(NASA - JPL) - Spirit successfully drove off its lander platform and onto the soil of Mars early today.

Jan 15, 2004 | MISSIONS
Anniversary Party for Mars Odyssey
(NASA - JPL) - Last week, Mars Odyssey completed a full Mars year of science mapping.

Jan 14, 2004 | MISSIONS
Spirit Gets a Travel Itinerary
(NASA -JPL) - Spirit has rotated on its lander and is preparing to undertake its new mission itinerary.

Jan 13, 2004 | MISSIONS
Chiao Replaces McArthur As Next Space Station Commander
(NASA) - NASA astronaut Leroy Chiao will replace William S. McArthur, Jr., as the commander of Expedition 9.

Jan 12, 2004 | MISSIONS
Spirit Rover Nearly Ready to Roll
(NASA - JPL) - With its arm and all six wheels free, Spirit is nearly ready to begin exploring the Martian surface.

Jan 09, 2004 | SCIENCE
Bush to Seek Manned Flights to Moon, Mars
(CNN.com) - President Bush will discuss his 'vision for expanding the space program' next week.

Jan 08, 2004 | MISSIONS
No Signal from Beagle 2 So Far
(ESA) - Mars Express made its first attempt to contact the Beagle 2 lander with no success.

Jan 07, 2004 | MISSIONS
Most Detailed Picture of Mars Ever
(NASA -JPL) - Spirit has sent its first full-color picture of Mars.

Jan 07, 2004 |
Earth's Inconstant Magnetic Field
(NASA) - Scientists mapping the Earth's magnetic field discuss its dynamic changes in both the past and present.

Jan 06, 2004 | MISSIONS
First Double Star Satellite Launched
(ESA) - China successfully launched the first of its Double Star satellites late last month.

Jan 05, 2004 | MISSIONS
Healthy Rover Shows Its New Neighborhood on Mars
(NASA - JPL) - Spirit has begun to examine its surroundings.

Jan 05, 2004 | MISSIONS
Spirit Lands on Mars and Sends Postcards
(NASA - JPL) - Spirit has returned the first images from its landing site inside the Gusev Crater on Mars.

Dec 31, 2003 | MISSIONS
Mars Express Orbit Change Successful
(ESA) - Mars Express has successfully entered into a polar orbit about Mars.

Dec 30, 2003 | MISSIONS
Destination: Gusev Crater
(NASA) - On January 3, NASA's Mars rover Spirit is scheduled to land in a strange crater that might be an ancient martian lake bed.

Dec 29, 2003 | MISSIONS
Mars Express Orbiting Precisely and Safely
(ESA) - Mars Express has safely entered into orbit around Mars.

Dec 24, 2003 | MISSIONS, TECHNOLOGIES
Ion Engine for Jupiter Mission Passes Test
(NASA - JPL) - A new ion engine that could be used on the Jupiter Icy Moons Orbiter has been successfully tested.

Dec 23, 2003 | MISSIONS
Joint CNSA/ESA Mission Ready for Launch
(ESA) - Launching on December 27, the first of two Double Star satellites will help study the solar wind.

Dec 22, 2003 | MISSIONS
NASA Releases Images From New Space Telescope
(NASA - JPL) - Today, NASA released the first images from the newly named Spitzer Space Telescope.

Dec 20, 2003 | MISSIONS
Mars Express Releases Beagle 2
(ESA) - Mars Express has released the Beagle 2, which will land on Mars on December 25.

Dec 18, 2003 | SCIENCE
Mars May Be Emerging from an Ice Age
(NASA - JPL) - NASA's Mars Global Surveyor and Mars Odyssey missions have provided evidence of a recent ice age on Mars.

Dec 17, 2003 | MISSIONS
Point and Shoot
(ESA) - In three days, Mars Express will release its Beagle 2 lander.

Dec 12, 2003 | SCIENCE
Extensive Destruction Powers Solar Explosions
(NASA - GSFC) - Destruction of magnetic fields in the Sun's atmosphere likely power enormous solar explosions.

Dec 11, 2003 | SCIENCE
NASA Scientists to Discuss Search for Extraterrestrial Life
(NASA - ARC) - A discussion about the search for extraterrestrial life will be held tomorrow as part of the American Geophysical Union's fall meeting.

Dec 09, 2003 | MISSIONS
Welcome Back to Mars
(ESA) - Rickard Lundin discusses instruments onboard Mars Express that will examine interactions between the solar wind and the Martian atmosphere.

Dec 05, 2003 | SCIENCE
Cracks in Earth's Magnetic Shield
(NASA) - Researchers find that cracks in the magnetic field can remain open for hours, allowing the solar wind to gush through.

Dec 04, 2003 | MISSIONS
Crucial Moments on the Way to Mars
(ESA) - As the landing date draws near, ESA's first Mars mission still has many challenges to overcome.

Dec 03, 2003 | TECHNOLOGIES
Membranes on Mars
(NASA) - Thin membranes developed by NASA-funded researchers could help people go to Mars--and clean the air here on Earth.

Dec 02, 2003 | MISSIONS
Spotlight: Challenges of Getting to Mars
(NASA - JPL) - As the landing for the Mars Exploration Rovers approaches, researchers at NASA discuss the difficulties of getting to Mars.

Dec 01, 2003 | SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGIES
Space: A Bad Influence on Microbes?
(NASA) - Gene expression in some microbes differs in microgravity, leading to a difference in behavior.

Nov 28, 2003 | MISSIONS
Mars Odyssey Mission Status
(NASA - JPL) - During the recent period of heightened solar activity, the Martian Radiation Environment Experiment aboard NASA's Mars Odyssey orbiter stopped working properly.

Nov 26, 2003 | MISSIONS
NASA Briefing to Preview Twin Rovers' Arrival at Mars
(NASA - ARC) - The arrival date of the Mars Exploration Rovers 'Spirit' and 'Opportunity' is quickly approaching.

Nov 25, 2003 | SCIENCE
Meteorite Blamed in Mass Extinction Before Dinosaurs
(CNN.com) - Researchers have uncovered rocks in Antarctica that may show evidence of a meteorite impact 251 million years ago.

Nov 24, 2003 | TECHNOLOGIES
Largest Pair of 'Eyes' Ever Built to Aid Search for Planets
(NASA - JPL) - The NASA-funded Large Binocular Telescope will help scientists search for planets around distant stars.

Nov 21, 2003 | SCIENCE
Focus on Solar Outbursts
(ESA) - After more than 20 years of watching the sun, scientists are beginning to understand the patterns of solar activity.

Nov 20, 2003 | TECHNOLOGIES
New Space Life Sciences Laboratory
(NASA) - NASA dedicates the new Space Life Sciences (SLS) Laboratory.

Nov 19, 2003 | MISSIONS
Going to Mars for Christmas
(ESA) - ESA's Mars Express is on schedule to arrive at the Red Planet on Christmas Day.

Nov 18, 2003 | SCIENCE
Delta-Like Fan on Mars Suggests Ancient Rivers Were Persistent
(NASA - JPL) - A fan-shaped apron of debris on Mars may show that the planet once had long-lasting rivers.

Nov 17, 2003 | SCIENCE
The Sun Goes Haywire
(NASA) - Solar maximum is years past, yet the sun has been remarkably active lately. Is the sunspot cycle broken?

Nov 13, 2003 | MISSIONS
ESA's First Step Towards Mars Sample Return
(ESA) - ESA has announced winners of competitive contracts for their Aurora program of Solar System exploration.

Nov 10, 2003 | MISSIONS
NASA Names Crew Members for Shuttle Return to Flight Mission
(NASA) - The STS-114 crew, augmented by three new members, is in place for the Space Shuttle's Return to Flight mission.

Nov 07, 2003 | SCIENCE
The Biggest Solar Flare Ever is Classified as X28
(ESA) - The largest solar flare in history erupted on November 4th after weeks of heightened solar activity.

Nov 04, 2003 | MISSIONS, TECHNOLOGIES
NASA Testing K9 Rover in Granite Quarry
(NASA - ARC) - NASA scientists and engineers are testing new technologies using the K9 rover in a granite quarry near Watsonville, Calif., in preparation for future missions to Mars.

Nov 03, 2003 | SCIENCE
The Curious Tale of Asteroid Hermes
(NASA) - Asteroid Hermes approaches the Earth this week for a flyby.

Oct 31, 2003 | SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGIES
Cluster Detects Changes in Magnetosphere
(ESA) - Recent solar activity has provided scientists with an excellent opportunity to study changes in the Earth's magnetosphere.

Oct 30, 2003 | TECHNOLOGIES
Another Giant Solar Explosion
(ESA) - Solar activity that started with Tuesday's enormous solar flare continues.

Oct 29, 2003 | MISSIONS, TECHNOLOGIES
Enormous X-ray Solar Flare Seen by SOHO
(ESA) - One of the largest solar flares on record exploded this past Tuesday, showering Earth with radiation.

Oct 28, 2003 | MISSIONS
Station Crew Lands Safely
(NASA) - The Expedition 7 crew safely returned home from their six month stay aboard the International Space Station.

Oct 24, 2003 | SCIENCE
Solar Superstorm
(NASA) - Scientists are beginning to understand a historic solar storm in 1859. One day, they say, it could happen again.

Oct 23, 2003 | MISSIONS
NASA Scientists to Study Lake's Primitive Life to Learn About Mars
(NASA - ARC) - Some of Earth's highest-altitude lakes may show us what life could have been like on early Mars.

Oct 20, 2003 | MISSIONS
Expedition 8 Arrives at Station
(NASA) - The next crew of the International Space Station has safely arrived.

Oct 17, 2003 | TECHNOLOGIES
New NASA Facility Will Help Protect Crews From Radiation
(NASA) - The new NASA Space Radiation Laboratory will help scientists develop ways to protect spacecraft crews from harmful radiation.

Oct 16, 2003 | SCIENCE, MISSIONS
China Celebrates First Taikonaut
(CNN.com) - China's first taikonaut lands safely after orbiting the Earth 14 times.

Oct 15, 2003 | SCIENCE, MISSIONS
China Claims its Place in Space
(CNN.com) - China successfully sends its first astronaut into orbit.

Oct 14, 2003 | MISSIONS
Space Infrared Telescope Facility Mission Status
(NASA - JPL) - NASA's Space Infrared Telescope Facility has been successfully focused.

Oct 13, 2003 | SCIENCE
The 2003 Leonid Meteor Shower
(NASA) - An unusual double Leonid meteor shower is going to peak next month over parts of Asia and North America.

Oct 09, 2003 | MISSIONS
Extrasolar Moons
(ESA) - ESA is planning a mission that will be able to detect moons outside of our Solar System.

Oct 03, 2003 | MISSIONS
ESA Awards the First Aurora Mission Design Projects
(ESA) - Winners of competitive contracts have been announced for two of Aurora's key robotic missions.

Oct 01, 2003 | MISSIONS
Image Gallery from Mars Global Surveyor
(NASA) - Newly released images of Mars show how geological processes have shaped the planet's surface.

Sep 26, 2003 | TECHNOLOGIES
Webcasts to Feature Scientists on a 'Mars Mission'
(NASA - Ames) - NASA and Spanish scientists, who are developing ways to drill into Mars in search of underground life, will take part in eight worldwide, educational webcasts.

Sep 18, 2003 | TECHNOLOGIES
Gamma-Ray Bursts: Are We Safe?
(ESA) - Astronomers at the European Space Agency are trying to understand the causes behind Gamma-Ray Bursts.

Sep 12, 2003 | SCIENCE
Solar Flares on Steroids
(NASA) - Scientists have discovered solar flares that originate from stars thousands of light years away.

Sep 09, 2003 | MISSIONS
Lending an Improved Ear
(NASA - JPL) - With new NASA-funded upgrades, the Parkes Radio Telescope in Australia will once again help communicate with spacecraft exploring the solar system.

Sep 05, 2003 | SCIENCE
Close Encounters of Another Kind?
(ESA) - The latest reported asteroid headed for Earth is determined to have a less than one in 909,000 chance of actually striking the planet.

Sep 01, 2003 | EDUCATION
NASA to Host Annual Planetary Sciences Meeting
(NASA - Ames) - More than 500 planetary scientists will discuss topic concerning Mars, Jupiter’s atmosphere and more at the Annual Planetary Sciences Meeting.

Aug 29, 2003 | SCIENCE
Hubble Space Telescope's Views 'Close Encounter' With Mars
(NASA) - NASA's Hubble Space Telescope made observations of the planet Mars on August 26 and 27, when Earth and Mars were closer together than they have been in the last 60,000 years.

Aug 28, 2003 | MISSIONS
How to Drop In on Titan
(ESA) - Scientists with the European Space Agency are working to ensure a safe arrival for the Huygens probe when it reaches Titan in 2005.

Aug 26, 2003 | SCIENCE, MISSIONS
Close Encounters with Mars
(NASA) - Tomorrow, Earth makes its closest approach to Mars in nearly 60,000 years.

Aug 26, 2003 | MISSIONS, TECHNOLOGIES
Space Infrared Telescope Facility Lifts Off
(NASA - JPL) - NASA's Space Infrared Telescope Facility has successfully launched from Cape Canaveral.

Aug 25, 2003 | TECHNOLOGIES
Harvesting Mars
(NASA) - A NASA-supported scientist is learning how to harvest rocket fuel and water from the Red Planet.

Aug 21, 2003 | SCIENCE, MISSIONS
New Findings Could Dash Hopes for Past Oceans on Mars
(NASA/JPL) - Scientists have found the presence of water-related carbonate minerals on the surface of Mars.

Aug 15, 2003 | SCIENCE, MISSIONS
Researchers Watch Antarctic Lake Water Fizz Like a Can of Pop
(NASA - Ames) - Water released from Lake Vostok, deep beneath the south polar ice sheet, could gush like a popped can of soda if not contained.

Aug 11, 2003 | MISSIONS
Mars Exploration Rover Mission Status
(NASA - JPL) - The first in-flight checkouts of the science instruments aboard NASA’s twin Mars Exploration Rovers were recently completed.

Aug 08, 2003 | MISSIONS
Mars 2007 'Phoenix' Will Study Water Near Mars' North Pole
(NASA - JPL) - NASA has announced the selection of the University of Arizona 'Phoenix' mission for launch in 2007.

Aug 06, 2003 | MISSIONS
Europe's Lunar Adventure Begins
(ESA) - After launching the first European mission to Mars, ESA now prepares for the Moon.

Aug 01, 2003 | SCIENCE
The 2003 Perseid Meteor Shower
(NASA) - The annual Perseid Meteor Shower is on its way.

Jul 30, 2003 | TECHNOLOGIES
Guiding Light
(NASA) - A new kind of glass pane containing liquid crystal droplets may help in the search for extrasolar planets.

Jul 28, 2003 | EDUCATION
Students and Teachers to Explore Mars
(NASA - JPL) - High school students are given the opportunity to work on research projects during the Mars Exploration Rover missions.

Jul 25, 2003 | TECHNOLOGIES
Tiny Measurement Gives Big Boost to Planet Hunt
(NASA - JPL) - Engineers at the Jet Propulsion Laboratories have developed a method for measuring the movement of stars that is accurate enough to detect Earth-like planets.

Jul 23, 2003 | MISSIONS
Mars Rover Opportunity Mission Status
(NASA - JPL) - NASA's Opportunity spacecraft has successfully completed its first trajectory correction maneuver.

Jul 18, 2003 | MISSIONS
Mars Express Bids Farewell to the Earth and the Moon
(ESA) - ESA receives one of the first data sets from Mars Express.

Jul 16, 2003 | SCIENCE
Mars Dust
(NASA) - At the beginning of July, a giant dust cloud began spreading over the surface of Mars.

Jul 15, 2003 | SCIENCE
Astronomers Find Oldest, Most Distant Planet
(CNN.com) - A newly identified extrasolar planet may change theories about when planets began to form and when life first evolved.

Jul 10, 2003 | TECHNOLOGIES
Hawaiian Telescope Team Makes Debut Discovery
(NASA - JPL) - Astronomers have observed a young star surrounded by a disc that may be the source of new planets.

Jul 09, 2003 | MISSIONS
Opportunity Launches
(NASA - KSC) - The Mars rover 'Opportunity' launched successfully on Monday, July 7.

Jul 07, 2003 | SCIENCE
NASA's Odyssey Orbiter Watches a Frosty Mars
(NASA) - Mars Odyssey is revealing new information about Mars' frozen north.

Jul 05, 2003 | MISSIONS
Opportunity Delayed Twenty-Four Hours
(NASA – KSC) - The launch of Opportunity has been rescheduled for July 7.

Jul 03, 2003 | MISSIONS
Opportunity Launch Delayed
(NASA - KSC) - The launch of Opportunity has been rescheduled for July 6.

Jul 03, 2003 | SCIENCE
Mars North Pole Water Stokes Life Hunt
(CNN.com) - Researchers have identified high levels of hydrogen on the north pole of Mars that may indicate large amounts of frozen water.

Jul 01, 2003 | MISSIONS
Opportunity Delayed
(NASA - KSC) - The launch of the second Mars Exploration Rover has been postponed to no earlier than Saturday, July 5.

Jul 01, 2003 | MISSIONS
First Space Station Science Officer to Lead NASA Undersea Crew
(NASA) - Astronaut and ISS science officer Peggy Whitson recently served as commander for the crew of this year's first NASA Extreme Environment Mission Operations mission.

Jun 30, 2003 | MISSIONS
Opportunity Launch Delayed
(NASA) - The second Mars Exploration Rover, Opportunity, is now targeted for launch on Wednesday, July 2.

Jun 27, 2003 | TECHNOLOGIES
NASA Biotechnology Enhancing the Quality of Life
(NASA - MSFC) - With help from industry and commercial companies, NASA is using biotechnology to improve life, both in space and on Earth.

Jun 25, 2003 | MISSIONS
Approaching Mars
(NASA) - Earth and Mars are speeding toward their closest encounter in 60,000 years.

Jun 24, 2003 | MISSIONS
First Mars, then Venus
(ESA) - After the successful launch of Mars Express, ESA approves the Soyuz for a mission to Venus.

Jun 23, 2003 | MISSIONS
Launch of Delta II with 'Opportunity' Targeted for June 28
(NASA - KSC) - Launch of NASA's second Mars Exploration Rover is officially set for Saturday, June 28.

Jun 23, 2003 | MISSIONS
Is There Another Earth Out There?
(NASA) - Leading planet-finder predicts discovery of another 'Earth' within decade.

Jun 22, 2003 | MISSIONS
MER-B Delayed
(NASA - KSC) - The launch of NASA's second Mars Exploration Rover has been delayed at least two days.

Jun 19, 2003 | MISSIONS
MER-B Status Report
(NASA - KSC) - With the successful launch of 'Spirit', mission specialists now turn to NASA's second Mars Exploration Rover, 'Opportunity'.

Jun 17, 2003 | TECHNOLOGIES
In Search of E.T.'s Breath
(NASA) - Advanced space telescopes probe far-off worlds for the chemical signatures of alien life.

Jun 16, 2003 | TECHNOLOGIES
Preparing a Human Mission to Mars via Antarctica and Toulouse
(ESA) - Proposals are now being sought for experiments that will help researchers understand the effects of long duration spaceflight.

Jun 13, 2003 | SCIENCE
Earth Formed Much Earlier Than Thought?
(CNN.com) - New research indicates that Earth may have become a planetary body much earlier than previously believed.

Jun 10, 2003 | MISSIONS
NASA's 'Spirit' Rises on Its Way to Mars
(NASA - JPL) - The first of NASA's Mars Exploration Rovers began its journey to the Red Planet today.

Jun 09, 2003 | MISSIONS
Next Rover Launch Attempt Set for Tuesday
(NASA) - Weather has again caused a launch delay for the first Mars Exploration Rover.

Jun 08, 2003 | MISSIONS
Rover Launch Scrubbed Due to Weather
(NASA) - The launch of the first Mars Exploration Rover has been rescheduled for Monday, June 9.

Jun 06, 2003 | MISSIONS
Mission Briefing Held Prior to June 8 Launch of Mars Exploration Rover
(NASA - KSC) - The Science/Mission briefing for the Launch of MER-A was held today at KSC.

Jun 06, 2003 | MISSIONS, TECHNOLOGIES
Odyssey Thermal Data Reveals a Changing Mars
(Arizona State University) - A year's worth of data from the Mars Odyssey spacecraft reveals a dynamic planet that has experienced dramatic environmental change.

Jun 05, 2003 | MISSIONS
NASA Will Send Two Robotic Geologists to Roam on Mars
(NASA - JPL) - NASA's Mars Exploration Rover project kicks off by launching the first of two unique robotic geologists on June 8.

Jun 05, 2003 | SCIENCE
RHESSI's Lucky Break May Lead to Secret of Ultimate Explosions
(NASA – GSFC) - NASA's RHESSI satellite may have uncovered important clues about the mechanism for producing gamma-ray bursts.

Jun 04, 2003 | TECHNOLOGIES
Artificial Cells
(NASA) - NASA-supported researchers are learning to make blood cells that can carry more than oxygen.

Jun 03, 2003 | MISSIONS
Mars Express En Route for the Red Planet
(ESA) - After a flawless June 2nd launch, Mars Express has been placed in a trajectory that will take it to Mars.

Jun 02, 2003 | MISSIONS
Europe's Mars Mission Lifts Off
(BBCNews) - The launch of Europe's Mars Express is a success.

Jun 02, 2003 | MISSIONS
Mars Mission Ready for Launch
(ESA) - Mars Express prepares to launch today at 1745 GMT.

May 30, 2003 | MISSIONS
New Destination for Rosetta, Europe's Comet Chaser
(ESA) - ESA finalizes plans for updated Rosetta mission.

May 30, 2003 | MISSIONS
MER-A Mars Exploration Rover Targeted for Launch June 8
(NASA - KSC) - The first of NASA's Mars Exploration Rovers will now launch on June 8.

May 29, 2003 | SCIENCE
Securing Europe’s Access to Space
(ESA) - Europe takes steps to get Ariane 5 back on track.

May 28, 2003 | MISSIONS
Filling Up for the Long Journey
(ESA) - In its final pre-launch stages, Europe's Mars Express begins propellant loading.

May 28, 2003 | SCIENCE
Life Clues on Red Planet
(BBC News) - Researchers identify a potential place to search for life on Mars.

May 27, 2003 | MISSIONS
Mars Exploration Rover Spacecraft Undergo Biological Testing and Cleaning
(NASA - KSC) - NASA's Mars Exploration Rover Spacecraft are cleaned before launch in accordance with NASA's planetary protection policy.

May 23, 2003 | TECHNOLOGIES
ESA's Cluster Solved an Auroral Puzzle
(ESA) - Cluster observes a connection between solar particles and a unique kind of aurora.

May 22, 2003 | TECHNOLOGIES
A New Way to Explore the Surface of Mars
(NASA) - Students from NC State are helping NASA explore the surface of Mars.

May 22, 2003 | MISSIONS
Mars Exploration Rover Status Report
(NASA - KSC) - The final preparations are now being made for the launch of NASA's Mars Exploration Rovers.

May 21, 2003 | TECHNOLOGIES
NASA Selects In-Space Propulsion Innovations For Research
(NASA) - NASA selects 15 industry, government and academic organizations to pursue new technology that could revolutionize space exploration.

May 20, 2003 | MISSIONS
ESA Sets Ambitious Goals for the First European Mission to Mars
(ESA) - Researchers prepare for the launch of Europe's Mars Express.

May 20, 2003 | MISSIONS, EDUCATION
What Happens to the Brain in Space?
(NASA) - A book released by NASA explains the effects of microgravity on the brain and nervous system.

May 19, 2003 | TECHNOLOGIES
Volcanic Research May Enhance Shuttle Gas Detection Systems
(NASA - KSC) - A hazardous gas detection system used to study volcanic emissions will also make space travel safer for humans.

May 14, 2003 | SCIENCE
NASA Finds Soot Has Impact on Global Climate
(NASA) - Research shows that soot may contribute more to global climate change than previously believed.

May 13, 2003 | MISSIONS
China: SARS Won't Delay First Human Space Trip
(CNN.com) - China will launch its first human mission as planned.

May 12, 2003 | SCIENCE
The Buzz on Ancient Flies in Antarctica
(CNN.com) - Fossils may yield clues about ancient Earth's climate.

May 08, 2003 | MISSIONS
In Gagarin's Footsteps
(BBCNews) - BBC News Online begins a weekly journal covering Europe's Mars Express mission.

May 06, 2003 | MISSIONS
ESA Sets the Date for Mars Express Launch
(ESA) - Mars Express readies for a June 2nd launch.

May 05, 2003 | MISSIONS
Expedition 6 Crew Returns Home
(NASA) - The sixth crew of the International Space Station has returned safely to Earth.

May 01, 2003 | TECHNOLOGIES
New NASA Data Helps Take 'Whether' Out of Weather Prediction
(NASA - JPL) - Data from NASA's Aqua satellite will help scientists understand global ecosystem change.

Apr 30, 2003 | MISSIONS, EDUCATION
Live Webcast Will Preview Mars Rover Adventure
(NASA - JPL) - A live, interactive broadcast on May 1st will preview NASA's Mars Exploration Rover mission.

Apr 29, 2003 | EDUCATION
NASA Contest Explores Designs for Future Colonies in Space
(NASA - ARC) - Winners of the annual Space Settlement Contest have been announced.

Apr 28, 2003 | MISSIONS
Space Station Status Report
(NASA) - The International Space Station welcomed its new crew earlier today.

Apr 25, 2003 | TECHNOLOGIES
NASA Satellite Measures Earth’s Carbon Metabolism
(NASA GSFC) - NASA unveils the first consistent and continuous global measurement of Earth's 'metabolism'.

Apr 24, 2003 | SCIENCE
A Star with two North Poles
(NASA) - Sometimes the Sun's magnetic field goes haywire, and the effects are felt throughout the solar system.

Apr 23, 2003 | TECHNOLOGIES
The Physics of Space Gardens
(NASA Science) - Research aboard the International Space Station gives insights into gardening in space.

Apr 22, 2003 | SCIENCE
2003 Lyrid Meteor Shower
(NASA) - The Lyrid meteor shower peaks on the 22nd and 23rd of April.

Apr 21, 2003 | MISSIONS
Orbiter Camera Team Begins Daily Mars Picture Postings
(NASA - JPL) - NASA begins posting daily pictures of Martian landscapes online.

Apr 17, 2003 | TECHNOLOGIES
Glass From Space
(NASA) - NASA-supported researchers discover unique, biologically beneficial properties of glass formed in space.

Apr 16, 2003 | MISSIONS
Russian Cargo Ship Nudges Space Station to Higher Orbit
(CNN.com) - Russian cargo ship helps Space Station prepare for its next crew.

Apr 15, 2003 | TECHNOLOGIES
University at Buffalo Students to 'Explore Mars' in Utah
(NASA) - Doctoral students at the University of Buffalo help simulate a human mission to Mars.

Apr 14, 2003 | MISSIONS
NASA Rovers Slated to Examine Two Intriguing Sites on Mars
(NASA – JPL) - Landing sites have been chosen for NASA's twin Mars rovers.

Apr 11, 2003 | MISSIONS, TECHNOLOGIES
How Far Can a Dentist's Drill Go?
(ESA) - A new drill will help Mars Express examine the Red Planet.

Apr 08, 2003 | MISSIONS, TECHNOLOGIES
Prolific NASA Orbiter Adds Thousands of Photos to Mars Album
(NASA - JPL) - NASA posts 11,664 new pictures from the Mars Global Surveyor mission.

Apr 04, 2003 | MISSIONS
Expedition 7 Crew Set to Launch
(NASA) - Primary crew members for the International Space Station's Expedition 7 have been named.

Mar 28, 2003 | TECHNOLOGIES
ESA Studies Missions to Safeguard Earth
(ESA) - The European Space Agency looks at ways to protect against asteroid impacts.

Mar 27, 2003 | MISSIONS, TECHNOLOGIES
New Space Observatory to Study the Old, the Cold and the Dusty
(NASA JPL) - A new NASA observatory will examine protoplanetary discs.

Mar 26, 2003 | SCIENCE
Solar Effects On and Near Earth
(NASA Astrobiology Institute) - A look at how changes in solar output can affect technology and space missions.

Mar 25, 2003 | MISSIONS
Europe Calls for Payload Proposals
(ESA) - The European Space Agency offers opportunities for scientists to help explore Mars.

Mar 25, 2003 | MISSIONS, TECHNOLOGIES
Free-Fall Laboratory Aids in Microgravity Research
(ESA) - The European Space Agency prepares experiments and crew for microgravity.

Mar 24, 2003 | MISSIONS, TECHNOLOGIES
NASA Selects Next Medium-Class Explorer Mission
(NASA) - New mission will help understand the connections between the Sun and Earth.

Mar 21, 2003 | SCIENCE, MISSIONS
Study Finds Increasing Solar Trend That Can Change Climate
(NASA-GSFC) - NASA reports that radiation emitted from the sun has increased since the 1970's.

Mar 20, 2003 | TECHNOLOGIES
ESA Prepares to Present SMART-1 to the Press
(ESA) - The ESA will present its first lunar mission to the press on April 3, 2003.

Mar 18, 2003 | MISSIONS
Mars Express Prepares to Fly
(BBC News) - Scientists ready Mars Express for the launch pad.

Mar 14, 2003 | MISSIONS
NASA's Mars Odyssey Changes Views about Red Planet
(NASA JPL) - In a single year, NASA’s Mars Odyssey has redefined much of what we know about Mars.

Mar 13, 2003 |
Scientists Observe Evaporations from an Extrasolar Planet
(ESA) - For the first time, scientists observe the atmosphere of a planet outside our solar system evaporating into space.

Mar 12, 2003 | SCIENCE
Argument over Dinosaur Demise Continues
(NYTimes.com) - Scientists argue over the potential links between asteroid impacts, volcanic activity and the end of the dinosaurs.

Mar 11, 2003 | SCIENCE, MISSIONS
Mars Global Surveyor Unearths More Martian Secrets
(NASA JPL) - New information indicates that Mars has a liquid iron core similar to those of Earth and Venus.

Mar 10, 2003 | MISSIONS
Rosetta Mission Gets New Target
(BBC News) - Researchers have announced a new scientific target for the comet-chasing Rosetta spacecraft.

Mar 06, 2003 | SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGIES
Changes in the Earth's Rotation are in the Wind
(NASA GSFC) - Fluctuations in Earth's climate may affect how the planet rotates on its axis.

Mar 05, 2003 | SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGIES
Mapping Protein Folds
(The Scientist) - A new 3D map of protein structures helps scientists understand protein folding.

Mar 04, 2003 | MISSIONS
Europe Targets the Moon
(BBC) - Europe's first lunar mission is scheduled for a July launch.

Mar 03, 2003 | SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGIES
Stardust Identified
(CNN.com) - For the first time, researchers have identified grains of stardust from outside our solar system.

Feb 28, 2003 | SCIENCE
A Rare Meteor Shower
(NASA) - On March 1st, Earth will pass through dust and debris from Comet Bradfield (C/1976 D1).

Feb 27, 2003 | SCIENCE
Massive Gas Cloud Discovered Around Jupiter
(JHU Applied Physics Laboratory) - Researchers have discovered a large, dense gas cloud that shares its orbit with Jupiter’s moon, Europa.

Feb 26, 2003 | MISSIONS
NASA Starts Countdown to Mars Mission
(CNN.com) - The first launch date for NASA's Mars Exploration Rovers nears as researchers prepare to search for signs of life on the Red Planet.

Feb 25, 2003 | MISSIONS
Our Next Caller is…From Mars
(ESA) - Mars will be a busy place later this year when robotic missions from the USA, Europe and Japan all arrive at the Red Planet.

Feb 24, 2003 | SCIENCE
Great Impact Debate III: The Large and the Small
(Astrobioogy Magazine) - Today's debate concerns the search for near-Earth asteroids, and the damage that small impacts inflict compared to larger impacts.

Feb 19, 2003 | SCIENCE
NASA's Mars Odyssey Points to Melting Snow as Cause of Gullies
(JPL) - The visible light camera aboard NASA's Mars Odyssey spacecraft, along with images from NASA's Mars Global Surveyor, indicate that many eroded gullies on the Red Planet may have been caused by melting snow rather than underground springs or pressurized flows as was previously suggested.

Feb 17, 2003 | SCIENCE, MISSIONS
Manned Chinese Space flight This Year
(CNN.com) - China plans to become the third nation to send humans into space with a manned flight later this year.

Feb 12, 2003 | SCIENCE
Murchison's Amino Acids: Tainted Evidence?
(Astrobioogy Magazine) - Few meteorite discoveries can rival the one that fell in 1969, just 60 miles north of Melbourne, Australia.

Feb 10, 2003 | SCIENCE
Great Impact Debate I: Benefits of Hard Bodies
(Astrobioogy Magazine) - Scientists discuss the past, present, and future effects of asteroid and comet impacts.

Feb 05, 2003 | SCIENCE
Earthly Endgames
(Astrobioogy Magazine) - If Earth's place and position have no better observer than an astronomer, then its future has no better forecasters than a paleontologist and astronomer familiar with how we got here.

Feb 01, 2003 | MISSIONS
President Addresses Nation on Space Shuttle Columbia Tragedy
(Office of the Press Secretary, the White House) - Remarks by the President on the loss of Space Shuttle Columbia.

Feb 01, 2003 | MISSIONS
NASA Statement on Loss of Communications with Columbia
(NASA) - Communications with Space Shuttle Columbia were lost at approximately 9 a.m. EST Saturday as it descended toward a landing.

Jan 29, 2003 | SCIENCE
Hitchhiker's Guide to Biology Second Datum
(Astrobiology Magazine) - Researchers aboard the shuttle Columbia investigate microbial function in space.

Jan 24, 2003 | SCIENCE, MISSIONS
Shuttle Experiment Tests Panspermia
(CNN.com) - Researchers aboard the shuttle Columbia investigate microbial function in space.

Jan 13, 2003 | MISSIONS
CHIPS Satellite Lifts Off
(NASA) - The spacecraft will look for traces of a supernova that may have altered life on Earth.

Dec 27, 2002 | SCIENCE
Evolution's Sweet Tooth
(Astrobiology Magazine) - How did intelligence evolve? A scientist studying differences between humans and great apes may have found a biochemical step in that direction.

Dec 17, 2002 | SCIENCE
Researchers Find Possible Precursors to Early Life on Earth in Meteorite
(NASA) - Meteorites may have delivered the cell membranes for the earliest life on Earth.

Dec 12, 2002 | SCIENCE
Goldmine yields clues for life on Mars
(Nature) - Bacteria that live on radiation exist deep within the Earth—and maybe elsewhere.

Dec 10, 2002 | SCIENCE
Anybody Out There?
(Astrobiology Magazine) - Renowned neurologist Oliver Sacks discusses his early fascination with the possibility of life on other worlds and the beginnings of life on Earth.

Dec 04, 2002 | SCIENCE
Are Aliens a Bunch of Smarty-Pants?
(Astrobiology Magazine) - Scientists debate how long it takes to grow a brain.

Dec 03, 2002 | SCIENCE
Pop-up Planets
(Astrobiology Magazine) - Giant planets may form in only centuries instead of tens of millions of years.

Nov 26, 2002 | SCIENCE
Life from Scratch?
(Astrobiology Magazine) - Scientists plan to create a microbe with the minimum number of genes necessary to sustain life.

Nov 26, 2002 | SCIENCE, MISSIONS
Surviving the Final Frontier
(Astrobiology Magazine) - Can microbes travel between planets aboard meteorites?

Nov 25, 2002 | MISSIONS
Shuttle Endeavour Blasts Off, Docks with Space Station
(Spaceflight Now) - Astronauts will open the hatch and enter the station later today.

Nov 22, 2002 | MISSIONS
Endeavour Prepares for Liftoff
(NASA) - Shuttle mission STS-113 to the International Space Station gets underway this evening.

Nov 21, 2002 | SCIENCE
Where on Earth is Mars?
(Astrobiology Magazine) - Scientists gather at the volcano Mt. Etna to discuss regions of Earth that resemble Mars

Nov 20, 2002 | SCIENCE, MISSIONS
Cloud Colonies on Venus
(Astrobiology Magazine) - Are puzzling chemical imbalances in the atmosphere of Venus a sign of life?

Nov 19, 2002 | MISSIONS
Shuttle Launch Postponed until Friday
(NASA) - Engineers are inspecting Shuttle Endeavour's hoses and its robotic arm.

Nov 18, 2002 | SCIENCE, MISSIONS
A Spaceship among Meteors
(NASA) - With millions of people watching, the International Space Station will glide over North America during the 2002 Leonid meteor storm.

Nov 14, 2002 | SCIENCE, MISSIONS
NASA Prepares for 'Last Chance' Meteor Shower
(NASA) - NASA astrobiologist Dr. Peter Jenniskens takes to the air in his fourth and final airborne mission to study the Leonid meteor shower.

Nov 13, 2002 | MISSIONS
Shuttle Technicians Repair Oxygen Leak
(NASA) - Shuttle Endeavour is currently scheduled to lift off Monday.

Nov 13, 2002 | SCIENCE
Lake Mysteries from the World's Roof
(Astrobiology Magazine) - The Licancabur Expedition has taken samples from world's highest lake to find out what's living in it.

Nov 12, 2002 | MISSIONS
Leak Forces Shuttle Launch Delay
(NASA) - An oxygen leak has postponed the launch until November 18.

Nov 08, 2002 | SCIENCE, MISSIONS, TECHNOLOGIES
Space Station's Second Anniversary
(NASA) - This week marks two years of science research aboard the International Space Station.

Nov 07, 2002 | SCIENCE, MISSIONS
Mission Kicks off 3rd Year of Space Station Science
(NASA) - The Shuttle will head for the station with new experiments, a new station crew, and a 14-ton girder.

Nov 06, 2002 | SCIENCE, MISSIONS
Space Shuttle Returns First Soybeans Grown on Space Station
(NASA) - The soybeans may reveal whether microgravity alters the chemistry of plants.

Nov 05, 2002 | MISSIONS
Stardust Rehearsal
(Astrobiology Magazine) - NASA's Stardust spacecraft passed the asteroid Annefrank, on its way to comet Wild 2.

Nov 04, 2002 | SCIENCE
Hot Springs High in the Andes
(Astrobiology Magazine) - Two members of the Licancabur expedition describe pockets of rich microbial life in the harsh desert.

Nov 01, 2002 | MISSIONS
Titan in View
(Astrobiology Magazine) - The Cassini spacecraft has snapped a photo of its destinations, Saturn and its moon Titan.

Oct 31, 2002 | SCIENCE
Cutting through the Protein Knots
(Astrobiology Magazine) - Scientists simulate part of the folding of a protein, using a worldwide network of over 200,000 computers.

Oct 30, 2002 | SCIENCE
The Tree of Life: Cold Start?
(Astrobiology Magazine) - A pair of scientists claim the earliest forms of life evolved in moderate temperatures, not high temperatures.

Oct 29, 2002 | SCIENCE
Licancabur Expedition Journal: Part Two
(Astrobiology Magazine) - Astrobiologist Nathalie Cabrol reports stumbling upon the largest field of stromatolites she has ever seen.

Oct 28, 2002 | SCIENCE
Concerted Evolution
(Astrobiology Magazine) - Statistical analysis reveals that patterns in genes resemble good musical structure. The patterns may reveal how genes evolved.

Oct 24, 2002 | SCIENCE, MISSIONS, TECHNOLOGIES
Earth rocks on the Moon
(NASA) - At a recent conference, scientists discussed the possibility of finding ancient Earth rocks on the Moon, and what they may reveal about early life on Earth.

Oct 23, 2002 | SCIENCE
When Did Life Begin? Ask a Rock
(Astrobiology Magazine) - Ancient rocks in Greenland may provide important information about the earliest life on Earth.

Oct 22, 2002 | MISSIONS
NASA Researchers Seek Astrobiology Insights on the Leonid Multi-Instrument Aircraft Campaign
(NASA Astrobiology Institute) - A pair of aircraft will take to the sky to observe the Leonid meteor shower.

Oct 21, 2002 | SCIENCE
What's Living in the World's Highest Lake?
(Astrobiology Magazine) - Astrobiologists have begun an expedition to a pond at the tip of a volcano.

Oct 18, 2002 | MISSIONS
Atlantis Returns Home
(NASA) - The Space Shuttle touched down at Kennedy Space Center this morning.

Oct 17, 2002 | SCIENCE
Looking for Carbonates in Dry Places
(Astrobiology Magazine) - A recent discovery may challenge the idea that carbonates could be a sign of past water on other planets.

Oct 16, 2002 | MISSIONS
Astronauts Complete Spacewalks and Head for Home
(NASA) - With its construction work finished, Shuttle Atlantis undocked from the International Space Station this morning.

Oct 15, 2002 | SCIENCE
Studying Evolution with Digital Organisms
(Astrobiology Magazine) - Digital organisms that exist only as computer code may lead to a new understanding of evolution.

Oct 11, 2002 | SCIENCE, MISSIONS
Boost for Life on Jupiter Moon
(BBC) - New observations made by the Galileo spacecraft may strengthen the argument for life on Europa.

Oct 10, 2002 | MISSIONS
Shuttle Crew Arrives at Space Station, Begins First Spacewalk
(NASA) - Astronauts attached the enormous S1 Truss to the station and began activating it.

Oct 09, 2002 | SCIENCE, MISSIONS
Icy World Beyond Pluto
(Astrobiology Magazine) - An object half the size of Pluto has been spotted in the Kuiper Belt.

Oct 08, 2002 | SCIENCE
Life May Swim within Distant Moons
(BBC) - Oceans of water may lie beneath the icy surfaces of more moons in our solar system than previously thought.

Oct 07, 2002 | MISSIONS
Shuttle Atlantis Lifts Off
(NASA) - The Space Shuttle is set to dock with the International Space Station on Wednesday.

Oct 04, 2002 | SCIENCE, MISSIONS, TECHNOLOGIES
Space Medicine
(NASA) - In order for astronauts to safely travel to Mars and other planets, new technologies must be developed to dope with the ill effects of space.

Oct 03, 2002 | MISSIONS
Hurricane Threat Delays Shuttle Launch
(USA Today) - Hurricane Lili led mission managers to postpone Wednesday's planned lift-off until this Monday.

Oct 02, 2002 | SCIENCE
Water Worlds
(Astrobiology Magazine) - Astronomers have detected possible signs of water on extrasolar planets.

Oct 01, 2002 | SCIENCE
Video: an Interview with Andrew Knoll
(NASA Astrobiology Institute) - A world without elephants? Paleontologist Andrew Knoll discusses what he calls "the biotic crisis."

Sep 27, 2002 | SCIENCE, MISSIONS
Shortlisting Stars With Planets
(Astrobiololgy Magazine) - ESA researchers discover the first evidence of dust rings surrounding our solar system.

Sep 26, 2002 | SCIENCE, MISSIONS
ESA to Search for Life, but not as We Know It
(ESA) - Scientists consider what the European Space Agency’s Huygens mission to Titan and Venus Express mission could uncover.

Sep 25, 2002 | SCIENCE
Newfound Planet in Circular Orbit around Another Star
(Space.com) - A new extrasolar planet with a circular orbit has been recently identified around a star 100 light-years away.

Sep 24, 2002 | SCIENCE, EDUCATION
Search for Life at the Top of the World
(Space.com) - Scientists who study life in extreme environments prepare to take students on a virtual fieldtrip to the world’s highest lake.

Sep 23, 2002 | SCIENCE
Rings Around the Earth: a Clue to Climate Change?
(Sandia National Labs) - An asteroid impact may have formed temporary rings around Earth, much like the rings of Saturn.

Sep 20, 2002 | SCIENCE
Astrobiology Trailblazer Named Director of NASA Ames Research Center
(NASA) - G. Scott Hubbard helped set up and direct the NASA Astrobiology Institute.

Sep 18, 2002 | SCIENCE
Planet Building Volcanoes No Longer Rule, but They Still Rage
(Space.com) - Volcanoes play an important role in the processes of life.

Sep 17, 2002 | SCIENCE, MISSIONS
One Small Step... but Only on a Hospitable Planet!
(ESA) - Robotic explorers in our solar system may pave the way for future human missions.

Sep 16, 2002 | SCIENCE
Tiny Camera Observes Worms Spinning at 100 Times Earth’s Gravity
(Astrobiology Magazine) - Tiny worms are being observed by NASA scientists to explore how life adapts to gravity beyond Earth.

Sep 13, 2002 | SCIENCE
Antarctic Animals Feel the Heat
(BBC) - Warming of the waters surrounding Antarctica may mean extinction for much of the continent’s local sea-life

Sep 12, 2002 | SCIENCE
Life Reached Land a Billion Years Ago
(Life Reached Land a Billion Years Ago) - Possible traces of the first organisms ever to inhabit the land have been identified in northwestern Scotland.

Sep 11, 2002 | SCIENCE
Tuning in to Other Worlds
(Astrobiology Magazine) - The forces that light auroras above Earth also discharge radio waves. Scientists may find distant planets by listening for radio bursts.

Sep 10, 2002 | MISSIONS
No Drought of Mars Landing Sites
(Astrobiology Magazine) - Proposed landing sites for the Mars Exploration Rovers may yield evidence of liquid water on ancient Mars.

Sep 09, 2002 | MISSIONS
NASA Airborne Observatory's Telescope Assembly Arrives
(NASA) - SOFIA will use the infrared telescope to study organics in space and dust disks where planets form.

Sep 06, 2002 | SCIENCE
Runnegar to Lead NASA Astrobiology Institute
(NASA) - Astrobiologist Bruce Runnegar will direct the virtual organization, a network of NASA field centers, universities and research organizations.

Sep 05, 2002 | MISSIONS
No Place for Life to Hide from Mars Express
(ESA) - ESA's first mission to Mars will also be the first in 26 years to search for life on the Red Planet.

Sep 04, 2002 | SCIENCE
Tracking the Path of Green Slime
(Astrobiology Magazine) - Cyanobacteria on Earth today yield a great deal of information about the evolution of life throughout history.

Sep 03, 2002 | MISSIONS
Stardust Spacecraft Reaches for Cosmic Dust
(NASA) - NASA’s Stardust spacecraft recently began collecting samples of interstellar dust grains, to be returned to Earth in 2006.

Aug 30, 2002 | SCIENCE, MISSIONS
NASA Researchers Find Wind Blows in Titan’s Organic Haze
(NASA) - A new model of Titan's atmosphere describes how organic particles form and circulate.

Aug 29, 2002 | MISSIONS
No Bugs Please, This Is a Clean Planet!
(ESA) - ESA is making sure its robotic missions to bodies within our solar system are biologically ‘clean’.

Aug 28, 2002 | SCIENCE, MISSIONS
SOHO Discovers 500th New Comet
(ESA) - The SOHO spacecraft's observations reveal just how massive comets can be.

Aug 27, 2002 | SCIENCE
Dino-Killer Asteroid Triggered Huge Tsunamis
(Discovery) - Ancient landslides along the Pacific Coast tell of a 65-million-year-old asteroid impact.

Aug 26, 2002 | SCIENCE, MISSIONS
The Search for the Missing Moon Trees
(NASA) - A NASA scientist is searching for trees grown from seeds that traveled to the Moon and back.

Aug 23, 2002 | MISSIONS, TECHNOLOGIES
Rehearsal Readies Scientists for NASA's Next Mars Landing
(NASA) - Scientists have spent the last few weeks in the desert, rehearsing their roles for Mars Exploration Rover mission.

Aug 21, 2002 | SCIENCE
The Prehistory of Neotropical Lowland Forests
(Science Daily) - Researchers consider how tropical ecosystems have responded over time to climate change and human activity.

Aug 20, 2002 | SCIENCE
Microorganisms Grow at Low Pressures, Implying Possible Life on Mars
(Univ. of Arkansas) - Researchers have shown that microorganisms can grow at pressures similar to those found at the Martian surface.

Aug 15, 2002 | MISSIONS
Work Starts On Assembling Beagle 2
(Space Daily) - Assembly of the European Space Agency’s Beagle 2 lander has begun, and researchers hope it will be on the surface of Mars by late next year.

Aug 14, 2002 | SCIENCE
Continuing Search for Ancient Martian Life
(Astrobiology Magazine) - Researchers have published their latest evidence for ancient microbes in a meteorite from Mars.

Aug 13, 2002 | SCIENCE
Cosmic Rays Said Linked to Global Warming
(Spaceflight Now) - A new report outlines a connection between cosmic rays and cloud cover on Earth.

Aug 12, 2002 | SCIENCE
Prospecting for Viruses
(Astrobiology Magazine) - Scientists are prospecting for viruses in the hot springs of Yellowstone National Park to investigate how some organisms can endure extreme heat and acidity.

Aug 09, 2002 | MISSIONS
A Robotic Return to the Moon
(Space.com) - The National Research Council has released a report proposing a robotic mission to the Moon's South Pole.

Aug 08, 2002 | SCIENCE
End of the Bedrest Campaign
(ESA) - A study on the long-term effects of microgravity on the human body was recently completed in France.

Aug 07, 2002 | SCIENCE, MISSIONS
Moon Holds Earth's Ancient Secrets
(Space.com) - Researchers say that a return trip to the moon may yield valuable information about the origin of life on Earth.

Aug 06, 2002 | SCIENCE
Soybean Plants Thriving aboard Space Station
(NASA) - The Advanced Astroculture experiment will further our understanding of how Earth life reacts to conditions in space.

Aug 05, 2002 | SCIENCE
First Evidence for Early Bombardment of Earth
(Spaceflight Now) - Researchers have discovered the first earth-bound evidence of an asteroid and comet bombardment that may have shaped life on our planet.

Aug 02, 2002 | SCIENCE
Risk from Asteroid 2002 NT7 Eliminated
(NASA) - Last week, rough calculations showed a tiny chance of an impact in 2019. Refined calculations have dismissed any threat for the foreseeable future

Aug 01, 2002 | SCIENCE
Eukaryotic Origins: Revolution in the Classification of Life
(Astrobiology Magazine) - Was the nucleus of a cell once a separate bacterium that was engulfed by another microbe?

Jul 31, 2002 | SCIENCE
Danger from Asteroid Continues to Shrink
(NASA) - The odds that asteroid 2002 NT7 will strike Earth are now down to one in 1.1 billion.

Jul 30, 2002 | MISSIONS
NASA's Mars 'Czar' Gives a Status Report on Red Planet Plans
(Space.com) - Orlando Figueroa discusses bringing back a piece of Mars and other long-term missions.

Jul 29, 2002 | SCIENCE
Asteroid Threat Downgraded
(NASA) - New data show Asteroid 2002 NT7 will not strike Earth in 2019. There remains a one in 380,000 chance of an impact in 2060.

Jul 26, 2002 | MISSIONS
Green Light for Red Planet
(BBC) - The Mars Express space probe has been assembled and now awaits testing.

Jul 25, 2002 | SCIENCE
Solar System's Path May Have Spurred Ice Ages
(Space.com) - Our solar system's orbit through the galaxy may have exposed it periodically to cosmic rays which altered Earth's climate.

Jul 24, 2002 | SCIENCE
Remote Chance of Asteroid Impact in 2019
(NASA) - The risk, which appears extremely small, may be calculated more accurately after a few more days' observations.

Jul 23, 2002 | SCIENCE
The Earth is a Tough Place
(Space.com) - At a conference in Australia, astrobiologists turned their attention to geology: the early Earth, evidence of asteroid impacts, and deadly super-volcanoes

Jul 16, 2002 | SCIENCE, MISSIONS
Mossy Space Spirals
(NASA) - Fire moss does something unexpected in weightlessness: it grows in a spiral.

Jul 15, 2002 | SCIENCE
Planets a’Plenty
(Space.com) - Scientists review what's been learned about extrasolar planets, and what it means for the possibility of life elsewhere in the universe.

Jul 12, 2002 |
Bioastronomy 2002: Scientists Look for Life
(Space.com) - Over 200 researchers are meeting near Australia's Great Barrier Reef to discuss the potential for life elsewhere in the universe.

Jul 11, 2002 | SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGIES
Ice Cube of Exotic Microbes
(Astrobiology Magazine) - A pocket of permafrost deep beneath Antarctica offers a chance to test sterile drilling techniques before exploring elsewhere for exotic microbes.

Jul 11, 2002 | SCIENCE
Antarctic Microbes Colonize under Mars-like Conditions
(Astrobiology Magazine) - In Antarctica's Dry Valleys, microbes and fungi survive in extremely cold, arid soils.

Jul 10, 2002 | MISSIONS
Pathfinder Missions to Enhance Our Understanding of Earth
(NASA) - NASA has selected two missions to study the processes that regulate Earth's climate: Aquarius and the Orbiting Carbon Observatory.

Jul 09, 2002 | SCIENCE
Carbon Conundrum
(Astrobiology Magazine) - Scientists are gaining greater insight into the carbon cycle, which profoundly influences Earth's climate.

Jul 08, 2002 | SCIENCE
Protecting the Planet: Q&A with Asteroid Hunter David Morrison
(Space.com) - Morrison describes the hunt for objects that could pose a potential threat to Earth.

Jul 03, 2002 | MISSIONS
The Comet Chase is On
(NASA/JHUAPL) - NASA's CONTOUR space probe lifted off this morning, heading for encounters with comets.

Jul 02, 2002 | MISSIONS
CONTOUR Prepares to Launch
(NASA/JHUAPL) - The mission, which will fly past as many as three comets, is scheduled to launch before dawn Wednesday.

Jun 28, 2002 | SCIENCE
Curious Skeletons
(NASA) - Cytoskeletons, the support structures of cells, may influence how cells behave in space.

Jun 27, 2002 | SCIENCE, MISSIONS
Defining Life
(Astrobiology Magazine) - A clear definition of life is necessary if we're to recognize it elsewhere in the universe.

Jun 26, 2002 | SCIENCE, MISSIONS
Large Former Lake, Catastrophic Flood Identified on Mars
(Spaceflight Now) - The lake once covered an area the size of Texas and New Mexico combined.

Jun 25, 2002 | SCIENCE, MISSIONS
Second 'Good Jupiter' Discovered
(Space.com) - The planet's orbit is nearly circular, and leaves room for an Earth-sized planet in the habitable zone.

Jun 24, 2002 | SCIENCE, MISSIONS, TECHNOLOGIES
First 'Good Jupiter' Found
(NASA) - The planet may leave room in the habitable zone for an Earth-like planet.

Jun 19, 2002 | MISSIONS
Shuttle Endeavour Returns to Earth
(NASA) - The landing also marks the end of a record-setting stay in space by the space station crew.

Jun 17, 2002 | MISSIONS
Bad Weather Delays Shuttle Landing
(NASA) - Forecasts of thunderstorms are forcing Shuttle Endeavour to try again Tuesday.

Jun 13, 2002 | MISSIONS
Command of Space Station Changes Hands; Construction Proceeds
(NASA) - As the new crew sets up shop at the space station, shuttle astronauts walk in space to continue building the outpost.

Jun 10, 2002 | SCIENCE, MISSIONS, TECHNOLOGIES
The Search for Distant Earths
(Astrobiology Magazine) - Over this decade and the next, as many as six space telescopes may be launched to search for Earth-sized planets.

Jun 07, 2002 | MISSIONS
Shuttle Arrives at Space Station
(NASA) - The shuttle brings with it a new crew for the station.

Jun 04, 2002 | SCIENCE
Stephen Jay Gould Remembered
(SF Chronicle) - Gould argued that evolution proceeds not smoothly, but in fits and starts.

May 29, 2002 | SCIENCE, MISSIONS, TECHNOLOGIES
Found it! Ice on Mars
(NASA) - Data from the Mars Odyssey orbiter reveal vast quantities of water ice in the Martian soil.

May 22, 2002 | SCIENCE, MISSIONS
Other Worlds Not So Strange, Top Planet Hunter Says
(Space.com) - Astronomers are beginning to find planetary systems that resemble our own.

May 21, 2002 | SCIENCE, MISSIONS
Mars Odyssey Image: Hadriaca Patera
(ASU) - A recently released photo adds evidence that liquid water flowed over in Mars' ancient past.

May 21, 2002 | MISSIONS
Hubble Telescope: Surprise Tool in Search for Life
(Space.com) - Hubble has unexpectedly made major contributions to astrobiology.

May 20, 2002 | SCIENCE
Mars Meteorite's Link to Life Questioned
(Space.com) - A pair of scientists argue that magnetite crystals in a Mars meteorite weren't produced by microorganisms.

May 17, 2002 | SCIENCE
Age of Dinosaurs Bracketed by Asteroid or Comet Impacts
(Columbia Univ.) - New research bolsters the theory that the age of dinosaurs not only ended with an asteroid or comet impact, but began with one as well.

May 16, 2002 | SCIENCE, MISSIONS, TECHNOLOGIES
Nightwatch on Mars
(Space.com) - Two orbiting spacecraft are photographing Mars at night, looking for the heat signature of hot springs that might support life.

May 15, 2002 | SCIENCE
Tropical 'Runaway Greenhouse' Provides Insight to Venus
(NASA) - A region in the Pacific Ocean may help scientists understand how Venus became hot enough to melt lead.

May 14, 2002 | MISSIONS
Put Your Name on an Asteroid
(The Planetary Society) - The Planetary Society of Japan hopes to land one million names on an asteroid with Japan's MUSES-C mission.

May 13, 2002 | SCIENCE
Cosmic Catastrophe
(BBC) - A scientist believes that an exploding star will one day wipe out life on Earth.

May 09, 2002 | SCIENCE
Identifying 'Unidentified Infrared Bands' in Space
(UniSci) - A new technique helps confirm an earlier discovery of organic molecules in space

May 08, 2002 | SCIENCE, MISSIONS
Study Urges Caution about Possible Dangerous Martian Life
(Space.com) - The National Research Council has outlined planetary protection measures for a human trip to Mars.

May 07, 2002 | SCIENCE, MISSIONS
Australia Prepares for Asteroid Scavenger's Otherworldly Cargo
(Space.com) - Officials review planetary protection measures for the MUSES-C sample return.

May 06, 2002 | SCIENCE
Climate Change Will Unbalance Ecosystems, Says Study
(Reuters) - Global warming could reshuffle the species that live together in ecosystems.

May 03, 2002 | MISSIONS, TECHNOLOGIES
Sending RATs to Mars
(NASA) - The Rock Abrasion Tool (RAT) will drill for signs of water in Mars' distant past.

May 02, 2002 | SCIENCE, MISSIONS
Is Venus Our Future?
(ABC) - A mission to Venus may have something to tell us about climate change on Earth.

May 01, 2002 | SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGIES
Biosphere 2: Scientists Transform One-Time Habitat into Experiment Lab
(NPR) - The simulated ecosystems of Biosphere 2 may help us understand how ecosystems respond to changes in the environment

Apr 30, 2002 | MISSIONS
CONTOUR Spacecraft Arrives at Kennedy Space Center for Launch Preparations
(NASA) - The mission will examine the nuclei of comets up close.

Apr 29, 2002 | SCIENCE
Looking for Life in All the Right Places
(Space.com) - A report from the second Astrobiology Science Conference.

Apr 26, 2002 | SCIENCE
Antifreeze Discovered in Space
(National Radio Astronomy Observatory) - The compound is also involved the formation of sugar molecules necessary for life.

Apr 24, 2002 | SCIENCE
Darwinian Star Formation Weeds Out Wimps
(Space.com) - Large stars may steal their smaller neighbors' planet-making material.

Apr 24, 2002 | MISSIONS
Mars Rover Landing Spots: Blowing In The Wind
(Space.com) - Scientists have discovered a new problem with some of the proposed landing sites for the 2003 Mars Exploration Rovers: strong winds.

Apr 23, 2002 | MISSIONS, TECHNOLOGIES
Astrobiology Explorer Chosen for Feasibility Study
(NASA) - The proposed space telescope will look for the building blocks of life in interstellar space.

Apr 22, 2002 | MISSIONS, TECHNOLOGIES
NASA Scientists Receive First Plant Images from Space Station
(NASA) - The video images will help scientists understand how weightlessness affects plant development.

Apr 19, 2002 | MISSIONS
Atlantis Makes Perfect Landing
(NASA) - The mission delivered new experiments to the space station and brought completed studies back.

Apr 18, 2002 | SCIENCE, MISSIONS, TECHNOLOGIES
Shuttle Heads for Home
(NASA) - Space Shuttle Atlantis undocked from the International Space Station yesterday, leaving behind new experiments and taking completed ones home.

Apr 17, 2002 | SCIENCE
A Fresh Start for Life?
(InScight) - The earliest living cells arose in fresh water rather than salt water, says a team of astrobiologists.

Apr 16, 2002 | SCIENCE, MISSIONS
Planetary Embryos Hatch
(NASA Astrobiology Institute) - A team of scientists has discovered what may be Earth-like planets being born at an Earth-like distance from a Sun-like star.

Apr 15, 2002 | SCIENCE
Signs of Another Solar System Like Ours
(Space.com) - Scientists have uncovered additional evidence that planets are forming in a cloud of dust around the star Beta Pictoris.

Apr 12, 2002 | SCIENCE
Where Are the Other 'Earths' beyond the Solar System?
(Spaceflight Now) - A computer simulation suggests that earthlike planets could be commonplace.

Apr 11, 2002 | SCIENCE
Audio: Developments in Astrobiology
(KQED-FM) - In conjunction with the second Astrobiology Science Conference, astrobiologists describe developments in the field.

Apr 10, 2002 | MISSIONS
Atlantis Docks with Space Station
(NASA) - The two spacecraft hooked up as they flew over central China.

Apr 08, 2002 | MISSIONS, TECHNOLOGIES
Space Shuttle Heads for the Space Station
(NASA) - Shuttle Atlantis is set to arrive at the station on Wednesday.

Apr 08, 2002 | SCIENCE, MISSIONS, TECHNOLOGIES
Plant Growth in Space
(NASA) - After several delays, the Space Shuttle is set to blast off this afternoon. It carries with it an apparatus to study how weightlessness affects plants.

Apr 04, 2002 | SCIENCE, MISSIONS, TECHNOLOGIES
Bacteria in Zero-G
(NASA) - As it blasts off Sunday afternoon, the Space Shuttle will carry along an experiment to find out why bacteria grow better in space.

Apr 03, 2002 | SCIENCE
Hydrogen-Fed Bacteria May Exist beyond Earth
(NASA) - The rocky crusts of Earth and other planets may produce enough hydrogen to support plenty of hydrogen-eaters.

Apr 02, 2002 | SCIENCE, MISSIONS
New Image of Nigral Vallis on Mars
(ASU) - A meandering valley shows signs it was eroded by water.

Apr 01, 2002 | SCIENCE, MISSIONS, TECHNOLOGIES
Testing Smartest Technique for Finding Extrasolar Planets
(ESA) - The GENIE telescope instrument will block out light from stars, revealing dust rings and perhaps even planets hidden in the stars' glare.

Mar 28, 2002 | SCIENCE
See a Comet Tonight
(Harvard-Smithsonian CFA) - Comet Ikeya-Zhang is easily visible to the unaided eye for the next few weeks.

Mar 27, 2002 | SCIENCE
NASA Scientists Create Amino Acids in Deep-Space-Like Environment
(NASA) - The discovery suggests that the building blocks of life may have come from space, and may be commonplace in the universe.

Mar 26, 2002 | SCIENCE, MISSIONS
Will the Real Mars Stand Up?
(Discovery) - Scientists debate whether Mars' surface was eroded by liquid water or by carbon dioxide.

Mar 25, 2002 | SCIENCE, MISSIONS
Why it Snows at Mars' North Pole
(Space.com) - A computer simulation may explain why more water ice collects at Mars' north pole than at its south pole.

Mar 22, 2002 | TECHNOLOGIES
Smart Mars Rovers to Think, Work as Team
(CNN) - NASA researchers have successfully demonstrated multiple rovers that coordinate with each other to grasp, lift , and move long objects, while navigating through obstacles.

Mar 21, 2002 | SCIENCE, MISSIONS
Ancient Martian Lakes? Perhaps Not
(Sky and Telescope) - A researcher argues that layers of rock of Mars were deposited not by water but by volcanoes.

Mar 20, 2002 | SCIENCE
No Knockouts in Martian Meteorite Showdown
(Sky and Telescope) - Two teams of scientists argue that magnetite crystals in a Mars meteorite are not necessarily evidence of life.

Mar 19, 2002 | MISSIONS
Radiation Instrument Goes back to Work
(NASA) - Engineers have fixed the malfunctioning Martian Radiation Environment experiment (MARIE) aboard the Mars Odyssey spacecraft.

Mar 15, 2002 | SCIENCE, MISSIONS
Mars Rover Landing Site Sweet Spots Not So Sweet
(Space.com) - Spacecraft orbiting Mars have revealed problems with proposed landing sites for the 2003 Mars Exploration Rovers.

Mar 14, 2002 | SCIENCE
Exploding Star May Have Sparked Earth Disaster
(CNN) - Scientists argue that a nearby supernova caused a mini-extinction of marine life 2 million years ago.

Mar 12, 2002 | TECHNOLOGIES
Off-The-Shelf Camera Device to Hunt for Distant Planets
(NASA/JPL) - It could fit on your desk, and it's made mostly from parts bought at a camera shop, but two scientists believe their new instrument will help them find a slew of large planets orbiting stars in our Milky Way galaxy.

Mar 11, 2002 | SCIENCE
Extreme Animals
(NASA Astrobiology Institute) - All life on Earth is based on water. The water in our cells constantly needs to be replenished, and if water is not available, we could die. Some organisms, however, have evolved to adapt to a loss of water – in essence, to cheat death until water reappears.

Mar 07, 2002 | MISSIONS
Astronauts Swap Out Hubble Cameras
(NASA) - During the fourth spacewalk of the STS-109 mission, James Newman and Michael Massimino on Thursday installed the Hubble Space Telescope's Advanced Camera for Surveys, replacing the Faint Object Camera, the last of Hubble's original instruments.

Mar 06, 2002 | SCIENCE
Clues to the Last Common Ancestor
(NASA Astrobiology Institute) - Molecular detectives have traced human ancestry back to the so-called Mitochondrial Eve, the last female common ancestor. More recent research has posited a Y-chromosome Adam, the last male common ancestor.

Mar 05, 2002 | SCIENCE
Earth from Afar: A Tiny Flickering Dot
(NASA Astrobiology Institute) - With over 70 planets identified around distant stars, astronomers are now looking for ways to classify which ones are most like Earth – that is to say, the ones most likely with biological potential.

Mar 04, 2002 | SCIENCE, MISSIONS, TECHNOLOGIES
Vast Ice Fields Suggest Life on Mars Possible
(L.A. Times) - Scientists say they are 'blown away' by the Odyssey spacecraft's findings.

Mar 01, 2002 | MISSIONS
Shuttle Columbia Blasts Off
(NASA) - The crew is on its way to upgrade the Hubble Space Telescope.

Feb 28, 2002 | MISSIONS, TECHNOLOGIES
Shuttle Mission to Upgrade Hubble
(Space.com) - Add-ons may let the space telescope see extrasolar planets. Liftoff is planned for tomorrow.

Feb 27, 2002 | SCIENCE, MISSIONS
Digital Data Puts Mars on Map
(BBC) - A new high-resolution atlas of Mars could help determine whether the planet is geologically active.

Feb 26, 2002 | SCIENCE
Alien Life More Likely to Be Found outside Solar System
(Spaceflight Now) - Astrobiologist Norman Pace believes Mars and Europa aren't very promising places for life.

Feb 22, 2002 | SCIENCE, MISSIONS
Mars Floods May Be Recent
(Univ. of Arizona) - New images suggest that water may have flowed over Mars just 10 million years ago.

Feb 21, 2002 | SCIENCE
From Lightbulbs to Life
(NASA Astrobiology Institute) - A deep-sea microbe lives on tungsten—an element popularly used to make lightbulb filaments.

Feb 19, 2002 | SCIENCE
Bugs from Hell
(NASA Astrobiology Institute) - Miles below Earth's surface, a community of microbes thrives.

Feb 15, 2002 | MISSIONS, TECHNOLOGIES
Taking to the Air on Saturn's Moon Titan
(Space.com) - Smoggy Titan may one day be explored by blimp.

Feb 14, 2002 | SCIENCE
Wrenching Tides on Europa Could Force Life to Evolve
(Space.com) - Ruptures in Europa's icy crust might permit photosynthesis and compel life to adapt rapidly.

Feb 13, 2002 | SCIENCE, MISSIONS, TECHNOLOGIES
Profile: David Wynn-Williams
(NASA Astrobiology Institute) - In frozen Antarctica, an astrobiologist studies how to hunt for life on Mars.

Feb 12, 2002 | SCIENCE, MISSIONS, TECHNOLOGIES
Mars Global Surveyor Begins Second Year of Extended Mission
(Malin Space Science Systems) - A new 3-D image from the probe shows layers perhaps deposited by wind or water.

Feb 11, 2002 | MISSIONS, TECHNOLOGIES
Ideas that Gel
(NASA) - Aerogel, the world's lightest solid, will catch pieces of a comet.

Feb 07, 2002 | SCIENCE
More Pieces of Mars Found
(Discovery) - Scientists have discovered five new Martian meteorites in recent weeks, bringing the number of known meteorites from Mars to 24.

Feb 06, 2002 | SCIENCE, MISSIONS
Four Sites Considered for Landers
(Florida Today) - Isidis Planitia has replaced Athabasca Vallis as one of the candidate landing sites for the 2003 Mars Exploration Rovers.

Feb 04, 2002 | SCIENCE
Life without Volcanic Heat
(NASA Astrobiology Institute) - Spires on the ocean floor hint that habitats for life may be more common that previously thought.

Feb 01, 2002 | SCIENCE, MISSIONS, TECHNOLOGIES
Looking for Life's Imprint—Light Years Away
(NASA) - The Terrestrial Planet Finder may one day find life on distant planets by identifying chemicals in their atmospheres.

Jan 30, 2002 | SCIENCE, MISSIONS
New Estimate of Terrestrial Planets in Our Galaxy
(Space.com) - Researchers in Australia calculate that there may up be to 30 billion small, rocky planets like Earth in the Milky Way.

Jan 29, 2002 | SCIENCE
Explorers to Study Ice Worms
(JASON Project) - Worms that thrive in glaciers and disintegrate at room temperature may be a model for life on Europa.

Jan 28, 2002 | SCIENCE
The Great Dying
(NASA) - The worst mass extinction in Earth's history may have been caused by an asteroid or comet impact.

Jan 25, 2002 | MISSIONS
Stardust on Course for Comet Encounter
(NASA) - NASA's Stardust spacecraft has adjusted its path in preparation for encountering Comet Wild 2 in 2004.

Jan 24, 2002 | SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGIES
Cell Wars
(NASA) - In space, immune cells don't work the way they do on the ground.

Jan 23, 2002 | MISSIONS, TECHNOLOGIES
Mars Odyssey Completes Aerobraking Phase of Mission
(NASA) - The spacecraft has used friction from Mars' atmosphere to slow itself into a lower orbit.

Jan 18, 2002 | SCIENCE, MISSIONS, TECHNOLOGIES
In Search of E.T.'s Breath
(NASA Astrobiology Institute) - The atmospheres of distant planets may tell us if life is present.

Jan 16, 2002 | SCIENCE
Living on Fool’s Gold
(NASA Astrobiology Institute) - Reseachers study chemolithotrophy bacteria that survive by getting its energy by oxidizing pyrite, also known as ‘fool’s gold'.

Jan 13, 2002 | SCIENCE
Evidence of Bacteria on Europa?
(NASA Astrobiology Institute) - Reddish streaks criss-crossing this icy moon of Jupiter might be a sign of life.

Jan 11, 2002 | MISSIONS, TECHNOLOGIES
Ice Explorer Conceived for Other Worlds Gets Arctic Test
(NASA) - NASA has successfully field-tested a prototype of a robot that may one day melt through ice on Mars or Europa to look for life.

Jan 09, 2002 | SCIENCE
Radiation from Space May Affect Biological Evolution
(UT Austin) - Bursts of radiation from the Sun, from supernovae, or from deep space might wipe out life on other planets. Then again, they might speed up life's evolution.

Jan 08, 2002 | SCIENCE, MISSIONS
Space Station Crew Completes Microgravity Experiments
(NASA) - The astronauts have conducted a number of experiments on the effects of spaceflight on cell biology and human health.

Jan 07, 2002 | SCIENCE, MISSIONS, TECHNOLOGIES
Signs of Life: On the Lookout for Extraterrestrial Sweet Spots
(Space.com) - A new report reviews methods for detecting extraterrestrial life, and for preventing cross-contamination of planets.

Jan 04, 2002 | SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGIES
Young Stars in the 'Pillars of Creation'
(ESO) - New infrared images of the Eagle Nebula may help determine whether very bright stars prevent planets from forming around nearby newborn stars.

Jan 03, 2002 | SCIENCE, MISSIONS, TECHNOLOGIES
Kevlar vs. Comets: Bullet-Proof Craft to Get Closest Comet Views Ever
(Space.com) - NASA's CONTOUR spacecraft will be pelted by high-velocity particles as it swoops in for close-up views of comets.

Dec 31, 2001 | SCIENCE, MISSIONS, TECHNOLOGIES
2001: A Year of Challenge and Accomplishment for NASA
(NASA) - As another year comes to a close, NASA can look back on numerous achievements that significantly advanced the 10 goals of astrobiology.

Dec 28, 2001 | MISSIONS, TECHNOLOGIES
Ice Melter Could Find Europa's Warm Heart
(Space.com) - A future mission may melt through Europa's ice to look for life in the planet's hidden ocean.

Dec 27, 2001 | SCIENCE, MISSIONS, TECHNOLOGIES
Asteroid Belt Found around Nearby Star
(NASA Astrobiology Institute) - If asteroids can form around a star, perhaps small, rocky planets like Earth can, too.

Dec 26, 2001 | SCIENCE
The First Sulfur Eaters
(NASA Astrobiology Institute) - In three-and-a-half-billion-year-old rocks, scientists have found indications of a type of bacteria that consumes sulfate—possibly one of the oldest known life forms on the planet.

Dec 21, 2001 | MISSIONS
If Santa Were a Martian
(NASA) - "If he were flying above the North Pole of Mars, my advice to Santa would be 'Hang tight onto your reins,'" said 2001 Mars Odyssey navigator John C. Smith. "You could be in for a rough ride."

Dec 21, 2001 | MISSIONS
NASA Gives Go-ahead to Kepler Mission
(NASA) - The mission will search for Earthlike planets in the habitable zone.

Dec 20, 2001 | SCIENCE
Sugar Detected in Meteorites
(NASA) - The finding is additional evidence that life's building blocks may have fallen to Earth from space.

Dec 19, 2001 | MISSIONS, TECHNOLOGIES
All-Terrain Rovers May Scale Mars' Cliffs
(NASA) - The robots may search for signs of past or present life by exploring water seepage or exposed geologic layers

Dec 18, 2001 | MISSIONS, TECHNOLOGIES
NASA Bids Farewell to the Successful Deep Space 1 Mission
(NASA) - The mission, which tested advanced technologies and flew past a comet, comes to an end today.

Dec 18, 2001 | SCIENCE
Test-tube RNA
(NASA Astrobiology Institute) - Scientists have produced evidence that life may have evolved from RNA.

Dec 17, 2001 | SCIENCE, MISSIONS, TECHNOLOGIES
New Signs of Water on Mars Create Hope of Great Discovery
(Space.com) - The Mars Odyssey orbiter has found preliminary signs of water or water ice just below the planet's surface.

Dec 17, 2001 | MISSIONS
Shuttle Endeavour Returns to Earth
(NASA) - The shuttle brings home the third space station crew after four months in space.

Dec 14, 2001 | MISSIONS
Shuttle Prepares to Separate from Space Station, Head for Home
(NASA) - Having transferred a new crew to the station, space shuttle Endeavour will undock Saturday and land Monday.

Dec 13, 2001 | SCIENCE, MISSIONS
Where to Land on Mars? It's Not an Easy Choice
(NASA) - Scientists have selected four candidate landing sites for the twin Mars Exploration Rovers.

Dec 12, 2001 | SCIENCE, MISSIONS
Mars Global Surveyor Sees Possible Climate Change
(NASA Astrobiology Institute) - Photos indicate that Mars' climate is changing even now.

Dec 11, 2001 | SCIENCE
Café Methane
(NASA Astrobiology Institute) - Scientists have found life thriving at methane seeps on the cold, dark ocean floor. Similar environments on other planets might also provide a home for life.

Dec 10, 2001 | SCIENCE
Eating Kerogen
(NASA Astrobiology Institute) - Researchers have discovered a microbe that survives by eating a plastic-like material.

Dec 07, 2001 | MISSIONS
Endeavour Arrives at Space Station
(NASA) - Endeavour brings with it a new space station crew to relieve the current crew.

Dec 07, 2001 | SCIENCE, MISSIONS, TECHNOLOGIES
Europe Heads for Mars
(NASA Astrobiology Institute) - The Beagle 2, a compact, lightweight lander carried on the European Space Agency (ESA) Mars Express orbiter, will search for signs of life on the Red Planet.

Dec 06, 2001 | MISSIONS
Endeavour Heads toward Space Station
(NASA) - Space Shuttle Endeavour lifted off from the Kennedy Space Center, Florida, yesterday en route to the International Space Station.

Dec 05, 2001 | MISSIONS
Space Shuttle to Try Again Today
(NASA) - Tuesday's launch attempt was canceled due to unfavorable weather.

Dec 05, 2001 | SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGIES
Debate Rages on over Evidence of Mars Life in Meteorite
(Spaceflight Now) - Scientists argue the significance of magnetic crystals found inside Martian meteorite ALH 84001.

Dec 04, 2001 | SCIENCE, MISSIONS
Ocean Inside Jupiter's Moon Callisto May Have Cushioned Big Impact
(NASA) - A recent image from NASA's Galileo spacecraft adds evidence that Callisto may hold an underground ocean.

Dec 03, 2001 | SCIENCE, MISSIONS
New Evidence That Water Once Covered Mars
(AP) - Hydrogen gas in Mars' upper atmosphere suggests that large amounts of water once flowed over Mars.

Nov 30, 2001 | MISSIONS
Space Shuttle launch Moved to Tuesday
(NASA) - The delay will allow time to dock an unmanned Russian cargo ship more firmly to the International Space Station

Nov 29, 2001 | MISSIONS
Today's Planned Shuttle Launch Postponed until Tomorrow
(NASA) - The launch was delayed due to problems with the docking of a Russian cargo ship at the International Space Station.

Nov 28, 2001 | SCIENCE, MISSIONS
Alien Atmosphere Discovered
(NASA) - NASA's Hubble Space Telescope has detected the atmosphere of a planet circling a distant Sun-like star.

Nov 27, 2001 | SCIENCE, MISSIONS, TECHNOLOGIES
Quail Eggs to Provide Clues to Effects of Microgravity
(NASA) - Equipment to study the effects of weightlessness on the development of bird embryos is set to fly into space this Thursday aboard the space shuttle.

Nov 26, 2001 | SCIENCE
Life in the Universe: Is It Just around the Corner?
(SpaceRef.com) - Astrobiologist Chris Chyba discusses the possibilities for life beyond Earth.

Nov 23, 2001 | SCIENCE
NASA Honors Carl Sagan with Dedication of Astriobiology Laboratory
(NASA Astrobiology Institute) - The planned Carl Sagan Center for the Study of Life in the Cosmos will provide unequalled facilities for astrobiology research.

Nov 21, 2001 | MISSIONS, TECHNOLOGIES
Genesis Collects Solar Particles
(JPL) - NASA's Genesis spacecraft recently began its primary mission of collecting particles of solar wind.

Nov 20, 2001 | MISSIONS
Pluto Mission Receives Congressional Support
(CNN) - Members of the House and Senate conference committee recently approved the allocation of $30 million for the robotic exploration of Pluto.

Nov 16, 2001 | SCIENCE
Leonids around the Clock
(NASA) - This month's Leonid meteor shower promises to be the most spectular in North America since 1966.

Nov 15, 2001 | MISSIONS, TECHNOLOGIES
NASA Selects Investigations for Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter
(NASA) - The 10 science investigations include searching for water on Mars.

Nov 14, 2001 | MISSIONS
Mars Odyssey Begins Main Phase of Aerobraking
(NASA) - The spacecraft's closest approach to the planet has been carefully lowered to 110 kilometers (68 miles) above the Martian surface.

Nov 13, 2001 | SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGIES
Small Ozone Hole Nearing Europe
(European Space Agency) - Although the mini ozone hole is expected to reach southern Scandinavia, scientitsts do not expect it to be harmful.

Nov 09, 2001 | SCIENCE, MISSIONS
Spectacular View of Layers on Mars
(NASA) - A recent image of the Martian surface reveals layer upon layer of sediment, left either by wind or by liquid water.

Nov 08, 2001 | SCIENCE
Astrobiologists to Launch Mission to Early Earth
(Univ. of Rochester) - Researchers from the University of Rochester are burrowing deep underground to determine the signature of early life.

Nov 07, 2001 | TECHNOLOGIES
Computer Vision Test Holds Promise for Robotic Eye Doctor
(NASA) - A new method for detecting the onset of eye diseases and brain tumors may benefit patients on Earth as well as in space.

Nov 06, 2001 | SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGIES
The Carl Sagan Center for the Study of Life in the Cosmos to be Dedicated November 9
(NASA) - The planned laboratory will support research into the question, 'are we alone in the universe?'

Nov 06, 2001 | SCIENCE
Hydrothermal Vents: Life's First Home?
(NASA Astrobiology Institute) - The discovery of vent life in early 1977 began a dramatic shift in the study of the origin of life

Nov 05, 2001 | SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGIES
Good Vibrations
(NASA) - A new treatment under study by NASA-funded doctors could reverse bone loss experienced by astronauts in space.

Nov 05, 2001 | SCIENCE
Space Research Provides New Evidence on the Role of Gravity in Fertilization
(NASA) - Studies of sea urchins on Earth and in space indicate that gravity may have a significant impact on reproduction.

Nov 02, 2001 | SCIENCE
Scientists Toast the Discovery of Vinyl Alcohol in Interstellar Space
(Space Daily) - Astronomers have detected vinyl alcohol, a complex organic compound, in a cloud of interstellar gas and dust.

Nov 02, 2001 | SCIENCE, MISSIONS
Why Microbes Matter
(NASA Astrobiology Institute) - A key question facing astrobiology is whether life has arisen independently elsewhere in our universe.

Nov 01, 2001 | SCIENCE
More Planets Emerge with Solar System-like Orbits
(NASA) - The detection of additional "good jupiters" is reassuring news in the search for habitable planets.

Oct 31, 2001 | SCIENCE, MISSIONS, TECHNOLOGIES
Mars Odyssey's First Look at Mars Is All Treat, No Trick
(NASA) - NASA's 2001 Mars Odyssey has given mission managers a real treat this Halloween with its first look at the Red Planet.

Oct 31, 2001 | SCIENCE
Invasion of the Deep-sea Microbes
(NASA Astrobiology Institute) - A team of scientists is presently using the deep-sea submersible "Alvin" to monitor how microbes colonize hydrothermal vents.

Oct 30, 2001 | TECHNOLOGIES
NASA Bulldozer Rovers Could Get the Scoop on Mars
(NASA) - Tiny bulldozer rovers may some day dish up the dirt and pack it in on Mars.

Oct 29, 2001 | SCIENCE
New Mars Meteorite Found in Morocco
(NASA) - The discovery brings the total number of known meteorites from Mars to 19.

Oct 29, 2001 | MISSIONS, TECHNOLOGIES
Success of Mars Odyssey Satellite Puts Communications Link in Place for Upcoming Rover Mission
(Cornell Univ.) - In 2004, the Odyssey orbiter will send data collected by two surface rovers back to Earth.

Oct 26, 2001 | SCIENCE
'Tis the Season for Auroras
(NASA) - Autumn is a good time to spot Northern Lights, and scientists would like to know why.

Oct 26, 2001 | SCIENCE
The Three Domains of Life
(NASA Astrobiology Institute) - For many years, scientists divided life into five kingdoms: animals, plants, fungi, protists, and bacteria. But in recent years the discovery of a group of microbes called archaea has radically altered this view.

Oct 25, 2001 | SCIENCE
NASA Looks for Sleepy Volunteers
(NASA) - NASA researchers are soliciting volunteers to to stay in bed for one month in order to simulate the effects of microgravity on the human body.

Oct 24, 2001 | TECHNOLOGIES
Bee Vision: The Latest Buzz in Space Exploration
(NASA) - With their ability to see the unique patterns of flowers visible only in the ultraviolet range, bees have inspired NASA researchers to develop new technologies to search for life on other planets.

Oct 23, 2001 | MISSIONS, TECHNOLOGIES
Mars within Neutron Spectrometer's Reach
(Los Alamos National Laboratory) - A neutron spectrometer designed to look for water is closing in on Mars aboard NASA’s 2001 Mars Odyssey.

Oct 22, 2001 | SCIENCE, MISSIONS
Titan: Biological Birthplace?
(NASA Astrobiology Institute) - Saturn’s giant moon Titan, cloaked in a thick nitrogen atmosphere laced with hydrocarbons, could provide a laboratory in the sky for scientists seeking insight into the origins of life.

Oct 19, 2001 | MISSIONS
NASA's 2001 Mars Odyssey Spacecraft Poised to Arrive at Mars
(NASA) - On Tuesday, October 23, the spacecraft reaches the critical moment of its mission as it enters orbit around Mars.

Oct 18, 2001 | SCIENCE
Photosynthesis: Take It or Leave It
(NASA Astrobiology Institute) - A serendipitous examination of ocean waters last year brought a big surprise for a team of US and Canadian scientists, causing marine ecologists to rethink the details of photosynthesis in ocean ecosystems.

Oct 17, 2001 | SCIENCE
Carbonaceous Clues to the Early Solar System
(NASA Astrobiology Institute) - A meteorite that fell onto a frozen lake in Canada last January may have much to tell us about the organic compounds that gave rise to life on Earth.

Oct 16, 2001 | SCIENCE
Space Bones
(NASA Astrobiology Institute) - Weightlessness sure looks like a lot of fun, but prolonged exposure to zero-g in space can have some negative side effects—like the weakening of human bones.

Oct 15, 2001 | TECHNOLOGIES
Space Technologies Aid in Preventing Infant Deaths
(European Space Agency) - Technologies used for understanding how Earth life responds to conditions in space may help protect life on Earth as well.

Oct 12, 2001 | MISSIONS, TECHNOLOGIES, EDUCATION
A Disco Ball in Space
(NASA) - With the aid of thousands of students from around the world, researchers at NASA are using a unique satellite to study the Earth's upper atmosphere.

Oct 10, 2001 | SCIENCE
Bacteria with a 'Nose' for Water
(NASA Astrobiology Institute) - Researchers have discovered that bacterial communities in extreme environments are able to follow water.

Oct 09, 2001 | MISSIONS
Lockheed Selected to Build Mars Orbiter
(NASA) - NASA has recently selected Lockheed Martin to build the Mars Reconaissance Orbiter, scheduled for launch in August of 2005.