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1. STS-125 Crew Visits the Stock Exchange

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   NASA astronauts Scott Altman and Mike Massimino of the STS-125 mission visit the New York Stock Exchange to support the release of Hubble 3D, the newest IMAX film, which documents the mission to repair ... Friday, 19 March 2010

2. Astronauts return to Earth on Russian spacecraft

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   Moscow (AFP) March 18, 2010 - A Russian cosmonaut and a US astronaut returned to Earth on Thursday from the International Space Station (ISS) after 169 days in space, mission control in Moscow said. Thursday, 18 March 2010

3. Experience Hubble's Universe in 3-D

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   ... taken by the astronauts. The giant-screen film showcases some of Hubble's breathtaking iconic pictures, such as the Eagle Nebula's "Pillars of Creation," as well as stunning views taken by the newly installed ... Thursday, 18 March 2010

4. Green Satellite Fuel Designed To Make Space Safer

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   Paris, France (ESA) Mar 17, 2010 - On the day running up to launch when a spacecraft is fuelled, ground personnel look more like astronauts than engineers, putting on spacesuit-like protective gear. ... Tuesday, 16 March 2010

5. Spacewalking: Through an Astronaut's Eyes

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   ... with Hadfield and who took this photo, appears as a small reflection in Hadfield's helmet visor. Credit: NASA What is it really like to go on a spacewalk? Some astronauts have said there are no words ... Tuesday, 16 March 2010

6. Universe Puzzle No. 5

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   ... is a puzzle on a "Universal" topic – astronomy and astronomers; space, satellites, missions, and astronauts; planets, moons, telescopes, and so on. What do the following have in common? ... Sunday, 14 March 2010

7. China chooses first women astronauts

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   Beijing (AFP) March 10, 2010 - China has selected its first two women astronauts to serve on a team that will undertake future missions launched by the nation's burgeoning space programme, state media ... Wednesday, 10 March 2010

8. It’s Not Just The Astronauts That Are Getting Older

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   ... left on the Moon by Apollo missions 11, 14 and 15 are beginning to shows signs of age.(...) Read the rest of It’s Not Just The Astronauts That Are Getting Older (470 words) © Steve Nerlich for Universe ... Tuesday, 09 March 2010

9. Rocket To Go To Moon Under Design

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   Beijing, China (XNA) Mar 09, 2010 - A new heavy-thrust carrier rocket is under scientific research, with the goal of sending astronauts to the moon, scientists said. ... Monday, 08 March 2010

10. Universe Puzzle No. 4

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    ... is a puzzle on a "Universal" topic – astronomy and astronomers; space, satellites, missions, and astronauts; planets, moons, telescopes, and so on. What's the next number in the sequence? ... Monday, 08 March 2010

11. Bolden: There is No "Plan B" In Development

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    ... for the newly proposed NASA budget after members of Congress indicated they wanted to reject a White House proposal to cancel the Constellation program and hire private companies to bring astronauts to ... Friday, 05 March 2010

12. Buzz Aldrin Says We Can Get to Mars by 2019

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    Image courtesy of Buzz Aldrin Buzz Aldrin is one of the few former astronauts who have spoken out in support of the new proposed budget/direction for NASA. But, now, Buzz wants to add a little "oomph" ... Tuesday, 02 March 2010

13. Get Ready for the Next Shuttle Mission, STS-131

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    ... for Universe Today. The astronauts are getting ready; space shuttle Discovery is getting ready. Are you ready? Preparations have begun in earnest for the next shuttle mission, STS-131. The astronauts ... Monday, 01 March 2010

14. Universe Puzzle No. 3

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    ... is the 'odd one out'? And why? aragonite, diamond, ice, olivine This is a puzzle on a "Universal" topic – astronomy and astronomers; space, satellites, missions, and astronauts; ... Sunday, 28 February 2010

15. STS 130: Cool Night Landing Video from the Shuttle Strip

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    ... STS 130 and ISS astronauts & cosmonauts. As well as all the hardworking folks at NASA and the ISS partners from ESA, Russia, Canada and Japan without whom nothing would happen.(...) Read the rest ... Sunday, 28 February 2010

16. New Citizen Science Opportunity: Solar Storm Watch

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    ... are a potential radiation hazard for spacecraft and astronauts alike and together we hope to provide advanced warning of their arrival at Earth." (...) Read the rest of New Citizen Science Opportunity: ... Wednesday, 24 February 2010

17. India Plans To Send Two Astronauts Into Space

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    Bangalore, India (PTI) Feb 23, 2010 - The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) plans to send two astronauts to space within six to seven years, ISRO chairman K Radhakrishnan said. ... Monday, 22 February 2010

18. Endeavour Crew Delivered Last Major US Portion Of ISS

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    Cape Canaveral FL (SPX) Feb 23, 2010 - Space shuttle Endeavour and six astronauts ended a 14-day journey of more than 5.7 million miles with a 10:20 p.m. EST landing Sunday at NASA's Kennedy Space Center ... Monday, 22 February 2010

19. Northrop Grumman Foundation Weightless Flights Of Discovery

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    Strasbourg, France (SPX) Feb 22, 2010 - In a week that featured astronauts adding a new observation deck to the International Space Station 220 miles above Earth, the success of the Northrop Grumman ... Monday, 22 February 2010

20. US lunar pull-out leaves China shooting for moon

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    Beijing (AFP) Feb 21, 2010 - China aims to land its first astronauts on the moon within a decade at the dawn of a new era of manned space exploration -- a race it now leads thanks to the US decision to ... Monday, 22 February 2010