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1. Weekend SkyWatcher's Forecast: March 19-21, 2010

   Category: Space News Section/Space News Category

   Greetings, fellow SkyWatchers! As one hemisphere warms, another cools… and so our passion for astronomy can sometimes wax and wane. Why not rekindle your viewing spirit by enjoying some lunar ... Friday, 19 March 2010

2. The Mystery Of Moonwater

   Category: Space News Section/Space News Category

   ... solar system. Then reports of moonwater started "pouring" in - starting with estimates of scant amounts on the lunar surface, then gallons in a single crater, and now 600 million metric tons distributed ... Thursday, 18 March 2010

3. LRO Camera Releases Science Data From First Six Months

   Category: Space News Section/Space News Category

   Tempe AZ (SPX) Mar 18, 2010 - NASA is releasing to the Planetary Data System (PDS) the first six months of data acquired by the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) spacecraft. The PDS serves as NASA's ... Wednesday, 17 March 2010

4. News From Stardust

   Category: Space News Section/Space News Category

   Frankfurt, Germany (SPX) Mar 17, 2010 - As reported in last week's Lunar and Planetary Science Conference in Houston, two most promising candidates for stardust have been identified. ... Tuesday, 16 March 2010

5. Solving A 37-Year Old Space Mystery

   Category: Space News Section/Space News Category

   London, Canada (SPX) Mar 17, 2010 - A researcher from The University of Western Ontario has helped solve a 37-year old space mystery using lunar images released yesterday by NASA and maps from his own ... Tuesday, 16 March 2010

6. You, Too Can Find Missing Russian Spacecraft

   Category: Space News Section/Space News Category

   The Lunokhod 2 rover, found in images from LRO. Credit: University of Western Ontario On Monday, NASA released the complete set of science data from the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter Camera’s first six ... Tuesday, 16 March 2010

7. You Too Can Find Missing Russian Spacecraft

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   The Lunokhod 2 rover, found in images from LRO. Credit: University of Western Ontario On Monday, NASA released the complete set of science data from the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter Camera’s first six ... Tuesday, 16 March 2010

8. New Lunar Images And Data Available To Public

   Category: Space News Section/Space News Category

   Greenbelt MD (SPX) Mar 16, 2010 - The public can follow along with NASA on its journey of lunar discovery. On March 15, the publicly accessible Planetary Data System will release data sets from the seven ... Monday, 15 March 2010

9. Space Available On Lunar Expeditions

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   Pittsburgh PA (SPX) Mar 16, 2010 - Astrobotic Technology will carry 240 lbs. (109 kg) to the Moon for researchers and marketers as part of its maiden expedition in 2012 to win the Google Lunar X Prize. ... Monday, 15 March 2010

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

    Category: Space News Section/Space News Category

    Representing what may be the first long term lunar environmental impact study, recent laser ranging data from the Apache Point Observatory in New Mexico suggests the Lunar Ranging Retro Reflectors (LRRRs) ... Tuesday, 09 March 2010

11. NASA Launches Interactive Simulation Of Satellite Communications

    Category: Space News Section/Space News Category

    ... a virtual trip to Mars or a lunar impact, and explore images of star formations taken by the Hubble Space Telescope. ... Tuesday, 09 March 2010

12. Student Ready To Battle At 17th Annual Great Moonbuggy Race

    Category: Space News Section/Space News Category

    Huntsville AL (SPX) Mar 09, 2010 - More than 100 student teams from around the globe will drive their specially crafted lunar rovers through a challenging course of rugged, moon-like terrain at NASA's ... Monday, 08 March 2010

13. Is That Titan Or Utah

    Category: Space News Section/Space News Category

    ... topography. At a poster session on Thursday, March 4, at the Lunar and Planetary Science Conference in The Woodlands, Texas, displays their work. ... Sunday, 07 March 2010

14. Lava Likely Made River-Like Channel On Mars

    Category: Space News Section/Space News Category

    ... the surface of Mars. These results were presented on March 4, 2010 at the 41st Lunar and Planetary Science Conference by Jacob Bleacher at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center, Greenbelt, Md. ... Sunday, 07 March 2010

15. Look for "Flood" of News This Week About Water on the Moon

    Category: Space News Section/Space News Category

    ...  Look for a flood of 'water on the Moon' news to be announced at the Lunar and Planetary Science Conference this week. "The data set from LCROSS is a lot more interesting that we thought ... Monday, 01 March 2010

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

    Category: Space News Section/Space News Category

    ... drop its lunar programme. ... Monday, 22 February 2010

17. Astronomers Say Presence Of Water On Moon Will Lead To More Missions

    Category: Space News Section/Space News Category

    ... suits for a refreshing lunar dip just yet. Scientists still have to determine just how much water the moon holds and how we can utilize it. ... Sunday, 14 February 2010

18. Orion can Launch Safely in 2013 says Lockheed

    Category: Space News Section/Space News Category

    ... concept of NASA’s cancelled Orion crew exploration vehicle shown here in on a science mission in lunar orbit. Credit: NASA (Editor's Note: Ken Kremer is in Florida for Universe Today covering the ... Saturday, 06 February 2010

19. Google launches Chinese holiday travel map amid row

    Category: Space News Section/Space News Category

    Beijing (AFP) Feb 2, 2010 - Google has launched a map search service in China for travellers taking trips during the Lunar New Year holiday season, despite a row over cyberattacks and censorship. ... Tuesday, 02 February 2010

20. 3D Measurements Of Apollo 14 Landing Site

    Category: Space News Section/Space News Category

    Tucson AZ (SPX) Feb 02, 2010 - Can we measure the size and shape of equipment and other objects on the moon using orbital images from the current Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter mission? ... Monday, 01 February 2010