May 2010
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GPS IIF-1 Satellite Sends First Signals From Space
Boeing has acquired the first on-orbit signals from America’s inaugural next generation GPS IIF-1 satellite.
VIDEO: The Genesis of a Comet
This amazing animation depicts one of the most widely accepted theories pertaining to the origin of comets.
Messier 83 – A New View of a Classic Spiral Galaxy
The European Southern Observatory has captured the sharpest and most detailed picture of Messier 83 ever taken from the ground.
Ask an Astrophysicist: Black Holes
QUESTION: Where is the closest black hole and how far away is it?
Scientists Examine Extraterrestrial Material
For the first time ever, researchers are examining extraterrestrial material from a comet to assess the origins of our Solar System.
NASA Satellite Spots Oil at Mississippi Delta Mouth
A new image from NASA’s Terra spacecraft shows oil from the Deepwater Horizon spill lapping at the mouth of the Mississippi River delta.
VIDEO: The World’s First Weather Satellite
The world’s first weather satellite, TIROS-1, lifted off fifty years ago, changing Weather forecasting for ever.
ISS Orbit Lowered Prior to Soyuz Landing
The orbital altitude of the International Space Station was lowered to ensure perfect re-entry conditions for Wednesday’s landing.
Japan Plans to Build Research Center on Moon
Japan is developing a program to build a scientific research base on the moon. Government plans to invest $2.2 Billion on lunar research.