June 2010
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Voyager 2 Spacecraft Hits Mega Milestone – 12,000 Days !
NASA’s plucky Voyager 2 spacecraft has hit a long-haul operations milestone — operating continuously for 12,000 days!
NEW Instrument Will Help Identify Red Planet’s Past
Researchers will use Curiosity to search for modern or ancient clues about life on Mars.
Russia and Europe May Join Forces to Stop Asteroids
Russian officials and members of the European Commission will meet to discuss joining forces against thousands of hazardous asteroids.
Obama Unveils New National Space Policy
“The policy articulates the President’s commitment to reinvigorating U.S. leadership in space.”
Earth is a Great Place to Pick up Orbital Velocity
Mission navigators have tailored the Deep Impact/EPOXI spacecraft’s trajectory so that it can “hitch a ride” on Earth’s gravity field.
The Coolest Stars Come Out of the Dark
Astronomers have uncovered 14 brown dwarfs–the coldest, faintest stars known.
Congress Calls for “Immediate Development” of Heavy-lift Rocket
A bipartisan group of more than 60 House members has sent a letter the President calling for the “immediate development” of a heavy-lift rocket.
NASA Selects Orbital Rocket for OCO-2 Mission
NASA has selected Orbital’s Taurus XL 3110 rocket as the launch vehicle for the Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2.
Red Eye, Jumbo Jellyfish, or Massive Star?
Some might see a blood-red eye while others might see a pair of lips. In fact, the red-colored object in this new image is a sphere of stellar innards.
Senator Hutchison Vigorously Supports John Glenn’s Push for a Shuttle Extension
Senator Hutchison says she vigorously supports John Glenn’s statement on the continuation of America’s Space Shuttle program.