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Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:39:00 GMT

Giant Cannibal Galaxy's Last Meal (SPACE.com)

New images show the "last meal" of a giant cannibal galaxy as it gobbles down a smaller spiral galaxy, which has been twisted and warped from being devoured. The giant galaxy, Centaurus A (NGC 5128) is the nearest giant, elliptical galaxy, at a distance
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:39:00 GMT

Giant cannibal galaxy caught in mid-gobble

New images show the 'last meal' of a giant cannibal galaxy as it gobbles down a smaller spiral galaxy, which has been twisted and warped from being devoured. The giant galaxy, Centaurus A (NGC 5128) is the nearest giant, elliptical galaxy, at a distance
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:35:00 GMT

Astronauts await word of baby girl on Earth

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Atlantis' astronauts anxiously awaited word on the birth of one crewman's daughter Friday, as they moved more supplies into the International Space Station and geared up for another spacewalk. Astronaut Randolph Bresnik was about
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:35:00 GMT

Astronaut Stuck in Space for Daughter's Birth (SPACE.com)

It may be the mother lode of all bad timing: Atlantis shuttle astronaut Randy Bresnik is stuck at the International Space Station, hundreds of miles from his pregnant wife Rebecca, who is expected to give birth to a baby girl as early as today. Bresnik
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:32:00 GMT

MISSION UPDATE: Astronauts Move Supplies to Space Station

Astronauts aboard the linked shuttle Atlantis and International Space Station are hard at work moving supplies and equipment between their two spacecraft while one member of the crew awaits word on the Earlier today, the astronauts moved a massive
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:25:00 GMT

Maine Engineer Wins $250,000 in NASA Space Glove Contest

An aerospace engineer from Maine, the reigning champion of NASA's Astronaut Glove Challenge, held onto his title Thursday to win first prize in a competition to build a better space glove than those worn by astronauts today. The winner, Peter Homer of
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:25:00 GMT

Stuck Mars Rover Finally Budges, a Little

NASA's stuck Mars rover Spirit took a tiny step Thursday, its first progress in months, during the latest attempt to extricate the robot from deep Martian sand. On Thursday, Spirit inched forward slightly after its second attempt to drive out of the
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:25:00 GMT

Astronauts await word of baby girl on Earth, 1 crewman about to become father for 2nd time

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Atlantis' astronauts anxiously awaited word on the birth of one crewman's daughter Friday, as they moved more supplies into the International Space Station and geared up for another spacewalk. Astronaut Randolph Bresnik was about
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:15:00 GMT

Science Magazines Honor Cutting-Edge NASA Programs

MOFFETT FIELD, Calif., Nov. 20 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- NASA's revolutionary planet-hunting Kepler space telescope has been honored with the 2009 Best of What's New Grand Award from Popular Science Magazine and a 2009 Breakthrough Award from Popular
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:15:00 GMT

Spacewalk chores for Shuttle crew

A pair of spacewalking astronauts, one of them a surgeon, rushed through antenna and cable work outside the International Space Station and even managed to do an extra chore.
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:14:00 GMT

Cosmonaut says Russia falling behind in space race

says Russia falling behind in space race (Agencies) Updated: 2009-11-21 01:59 MOSCOW: Russia lacks a viable program for developing a new spacecraft and will likely fall behind in the space race, a veteran Russian cosmonaut said in an interview published
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:10:00 GMT

False alarms wake orbiting astronauts

NASA Friday was investigating false fire and depressurization alarms aboard the shuttle Atlantis and the International Space Station, officials said. The alarms woke sleeping astronauts Thursday night with sensors indicating a fire and a dangerous loss
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:10:00 GMT

Rethinking The Human Future In Space

Audio for this story from Talk of the Nation will be available at approx. 6:00 p.m. ET text sizeAAA November 20, 2009 With NASA reporting a 'significant amount' of water on the lunar surface, is it time to re-examine our priorities regarding living and
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:10:00 GMT

Astronaut in space while wife giving birth

Shuttle Atlantis astronaut Randy Bresnik can be forgiven if he's having a tough time focusing on work - his wife is due to give birth to a baby girl.
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:56:00 GMT

NASA Pushes Social Media Experience to New Heights

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- NASA launched a social media experience at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida that quickly turned into an unprecedented world-wide event as more than 100 Twitter users got a unique look inside America's
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:52:00 GMT

In Honor of the Intrepid Men Who Took a Great Leap for Knowledge -- A Glimpse of the Training and Lives of the Seven Astronauts Who Helped Change Science

In a brilliant tribute to man's landing on the moon, author Craig Downey brings forth the Six Steps to the Moon. He bids readers, especially those interested in science, space, and technology to recall, revere, and adorn the memory of man's humble
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:49:00 GMT

Astronaut in space while wife giving birth

CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida (Reuters) - Shuttle Atlantis astronaut Randy Bresnik can be forgiven if he's having a tough time focusing on work -- his wife is due to give birth on Friday to a baby girl.'He'd certainly like to be there for the birth of his
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:15:00 GMT

False alarm for space station

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Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:13:00 GMT

Crawford renews contract to provide shuttle launch satellite feeds

The Transportable Earth Station division of Crawford Satellite Services has renewed its contract with United Space Alliance to cover shuttle launches scheduled through 2010 live from Cape Canaveral, FL. The company provides transmission services for
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:13:00 GMT

Science Magazines Honor Cutting-Edge NASA Programs

MOFFETT FIELD, Calif., Nov. 20 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- NASA's revolutionary planet-hunting Kepler space telescope has been honored with the 2009 Best of What's New Grand Award from Popular Science Magazine and a 2009 Breakthrough Award from Popular
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:11:00 GMT

Planet 51 Star Brings NASA's Message of Exploration Down to Earth

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Actor Dwayne Johnson, usually known for his action and comedic film roles, takes to the stars as an astronaut in a new animated feature that brings important messages about the importance of space
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:09:00 GMT

NASA Pleiades Supercomputer Powered by SGI Altix ICE

There are so many pieces of news regarding supercomputers lately, don't you think? I mean, Ok, I get it, it is due to the Supercomputing 2009 Expo but must we really be made aware of every computer that was deemed worthy to be made a member of the TOP
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:56:00 GMT

Astronaut in space while wife giving birth

CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida (Reuters) - Shuttle Atlantis astronaut Randy Bresnik can be forgiven if he's having a tough time focusing on work -- his wife is due to give birth on Friday to a baby girl. "He'd certainly like to be there for the birth of his
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:52:00 GMT

Astronauts await word of baby girl on Earth

Atlantis' astronauts anxiously awaited word on the birth of one crewman's daughter Friday, as they moved more supplies into the International Space Station and geared up for another spacewalk. Astronaut Randolph Bresnik was about to become a father for
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:43:00 GMT

Astronauts get extra moving time at space station

The astronauts aboard the shuttle-station complex are getting some extra moving time. Space shuttle Atlantis has been declared free of any worrisome launch damage. That means the crewmen won't need to conduct another detailed inspection of their ship
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:42:00 GMT

Report: Cosmonaut says Russia falling behind in space race with reliance on old technology

US university debate over embryonic stem-cell research shows dispute unlikely to fade Iran says it will launch another communications satellite with no outside help in 2 years Vatican researcher claims writing on Shroud of Turin is proof of artifact's
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:40:00 GMT

Water found in lunar impact probably came from comets

For similar stories, visit the Solar System and Comets and Asteroids Topic Guides The mystery of where the moon's water came from may soon be solved. Evidence from NASA's LCROSS mission suggests much of it was delivered by comets rather than forming on
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:40:00 GMT

New NASA Sky Mapper Heads to Launch Pad

WASHINGTON NASA's new asteroid-hunting spacecraft will roll out to the pad at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif., Friday in preparation for launch next month. The spacecraft is Dec. 9 aboard a United Launch Alliance Delta 2 rocket. Known as the
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:31:00 GMT

Astronaut in Space While Wife Giving Birth

CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida (Reuters) - Shuttle Atlantis astronaut Randy Bresnik can be forgiven if he's having a tough time focusing on work -- his wife is due to give birth on Friday to a baby girl. 'He'd certainly like to be there for the birth of his
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:31:00 GMT

MISSION UPDATE: Astronauts Wake Up to Sister Sledge

Astronauts aboard the space shuttle Atlantis awoke to the song We Are Family by Sister Sledge early Friday, a tune selected for mission specialist Leland Melvin. Today is Flight Day 5 for Atlantis 11-day mission. The astronauts are expected to spend to
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:31:00 GMT