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Apophis Passage Improves Forecasts

By Merryl Azriel on January 10, 2013

Images of Apophis captured by the Herschel telescope on Jan 5-6 at wavelengths of 70, 100, and 160 microns from left to right (Credits: ESA). The... Read more →

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Bigelow Contract Could Bring Inflatable Module to ISS by 2016

By Matteo Emanuelli on January 10, 2013

The Bigelow Expandable Activity Module (BEAM) on the ISS as it should appear in 2016 (Credits: NASA). Bigelow Aerospace and NASA have signed a... Read more →

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Orbital Sciences to Test New Rocket and Spacecraft Mockup in February

By Phillip Keane on January 10, 2013

Artist's impression of Cygnus berthing with ISS (Credits: Orbital Sciences Corporation). Orbital Sciences Corporation is set to test their new... Read more →

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Recycling for Cheaper Space Travel

By Tereza Pultarova on January 9, 2013

The trash discs currently in testing might be used for radiation protection (Credits: NASA). It seems now that space debris considerations have... Read more →

Space in Everyday Life

Over Earth and Under Moon

By Staff Writers on January 9, 2013

Every so often, there's an image that just encapsulates the splendor of space travel. ISS Expedition 34 captured just such an image on December 21.... Read more →

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Sleep Issues Could Affect Future Mars Mission

By Matteo Emanuelli on January 9, 2013

A study based on Mars500 data revealed that the crew experienced increasing lethargy over the course of the mission, resulting in hypokinesis... Read more →