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For the first time astronomers have been successful in detecting water in the atmosphere of an extrasolar planet.
This finding confirms previous theories that say that water vapor is present in the atmosphere of almost all known extrasolar...
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The plucky Mars rover Opportunity is driving out of a giant crater nearly a year after a dangerous descent to examine exposed bedrock.
made popular Aug 26 2008
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The plucky Mars rover Opportunity is driving out of a giant crater nearly a year after a dangerous descent to examine exposed bedrock.
made popular Aug 26 2008
The next sample of Martian soil being grabbed for analysis is coming from a trench about three times deeper than any other trench NASA’s Phoenix Mars Lander has...
made popular Aug 26 2008
This article proposes an unusual way to land objects from orbit and probes returning from deep space. I won’t dwell on details best left for future study, but will...
made popular Aug 18 2008
The Mars Phoenix mission has finally managed to bring NASA back in to the spotlight.
made popular Aug 9 2008
The discovery of highly reactive salts on Mars led to rumours that their presence precluded life there. But even if the salts originated on the Red Planet they do not...
made popular Aug 7 2008
NASA hasn’t not found life on the Red Planet. Officials caution against rumors, conspiracy theories, and speculation as interest grows and the Phoenix Mars Lander...
made popular Aug 7 2008
NASA’s Phoenix lander has discovered a toxic chemical in soil near Mars’ north pole, dimming hopes for finding life on the Red Planet, the probe’s...
made popular Aug 7 2008
Rumors were flying over the weekend that the White House was being briefed by NASA scientists about a “provocative” discovery that could indicate the potential for...
made popular Aug 6 2008
With reports circulating on the Internet that the Phoenix lander had found a chemical in the Martian soil that made past or present life there highly unlikely, NASA...
made popular Aug 6 2008
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Traces of a rocket fuel ingredient found in the Martian soil would not necessarily hinder potential life, mission scientists said Tuesday.
made popular Aug 5 2008
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Scientists operating the Phoenix spacecraft say the Martian soil near the north pole landing site is similar to what can be found in the Chile desert on Earth.
made popular Aug 5 2008
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NASA’s Phoenix spacecraft has detected the presence of a chemically reactive salt in the Martian soil, a finding that if confirmed could make it less friendly to...
made popular Aug 5 2008
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Scientists say the Phoenix spacecraft has found a substance in the Martian soil that might be detrimental to possible life.
made popular Aug 4 2008
Nasa’s Phoenix Lander is on Mars. Everyday we are getting new images and new observations from the surface of the Mars. Looks like it has finally confirmed...
made popular Aug 4 2008
I can’t help but be intrigued. Apparently, an undisclosed Phoenix scientist has been in communication with Aviation Week concerning a “compelling” discovery on...
made popular Aug 3 2008
Today, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration marks its first half-century of exploration and discovery. But missions to the Moon and beyond are only part of...
made popular Aug 1 2008
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The Phoenix spacecraft has tasted Martian water for the first time, scientists reported Thursday.
made popular Aug 1 2008
In a major breakthrough, Nasa’s Phoenix lander spacecraft has confirmed the presence of water on Mars. The lander’s onboard lab successfully identified the ice...
made popular Aug 1 2008
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The Phoenix spacecraft has tasted Martian water for the first time.
made popular Jul 31 2008
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At the current growth rate of the aviation industry Aircraft emissions pollute the air and threaten by 2050 to become one of the largest contributors to Global Warming....
made popular Dec 19 2006
As part of its mid-term environmental strategy — “Nissan Green Program 2010″ — the Nissan Motor Co. will be launching a next-generation fuel...
made popular Dec 11 2006
Bad air is no rare a term in most of the regions across the world. To monitor some of these, balloons and a satellite are the right gadgets. The climate scientists of...
made popular Aug 8 2006
If we are looking today on Mars we can notice that its atmosphere is absolutely transparently and very thin. We don’t see any clouds of water vapor. Clouds that...
made popular Nov 30 2005
Active volcanic plumes above the surface of Saturn’s moon Enceladus. NASA’s Cassini spacecraft has captured unique views of the two moons, although the...
made popular Nov 30 2005
Present Atmosphere of Mars
Mars has a very thin atmosphere made mostly of carbon dioxide. The surface pressure on Mars is only about 0.7% of the average surface...
made popular Nov 19 2005
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