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Galileoscope: Celebrating Telescopes and Space Probes
Galileo would be amazed to learn how our view of our place in the universe has changed dramatically in the past 400 years.
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Explore Saturn's Moon Titan
Mysterious Titan begins to appear more familiar as the Cassini spacecraft explores the once hidden surface of this Earth-like moon.
Launch Titan Explorer
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01.15.09
Methane Means Red Planet is not a Dead Planet
The first definitive detection of methane in Mars' atmoshere indicates planet is still alive.
01.14.09
Cool Rocket Power
Prototype cryogenic engine designed to land astronauts on the Moon completes third round of testing.
01.11.09
Pressure Performance
Superpressure balloon prototype may enable new era of high-altitude research.
01.09.09
Comet Approaching
Comet Lulin is expected to brighten to naked-eye visibility next month.
01.09.09
NASA Selects Lunar Research Teams
NASA has selected seven academic and research teams for its Lunar Science Institute.
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Sky Stories
The 2009 International Year of Astronomy is all about looking up. Share your stargazing stories.
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What's Up for January
This month Venus is the centerpiece of the first month of the 2009 International Year of Astronomy.
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Launch Schedule
Check the status of upcoming NASA launches in 2009.
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In the Footsteps of Galileo
Recreate Galileo's earthshaking 17th Century observations of Jupiter's moons.
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Flashbacks
Explore the technological breakthroughs that revolutionized the study of asteroids with this interactive timeline from the Dawn mission team.
01.19.09
The role of Astronomy in Society and Culture
UNESCO HQ, Paris, France
01.20.09
40th Anniversary,
Unnamed (7K-L1/13L):
Launch
01.20.09
40th Anniversary,
Unnamed (7K-L1/13L):
End of Lunar Mission
01.24.09 (9:05 PM PST)
5th Anniversary,
Opportunity:
Mars Landing
01.26.09
Solar Eclipse
Solar eclipse visible in parts of South America, Australia and Antarctica.
01.26.09 (07:55 UT)
New Moon
Moon's unilluminated side facing Earth.
01.30.09 (15:49:09 UT)
45th Anniversary,
Ranger 6:
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