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Feature: Galileoscope: Celebrating Telescopes and Space Probes
In commemoration of Galileo's spirit of ingenuity and discovery, an International Year of Astronomy (IYA) cornerstone project called Galileoscope is putting inexpensive telescopes into the hands of children everywhere, just as Galileo's writings brought a new understanding of our solar system to the average person.

IYA January Object of the Month: Venus
For a planet named in honor of mythology's ultimate supermodel, Venus sure is camera shy.

Best of NASA Science 2008
Take a photographic journey through another year of stunning images and wondrous science.

Hydrologic Cycles On Earth And On Titan : A Comparable Paradigm
Studying climate-related processes on Titan can help scientists understand and predict changes in Earth's hydrological cycle.

Best of NASA Science 2007
Go back in time through the year 2007 to view the stunning images of wondrous science highlights of NASA.

NASA's Astrobiology Program: Life in the Universe
NASA's Astrobiology Program addresses three fundamental questions: How does life begin and evolve? Is there life beyond Earth and, if so, how can we detect it? What is the future of life on Earth and in the universe?

Overview of Observations Made During the MErcury Surface, Space ENvironment, GEochemistry, and Ranging (MESSENGER) Spacecraft's Flyby of Mercury
Launched in August 2004, MESSENGER is midway through a complex interplanetary cruise phase that involves six planetary flybys.

Examining a SLIce of the Arctic
NASA-funded researchers have trekked to the arctic island of Svalbard in order to study how life survives in ice.

The Exotic Atmospheres of Hot Jupiter-like Planets
Defining Giant Hot Jupiter-like Exoplanets as an Astronomical Class of Objects

Part 1: The Solar System and the Universe - Yours to Explore
Picture yourself joined together with astronomers and other cosmic-minded people sharing in the excitement of space, exploring cosmic treasures, pondering your own place in the Universe, and celebrating astronomy events all over the planet Earth.

Enabling Exploration: Small Radioisotope Power Systems
Radioisotope Power Systems may hold the key to long-term exploration of deep space.

Part 2: Celebrate Your Universe! International Year of Astronomy '09
Join in the celebration of 400 years of modern astronomy and a new understanding of our place in the Universe.

NASA's Deep Space Network: 40 Years of Service
For 40 years, NASA's Deep Space Network has been Earth's link with the robotic explorers probing the mysteries of our solar system.

NASA Research Opportunities
Visit the NASA NSPIRES website to view Research Opportunities.

How to Make Your Own Eye-Popping 3-D Pictures
The realistic pictures of the rocky martian terrain may seem magical, but the concept behind the illusion is in fact quite simple.

Energy Storage Technology for Future Space Science Missions
The goal of the study was to assess the potential of advanced energy storage technologies.


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