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Pinpointing Black Hole's 'Bullets'
Jan. 10, 2012
An international team of astronomers has identified the moment when a black hole in our galaxy launched super-fast knots of gas into space.
Biggest Maneuver Between Earth and Mars
Jan. 9, 2012
An engine firing on Jan. 11 will be the biggest maneuver that NASA's Mars Science Laboratory spacecraft will perform on its flight between Earth and Mars.
New Research Casts Doubt on Late Heavy Bombardment
Jan. 9, 2012
Data from the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter may cast doubt on theories that the early Earth was pummeled by impacts during a period known as the Late Heavy Bombardment.
Winter Workplace for Mars Rover
Jan. 6, 2012
Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity will spend the next several months at a site informally named "Greeley Haven."
Signs of Planets in Dusty Ring
Jan. 6, 2012
With help from the Subaru telescope, researchers are gaining a new understanding of the links between dusty disks and planet formation.
Wanted: Habitable Moons
Jan. 5, 2012
Rocky moons that orbit gas giant planet and reside in the habitable zone of their star could contain the seeds of life.
SOHO Mission Hits Impressive Milestone
Jan. 5, 2012
In late November, the Solar and Heliospheric Observatory's (SOHO) online "Pick of the Week" reached an impressive milestone.
NASA Finds Russian Runoff Freshening Canadian Arctic
Jan. 4, 2012
A NASA study allays concerns melting Arctic sea ice could be increasing Arctic freshwater enough to impact the global 'ocean conveyor belt' that redistributes Earth's heat.
Twin Grail Spacecraft Reunite in Lunar Orbit
Jan. 3, 2012
The second of NASA's two Gravity Recovery And Interior Laboratory (GRAIL) spacecraft has successfully completed its planned main engine burn and is now in lunar orbit.
Mapping the "Apollo Zone"
Dec. 30, 2011
For NASA researchers, pixels are much more – they are precious data that help us understand where we came from, where we've been, and where we're going.