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IceCube Closes in on Mysterious Nature of Neutrinos
Scientific American - 1 Feb 2017 19:00
The Antarctica-based observatory has found hints of strange patterns in the ghostly particles' masses --
Outstanding Opportunity Rover Making 'Amazing New Discoveries' 13 Years After Mars Touchdown
Universe Today - 1 Feb 2017 06:59
NASA's truly outstanding Opportunity rover continues "making new discoveries about ancient Mars" as she commemorates 13 Years since bouncing to a touchdown on Mars, in a feat that is "truly amazing" – the deputy chief ...
NOAA behind on remote-sensing satellite policy overhaul
Space News - 1 Feb 2017 22:59
The director of NOAA's Commercial Remote Sensing Regulatory Affairs Office said Jan. 31 the agency is behind schedule on updating U.S. remote-sensing policy to ensure regulations keep pace with a rapidly evolving commerc...
Preleminary Results In NASA Twins Study Released
Universe Today - 1 Feb 2017 22:42
NASA has released the preliminary results of their study of prolonged stays in space on the human body. The post Preleminary Results In NASA Twins Study Released appeared first on Universe Today.
How Stressful Will a Trip to Mars Be on the Human Body?
SpaceRef - 1 Feb 2017 22:31
Preliminary research results for the NASA Twins Study debuted at NASA's Human Research Program's annual Investigators' Workshop in Galveston, Texas the week of January 23....
Research finds evidence of 2 billion years of volcanic activity on Mars
Phys.org - 1 Feb 2017 21:00
Analysis of a Martian meteorite found in Africa in 2012 has uncovered evidence of at least 2 billion years of volcanic activity on Mars. This confirms that some of the longest-lived volcanoes in the solar system may be f...
It's Never 'Groundhog Day' at Jupiter
PTTU - 1 Feb 2017 20:55
NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory News and Features:
Subscale Glider Could Assist in Weather Studies, Prediction
PTTU - 1 Feb 2017 20:10
NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center:
New Horizons Refines Course for Next Flyby
PTTU - 1 Feb 2017 20:00
New Horizons:
France's Prometheus reusable engine becomes ESA project, gets funding boost
Space News - 1 Feb 2017 19:28
A French reusable rocket engine program is getting a boost from the European Space Agency, which is ready to sign a contract with Airbus Safran Launchers that would lead to an engine test three years from now. SpaceNews....
'Star Trek: Discovery' Costumes, Captain's Chair Revealed
SPACE.com - 1 Feb 2017 19:21
A behind-the-scenes look at Star Trek: Discovery gives the first glimpse of what viewers can expect.
'The Expanse' Season 2 Launches on Syfy Tonight!
SPACE.com - 1 Feb 2017 19:20NGC 6334 and NGC 6357: Celestial Cat Meets Cosmic Lobster
SpaceRef - 1 Feb 2017 19:05
NGC 6334 is located about 5500 light-years away from Earth, while NGC 6357 is more remote, at a distance of 8000 light-years. Both are in the constellation of Scorpius (The Scorpion), near the tip of its stinging tail......
Solving The Problem of Interstellar Slowdown at the Alpha Centauri Star System
SpaceRef - 1 Feb 2017 18:53
In April last year, billionaire Yuri Milner announced the Breakthrough Starshot Initiative. He plans to invest 100 million US dollars in the development of an ultra-light light sail that can be accelerated to 20 percent ...
NASA's Robonaut 'Referee' Mimics Football Signals | Video
SPACE.com - 1 Feb 2017 18:10
The handlers of the space agency robot had some fun with it on the run up to the Super Bowl. Watch it make some of the ref's signals.
Tucson has a major piece of the action on giant telescope
PTTU - 1 Feb 2017 17:53
Large Synoptic Survey Telescope:
What It Would Take to Reach the Stars
Scientific American - 1 Feb 2017 17:45
A wild plan is taking shape to visit the nearest planet outside our Solar System. Here’s how we could get to Proxima b --
Antarctica Neutrino Observatory --"May Point Beyond Higgs Boson to a New Physics"
The Daily Galaxy - 1 Feb 2017 17:36
"As physicists, we hoped the Higgs boson would point us to the physics that lies beyond the Standard Model; unfortunately, our measurements of the Higgs haven't turned up many clues," said Tyce DeYoung, Michigan State Un...
Proposed Florida budget would include Blue Origin incentives
Space News - 1 Feb 2017 17:35
The budget proposal includes $17 million to help pay for improvements to Launch Complex 36, the Cape Canaveral launch site that Blue Origin plans to use. SpaceNews.com
Aurora Experiment Streaks Into Alaska's Sky on Small NASA Rocket (Photos)
SPACE.com - 1 Feb 2017 17:30
A sounding rocket flew successfully into the Alaskan sky Jan. 27 to track down nitric oxide, a byproduct of auroras (northern lights) that form in the region.
Solar and Lunar Eclipses, Planets and Constellations In Feb. 2017 Skywatching | Video
SPACE.com - 1 Feb 2017 17:25
On Feb. 26, 2017, South America, Africa and Antarctica will be treated to either a partial solar eclipse or a "ring of fire" annular eclipse.
NASA Space Station On-Orbit Status 31 January 2017 - Progress 64 Leaves the ISS
SpaceRef - 1 Feb 2017 16:51
The Russian 64 Progress cargo vehicle undocked from the Pirs docking compartment at 9:25 a.m. EST. The Russian Progress 64 arrived at the space station July 18, after launching from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan ...