An exoplanet with an extremely tilted orbit raises interest
web.mit.edu — Two teams of astronomers have found a planet outside the solar system that might be orbiting backwards compared to its star’s rotation, a discovery that could shed light on how unique the relatively perfect alignment of our solar system is compared to that of other planetary systems. (Submitted by ThePowerDigger) More…
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Mining the Giant Molecular Cloud for Origins of Life
dailygalaxy.com — Scientists are using the giant Robert C. Byrd Green Bank Telescope (GBT) to prospect in Sagittarius B2(N), a giant molecular cloud near the center of our Galaxy, some 25,000 light-years from Earth for new, complex molecules in interstellar space that may be precursors to life..... (Submitted by oteque) More…
5 Things You Might Not Know: Space Tourism
askmen.com — In the past you had to undergo years of schooling and become somewhat of a "rocket scientist." And, well, that’s a lot of work and can really be a drag. However, what if there were an easier way to get into space, you know, simply by paying your way there? (Submitted by DorkKnight) More…
NASA Escape Pod Glides to New Home
wired.com — The odd story of NASA's unused wingless escape vehicle for the International Space Station is finally over. The prototype X-38, a 7-person, unpowered, totally automatic lifeboat, was officially laid to rest at the Strategic Air and Space Museum in Ashland, Nebraska last weekend. Canceled in 2002 by the Bush Administration. (Submitted by Shar3Mor3) More…
Thomas J. O'Malley, Dead at 94, Sent Glenn Into space
space.com — Legendary space industry engineer Thomas J. O'Malley, 94, died Friday evening, shortly after a phone call from Mercury astronaut and former U.S. Sen. John Glenn, whom O'Malley launched into space in 1962 by pushing a button. (Submitted by adrian67) More…
Top 5 Plans to Ensure the Continuity of our Species
news.discovery.com — The "2012" viral marketing campaign managed to stir legitimate concerns over humanity's ability to survive a possible extinction event. There's no such thing as the Institute for Human Continuity, but that doesn't mean real scientists haven't thought long and hard about the survival of the human race. (Submitted by MediaSight) More…
APOD: 2009 November 9 - NGC 2623: Galaxy Merger from Hubble view!
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