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  Hubble Survey Reveals Formation Of Universe's First Massive Galaxies

  April 22, 2009 — First results from the GOODS NICMOS survey, the largest Hubble Space Telescope program ever led from outside of the United States, reveal how the most massive galaxies in the early universe assembled ... > full story
• Space Station
  Space Probes
  NASA
  Space Exploration
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  Scientists Pinpoint The 'Edge Of Space'

  April 9, 2009 — Where does Earth stop and space begin? 118-kilometers above the ground, according to scientists who created an new instrument that is able to pinpoint the so-called "edge of ... > full story
• Galaxies
  Astrophysics
  Stars
  Astronomy
  Cosmology
  Space Telescopes
   
  

  Dramatically Backlit Dust In Giant Galaxy

  April 7, 2009 — A new Hubble image highlights striking swirling dust lanes and glittering globular clusters in oddball galaxy NGC ... > full story
• Satellites
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  Vehicles
  Electricity
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  GOCE's Electric Ion Propulsion Engine Switched On

  April 6, 2009 — GOCE's sophisticated electric ion propulsion system has been switched on and confirmed to be operating normally, marking another crucial milestone in the satellite's post-launch commissioning ... > full story
• Space Telescopes
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  100 Hours Of Astronomy: Worldwide Astronomy Marathon Set To Break Records

  April 3, 2009 — The International Year of Astronomy 2009 Cornerstone project, 100 Hours of Astronomy, is on track to be the largest single science public outreach event ever. More than 1500 events have been ... > full story
• Black Holes
  Cosmic Rays
  NASA
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  Solar Flare
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  One Of Brightest Gamma-Ray Bursts Ever Seen

  April 3, 2009 — Europe's Integral satellite has captured one of the brightest gamma-ray bursts ever seen. A meticulous analysis of the data has allowed astronomers to investigate the initial phases of this giant ... > full story
• Snow and Avalanches
  Global Warming
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  Satellite Snow Maps Help Reindeer Herders Adapt To A Changing Arctic

  April 1, 2009 — Arctic reindeer herders are facing the challenges of adapting to climate change as a warmer Arctic climate makes it harder for herds to find food and navigate. To help them adapt, the ESA-backed ... > full story
• Saturn
  Space Exploration
  NASA
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  Cassini Provides Virtual Flyover Of Saturn's Moon Titan

  March 28, 2009 — New movies and images from Cassini of Saturn's moon Titan are providing a bird's-eye view of the moon's Earth-like ... > full story
• Satellites
  NASA
  Space Missions
  ESA
  Pluto
  Space Exploration
   
  

  GOCE Successfully Completes Early Orbit Phase

  March 20, 2009 — Europe's GOCE satellite has been formally declared ready for work. During the critical Launch and Early Orbit Phase beginning with separation from its booster, GOCE was checked out to confirm that ... > full story
• Saturn
  Solar System
  Astronomy
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  Four Of Saturn's Moons Parade By Their Parent

  March 17, 2009 — A new Hubble Space Telescope image shows four of Saturn's moons circling the ringed ... > full story

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