AP – The hulking cargo ship that tore through a western Kentucky bridge last month is carrying millions of dollars of rocket components that will be used to blast satellites into space for NASA and Department of Defense missions. Yahoo! News: Space/Astronomy
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Ship that hit Ky. bridge has precious space cargo (AP)
Space Rock of Love: Asteroid Eros Attracts Skywatchers in Earth Flyby (SPACE.com)
SPACE.com – In 1931, the close approach of the asteroid Eros allowed professional astronomers to calculate its distance and make that era’s most accurate measurement of the solar system. As the asteroid passes near Earth this week, amateur astronomers and students from around the world seek to recreate the historical experience. Yahoo! News: Space/Astronomy
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NASA says Russian space woes no worry (AP)
AP – NASA says it still has confidence in the quality of Russia’s manned rockets, despite an embarrassing series of glitches and failures in the Russian space program. Yahoo! News: Space/Astronomy
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funding of the International Space Station?
Question by PR: funding of the International Space Station? Are you for or against the United States continuing to participate in the building and funding of the International Space Station? Why? Best answer: Answer by Robert KI could think of a few reasons. I’ll just go with one for now. Standardized hardware among the...
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Gingrich Rockets Past Romney on the Space Issue (ContributorNetwork)
ContributorNetwork – COMMENTARY | The all-important Florida primary could create the most closely watched “Space Race” since the United States and the Soviet Union competed for aerospace glory. And in this battle, former House Speaker Newt Gingrich is likely to blast off past ex-Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney. Yahoo! News: Space/Astronomy
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Russia Launches Robot Cargo Ship to Space Station (SPACE.com)
SPACE.com – A new robotic Russian space freighter launched into orbit Wednesday (Jan. 25) hauling tons of food and equipment for the crew of the International Space Station. Yahoo! News: Space/Astronomy
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Are there any spiders living in the international space station, unintentionally?
Question by synx508: Are there any spiders living in the international space station, unintentionally? I am wondering if the people living inside the space station have to clean annoying webs out from hard-to-reach corners. Best answer: Add your own answer in the comments!
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What was that thing called that NASA or SETI sent into outer space?
Question by Adam: What was that thing called that NASA or SETI sent into outer space? I think they sent it in a satillite or rocket, and it had information on how we are the third planet from the sun and i think it showed a picture of a male and a female, along...
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Mystery Surrounds Air Force’s Secretive X-37B Space Plane Landing Plan (SPACE.com)
SPACE.com – The United States Air Force’s secretive X-37B space plane has been circling Earth for more than 10 months, and there’s no telling when it might come down. Yahoo! News: Space/Astronomy
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Is it possible to see the International space station.?
Question by kyereme: Is it possible to see the International space station.? I want to find out whether its possible to see the international space station with our naked eyes, as we can see stars during night times. Best answer: Answer by pinkyismygirlfriendniluvhurI think so What do you think? Answer below!
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Russia asks if US radar ruined space probe (AP)
AP – Russia will look into the possibility that a U.S. radar station could have inadvertently interfered with the failed Mars moon probe that plummeted to Earth, Russian media reported Tuesday, but experts argued that any such claims were far-fetched. Yahoo! News: Space/Astronomy
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Russian space probe crashes into Pacific (AP)
AP – A Russian space probe designed to boost the nation’s pride on a bold mission to a moon of Mars came down in flames Sunday, showering fragments into the south Pacific west of Chile’s coast, officials said. Yahoo! News: Space/Astronomy
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