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ESA

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 08:05:00 UT
INTEGRAL:INTEGRAL reveals new facets of the Vela pulsar wind nebula
Astronomers studying the Vela pulsar wind nebula with ESA's INTEGRAL observatory have successfully resolved its morphology in the hard X-ray band, for the first time. This pulsar-powered nebula is the most extended individual source yet observed at these energies. The study exploited a special imaging technique to reveal a new component of the source that likely consists of highly energetic electrons that have escaped from the core of the nebula in the last few thousand years.
Mon, 23 Jan 2012 14:00:00 UT
Cassini-Huygens:Cassini's radar observes Titan's tropical dune fields
Sand dunes are common on Earth, Mars, Venus and - unexpectedly - on Saturn's giant moon, Titan. Now detailed analysis of radar observations gathered during the Cassini spacecraft's flybys of cloud-shrouded Titan is enabling scientists to understand the distribution, shape and dimension of its exotic dunes.
Tue, 17 Jan 2012 09:17:00 UT
Herschel:The Eagle Nebula as never seen before
In 1995, the Hubble Space Telescope's 'Pillars of Creation' image of the Eagle Nebula became one of the most iconic images of the 20th century. Now, two of ESA's orbiting observatories have shed new light on this enigmatic star-forming region.
Mon, 16 Jan 2012 12:22:00 UT
Planck:Planck's HFI completes its survey of early Universe
The High Frequency Instrument on ESA's Planck mission has completed its survey of the remnant light from the Big Bang. The sensor ran out of coolant on Saturday as expected, ending its ability to detect this faint energy.
Tue, 17 Jan 2012 08:30:00 UT
Home page:ISSI Call for Proposals 2012 for International Teams in Space Science (incl. Geosciences)
AnnouncementThe International Space Science Institute (ISSI) in Bern, Switzerland, invites proposals for establishing International Teams to conduct on its premises research activities in Space Sciences, based on the interdisciplinary analysis and evaluation of data from spacecraft and possible integration with ground data and theoretical models. For the purpose of this Call, Space Sciences include the Solar and Heliospheric Physics, Solar-Terrestrial Sciences, Space Plasma and Magnetospheric Physics, Planetary Sciences, Astrobiology, Cosmology, Astrophysics, Fundamental Physics, and Earth Sciences.
Thu, 16 Jun 2005 16:51:00 UT
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Mon, 07 Nov 2011 09:14:00 UT
Planck:Astrophysics from the radio to the submillimetre - Planck and other experiments in temperature and polarization[Mon, 13 Feb 2012]
This conference will focus on the astrophysical sky seen by Planck and other observatories. The five-day meeting will include sessions on Galactic and extragalactic science from radio to sub-millimeter (diffuse emission, sources, galaxy clusters, cosmic infrared background, etc.), Solar System, as well as sessions on the next observational challenges and data analysis methods.
Fri, 07 Oct 2011 10:55:00 UT
Robotic Exploration:Conference on Life Detection in Extraterrestrial Samples[Mon, 13 Feb 2012]
Wed, 04 Jan 2012 09:48:00 UT
Robotic Exploration:2nd International Mars Exploration Program Analysis Group (MEPAG) meeting[Mon, 27 Feb 2012]

NASA

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST
NASA to Host Media Telecon on Space Station Status
NASA will host a media telecon at 2 p.m. CST today to discuss the status of the International Space Station and the progress toward an updated launch schedule, including international partner and commercial space vehicles.
Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:00 EST
NASA Spacecraft Reveals New Observations of Interstellar Matter
NASA's Interstellar Boundary Explorer (IBEX) has captured the best and most complete glimpse yet of what lies beyond the solar system.
Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:00 EST
Legendary Astronaut Shannon Lucid Retires From NASA
Shannon Lucid, a member of NASA's first astronaut class to include women, has retired after more than three decades of service to the agency.
Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST
NASA Administrator Leads Action Session of President's Council on Jobs and Competitiveness
NASA Administrator Charles Bolden will lead a discussion with business leaders and higher education professionals at a Listening and Action Session of the President's Council on Jobs and Competitiveness from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. PST on Friday, Feb. 3, in Seattle.
Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST
NASA Spacecraft Returns First Video from Far Side Of The Moon
A camera aboard one of NASA's twin Gravity Recovery And Interior Laboratory (GRAIL) lunar spacecraft has returned its first unique view of the far side of the moon.
Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST
East Coast Students to Speak Live With Space Station Commander
Students participating in a U.S. Coast Guard Academy mentoring program will speak with Expedition 30 Commander Dan Burbank aboard the International Space Station at 11:15 EST on Thursday, Feb. 2.
Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST
NASA, University Of Maryland Invite Public To Astronauts' Discussion Of Recent International Space Station Missions
NASA and the University of Maryland's A. James Clark School of Engineering invite the public to a discussion with three astronauts from recent International Space Station expedition missions at 5:30 p.m. EST on Tuesday, Feb. 14, in the Hoff Theater inside the Adele H. Stamp Student Union.
Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST
NASA Receives Final NRC Report On Space Technology Roadmaps
NASA has received the National Research Council (NRC) report "NASA Space Technology Roadmaps and Priorities," which provides the agency with findings and recommendations on where best to invest in technologies needed to enable NASA's future missions in space.
Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST
NASA Glenn To Host Tweetup Celebrating 50th Anniversary Of First American To Orbit Earth
NASA's Glenn Research Center (GRC) in Cleveland will host a special event on March 2 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of John Glenn's first orbital flight by an American.
Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:00 EST
NASA Releases Sector 33 Air Traffic Control Educational Game App
NASA has released a new educational game with an air traffic control theme for Apple iPhone and iPad devices.
 
 

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