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Archived posts are listed in reverse chronological order.
Nov. 3, 2010 | 13:39 PDT | 20:39 UTC
Deep Impact's encounter with Hartley 2 is beginning; flyby in 17 hours
According to the mission timeline, the Deep Impact high-resolution observations of Hartley 2 are beginning in just a few minutes, at 20:50 according to the clock on the spacecraft.* All data are being stored onboard for relay to Earth over a period... More»
Nov. 3, 2010 | 13:12 PDT | 20:12 UTC
Dawn Journal: Approaching conjunction
Here's our monthly checkup with the Dawn mission, contributed by Marc Rayman, the mission's Project System Engineer. Thanks Marc! --ESLClick to enlarge >Marc RaymanBy Marc Rayman
Dear Dawnoweens,
Continuing its journey to collect treats in the... More»
Nov. 3, 2010 | 13:02 PDT | 20:02 UTC
Carnival of Space #176 and Lou's View
Travel to Kentucky for the 176th Carnival of Space -- bet you didn't know Kentucky had space industry! It does, at Kentucky Space, which is also active on Twitter.
Every week, a different webmaster or blogger hosts the Carnival, showcasing... More»
Nov. 3, 2010 | 11:16 PDT | 18:16 UTC
Engine Glitch Delays Discovery Launch
by Ken Kremer
The planned launch of shuttle Discovery on Wednesday, November 3 has been delayed by at least 24 hours due to electrical problems with the backup main engine computer controller that was detected on Tuesday, November 2.
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Nov. 2, 2010 | 17:51 PDT | Nov. 3 00:51 UTC
Discovery Launch at T-22 Hours: A Study in Contrasts and Enthusiasm
by Mat Kaplan
Click to enlarge >Mat KaplanMat Kaplan is the host and producer of Planetary Radio, the Society's weekly radio series and podcast. He will be blogging this week from the Kennedy Space Center, where he hopes to witness the final... More»
Nov. 2, 2010 | 15:12 PDT | 22:12 UTC
Clock Ticking Down to Final Launch of Discovery
by Ken Kremer
The countdown clock has begun ticking down toward blast off of Space Shuttle Discovery on her final flight to space. Discovery's historic liftoff is now slated for Wednesday, November 3 at 3:52 p.m. EDT, weather permitting, from... More»
Nov. 2, 2010 | 11:42 PDT | 18:42 UTC
Space Shuttle: Not Designed by Hollywood
by Mat Kaplan
Click to enlarge >Mat KaplanMat Kaplan is the host and producer of Planetary Radio, the Society's weekly radio series and podcast. He will be blogging this week from the Kennedy Space Center, where he hopes to witness the final... More»
Nov. 1, 2010 | 20:38 PDT | Nov. 2 03:38 UTC
Deep Impact movies of outbursts from Hartley 2
Since comet Hartley 2 -- the target of Deep Impact's November 4 flyby -- is near its perihelion, it's no surprise that it's an active comet with lots of outbursts. Even though I know that, it's really exciting to see jets flaring out from the comet... More»
Nov. 1, 2010 | 16:48 PDT | 23:48 UTC
There is something about the space shuttle...
by Mat Kaplan
Click to enlarge >Mat KaplanMat Kaplan is the host and producer of Planetary Radio, the Society's weekly radio series and podcast. He will be blogging this week from the Kennedy Space Center, where he hopes to witness the final... More»
Nov. 1, 2010 | 13:50 PDT | 20:50 UTC
Rover news; Earth-size exoplanets; Future of Russian space
Just a linky post here. A. J. S. Rayl has just posted her monthly update on the state of the rovers: "Spirit Remains Silent, Opportunity Pushes On to Endeavour." It includes a report on the news story from last week on the discovery of evidence... More»
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