For the first time ever, scientists are studying Venus’ mysterious night side, and have found that it’s vastly different from its day side. Continue reading
19Sep/17
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30Mar/17
NASA Mars satellite moves to avoid hitting planet’s moon
NASA satellite orbiting Mars fires its engine to avoid collision with one of the planet’s two small moons.
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15Nov/16
Kenya’s travelling telescope brings Supermoon even closer
On Monday (November 14) Kenyan astronomer, Susan Murabana set up her telescope at a remote village in the Rift Valley to see the largest, brightest full moon in nearly seven decades. Murabana takes her telescope to various parts of the country to teach people about the stars and planets. Her initiative is also aimed at getting more children interested in science.
13Jul/15
Pluto flyby will be ‘gift for all mankind’
(NASA TV) NASA’s New Horizons spacecraft is closing fast on an unexpectedly spotted Pluto, the most distant planetary body ever explored.
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13Jul/15
NASA prepares for ‘New Horizons’ to pass by Pluto
NASA says New Horizons spacecraft is on track to be the first probe to visit Pluto — as it is due to pass the planet in less than 24 hours.
12Jul/15
Excitement grows as New Horizons spacecraft nears historic flyby of Pluto
Historic flyby of Pluto on track: scientists standby to be wowed by detailed images of the mysterious planet.
11Jul/15
NASA holds daily briefing as New Horizons makes it’s final approach to Pluto
NASA officials say they see black and white images of Pluto’s geological patterns sent back to earth by New Horizons’ mission as it is set to be the first probe to visit the distant world.
03Mar/15
NASA spacecraft to enter Ceres’ orbit later this week
(Next Media) – NASA’s Dawn spacecraft will reach dwarf planet Ceres on Friday, marking the end of its eight-year journey. The spacecraft’s mission is to study both Vesta, one of the largest asteroid in our solar system, and Ceres, an icy dwarf planet.
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