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Atoka – How to Space Geological Samples
The basics of spacing oil field samples.Changing Times in the Canadian Arctic
some thoughts on the developing northPolitical Discussion: The Final Frontier
An article on the benefits of space colonization. The Earth is becoming dangerously overpopulated and polluted. Global warming could wipe us all out unless we act quick!Web-Based Email :: Mail Index :: INBOX
This event is part of Ocean Conservancy's International Coastal Cleanup, which engages people to remove trash and debris from our beaches and waterways, identify the sources of debris, and cU.S. Congress to Investigate Virtual Economies
" ... the U.S. Congress is in the preliminary stages of looking into virtual economies such as Second Life’s and World of Warcraft’s, and the public policy issues surrounding them." The fun'Uh, About That Bold and Daring NASA Moon Colony
"Whenever the Administration declares that NASA is going to do something stupendously amazing twenty years from now, it's window-dressing for an immediate purge. Here's one. Eliminate Earth planeHow Far a Frontier?
"When is a space mission too expensive to fly?" Seems there's no shortage of money, just other things to spend it on - no change there, then, but maybe we'll see a shift in the future.To the Moon, Alice!
"It’s frustrating to be so lukewarm about the Great Human Adventure in Space, about which I’d much prefer to be enthusiastic. But nothing about the operation inspires confidence, much less wonderUK <3 US: Partners in space?
"The UK’s possible role in lunar exploration was just one of the subjects discussed today by the new Minister for Science and Innovation, Malcolm Wicks, and Dr Michael Griffin, Head of NASA."The Moon is a Harsh Witness
"With binoculars, examine the rugged face of the Moon. It is pocked with thousands of impact craters from interplanetary asteroids and comets. Ever wonder why Earth, a much bigger target, apparenBuzz Aldrin's Roadmap To Mars
"Once in place, a system of cycling spacecraft, with its dependable schedule and low sustaining cost, would open the door for routine travel to Mars and a permanent human presence on the red planExploding robots may scout hazardous asteroids
"A fleet of exploding probes could prepare the way for warding off hazardous asteroids. Several of the small spherical robots would land on a single asteroid, some exploding while others listen fNASA Weighs U.S. Strategy for Moon Exploration
"NASA is set to roll out next month a U.S. national strategy for lunar exploration, one that outlines both robotic exploration needs and the rationale for sending humans back to the Moon."Of Fermi and Slow Probes
"Some day alien civilizations may pick up television or radio signals from Earth. But does this mean they’re likely to visit us? Danish researcher Rasmus Bjork (Niels Bohr Institute, Copenhagen)Not Psychic -- Stranger than that
"So I went and looked for it, and found it, and went into it, creating an Avatar of my own; and was plunged into a realm, not particularly rich as far as I could get, feeling much like Alice in WFast Track to 200 AU
"Getting a probe to 200 AU from the Sun ‘as fast as possible’ is what Innovative Interstellar Explorer is all about."No more space for space as tickets sell out
Despite the double-digit million-dollar price of a ticket, Russia's space tourism scheme has proven so popular that seats are sold out until 2009, the head of the Russian Space Agency Anatoly PerminovNASA Mars Team Teaches Old Rovers New Tricks To Kick Off Year Four
"The unexpected longevity of Spirit and Opportunity is giving the space agency a chance to field-test on Mars some new capabilities useful both to these missions and future rovers." Reduce,Lunar Explorers Face Moon Dust Dilemma
"Ultra-tiny dust grains can gum up the works of vital hardware on the Moon. And there's also a possible risk to health from gulping in the lunar dust—a toxicological twist to 'bad Moon rising.'&qBeam him up, Scotty!
"The world needs an icon to rekindle our flagging fascination with manned spaceflight - and Captain Kirk should step up to the plate." I'm not sure if this is a p*ss-take or notHelp the Electric Sheep Destroy Television
"She looks innocent enough ... but Destroy is an avatar of unique stripe; she’s controlled for the most part by users dialling over to the Destroy TV Web site, where they can make her chat or walNASA won't put price tag on moon base
"The U.S. space agency's newly unveiled grand plan for a continually staffed lunar outpost starting around 2024 does not come with a similarly grand price tag. It does not come with a price tag a'Grease monkey' satellite set for space tune-up
"A 'mechanic' satellite designed to refuel and repair a partner in space is set to launch on Thursday. The feats would be the first of their kind and will lay the groundwork for future autonomousPrivate Citizens: Expedition To Mars By 2014
"Despite the fact that the best estimates put Mars at least 25 years away, a pair of adventurers is seeking to visit the red planet around 2014." I'd love to see it happen. But seriously?
