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NASA Curiosity Rover Begins Hunt for Methane in Martian Atmosphere an Indicator of Biological Processes
According to NASA, the Curiosity rover has taken significant steps toward understanding how Mars may have lost much of its original atmosphere. Learning what happened to the atmosphere will help scientists assess whether the planet ever was habitable.
Asia in Space: Cooperation or Competition?
The discussion intends to bring experts together to assess the current state of play in space, especially amongst Asian powers.
Mars Curiosity Rover Briefing for September 19, 2012
NASA hosted a teleconference on Wednesday, Sept. 19 to provide a status update on the Curiosity rover's mission to Mars. During the briefing researchers discussed an unusual football-size rock that will be the first for the rover's arm to examine.
Arctic Sea Ice At Record Low
The extent of the sea ice covering the Arctic Ocean has shrunk. According to scientists the amount is the smallest size ever observed in the three decades since consistent satellite observations of the polar cap began.
Mars Curiosity Rover Update for Thursday, September 6, 2012
The Mars Science Laboratory spacecraft is one month into a two-year mission to investigate whether conditions have been favorable for microbial life and preserving clues in the rocks about possible past life.
Trash in the Skies: The Challenge of Space Debris
Man's activities in space have benefited life on Earth greatly, but they have left their mark: over 22,000 pieces of man-made space debris are being tracked as they orbit our globe. What can be done about it?
Defense and Industry on Space Cooperation Presented by the Secure World Foundation and Space Foundation
The Secure World Foundation and Space Foundation co-hosted a Congressional briefing to discuss current international initiatives aimed at outer space security and sustainability.
The Dragon's New Eyes: China's Space-based Surveillance Capabilities, Doctrine, Strategy, and Implications
Over the last several years, China has made significant investments in developing and deploying space-based intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance capabilities to support military/national security requirements and enhance their regional power.
NASA Announces InSight Mars Planetary Science Mission
NASA today announced the selection of a Discovery Class mission to Mars called the InSight mission. This telecon has remarks about the mission and questions from the press.
NASA Teleconference About Mars Curiosity Rover Progress on August 17, 2012
An update about the Mars Science Laboratory mission including questions from the media. As well new images from the Curiosity rover have been released as part of a NASA teleconference that took place on Friday, Aug. 17, 2012.