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  • The Red Planetis Not a Dead Planet

    Jan. 15, 2009

    A team of NASA and university scientists has discovered substantial plumes of methane floating through the atmosphere of Mars. The find indicates Mars is either biologically or geologically active.

  • Giant Rockets Could Revolutionize Astronomy

    Jan. 14, 2009

    NASA's next great Moon rocket promises to do more than land Astronautson the Moon. In its spare time, it could revolutionize the science of astronomy.

  • Biggest Full Moon of the Year: Take 2

    Jan. 8, 2009

    The biggest full Moon of 2009 is coming this weekend. It's a perigee Moon as much as 30% brighter than lesser moons we'll see in the months ahead. Get ready for moonlight!

  • Sixteen Tons of Moondust

    Jan. 7, 2009

    Sledgehammer-toting scientists are "bustin' rocks" to make the finest possible simulated lunar regolith (a.k.a. fake moondust) in support of NASA's return to the Moon.