BigBlog.com: Space Science http://bigblog.com/space_science.html The latest in Space Science Extended cyclone relief efforts aided from space http://www.innovations-report.com/html/reports/physics_astronomy/report-113695.html Earth observation satellites have provided vital information to relief workers in Myanmar throughout a particularly long crisis response window following the devastating Cyclone Nargis that hit the country on 2 and 3 May 2008. SOHO discovers its 1500th comet http://www.innovations-report.com/html/reports/physics_astronomy/report-113305.html The ESA/NASA SOHO spacecraft has just discovered its 1500th comet, making it more successful than all other comet discoverers throughout history put together. Not bad for a spacecraft that was designed as a solar physics mission. U.S. urged to prepare for asteroid strike http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2008-07/06/content_8496773.htm LOS ANGELES, July 5 (Xinhua) -- U.S. scientists have urged the U.S. government to take further defensive measures against near-Earth objects, The Los Angeles Times reported on Saturday. Venus stops Serena, claims fifth Wimbledon title http://story.malaysiasun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/89d96798a39564bd/id/378922/cs/1/ Holder Venus Williams won her fifth Wimbledon title Saturday with a 7-5, 6-4 defeat of sister Serena in the third sibling title showdown at the championships. U.S. urged to prepare for asteroid strike http://www.macroworldinvestor.com/m/m.w?lp=GetStory&id=312838961 LOS ANGELES, Jul 05, 2008 (Xinhua via COMTEX News Network) -- U.S. scientists have urged the U.S. government to take further defensive measures against near- Earth objects, The Los Angeles Times reported on Saturday. U.S. urged to prepare for asteroid strike http://english.eviewweek.com/U-S-urged-to-prepare-for-asteroid-strike.shtml LOS ANGELES, July 5 (Xinhua) -- U.S. scientists have urged the U.S. government to take further defensive measures against near-Earth objects, The Los Angeles Times reported on Saturday. NASA intern aims high, works hard http://www.tmcnet.com/usubmit/-nasa-intern-aims-high-works-hard-/2008/07/05/3531954.htm (The Daily Item, Sunbury, Pa. Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) Jul. 5--SUNBURY -- Katherine Pazamickas, 21, a Lycoming College student from Sunbury, dreams that someday her work will aid in the exploration of space. U.S. urged to prepare for asteroid strike http://english.sina.com/technology/1/2008/0705/170116.html LOS ANGELES, July 5 (Xinhua) -- U.S. scientists have urged the U.S. government to take further defensive measures against near-Earth objects, The Los Angeles Times reported on Saturday. Is the U.S. prepared for an asteroid strike? http://www.latimes.com/news/science/la-sci-asteroid5-2008jul05,0,478407.story News California | Local National World Entertainment Business Sports Campaign '08 Science Environment Opinion Columnists Print Edition Readers' Rep Corrections Monarchs-Comets, Box http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/n/a/2008/07/05/sports/s144104D84.DTL&type=science Powell 6-18 2-2 18, Brunson 3-11 0-0 6, A.Williams 2-6 0-0 4, Penicheiro 2-5 2-4 8, Robinson 2-6 0-0 4, Newton 1-6 2-4 4, Smith 0-1 0-0 0, Harper 4-5 3-3 11, Franklin 1-2 0-0 2, Kelly 3-3 2-3 8. Totals 24-63 11-16 65. The Next Step In Exploring Mars http://www.redorbit.com/news/space/1460250/the_next_step_in_exploring_mars/index.html?source=r_space ESA and the Centre National dEtudes Spatiales (CNES) will be co-hosting, in cooperation with NASA and the International Mars Exploration Working Group (IMEWG), an International Conference on 9 and 10 July in the Auditorium of the Bibliothque Nationale de France in Paris to discuss the next step in the exploration of Mars. NASA plans to test space shuttle replacement in spring 2009 http://en.rian.ru/science/20080704/113114996.html WASHINGTON, July 4 (RIA Novosti) - NASA is planning to conduct in spring 2009 the first test flight of a new carrier rocket with an advanced launch vehicle to replace the outdated space shuttle, the U.S. space agency said in a statement. U.S. is totally unprepared for incoming asteroid strike: scientists http://www.chinapost.com.tw/international/americas/2008/07/06/164195/U%2ES%2E%2Dis.htm A group of scientists, joined by a member of Congress, used the 100th anniversary of the Tunguska asteroid event this week to draw attention to their belief that the United States is not doing enough to defend the planet against the dangers posed by near-Earth objects. Datakit Doubles its Floor Space and its Turnover http://www.catiacommunity.com/news_full.php?cpfeatureid=28851&PHPSESSID=ae1cecfcbcd0ed49373f58abfe46a32c In June 2005, Datakit entered new premises on the fourth floor of a superb building with character in Place des Terreaux in downtown Lyon. Spacecraft Woken for Asteroid Encounter (SPACE.com) http://news.yahoo.com/s/space/20080705/sc_space/spacecraftwokenforasteroidencounter A comet-chasing spacecraft has been awoken during its years-long journey so it can study an asteroid it will fly past this September. Lovable losers - the Olympic ideal or waste of space http://uk.news.yahoo.com/afp/20080706/tts-oly-2008-losers-c1b2fc3.html MELBOURNE, Australia (AFP) - The Olympic movement has a long history of loveable losers but debate rages over whether they embody the spirit of Games or are a distraction unworthy of competing alongside the world's top athletes. Fly me to the Moon: Japan firm offers weddings in space http://uk.news.yahoo.com/afp/20080701/tod-lifestyle-japan-us-space-marriage-of-f62056d.html TOKYO (AFP) - A Japanese firm on Tuesday began accepting reservations for couples who really want to make the big leap -- by blasting into space to exchange their wedding vows. Giant crater explains strange shape of Mars http://uk.news.yahoo.com/rtrs/20080626/tsc-uk-mars-crater-a337f0f.html WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A giant crater made by an asteroid or comet explains why Mars is so lopsided, with a basin on one hemisphere and high terrain on the other, three separate teams of scientists said on Wednesday. U.S. urged to prepare for asteroid strike http://english.peopledaily.com.cn/90001/90781/90876/6442896.html U.S. scientists have urged the U.S. government to take further defensive measures against near-Earth objects, The Los Angeles Times reported on Saturday. NASA Prototypes http://www.toysgadget.com/nasa-prototypes/gadgets-tech Here is a collection of NASA prototypes that includes upgraded launch vehicles, exploration vehicles, autonomous rovers, new spacesuits, crew and cargo vehicles, and much more. [Gizmodo] Mars lander's next bake test could be its last http://www.townhall.com/news/sci-tech/2008/07/03/mars_landers_next_bake_test_could_be_its_last The Phoenix lander's first chemical sniff of Martian soil did not turn up any trace of the building blocks of life. Its next whiff could be its last. Space probes show solar system dented, not round http://www.townhall.com/news/sci-tech/2008/07/02/space_probes_show_solar_system_dented,_not_round When viewed from the rest of the galaxy, the edge of our solar system appears slightly dented as if a giant hand is pushing one edge of it inward, far-traveling NASA probes reveal. Astronaut and Billionaire will Ride Hydrogen Hummer to South Pole http://puregreencars.com/Green-Cars-News/Other-Green-Car-News/Hydrogen-Hummer-to-South-Pole.html?VivvoSessionId=2cdf78f848707322e9735 Former American astronaut Buzz Aldrin and Apple Macintosh billionaire Steve Wozniak will drive a monster 4WD to the South Pole next Christmas. 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