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NASA Selects Mission to Study Mars Atmosphere

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- NASA has selected a Mars robotic mission that will provide information about the Red Planet's atmosphere, climate history and potential habitability in greater detail than ever before. Called the Mars Atmosphere and Volatile EvolutioN (MAVEN) spacecraft, the $485 million mission is scheduled for launch in late 2013. The selection was evaluated to have the best science value and lowest implementation risk from 20 mission investigation proposals submitted in response to a NASA Announcement of Opportunity in August 2006. "This mission will provide the first direct measurements ever taken to address key scientific questions about Mars' evolution," said Doug McCuistion, director of the Mars Exploration Program at NASA Headquarters in Washington.

Mars Satellite's First Weather Report

The Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter has been circling Mars for over two years now, and has provided unprecedented views of the Red Planet with its HiRISE Camera. But did you also know that MRO is a weather-monitoring satellite, too? The Mars Climate Sounder instrument is examining the Martian atmosphere and has issued its first Mars weather report. "It has taken 20 years and three missions but we finally have an instrument in orbit that gives us a detailed view of the entire atmosphere of Mars and it is already giving us fresh insights into the Martian climate," said Professor Fred Taylor of Oxford University. Within a paper issued by the Mars 'weather team' comes surprising news: during the freezing Martian winter the atmosphere above the planet’s South Pole is considerably warmer than predicted.

Asteroid to hit Earth's atmosphere in hours

AN asteroid discovered today will hit Earth's atmosphere over Sudan in a few hours but will burn up before it can hit the ground or endanger aircraft, astronomers say.

Asteroid to enter earth's atmosphere

An asteroid measuring several feet in diameter is expected to enter the earth's atmosphere over northern

Asteroid to enter earth's atmosphere

NEW YORK: An asteroid measuring several feet in diameter is expected to enter the earth's atmosphere over northern Sudan before dawn today setting off a display of natural fireworks in the sky.

Asteroid to enter earth's atmosphere

New York (PTI): An asteroid measuring several feet in diameter is expected to enter the earth's atmosphere over northern Sudan before dawn today setting off a display of natural fireworks in the sky.

NASA Tracks Meteorite's Entry Into Atmosphere For First Time

NASA said Tuesday that its scientists had calculated a meteorite's trajectory and tracked its entry into Earth's atmosphere for the first time in the history of space exploration.

NASA Selects Mission to Study Mars Atmosphere

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- NASA has selected a Mars robotic mission that will provide information about the Red Planet's atmosphere, climate history and potential habitability in greater detail than ever before.

Small Asteroid to Streak into Earth's Atmosphere Tonight

A very small asteroid will streak into the skies over Sudan tonight, astronomers announced. It is expected to burn up in the atmosphere, creating a show.

Red Planet MAVEN: New Probe to Scan Martian Atmosphere

BOULDER, Colo. - A new NASA probe slated to launch in 2013 will take the most detailed look yet at the atmosphere of Mars.

Lockheed Martin Spacecraft to be Flown for NASA's MAVEN Mars Mission

has been selected by NASA to design, build and operate the spacecraft for NASA's Atmosphere and Volatile EvolutioN (MAVEN) program. NASA's newest mission will analyze the upper atmosphere and past climate change on Mars. The $485-million project is led by principal investigator Bruce Jakosky of the

NASA Announces Next Mars Mission

Grant Henninger writes "Today, NASA announced their final selection for the Mars Scout 2013 mission: Mars Atmosphere and Volatile EvolutioN. MAVEN will provide the first direct measurements ever taken to address key scientific questions about Mars's evolution by measuring characteristics of its atmospheric gases, upper atmosphere, solar wind, and ionosphere. The mission, estimated to cost $485M, is scheduled for launch in late 2013."

Lockheed Martin Spacecraft to be Flown for NASA's MAVEN Mars Mission

PRNewswire/ -- Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) has been selected by NASA to design, build and operate the spacecraft for NASA's Atmosphere and Volatile EvolutioN (MAVEN) program. NASA's newest mission will analyze the upper atmosphere and past climate change on Mars. The

Small Asteroid On Collision Course With Earth

musatov writes "There's talk on The Minor Planet Mailing List about a small asteroid approaching Earth with a 99.8% probability of colliding. The entrance to the Earth's atmosphere will take place October 7 at 0246 UTC (2:35 after this story goes live) over northern Sudan, releasing the energy of about a kiloton of TNT. The asteroid is assumed to be 3-4 meters in size; it is expected to burn up completely in the atmosphere, causing no harm. As a powerful bolide, it may put on quite a show in the sky. For those advanced enough in astronomy to observe, check the MPEC 2008-T50 and MPEC 2008-T64 circulars. NASA's JPL Small Body Database has a 3D orbit view. The story has been already picked up by CNN and NASA."

Asteroid Exploded in Earth's Atmosphere

A small asteroid exploded over Africa this week following what astronomers said was the first firm prediction of an incoming space rock.

NASA Prepares Robot to Characterize the Atmosphere and Climate on Mars

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NASA Selects Mission to Study Mars Atmosphere

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NASA selects robotic mission to study Mars atmosphere in 2013

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Boulder-Sized Asteroid will Burn Up in Earth's Atmosphere

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Lockheed Martin chosen by NASA to build, operate spacecraft for NASA Atmosphere and Volatile EvolutioN program - Quick Facts

Lockheed Martin receives $122 mln technology development contract for Joint Air-to-Ground Missile system - Quick Facts

Two weeks ago Wolves battered and outclassed Preston North End 3-1 under a sunny sky in Lancashire. Two weeks later under a dark wet and windy atmosphere Wolves were outclassed by Swansea City at the Liberty Stadium. The big difference ?.... Wolves w

At the start of the day Wolves fans would have been happy to get a point from Swansea which would have meant Wolves staying top of the league from Small Heath's win against QPR.

Space Fly-by Reveals New Insights Into Titan's Life

Cracking the secrets of the atmosphere of Titan, Saturn’s mysterious moon, and how planetary atmospheres evolve, have come a step closer after evaluation of data from a successful fly-by of its surface by the Cassini spacecraft.

Yearly KDE Meeting Akademy In High Gear

"The general day 1 article described the atmosphere and two Keynotes. The first keynote was about increasing community involvement, and the refreshing ideas in there really set the tone for Akademy: innovation and integration.

Dead Space Animated Comic Trailer #5

Set in the cold blackness of deep space, the atmosphere is soaked with a feeling of tension, dread and sheer terror. In Dead Space, players step into the role of engineer Isaac Clarke – an ordinary man on a seemingly routine mission to fix the communications systems aboard a deep space mining ship.

Over 40 Olympic Athletes in Beijing Download Tibet Solidarity Album 'Songs for Tibet'

WASHINGTON, Aug 19, 2008 /PRNewswire-USNewswire via COMTEX/ -- In Atmosphere of Fear and Intimidation, Download Initiative Gives Athletes Ability to Protest Chinese Policies in Tibet as Chinese Netizens Denounce Album

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