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Unique Eclipsing Binary Star System Discoveredby Staff Writers Santa Barbara CA (SPX) May 19, 2010 Astrophysicists at UC Santa Barbara are the first scientists to identify two white dwarf stars in an eclipsing binary system, allowing for the first direct radius measurement of a rare white dwarf composed of pure helium. The results will be published in the Astrophysical Journal Letters. These observations are the first to confirm a theory about a certain type of white dwarf star. The story began with observations by Justin Steinfadt, a UCSB physics grad ... read more |
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Moscow (AFP) May 18, 2010The six men who enlisted to be locked up for over 500 days to simulate a mission to Mars called themselves "trailblazers" Tuesday, saying they were ready to face the strain of the isolation. "We are trailblazers, but while this is very exciting, it brings a certain responsibility. I echo my teammates in saying we will do everything to be successful," Russian volunteer Mikhail Sinelnikov told ... more  
Houston (UPI) May 18, 2010 NASA says it has selected 17 projects for reduced-gravity flights to discover if emerging technologies can perform in reduced or zero-gravity environments. Officials said they selected the projects through NASA's Facilitated Access to the Space Environment for Technology program, or FAST. The selected projects are from U.S. companies, universities and NASA laboratories in 10 states. The ... more  
Bethesda MD (SPX) May 18, 2010As of 2005, there were 108 astronauts waiting for flights to the space station and beyond. Of these, there were over 50 that had not taken their first flight. Imagine being one of those 50-some highly trained and anxious crew members waiting for a ride of a lifetime, a flight into space. Add to the anxiety the knowledge that the space shuttle is about to be retired, Ares I is all but cance ... more |
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Agni II launched with success in IndiaNew Delhi (UPI) May 18, 2010 After two failed launches, India has successfully test fired a nuclear-capable, medium-range ballistic missile, Agni II. The surface-to-surface missile was launched off the eastern coast of the country, in Orissa state, Defense Ministry officials were quoted as saying by local media. The same officials said a mobile rail launcher was used in the morning operation on Wheeler Island off the coast of Orissa. The launch was conducted by the army's Strategic Forces Command. "The user t ... read more |
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