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»» NASA's SWIFT Shows Active Galaxies are Different Near and Far
[Tuesday, January 6, 2009] An ongoing X-ray survey is revealing differences between nearby active galaxies and those located about halfway across the universe. Understanding these differences will help clarify the relationship between a galaxy and its central black hole.
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»» Gamma-ray Burst Offers First Peek at a Young Galaxy's Star Factory
[Tuesday, January 6, 2009] Astronomers combining data from NASA's Swift satellite, the W. M. Keck Observatory in Hawaii, and other facilities have, for the first time, identified gas molecules in the host galaxy of a gamma-ray burst.
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»» NASA-Funded Study Reveals Hazards of Severe Space Weather
[Monday, January 5, 2009] A NASA-funded study describes how extreme solar eruptions could have severe consequences for communications, power grids and other technology on Earth.
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»» NASA Seeks Concept Proposals for Ares V Heavy Lift Rocket
[Monday, January 5, 2009] On Monday, Jan. 5, NASA issued a request for proposal for the Ares V rocket that will perform heavy lift and cargo functions as part of the next generation of spacecraft that will return humans to the moon.
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»» SPACEHAB To Support Pre-Launch Preparations for Russian Mini Research Module (MRM1)
[Monday, January 5, 2009] SPACEHAB reached an agreement in principal with RSC Energia, Russia's largest manufacturer of aerospace and space equipment, to provide facilities and support services for its Mini Research Module (MRM1).
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»» Dead Stars Tell Story of Planet Birth
[Monday, January 5, 2009] Observations made with NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope reveal six dead "white dwarf" stars littered with the remains of shredded asteroids.
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»» Baby Jupiters Must Gain Weight Fast
[Monday, January 5, 2009] The planet Jupiter gained weight in a hurry during its infancy. It had to, since the material from which it formed probably disappeared in just a few million years, according to a new study of planet formation around young stars.
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»» NASA New Horizon Mission: The PI's Perspective: Welcome to Mid-Cruise!
[Monday, January 5, 2009] As the new year takes root, the New Horizons team is about to celebrate the third anniversary of our launch on January 19, 2006.
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»» Jupiter-like Planets Could Form Around Twin Suns
[Monday, January 5, 2009] Life on a planet ruled by two suns might be a little complicated. Two sunrises, two sunsets. Twice the radiation field.
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»» Iowa State astrophysicist helps map the Milky Way's four spiral arms
[Monday, January 5, 2009] Iowa State University's Martin Pohl is part of a research team that has developed the first complete map of the Milky Way galaxy's spiral arms.
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