SPACE.com http://www.space.com/ Something amazing every day. Fri, 03 Jul 2009 15:3:43 EST en-us SPACE.com http://a52.g.akamaitech.net/f/52/827/1d/www.space.com/template_images/syn/space_88.jpg http://www.space.com/ 88 31 Wild Fireworks Spotted in Space http://www.space.com/scienceastronomy/090703-helix-nebula-fireworks.html New image of a gaseous space nebula reveals tens of thousands of giant comet-like knots raining down. Fri, 03 Jul 2009 15:3:43 EST NASA Probe Looks at Bright Side of Mars http://www.space.com/scienceastronomy/090703-mars-odyssey-orbit-shift.html NASA shifted the orbit of its Mars satellite Odyssey to make better use of its infrared camera for mapping the surface. Fri, 03 Jul 2009 15:3:43 EST 'Toy Universe' Could Solve Life's Origins http://www.space.com/scienceastronomy/090702-am-evogrid-evolution.html The power of computer processing could one day solve the riddle of life's origin. Fri, 03 Jul 2009 15:3:43 EST Military Seeks Common Ground with Scientists on Fireball Data Flap http://www.space.com/news/090703-military-fireballs-data.html The Air Force Space Command is "circling the wagons" to close some loopholes in the dissemination of potentially sensitive information. Fri, 03 Jul 2009 15:3:43 EST For Astronauts, No Fireworks in Space on July 4 http://www.space.com/missionlaunches/090703-space-station-fireworks.html There will be no fireworks in space, or even visible out the window, for American astronaut Michael Barratt. Fri, 03 Jul 2009 15:3:43 EST NASA: Expect 'Spectacular' Views of Space Station This Weekend http://www.space.com/spacewatch/090630-space-station-spotting.html Over the 4th of July weekend, Americans will have "spectacular views," NASA says. Fri, 03 Jul 2009 15:3:43 EST Traffic Heats Up at Space Station http://www.space.com/missionlaunches/090702-exp20-iss-soyuzmove.html The space station crew moved one of its Soyuz lifeboats late Thursday as traffic heats up at the outpost. Fri, 03 Jul 2009 15:3:43 EST New Moon Orbiter Sends First Lunar Snapshots http://www.space.com/scienceastronomy/090702-lro-first-moon-pictures.html NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter, or LRO, has transmitted its first images since reaching lunar orbit June 23. Fri, 03 Jul 2009 15:3:43 EST Details of Snowfall on Mars Explained http://www.space.com/scienceastronomy/090702-phoenix-snow.html Phoenix Mars lander observes low-level clouds and snowfall on Mars. Fri, 03 Jul 2009 15:3:43 EST The Dirt on Mars Lander Soil Findings http://www.space.com/scienceastronomy/090702-phoenix-soil.html Phoenix Mars lander observes low-level clouds and snowfall on Mars. Fri, 03 Jul 2009 15:3:43 EST Mysterious Light Originates Near A Galaxy's Black Hole http://www.space.com/scienceastronomy/090702-black-hole-radiation.html The black hole inside the M87 galaxy is accelerating particles to very high speeds, releasing photons with a trillion times more energy than visible light. Fri, 03 Jul 2009 15:3:43 EST Drink Beer, Win a Trip to Space http://www.space.com/news/090702-guinessbeer-virgingalactic.html The company behind the Irish beer Guinness will give loyal drinkers a taste of space along with their stout. Fri, 03 Jul 2009 15:3:43 EST U.S. Army Revives Old Airship Concept for Modern Mission http://www.space.com/businesstechnology/090701-tw-military-airships.html The U.S. Army is dusting off an old airship concept for a new, modern mission. Fri, 03 Jul 2009 15:3:43 EST SPACE.com Forums: How Can Black Holes Collide? http://www.space.com/common/forums/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=18529 SPACE.com readers discuss the nature of colliding black holes. Fri, 03 Jul 2009 15:3:43 EST World's Largest Commercial Satellite Launched http://www.space.com/missionlaunches/090701-sn-largest-satellite-launched.html The world's largest commercial satellite, TerreStar-1, launched into space on Wednesday. Fri, 03 Jul 2009 15:3:43 EST Doorstep Astronomy: Tour the 8-day-old Moon http://www.space.com/spacewatch/090701-8-day-moon.html For most beginning astronomers, the moon represents the most accessible target in the sky. Fri, 03 Jul 2009 15:3:43 EST Space Shuttle to Launch July 11 After Successful Leak Test http://www.space.com/missionlaunches/090701-sts127-shuttle-launch-date.html NASA's shuttle Endeavour is set to launch on July 11 after a successful fuel tank test Wednesday. Fri, 03 Jul 2009 15:3:43 EST SPACE.com Forums: Can We Build A Better Space Station? http://www.space.com/common/forums/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=18471 SPACE.com readers discuss plans for the next step beyond the International Space Station. Fri, 03 Jul 2009 15:3:43 EST