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Milky Way Black Hole Snacks on Hot Gas May 13, 2013 08:57:10 AM | John Entwistle
 
Herschel space observatory observations extend NES lesson on Black Holes.
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Want to go to Mars? Here's a second chance. May 10, 2013 08:36:38 AM | John Entwistle
 
Send your name to Mars aboard MAVEN.
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Want to go to Mars? Here's a second chance. May 10, 2013 08:30:05 AM | John Entwistle
 
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Three Years of Solar Dynamics Observatory Images May 09, 2013 09:06:57 AM | John Entwistle
 
SDO video is a very cool resource when teaching the NES featured lesson, Geometry: Space Math Problems—Solar Storms.
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NASA's Kepler Discovers Its Smallest 'Habitable Zone' Planets to Date May 03, 2013 09:11:10 AM | John Entwistle
 
Kepler discoveries are excellent extensions to the NES featured lesson, Algebraic Equations: Transit Tracks—Finding Habitable Planets.
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Gravity-Bending Find Leads to Kepler Meeting Einstein Apr 30, 2013 08:19:06 AM | John Entwistle
 
Kepler animation is an excellent extension to the NES featured lesson, Algebraic Equations: Transit Tracks—Finding Habitable Planets.
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Kepler Supernova Remnant Observed By NASA Apr 03, 2013 08:33:15 AM | John Entwistle
 
Study is an excellent extension to the NES lesson, Algebraic Equations: Transit Tracks—Finding Habitable Planets.
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NASA's Webb Telescope Gets Its Wings Mar 28, 2013 09:17:36 AM | John Entwistle
 
Progress on the Web Telescope relates to NES video chat with Nobel laureate, Dr. John C. Mather.
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NASA's NuSTAR Helps Solve Riddle of Black Hole Spin Mar 22, 2013 12:09:46 PM | John Entwistle
 
Information in this article is a great extension to NASA Now: Electromagnetic Spectrum -- NuSTAR.
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NASA On Course to Launch Orion Flight Test Mar 21, 2013 08:32:37 AM | John Entwistle
 
As preparation for Orion to take astronauts further into space continues, take a look back at the shuttle program and have your students track the linear regression of a space shuttle launch.
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NASA'S Orion Lands Safely on Two of Three Parachutes in Test Mar 14, 2013 08:25:02 AM | John Entwistle
 
Use Linear Regression: Exploring Space Through Math-Space Shuttle Ascent to have your students track the linear regression of a space shuttle launch.
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Rover Analysis: Mars could have supported living microbes Mar 13, 2013 09:14:53 AM | John Entwistle
 
Curiosity found some key chemical ingredients for life in sedimentary rock near an ancient Martian stream bed.
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NASA'S Orion Lands Safely on Two of Three Parachutes in Test Feb 27, 2013 09:11:27 AM | John Entwistle
 
Orion test informs NES lesson.
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Curiosity Observes Unusual Rock on Mars Feb 26, 2013 11:56:11 AM | John Entwistle
 
Curiosity finds evidence of wind and erosion on Martian rocks.
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NASA Super-Tiger Balloon Shatters Flight Record Feb 11, 2013 09:13:25 AM | John Entwistle
 
NASA mission provides real-world connection to NES lesson.
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Maneuver Prepares Curiosity for Drilling Jan 29, 2013 09:30:26 AM | John Entwistle
 
Curiosity rover gets ready to drill into Martian rock. To learn about the engineering and challenges involved in getting Curiosity to Mars, check out four special Mars Month episodes of NASA Now on the NASA Explorer Schools Virtual Campus.
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GRAIL Lunar Impact Site Named for Astronaut Sally Ride Dec 18, 2012 11:34:21 AM | John Entwistle
 
NASA names site where GRAIL spacecraft impacted the moon in honor of the late astronaut Sally K. Ride.
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GRAIL's Dynamic Moon Duo Set to Impact Lunar Surface Today Dec 17, 2012 09:21:59 AM | John Entwistle
 
Twin spacecraft, Ebb and Flow, comprising NASA's Gravity Recovery And Interior Laboratory, or GRAIL mission to impact the lunar surface Dec. 17.
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Yearlong International Space Station Mission Connects to NASA Now Classroom Video Dec 03, 2012 08:15:52 AM | John Entwistle
 
NASA mission relates to NES NASA Now classroom video.
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News From NASA's Kepler Mission Connects with Finding Habitable Planets Lesson Nov 19, 2012 12:27:01 PM | John Entwistle
 
Latest Kepler mission news connects to the NES featured lesson, Algebraic Equations: Transit Tracks—Finding Habitable Planets.
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Spot the International Space Station from your own Backyard Nov 08, 2012 01:44:56 PM | John Entwistle
 
Sign up for alerts for when the ISS passes over your area.
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NASA Rover Finds Clues to Changes in Mars' Atmosphere Nov 05, 2012 12:18:13 PM | John Entwistle
 
Learn about the engineering and challenges of Curiosity-check out four Mars Month episodes of NASA Now on the NES Virtual Campus.
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New Study Updates Status of Nearby Exoplanet Oct 31, 2012 08:33:18 AM | John Entwistle
 
Extension article for a NASA Explorer Schools lesson, Finding Habitable Planets.
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First Two Webb Telescope Flight Mirrors Delivered to NASA Oct 30, 2012 08:59:43 AM | John Entwistle
 
First two of James Webb Space Telescope's 18 primary mirrors arrived at GSFC.
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NASA's Solar Fleet Peers Into Coronal Cavities Oct 22, 2012 11:55:44 AM | John Entwistle
 
Information is related to the NASA Explorer Schools lesson, Geometry: Space Math Problems—Solar Storms.
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Discovery of Lonely Galactic Island Relates to NASA Now Classroom Video Program Oct 15, 2012 11:42:21 AM | John Entwistle
 
Discovery of isolated dwarf galaxy relates to NASA Now classroom video.
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Radiation Belt Mission Is Extension for Space Math Problems Oct 11, 2012 09:47:49 AM | John Entwistle
 
Radiation Belt Storm Probes mission provides real-world connection to NES lesson, Geometry: Space Math Problems: Solar Storms.
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NASA Now: Geology: Curiosity-Main Science Goals Sep 17, 2012 07:43:02 AM | John Entwistle
 
This program is available on the Virtual Campus beginning Sept. 19.
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NASA Now: Forces and Motion: Curiosity -- Entry, Descent and Landing Sep 10, 2012 01:46:52 PM | John Entwistle
 
This program is available on the NES Virtual Campus beginning Sept. 12.
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A Primer on Curiosity Aug 20, 2012 08:29:57 AM | John Entwistle
 
Overview of Curiosity's instruments and mission.
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Meteor Smoke Makes Strange Clouds Aug 08, 2012 12:22:16 PM | John Entwistle
 
AIM detects bits of 'meteor smoke' imbedded in noctilucent clouds
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What to Expect When Curiosity Starts Snapping Pictures Aug 07, 2012 09:10:35 AM | John Entwistle
 
Suite of cameras and science instruments work together to hunt for clues to the mystery of Mars.
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NASA Lands Rover Beside Martian Mountain Aug 06, 2012 09:19:34 AM | John Entwistle
 
The Mars Science Laboratory spacecraft succeeded in every step of the most complex landing ever attempted on Mars.
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Go Curiosity! Aug 02, 2012 03:52:04 PM | John Entwistle
 
A message from John Grunsfeld, Associate Administrator for the Science Mission Directorate
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Celebrate the Landing of the Mars Curiosity Rover Aug 02, 2012 03:32:11 PM | John Entwistle
 
Information about using this historic occasion to introduce current real-world science and engineering to your students.
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NuSTAR Opens X-Ray Eyes Aug 02, 2012 09:34:33 AM | John Entwistle
 
NuSTAR snaps first test images of the high-energy X-ray universe.
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Mars Landing Sky Show Jul 30, 2012 08:53:31 AM | John Entwistle
 
On the same night Curiosity lands on Mars, a "Martian Triangle" will appear in sunset skies of Earth.
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Researchers Estimate Ice Content of Crater at Moon's South Pole Jul 27, 2012 09:54:37 AM | John Entwistle
 
LRO data indicate lunar ice may make up as much as 22% of surface material in a crater located at south pole.
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Curiosity's Seven Minutes of Terror Jul 19, 2012 01:54:26 PM | John Entwistle
 
Engineers candidly talk about Curiosity's landing system.
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Curiosity Nears Daring Landing on Mars Jul 17, 2012 09:29:58 AM | John Entwistle
 
NASA's most advanced planetary rover is on a precise course for an early August landing.
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Visit to Pluto Jul 16, 2012 10:14:14 AM | John Entwistle
 
New Horizons races across the solar system for encounter that could alter what researchers know" about Pluto and other small worlds.
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Unprecedented Blooms of Ocean Plant Life Jun 13, 2012 10:02:41 AM | John Entwistle
 
Scientists find Arctic waters richer in microscopic marine plants than any other ocean region on Earth.
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NASA Now: Technology and Design -- Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle Jun 06, 2012 09:46:47 AM | John Entwistle
 
Designing, building and testing are important steps of the engineering process for the Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle.
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NASA Continues Orion Parachute Testing for Future Test Flight Jun 05, 2012 10:28:34 AM | John Entwistle
 
Have your students track the linear regression of a space shuttle launch.
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Astronaut Don Pettit and the ISS Transit of Venus Jun 01, 2012 09:43:24 AM | John Entwistle
 
Astronaut Don Pettit is about to become the first human to witness and photograph a transit of Venus from space.
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NASA Space Telescope Sees the Light from an Alien Super-Earth May 09, 2012 02:01:11 PM | John Entwistle
 
Spitzer Space Telescope detects light emanating from a "super-Earth" located beyond our solar system.
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NASA's 747 and Enterprise Land in New York Apr 27, 2012 04:24:59 PM | John Entwistle
 
NASA's 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft (SCA) with space shuttle Enterprise mounted atop have landed in New York City.
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NASA Now: Lasers and Light -- STORRM Apr 06, 2012 11:02:24 AM | John Entwistle
 
Learn why NASA wants to develop technology that operates autonomously, how STORMM accomplishes this, and how lasers make the project possible.
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Evolution of the Moon Apr 05, 2012 10:53:37 AM | John Entwistle
 
LRO provides insight into the history of the moon.
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Sunspot 1429 Releases Two More M-Class Flares Mar 12, 2012 10:39:24 AM | John Entwistle
 
AR 1429 has so far produced three X-class flares and numerous M-class flares.
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Orion Completes Testing Feb 10, 2012 09:52:24 AM | John Entwistle
 
Orion mock-up takes final splash into the Hydro Impact Basin.
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NASA's Orion Spacecraft to Visit Oklahoma, Texas and Alabama Jan 23, 2012 02:35:22 PM | John Entwistle
 
Test version of NASA's Orion spacecraft soon will visit Oklahoma City, Dallas and Huntsville.
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NASA Detects 'Heartbeat' of Smallest Black Hole Candidate Jan 13, 2012 12:23:39 PM | John Entwistle
 
Astronomers identify candidate for smallest-known black hole using data from NASA's Rossi X-ray Timing Explorer.
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Support Your NES Meteorology Lessons with NPP Imagery Jan 10, 2012 11:06:36 AM | John Entwistle
 
When teaching Weather and Climate: Satellite Meteorology or Meteorology: How Clouds Form, use the NPP website to get updated information and imagery.
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NPP Settles Into Orbit Dec 16, 2011 03:17:38 PM | John Entwistle
 
Next-generation Earth-observing satellite system collects data on long-term climate change and short-term weather conditions.
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GOES Satellite Video of 2011 Hurricane Season Released Dec 06, 2011 01:47:38 PM | John Entwistle
 
The 2011 hurricane season is now available in one video.
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NASA's Kepler Mission Confirms Its First Planet in Habitable Zone of Sun-like Star Dec 06, 2011 01:12:02 PM | John Entwistle
 
The newly confirmed planet, Kepler-22b, is the smallest yet found to orbit in the middle of the habitable zone of a star similar to our sun.
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Mars Rover Curiosity Takes Off Nov 28, 2011 11:26:45 AM | John Entwistle
 
Mars Science Laboratory, carrying rover named Curiosity, launched Nov. 26.
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New Crew Launches to Join Expedition 29 Nov 14, 2011 01:28:59 PM | John Entwistle
 
Expedition 29 crew members are on their way to the International Space Station.
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A Crack in the Pine Island Glacier Ice Shelf Nov 14, 2011 01:12:44 PM | John Entwistle
 
Operation IceBridge finds large crack running across the floating ice shelf of Pine Island Glacier.
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NASA Mission Suggests Sun and Planets Formed Differently Oct 31, 2011 01:20:53 PM | John Entwistle
 
Genesis mission data indicates our sun and its inner planets may have formed differently than previously believed.
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Unprecedented Orbital Observations of Mercury Reveal Surface Details Oct 24, 2011 02:35:30 PM | John Entwistle
 
MESSENGER discovers evidence of widespread flood volcanism and "hollows".
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NASA to Seek Applicants for the Next Astronaut Candidate Class Oct 07, 2011 10:44:59 AM | John Entwistle
 
In early November, NASA will seek applicants for its next class of astronaut candidates.
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Get Ready for the Launch of the Curiosity Rover Oct 07, 2011 08:52:59 AM | John Entwistle
 
Curiosity launch update telecon Monday, Oct 10 @ 3 p.m. EDT.
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LRO Offers Sunrise View of Crater Tycho's Peak Sep 21, 2011 01:15:55 PM | John Entwistle
 
LRO camera captures dramatic sunrise view of Tycho crater.
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Kepler Discovers a Planet with Two Suns Sep 16, 2011 09:19:45 AM | John Entwistle
 
Scientists detected a planet in the Kepler-16 system rotating around 2 stars.
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Herschel Telescope Detects Oxygen Molecules in Space Aug 26, 2011 09:50:11 AM | John Entwistle
 
Herschel Space Observatory's large telescope provides first confirmation of oxygen molecules in space.
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The Force Is Strong With NASA's Smartphone-Powered Satellites Aug 10, 2011 03:12:18 PM | John Entwistle
 
Experiments on ISS use SPHERES connected to smart phone.
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NASA Spacecraft Enters Large Asteroid's Orbit on July 15 Jul 18, 2011 02:57:47 PM | John Entwistle
 
Dawn spacecraft became first probe ever to orbit an object in the main asteroid belt.
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NASA Now: Aquarius Jun 16, 2011 09:46:12 AM | John Entwistle
 
Dr. David Le Vine explains how Aquarius will help us better predict our climate and how melting glaciers affect ocean salinity.
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NASA Releasing First Ever Spacecraft Orbital Views of Mercury Jun 14, 2011 02:56:47 PM | John Entwistle
 
MESSENGER images and science findings news conference-June 16 at 1 p.m. EDT.
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A Solar Blast Jun 13, 2011 09:51:43 AM | John Entwistle
 
Spectacular coronal mass ejection, or CME, on June 7, 2011.
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NASA's Two Lunar-Bound Spacecraft Jun 10, 2011 10:03:06 AM | John Entwistle
 
GRAIL spacecraft have completed all assembly and testing prior to shipment to Florida.
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A Big Surprise from the Edge of the Solar System Jun 09, 2011 03:53:47 PM | John Entwistle
 
Voyager probes discover bubbles at the edge of the solar system.
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NASA Mission to Observe Earth's Salty Seas for Climate Clues Jun 07, 2011 04:21:33 PM | John Entwistle
 
All things go for June 9, 7:20 a.m. launch of Aquarius/SAC-D observatory.
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Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer-2 Installed Jun 07, 2011 10:09:16 AM | John Entwistle
 
The Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer-2, or AMS, was installed successfully on the outside of the ISS.
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Tornado Tracks in Mississippi and Alabama May 31, 2011 09:39:45 AM | John Entwistle
 
Aqua satellite instrument collects data on recent tornadoes.
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NASA's Spirit Rover Completes Mission on Mars May 26, 2011 02:21:35 PM | John Entwistle
 
NASA ends operational planning activities for the Mars rover Spirit. Project to focuse on Spirit's still-active twin, Opportunity. 

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What Do Polar Bears, Hummingbirds and Microscopic Marine Plants Have in Common With NASA? May 23, 2011 10:56:44 AM | John Entwistle
 
NASA's Earth-observing satellites help us understand how different species and ecosystems respond to climate changes.
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LRO Releases Final Set of Exploration Data May 16, 2011 04:54:07 PM | John Entwistle
 
LRO mission releases the fifth and final set of data.
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Voyager's Golden Record Apr 28, 2011 03:42:16 PM | John Entwistle
 
Voyager probes soon to leave the solar system.
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Vesta Fiesta: August 5-7, 2011. Save the Date! Apr 21, 2011 12:23:47 PM | John Entwistle
 
Dawn and Vesta deserve a fiesta.
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NASA's Terra and Aqua Satellites Capture Disaster in Japan Mar 24, 2011 05:07:20 PM | John Entwistle
 
MODIS images show change in Japan due to earthquake and tsunami.
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Robonaut 2 Joins ISS Crew Mar 23, 2011 09:20:35 AM | John Entwistle
 
ISS crew members unpack Robonaut 2.
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Historic First: A Spacecraft Orbits Mercury Mar 18, 2011 09:53:30 AM | John Entwistle
 
MESSENGER successfully achieved orbit around Mercury.
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NASA Now: MESSENGER in Orbit Mar 11, 2011 03:54:16 PM | John Entwistle
 
Watch NASA Now as Dr. Larry Evans sheds some light on the MESSENGER mission and helps us understand more about its scientific goals.
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Capt. Kirk Wakes Discovery Crew Mar 08, 2011 09:45:50 AM | John Entwistle
 
William Shatner wakes Discovery Crew on Mar 7 as "Star Trek" theme plays.
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Glory Satellite Fails To Reach Orbit Mar 08, 2011 09:34:49 AM | John Entwistle
 
NASA's Glory mission launched from Vandenberg Air Force Base in California Friday at 5:09:45 a.m. EST failed to reach orbit.
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Glory and Global Warming Experiment Mar 01, 2011 10:12:21 AM | John Entwistle
 
Incorporate Glory data into your NES-supported Satellite Meteorology module.
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Just a Few More Weeks Until Mercury Orbit Insertion Feb 22, 2011 01:18:27 PM | John Entwistle
 
Messenger will be the first spacecraft to orbit the solar system's innermost planet.
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NASA Now-STS-133 -- Engineering Challenge: From Earth to Orbit and Return Feb 18, 2011 04:03:18 PM | John Entwistle
 
This episode addresses the upcoming launch of the space shuttle Discovery from a physics perspective, from the extreme accelerations and velocities involved in launch to the safe return of the orbiter.
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Thrill of Discovery -- Educator Workshops in Four Locations Feb 16, 2011 09:17:18 AM | John Entwistle
 
Hear from mission scientists and engineers, discover engaging activities for grades K-12 classrooms at an exciting new workshop.
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Twin STEREO Probes Provide View of Entire Sun! Feb 14, 2011 04:04:41 PM | John Entwistle
 
Four years after launch NASA's two STEREO spacecraft are now 180 degrees apart and able to image the entire Sun.
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A Valentine's Day Return to Comet Tempel 1 Feb 11, 2011 02:44:57 PM | John Entwistle
 
NASA's Stardust-NExT (New Exploration of Tempel 1) mission will encounter Comet Tempel 1 on Valentine's Day
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