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For the first time, a private rocket launched a commercial spacecraft toward the International Space Station early Tuesday. Tue, 22 May 2012 12:03:02 GMT Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: The real-life astronomer who inspired the alien-hunting character in “Contact” is retiring f...
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It's time to blitz Mars with six small probes that could directly test for microbial life, says a group of planetary scientists. Mon, 7 May 2012 20:47:48 GMT Alien solar systems that are home to so-called "hot Jupiters" - gas giants circling sizzlingly close to their stars - are ...
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Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: A stunning aurora season is finally coming to an end in the far north, thanks to the longer days and the shorter nights. Thu, 5 Apr 2012 18:47:12 GMT While one spaceship capable of reaching Mars closes in on its destination, another Mars-worthy c...
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Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: There's still snow on the ground in Arctic climes, but auroral displays are providing plenty of spring greenery. Check out the highlights of the northern lights. Wed, 21 Mar 2012 23:20:11 GMT A NASA spacecraft orbiting the huge asteroid Vesta has...