Satellites
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Programming Error Doomed Russian Mars Probe
Posted by Irene Klotz Tue Feb 7, 2012 02:25 AM ET | 0
A computer programming error doomed Russia's Phobos-Grunt Mars spacecraft, a government board investigating the accident has determined. Read more
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Iran Launches Another Satellite
Posted Fri Feb 3, 2012 12:22 PM ET | 0
The Navid observation satellite is expected to stay in orbit for 18-months, heightening tensions with western countries. Read more
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Declassified US Spy Satellites Land in Ohio
Posted Mon Jan 30, 2012 09:15 AM ET | 0
The trio of Cold War-era satellites were among the most prolific U.S. spy systems between the 1960s and 1980s. Read more
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Cold Plasma Layer Detected High Above Earth
Posted Fri Jan 27, 2012 02:00 PM ET | 0
Cold, electrically charged particles have long been suspected to exist tens of thousands of miles above the Earth's surface, and now satellites have detected such ions there for the first time. Read more
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NASA Welcomes Our Surgical Robot Overlords
Posted by Jennifer Ouellette Fri Jan 27, 2012 11:10 AM ET | 0
Using a pioneering surgery technique developed for hospitals, could NASA fix satellites in orbit? Read more
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The Blue Marble, 2012 Style: Big Pic
Posted Thu Jan 26, 2012 02:47 AM ET | 0
An iconic view of our planet has been captured through the high-definition eyes of a brand new Earth observing satellite. Read more
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Sun Drags Space Junk Out of Earth Orbit
Posted by Ian O'Neill Fri Jan 20, 2012 02:08 PM ET | 0
The uptick in solar activity has caused the Earth's atmosphere to expand, aiding the removal of dangerous space debris from orbit. Read more
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Satellite Photos Stricken Cruise Ship from Orbit: Big Pic
Posted Wed Jan 18, 2012 05:31 PM ET | 0
An Earth observation satellite has captured a high-resolution view of the stricken Costa Concordia in Tuscan waters. Read more
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How To Be Good Space Cadets: Don't Trash Orbit
Posted by Irene Klotz Wed Jan 18, 2012 02:07 AM ET | 0
The United States will take a stab at joining Europe and other nations in hammering out a code of conduct for activities in space. Read more
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Dead Russian Mars Probe Reenters Over the Pacific
Posted Sun Jan 15, 2012 05:27 PM ET | 0
Any surviving components of the doomed Phobos-Grunt spacecraft plunged into the ocean on Sunday. Read more
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Russian Mars Spacecraft Reentry Imminent
Posted Sun Jan 15, 2012 04:47 AM ET | 0
The stranded Phobos-Grunt probe will likely reenter Earth's atmosphere late on Sunday. Read more
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No Shoot-Down Despite Incoming Satellite's Toxic Fuel
Posted by Irene Klotz Fri Jan 13, 2012 01:25 PM ET | 0
A Mars probe's tank is expected to melt during re-entry, so there's no need for a missile intercept, like in 2008, experts say. Read more
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Stranded Russian Mars Probe to Crash in 11 Days
Posted Wed Jan 4, 2012 01:49 PM ET | 0
The Russian military says the doomed Phobos-Grunt spacecraft may reenter the Earth's atmosphere on Jan. 15. Read more
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Hackers Want To Launch Their Own Satellites
Posted by Jesse Emspak Wed Jan 4, 2012 09:51 AM ET | 0
Hackers call for building a secure satellite communications network, safe from government interference. Read more
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Twin NASA Probes Enter Moon Orbit
Posted Sun Jan 1, 2012 11:50 PM ET | 0
The GRAIL spacecraft are now orbiting the moon -- GRAIL-A arrived on Saturday, GRAIL-B arrived on New Year's Day. Read more
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