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Former NASA Public Affairs Official Says He's Under Attack
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) – A staffer who resigned from NASA after he was accused of restricting access to a noted climate scientist said Thursday he was targeted because of his political ties.
Plumes from Saturn's Moon May Contain Water
Astronomers looking at the spectacular supersonic plumes of gas and dust shooting off one of Saturn's moons say there are strong hints of liquid water, a key building block of life.
Scientists Say Copernicus' Remains Found
Researchers think they have identified the remains of Nicolaus Copernicus.
J.J. Abrams Gives Glimpse of New 'Star Trek' Film
J.J. Abrams is no Trekkie, but he's got big plans for the new 'Star Trek' film.
Former NASA Engineer's Rocket Engine Test Explodes
An artist's illustration of an Advent Launch Services launch. Credit: Advent Launch Services.
Mars Lander's Next Bake Test Could Be Its Last
NASA's Mars Phoenix Lander's next whiff of Martian dirt could be its last.
French Space Diver's Balloon Takes Off ... Without Him
Skydiver Michel Fournier's balloon left without him Monday as he prepared for a record jump.
South Korea's First Astronaut Leaves Hospital
South Korea's first astronaut was released from the hospital Wednesday.
Vatican: It's OK to Believe in Aliens
The Vatican's top astronomer says belief in aliens doesn't trump faith in God.
NASA: Mars Rovers Won't Be Cut
NASA says it won't turn off either Mars Rover because of budget cuts.
Spacecraft Flies Through Saturn Moon's Plumes
NASA's Cassini probe zipped through the icy plume of a Saturnian plume.
Satellite Sheds Light on Earth's Highest Clouds
A NASA satellite is shedding new light on Earth's highest clouds.
Astronaut's Mom Dies While He's in Space
The mother of a NASA astronaut aboard the international space station died Wednesday when a train struck her vehicle.
China's President Hails Military, Scientists for Moon Probe's Success
China's president hailed the success of the nation's first moon probe.
Buzz Aldrin's Notes Sell for Nearly $180,000
Buzz Aldrin's handwritten card with a Bible verse fetched nearly $180,000.
Malaysian Astronaut Won't Ignore Faith During Spaceflight
Malaysia's first astronaut won't ignore Muslim faith during spaceflight.
Shuttle Atlantis Returns to NASA's Florida Spaceport
A jumbo jet carrying the space shuttle Atlantis landed Tuesday at Kennedy Space Center.
Florida Judge Reverses Move to Seal Papers in Arrested Astronaut's Case
A judge presiding over the trial of fired astronaut Lisa Marie Nowak reversed his own ruling to seal some court documents, making possible the release of further papers as early as next week.
Sweden Gives Hero's Welcome to its First Spaceflyer
STOCKHOLM, Sweden (AP) – Sweden on Thursday gave a hero's welcome to its first astronaut, Christer Fuglesang, as he arrived home following a 13-day NASA mission to the International Space Station.
India's Experimental Space Capsule Returns to Earth
NEW DELHI (AP) – An Indian space capsule splashed down in the Bay of Bengal on Monday, giving engineers a chance to test technology needed to return astronauts to Earth, an official said.
Pluto's Demotion Tapped as 2006 Word of the Year
Pluto is finally getting some respect – from wordsmiths - after "Plutoed" was chosen 2006 Word of the Year by the American Dialect Society at its annual meeting on Friday.
Scientists to Scan Titan's Atmosphere From Earth
HONOLULU (AP) – Scientists studying the atmosphere of Saturn's moon, Titan, hope their research will reveal clues about the nature of Earth's atmosphere billions of years ago.
