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Rosetta comet probe enters hibernation in deep space

June 8th, 2011 by

The final command placing ESA’s Rosetta comet-chaser into deep-space hibernation was sent earlier today. With virtually all systems shut down, the probe will now coast for 31 months until waking up in 2014 for arrival at its comet destination.acd
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NASA OIG examines management of the MSL project

June 8th, 2011 by

NASA Inspector General Paul Martin today released a report that examines the significant technical, schedule, and fiscal challenges NASA must resolve prior to November’s scheduled launch of the US$2.5 billion Mars Science Laboratory.
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TacSat-3 reaches 2-year anniversary

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Space professionals at U.S. Air Force Space Command recently marked the two-year anniversary of the launch of the Tactical Satellite 3 and its primary payload ARTEMIS, the Advanced Responsive Tactically Effective Military Imaging Spectrometer sensor.
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Boost Your Home Entertainment System With HD and Much More

June 8th, 2011 by

These days, technology changes so quickly that many people struggle to keep up with what kinds of new electronics are worth purchasing. There are so many different new gadgets and accessories that are available, that it is more challenging than ever to figure out what you should actually buy. One of the most important aspects of any home is its entertainment system, but there are also a very large number of different ways you can outfit and organize that part of your house. Some of the most important things you should think about making sure you have in your home entertainment system are a high definition TV, a surround sound system, a satellite TV, and a DVR (digital video recorder).
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