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Geosynchronous Satellite Orbits
Communications satellites often use geosynchronous orbits because they remain stationary above the same location on Earth.
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Out of Orbit: Jessica Scott Kerrin
Martin Bridge is at it again! This time he's an alien lobster and has a pogo stick disaster.
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Space History
A Brief History of the U.S. Space Program

The First Ten In Space Part II
The second part of a brief look at the first people to journey into space.
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Sputnik I, Artificial Satellite
The original Sputnik was a landmark event in that it was both an important first as a technological achievement, and for what it inspired.
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Asteroids, Comets and Earthlings
Discussion of celestial impact with the earth.
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Parallax
How do you know how far away something is when you cannot travel to it? For instance, how do we know how far away stars are from the Earth? One way to find out is by using the principle of parallax.
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Russia Honors First Dog In Space
Russia recently unveiled a new monument honoring the first dog in space. Laika the dog was the first to successfully orbit the earth before succumbing to heat and stress.
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Sports Eye Injuries
Sports eye injuries can be devastating. This article discusses types of sports eye injuries, as well as first aid, and prevention.
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Disposable Volkswagens
How our current state of affairs is holding back the conquest of space, and why there's not really all that much reason to worry.
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February 2000 CD Reviews
Review of new CDs by Steely Dan, William Orbit, Extreme, Sonique, Dad's Porno Mag, Ian Moore and the soundtrack from The Next Best Thing.
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Defining a Planet
The IAU votes on the proposed definition of "planet" August 24. If they vote yes, expect the solar system's community of planets to experience a growth spurt.
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America's Future At Risk
Can the current U.S. defense budget provide sufficient funds to ensure America's military has continued access to space?

Von Braun's Vision
Reflecting upon the vision of one of the first true rocket scientists.

The First Space Walks, 1965
Called Extra Vehicular Activity or EVA by NASA spacewalks were a second Russian victory in the "Space Race" with America.
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Gliese 581c
The newest planet found outside our solar system by the telescope at the European Southern Observatory is orbiting a red dwarf star named Gliese 581.
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The Excess Eleven
In 1967 a group of scientists earned the title of astronaut. Faced with little chance for a place on Apollo missions, many would have to wait decades for a trip into space.
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Travel Zines
Get out your walking shoes - we've got travel zines galore!
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Star Formation Eludes Explanation
How to form stars is obviously a fundamental problem for astronomers. However, it remains one of the most daunting physical challenges in the field.
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Facts about Earth
Earth is remarkable because it is currently the only planet we know in the entire universe to harbor life.
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July’s Mysterious Meteor Shower
Where did the Southern Delta Aquarids meteor shower originate from? It may be a mystery, but seeing it is not. Find out when and where to look.
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The Sun, Moon and Ascendant
The heart and soul of astological interpretation is based upon the sun, moon and rising sign of an individual. The interrelationships of these three are discussed.
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Comet Shoemaker-Levy 9
The impact of comet Shoemaker-Levy 9 showed that the solar system is still a very volatile place.
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The Future of Space Travel
Celebrating the 30th anniversary of the moon landing.


Late Summer Shopping Deals
It takes some planning, and a great deal of patience, to shop end-of-the-season sales for the best prices. The strategy, however, yields super savings for next summer.
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New Planet May Harbor Life
The first planet beyond our solar system that may contain water, and therefore life, was detected by a team of European astronomers.
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Dr. Gerald Bull, Missile Scientist
Dr. Gerald Bull spent his life researching, reinventing and creating new methods of missile launching. His munitions science eventually lead to his murder.
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Hugo Nominations 2006
Here's the list of 2006 Hugo and Campbell Award nominations.
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Mars at Its Best for 2007
Mars reaches opposition in December 2007 as it reaches prime viewing position from Earth and becomes brighter than any star.
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Reframing Genocide
The Australian government and media are now trying to reframe native genocide and human rights abuses as being caused by Aboriginal culture and "self-governance".
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The Night Sky for April 2007
April brings a meteor shower, Venus shining near the beautiful Pleiades cluster, and the moon occulting a planet and a bright star.
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Mars Waits
Will desperate immigrants, fleeing poverty and despair, overwhelm the social systems of the developed nations? Will armed despots hold the world's resources hostage, break the economies of the industrialized countries, and, in doing so, doom themselves? Only one thing is certain.
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The Emmys Honor the Best Television Has to Offer
A look at some of the nominees for the 51st Annual Emmy Awards; This Week in TV History; My television viewing picks for the week.
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Against the Fall of Night (Book Review)
Arthur C. Clarke has been one of the most prolific and successful science fiction writers of all time. But everyone has to start somewhere. What was his first work like? Come on in and find out as we take a look at <i>Against the Fall of Night</i>.
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Fun Dog Facts
Dogs are perhaps the most popular pet in America. Check out these interesting, and sometimes funny, facts to see how much trivia you know about man's best friend.
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New Moon in Aries
Every month the universe provides a new opportunity for growth with a powerful New Moon Find out what this month's lunation has in store for you.
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The Babylon 4 Mystery
Description of what happened to Babylon 4
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It's Just Rocket Science - Part 1
In its simplest form, a rocket is just a flying container of fuel open on one end to give a controlled flight.
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Louis de Broglie, Physicist
Brief biography of Louis de Broglie who discovered the wave nature of electrons that established the wave-particle dualism.
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Relativistic Effects
When an object with mass moves at a speed approaching the speed of light, it's inherent properties are changed in surprising ways.
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Satellite Image Archive Accessible From USGS
Remarkable images of conditions present on the Earth's surface for the last 35 years are available to the public through the USGS Landsat Image Archive.
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Super Sonic Travel
From the Wright Brothers and biplanes air transportation really took off. In less than a half century men would be traveling through the air faster than sound.
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Atomic Orbitals
Electrons in atoms are arranged in electronic energy levels, subshells and orbitals.
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Bell Hit on Alfredsson
When Toronto Maple Leafs forward Mark Bell laid out Ottawa Senators captain Daniel Alfredsson last Thursday night, many cried foul unjustifiably.
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Comet Holmes Suddenly Brightens
An unexpected brightening has brought Comet 17P/Holmes into naked-eye visibility. Catch it while you can.
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Eliminate the Search in SAR
Learn more about Emergency Radio Locator Beacons (EPIRB). This affordable technology can save your life.
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