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NASA Launches Telescope to Search for Earth Like Planents

Posted on March 7, 2009 by Rashid Faridi

NASA launched a pioneering telescope  to survey a corner of the galaxy in hopes of learning if other planets like Earth exist.The telescope, named Kepler, rode into a starry night sky aboard an unmanned Delta rocket that blasted off  from … Continue reading →

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IIT,Kanpur,India to Develop Nanosatellite-Jugnu

Posted on February 23, 2009 by Rashid Faridi

IIT-Kanpur with its nano satellite — `Jugnu’ is ready to set new highs in space research. A team of students, working under the guidance of faculty members of the institute and scientists of Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) are set … Continue reading →

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Global Satellite USA launches Global Satellite Assist

Posted on February 18, 2009 by Rashid Faridi

Global Satellite USA, one of the satellite solutions providers, announced the launch of Global Satellite Assist – a GPS tracking system that can be downloaded  GPS enabled cell phones. By using Global Satellite Assist, boaters can have an added sense … Continue reading →

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Satellite Collision Puts Hubble at Risk

Posted on February 13, 2009 by Rashid Faridi

The already hobbled Hubble Space Telescope could be further harmed by space debris from Wednesday’s unprecedented satellite collision, a chief NASA scientist told ABC News. There has always been a small risk that Hubble and other spacecraft could be damaged … Continue reading →

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