asteroid

The Asteroid that Flattened Mars

Just about every two years, the planet Mars makes its closest approach to Earth… around 36 million miles. That’s when we pack our robotic emissaries off to the Red Planet, timing their launches to spend the least effort to get… Continue reading

Space shuttle laser test could help guide asteroid missions

Space shuttle laser test could help guide asteroid missions Astronauts piloted the shuttle Endeavour on a unique course back toward the International Space Station Monday, testing a next-generation laser-based navigation sensor in hopes of verifying it can help guide future… Continue reading

Space shuttle laser test could help guide asteroid missions

Space shuttle laser test could help guide asteroid missions Astronauts piloted the shuttle Endeavour on a unique course back toward the International Space Station Monday, testing a next-generation laser-based navigation sensor in hopes of verifying it can help guide future… Continue reading

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