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NASA`s longest-serving Mars spacecraft shifts orbit for new observations

Last Updated: Thursday, February 13, 2014, 11:02

NASA`s Mars Odyssey spacecraft has shifted its orbit to help scientists make the first systematic observations of how morning fogs, clouds and surface frost develop in different seasons on the Red Planet.

China`s Moon rover declared dead due to mechanical issues

Last Updated: Thursday, February 13, 2014, 09:36

In a huge setback to China`s ambitious space programme, its first lunar rover Yutu or the Jade Rabbit was declared dead after attempts to revive it failed, media reports said Thursday.

Four new galaxy clusters discovered

Last Updated: Wednesday, February 12, 2014, 17:14

Scientists have discovered four new galaxy clusters, each potentially containing thousands of individual galaxies, some 10 billion light years from Earth.

NASA probe gets 360-degree view of Saturn`s auroras

Last Updated: Wednesday, February 12, 2014, 11:44

NASA trained several pairs of eyes on Saturn as the planet put on a dancing light show at its poles.

India`s Mars Orbiter Mission completes 100 days in space

Last Updated: Wednesday, February 12, 2014, 09:23

India`s first interplanetary mission completes 100 days of its voyage towards Mars today.

NASA finds new evidence to possible water flows on Mars surface

Last Updated: Tuesday, February 11, 2014, 12:35

NASA scientists studying Mars have given convincing clues that possible liquid water may still exist on the surface of Mars even today in the form of ice.

Star-rich galaxy found from universe`s baby years

Last Updated: Tuesday, February 11, 2014, 10:11

Astronomers have found an old and distant galaxy that is believed to date back to a time when the universe was just 650 million years old, a fraction of its current age.

Singapore, ISRO to launch TeLEOS-1 satellite in 2015

Last Updated: Monday, February 10, 2014, 19:46

Singapore`s first commercial satellite TeLEOS-1 will be launched into orbit on an Indian Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) next year.

NASA invites applications from companies wanting to mine moon

Last Updated: Monday, February 10, 2014, 11:46

NASA has now started inviting applications from private companies to take the first steps in exploring the moon for resources such as helium 3 and rare earth metals.

Australians discover oldest star

Last Updated: Monday, February 10, 2014, 11:41

Astronomers at the Australian National University (ANU) have discovered the oldest known star in the universe, the university press release said Monday.