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Signs of Ancient Ocean on Mars Spotted by European Spacecraft (SPACE.com)
SPACE.com - A European spacecraft orbiting Mars has found more revealing evidence that an ocean may have covered parts of the Red Planet billions of years ago.
Congress OKs bill to prod US aviation into new era (AP)
AP - After five years of legislative struggling, 23 stopgap measures and a two-week shutdown of the Federal Aviation Administration, Congress finally has passed a bill aimed at prodding the nation's aviation system into a new high-tech era in which satellites are central to air traffic control and piloted planes share the skies with unmanned drones.
Skydiver to Attempt Record-Breaking Supersonic Space Jump (SPACE.com)
SPACE.com - One man's quest to make a record-breaking leap from near the edge of space is nearing make-or-break time.
Ship that hit Ky. bridge has precious space cargo (AP)
AP - The hulking cargo ship that tore through a western Kentucky bridge last month is carrying millions of dollars of rocket components that will be used to blast satellites into space for NASA and Department of Defense missions.
Brightest Galaxy Ever Seen With Gravity Lens Shines in Hubble Photo (SPACE.com)
SPACE.com - A fluke of astrophysics has revealed what scientists are calling the brightest galaxy ever seen through a cosmic "zoom lens," NASA officials say.
Russia's Space Woes Stress NASA's Need for Private Spaceships (SPACE.com)
SPACE.com - The recent delay of the next manned launch to the International Space Station due to a damaged Russian space capsule highlights NASA's critical need for commercially built vehicles, space policy experts say.
Mars 'Super-Drought' May Make Red Planet Too Dry for Alien Life (SPACE.com)
SPACE.com - The surface of Mars may have been parched for too long for any life-forms to exist on the planet today, a new study suggests.
Wanted: Mock Astronauts for Mission to Mars ... in Hawaii (SPACE.com)
SPACE.com - If you've ever dreamed of becoming an astronaut and have four months to spare, you might have the "right stuff" to fly to Mars … well, sort of.
Virgin Galactic's Private Spaceship Ramping Up Toward Passenger Flights (SPACE.com)
SPACE.com - LOS ANGELES, Calif. — This year is key for Virgin Galactic's bid to become the first commercial spaceliner service, as rocket-powered flights of its SpaceShipTwo are on the books for summer.
Over 6,300 Respond to NASA's Request for Astronaut Applicants (ContributorNetwork)
ContributorNetwork - NASA's space shuttle program is over. NASA does not have its own means of taking astronauts into space. Commercial spacecraft under development won't be ready for another four to five years. The Orion spacecraft is even more uncertain.
Jupiter-Bound NASA Probe Adjusts Course Toward Giant Planet (SPACE.com)
SPACE.com - A NASA probe on a five-year mission to Jupiter fired up its rocket thrusters this week to better aim itself at the largest planet in our solar system.
Space Rock of Love: Asteroid Eros Attracts Skywatchers in Earth Flyby (SPACE.com)
SPACE.com - In 1931, the close approach of the asteroid Eros allowed professional astronomers to calculate its distance and make that era's most accurate measurement of the solar system. As the asteroid passes near Earth this week, amateur astronomers and students from around the world seek to recreate the historical experience.
NASA Awash In Astronaut Applications, But Still Lacks Spaceships (SPACE.com)
SPACE.com - NASA may not have space shuttles to launch people into the final frontier anymore, but that hasn't stopped Americans from lining up in droves for the chance to join the agency's iconic astronaut corps during the latest recruitment drive.
Earth From Space: The Secret of NASA's Amazing 'Blue Marble' Photos (SPACE.com)
SPACE.com - NASA's newest Earth-watching satellite is beaming back spectacular views of our home planet – huge mosaics of many images stitched together at the highest-resolution yet obtained. But there's a bit of science mojo at work to create the stunning photos.
Hubble Telescope Spies Milky Way Galaxy's Twin (SPACE.com)
SPACE.com - An uncanny twin of our own Milky Way galaxy takes center stage in a new cosmic portrait by the Hubble Space Telescope unveiled today (Feb. 3).
Experiment Investigates How to Fight Fire in Space (SPACE.com)
SPACE.com - New experiments on the International Space Station may reveal tips on fighting fires in space, and back here on Earth, too.
NASA says Russian space woes no worry (AP)
AP - NASA says it still has confidence in the quality of Russia's manned rockets, despite an embarrassing series of glitches and failures in the Russian space program.
NASA confident in Russia despite space accidents (Reuters)
Reuters - Despite a spate of Russian space accidents last year, NASA remains confident in its partner's ability to fly crew and cargo to the International Space Station, the program manager said on Thursday.
Damaged Russian Spaceship Forces Big Launch Delay for Next Station Crew (SPACE.com)
SPACE.com - A botched pressure test of a Russian space capsule slated to launch the next crew to the International Space Station has forced NASA and its partners to delay the planned liftoff for more than a month.
Space Adventures Plans Private Lunar Voyage for February 2017 (ContributorNetwork)
ContributorNetwork - Eric Anderson, the chairman of Space Adventures, offered a YouTube video update on his company's plan to send two paying customers on a Russian Soyuz on a flight around the moon. Anderson said that he hopes the flight to depart by February 2017.

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