Items Tagged With Mars
Asteroid 2007 WD5 is poor marksman: Now predicted to totally miss Mars
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2008-01-11 11:30:52
After several updates during the past few weeks concerning the estimated trajectory of asteroid 2007 WD5 as it approaches the planet Mars, scientists are now: “effectively ruling out the possible collision with Mars” on January 30, 2008.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2008-01-11 11:30:52
After several updates during the past few weeks concerning the estimated trajectory of asteroid 2007 WD5 as it approaches the planet Mars, scientists are now: “effectively ruling out the possible collision with Mars” on January 30, 2008.
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Another update: asteroid has only 1-in-40 chance (2.5%) of hitting Mars
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2008-01-09 09:53:28
The trajectory of asteroid 2007 WD5 as it nears Mars is being better estimated by astronomers here on Earth. As of January 8, 2008, it is expected to miss the Red Planet by about 18,641 miles (30,000 kilometers).
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2008-01-09 09:53:28
The trajectory of asteroid 2007 WD5 as it nears Mars is being better estimated by astronomers here on Earth. As of January 8, 2008, it is expected to miss the Red Planet by about 18,641 miles (30,000 kilometers).
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Update on asteroid hitting Mars: Now 1-in-28
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2008-01-04 08:16:41
The chance that asteroid 2007 WD5 will hit the planet Mars on January 30, 2008, has been slightly reduced from 1-in-25 (4%) to 1-in-28 (about 3.6%) based on observations at the Magdalena Ridge Observatory.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2008-01-04 08:16:41
The chance that asteroid 2007 WD5 will hit the planet Mars on January 30, 2008, has been slightly reduced from 1-in-25 (4%) to 1-in-28 (about 3.6%) based on observations at the Magdalena Ridge Observatory.
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Possibility of asteroid hitting Mars upped to 1 out of 25
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2007-12-29 09:14:03
One week ago the chance of Mars getting smacked by 2007 WD5 asteroid was 1 out of 75. Based on historical data of the asteroid’s path, that possibility of a collision has been raised to 1 out of 25, or four percent.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2007-12-29 09:14:03
One week ago the chance of Mars getting smacked by 2007 WD5 asteroid was 1 out of 75. Based on historical data of the asteroid’s path, that possibility of a collision has been raised to 1 out of 25, or four percent.
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NASA’s Mars Scout 2 is earthbound for two more years
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2007-12-23 08:14:29
NASA announced Friday, December 21, 2007, that the Scout spacecraft originally scheduled to head to Mars in 2011 will be delayed by two years because of a undisclosed conflict in the purchasing process.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2007-12-23 08:14:29
NASA announced Friday, December 21, 2007, that the Scout spacecraft originally scheduled to head to Mars in 2011 will be delayed by two years because of a undisclosed conflict in the purchasing process.
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Place your bets: Will asteroid hit Mars in January?
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2007-12-21 09:21:28
According to NASA research scientists, an asteroid has a 1-in-75 chance of hitting the planet Mars on January 30, 2008.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2007-12-21 09:21:28
According to NASA research scientists, an asteroid has a 1-in-75 chance of hitting the planet Mars on January 30, 2008.
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See planet Mars up close and personal
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2007-12-19 08:52:42
The planet Mars is now prime for getting a real good look at it. It came very close to Earth on Tuesday, December 18, 2007, at 6:46 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. It’s only a hop, skip, and jump from us, galactically speaking, for the rest of December.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2007-12-19 08:52:42
The planet Mars is now prime for getting a real good look at it. It came very close to Earth on Tuesday, December 18, 2007, at 6:46 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. It’s only a hop, skip, and jump from us, galactically speaking, for the rest of December.
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Mars rover Spirit makes important “life” find, now scrambling for its own life
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2007-12-11 11:57:40
NASA scientists report that Mars Exploration Rover Spirit found ground on Mars earlier in 2007 that shows evidence of possible past microbial life. However, now, Spirit only has until Christmas to find a sunny spot to recharge its batteries in preparation for Martian winter.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2007-12-11 11:57:40
NASA scientists report that Mars Exploration Rover Spirit found ground on Mars earlier in 2007 that shows evidence of possible past microbial life. However, now, Spirit only has until Christmas to find a sunny spot to recharge its batteries in preparation for Martian winter.
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Martian sand pile almost overtakes NASA Spirit rover
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2007-12-05 18:39:12
Over the past five months, the Mars Exploration Rover has been crossing the floor of Gusevy Crater, ascending the Columbia Hills, and moving around Home Plate. However, around the middle of November 2007, it got stuck in a pile of sand at the bottom of a depression.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2007-12-05 18:39:12
Over the past five months, the Mars Exploration Rover has been crossing the floor of Gusevy Crater, ascending the Columbia Hills, and moving around Home Plate. However, around the middle of November 2007, it got stuck in a pile of sand at the bottom of a depression.
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Old age creeping up on Mars Rovers
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2007-11-25 18:24:06
With a three-month expected lifetime, the two NASA Mars Rovers of Spirit and Opportunity are now nearly four years old and moving like old Aunt Matilda and Grandma Tillie. But, they are "still" moving.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2007-11-25 18:24:06
With a three-month expected lifetime, the two NASA Mars Rovers of Spirit and Opportunity are now nearly four years old and moving like old Aunt Matilda and Grandma Tillie. But, they are "still" moving.
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