Being down to Earth, for a change

Asteroid 'Less Likely' To Hit Earth

By: dustgeer

US space agency Nasa has sharply downgraded the threat that a massive asteroid could slam into Earth in 2036.Apophis was discovered in 2004 and is two-and-a-half times the size of an American football field.It captured widespread attention after calculations suggested it might pose a threat to the planet.There is now a one-in-250,000 chance of a ...

about 1 month ago

45 people selected to go into space,for the China's space program.

By: sonalbenanilkumarrana

China have selected 45 candidates for the second batch of astronauts.   One-third are women from selected ones.   Official sources said, in the initial phase from selected 45 candidates, are 30 men and 15 women. These all are Air Force pilot.

about 1 month ago

Nasa Moon bombing: LCROSS mission crashes into Moon

By: candygirl

The Nasa LCROSS mission to discover how much water is on the Moon has crashed into the surface of the satellite but left millions who watched the expected spectacle live disappointed. A plume of dust and rock that was predicted to reach up to six miles high was forecast, but in the end those watching the crash on televisions or on the ...

about 1 month ago

Spacecraft set to hit moon tomorrow

By: NAGHMELMASRY

4:00AM Friday Oct 09, 2009 Photo / Supplied Video NASA prepares to fire projectile into the moon (1:03) http://media.nzherald.co.nz/webcontent/document

about 1 month ago