Topic: Lunar Crater Observation and Sensing Satellite
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In Pictures: Space photos of the day 06/29
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NASA asks future moon explorers to keep away from Apollo landing site
NASA has asked that any future astronauts or rovers visiting the moon refrain from disturbing the artifacts left behind by past US lunar missions.
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Hey, space hounds! Here's our top space stories of 2010. What are yours?
A burping black hole, water in weird places, and whopper-size new planets are some top space stories of 2010. If you have different discoveries on your list, post them in the comments section.
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Moon's got water, yeah. But it's got other resource goodies, too.
Besides water, frigid craters at the moon's poles hold other resources that astronauts might be able to use to sustain lunar bases. There's even a bit of silver.
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Cool Astronomy
Is the moon really a 'been there done that' world?
In the past year, we've learned that the moon is a very different place than what we had thought. Should we be so quick to disregard a manned mission?
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In Pictures: Space photos of the day 06/29
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Water on the moon: Eureka! They've found it!
NASA's sampling of a plume of material from a dark crater turns up water on the moon – and other organic compounds, too.
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NASA moon 'bombing' a plunge into the mystery of lunar water
Two pieces of a NASA spacecraft – not bombs – will crash into the moon early Friday morning, hoping to kick up evidence of water ice at the bottom of a frigid south pole crater.
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Discoveries
NASA moon bombing successful. Did we find water?
NASA successfully bombed the moon on Friday ending the LCROSS mission. Now scientists will begin their search for water.
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Horizons
Moon bombing video, photos hit Web
The NASA moon bombing was successful. Now the hunt is on for videos and photos from the LCROSS mission.
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Horizons
NASA moon bombing: It's true, but don't worry
On Friday, NASA will bomb a crater in hopes of finding water vapor on the moon.
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Coldest place in the solar system? Look to the moon.
Craters may hold evidence of Earth's history, and frozen ices at their floors could be valuable resources for lunar explorers.
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How an amateur beat the pros in spotting Jupiter collision
With dedication and good timing, amateur astronomers have helped track asteroids and search for planets. NASA is enlisting some for a moon observation mission.
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NASA heads back to the moon
The mission to gather data needed to put humans on the moon again launches Thursday evening. It includes slamming a satellite craft into the bottom of a lunar crater.
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NASA resets shuttle launch for Wednesday
The delayed launch of Endeavour – caused by a fuel tank leak similar to one that delayed the shuttle Discovery in March – also bumps the launch of a moon reconnaissance mission to Thursday.
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NASA unveils new lunar map
The latest, most detailed map offers the best view yet of the lunar south pole, considered a prime target for a manned landing after 2020.
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