Space
NASA to launch planet-hunting telescope Friday
A NASA telescope was cleared to launch on Friday on a mission to look for Earth-like planets around other stars and determine whether there are places that could support human-like life beyond our solar system.
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Japan considers putting robot on moon
Japan considers putting robot on mooJapan is considering putting a robot on the moon by 2020 and an astronaut by 2030, a report from a government office showed on Friday, amid fears that the country will...
Dancing black hole twins found in same orbit
Two colossal black holes appear to be orbiting one another in sort of a cosmic minuet at the centre of a faraway galaxy formed when two separate galaxies collided, U. S. astronomers have reported.
Canadian astronaut to float about with new 'family'
From his perch 350 km above Earth, astronaut Robert Thirsk will try to guide a little rover, dubbed Red, around a field in St. Hubert, Que.
Space rock gives Earth a close shave
An asteroid of a similar size to a rock that exploded above Siberia in 1908 with the force of a thousand atomic bombs whizzed close past Earth on Monday, astronomers said on Tuesday.
China plans first space docking for 2011
China will launch a space module next year and carry out the nation's first space docking in 2011 as a step towards its goal of building a space station, state media said Sunday.
Canada's little satellite that could
While NASA lost a $285-million U.S. satellite this week, a Canadian microsatellite that does the same job is chugging along happily in orbit — at one-1,000th the cost.
NASA aims for March 12 launch of space shuttle
After four delays, NASA on Wednesday set March 12 as the target date for the next launch of the space shuttle Discovery.
China opens bidding on moon probe technology
BEIJING - China will open competitive bidding so that domestic schools and institutions can help build crucial parts of the country's moon exploration craft, an official newspaper said on Wednesday.
Botched launch ends U.S. satellite's mission
The U.S. government's first attempt to map carbon dioxide in Earth's atmosphere from space ended early on Tuesday after a botched satellite launch from California, officials said.
NASA delays shuttle flight a fourth time
NASA delayed its first space shuttle launch of the year for a fourth time on Friday after failing to resolve concerns about a potential problem with fuel pressurization valves.
NASA spacecraft to seek out Earth-like planets
A U.S. spacecraft toting the biggest camera ever sent into space will be launched next month to scour our region of the Milky Way galaxy for warm, rocky planets like Earth that may host life, NASA said...
Canadian astronaut previews historic space station mission at U of C
After more than two years of intense training, Canadian astronaut Robert Thirsk is set to launch into space in May as crew member of an unprecedented, research-laden expedition aboard the International...
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Beatles fans to get videogame September 9
Fans of The Beatles who have always wanted to sing alongside John and Paul, or rock with George and Ringo, will finally get their chance on September 9 when the band's much-anticipated videogame hits the shelves.
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Toy maker boosted by Halo deal
Shares of Mega Brands Inc more than doubled on Tuesday after the toymaker said it had signed a global licensing agreement with Microsoft Game Studios to make construction toys for its Halo Wars video game.
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Dead Space so scary you'll want to Wii
When you think of a Nintendo Wii, you probably think of playing a carefree and pleasant game of Wii Sports bowling with your grandma or using Wii Fit to tighten up your saggy butt.
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Too much PlayStation causes painful lumps?
Gamers beware: Keeping too tight a grip on the console and furiously pushing the buttons can cause a newly identified skin disorder marked by painful lumps on the palms, Swiss scientists said on Tuesday.