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Dawn postponed until September
Dawn postponed until September
Dawn Journal: Awaiting Launch
The countdown is underway for Dawn's liftoff on July 8 at 4:04:49 pm EDT.
Dawn Journal: More Bad Weather
Just after the previous log was posted, further predictions of poor weather at Cape Canaveral and difficulties with a downrange launch vehicle tracking system required a launch postponement.
New Life for Stardust and Deep Impact
New Life for Stardust and Deep Impact
Ten years ago today, Pathfinder landed on Mars
Ten years ago today, Pathfinder landed on Mars
Mars Climate Sounder movies!
Mars Climate Sounder movies!
Dawn: More probably launching July 7
Dawn: More probably launching July 7
A timeline for Dawn's launch
A timeline for Dawn's launch
Mars Exploration Rovers Update: Spirit Detours in Silica Valley, Opportunity Returns to Duck Bay to Enter Victoria
The Mars Exploration Rovers (MERs) spent the month of June finishing work and clearing their agendas at their respective locales at Gusev Crater and Meridiani Planum in preparation for highly anticipated new assignments in July.
Cassini views of Tethys and Mimas
Cassini views of Tethys and Mimas
Welcome to the ninth carnival of space!
Welcome to the ninth carnival of space!
Bedtime for New Horizons
According to the mission website, the New Horizons spacecraft has drifted off to sleep, entering its
They're not just snapshots, they're data
They're not just snapshots, they're data
Dawn: Probably? launching July 7
Dawn: Probably? launching July 7
Dawn Journal: What to Expect After the Launch
Now only two weeks away from its planned launch, Dawn is eagerly awaiting the beginning of its cosmic adventure.
New Planetary Report, response to Griffin global warming comments, and other stuff
New Planetary Report, response to Griffin global warming comments, and other stuff
Check out the eighth Carnival of Space
Check out the eighth Carnival of Space
Tantalizing views of the worlds to be visited by Dawn
Tantalizing views of the worlds to be visited by Dawn
Mars Science Laboratory is going to be HUGE
Yesterday I deposited the baby with her grandmother and went to the Jet Propulsion Laboratory for a press junket to the opening of their new Mars Yard.
Fine-tuning Cassini's orbit
Fine-tuning Cassini's orbit