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Scientists explain puzzling lake asymmetry on Titan

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21 hours ago | 4.6 / 5 (10) | 0

Researchers at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) suggest that the eccentricity of Saturn's orbit around the sun may be responsible for the unusually uneven distribution of methane and ethane ...

NASA: Floating 'junk' no threat to space station

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Nov 28, 2009 | 4.7 / 5 (3) | 0

(AP) -- NASA says a piece of old space junk that it's been tracking for a few days is no threat to the International Space Station.

Japan launches 5th spy satellite

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Nov 28, 2009 | 3.5 / 5 (8) | 3

(AP) -- Japan launched its fifth spy satellite into orbit Saturday in a bid to boost its ability to independently gather intelligence, the government said.

Space shuttle Atlantis, 7 astronauts back on Earth

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Nov 27, 2009 | 5 / 5 (2) | 0

(AP) -- Space shuttle Atlantis and its seven astronauts returned to Earth with a smooth touchdown Friday to end an 11-day flight that resupplied the International Space Station.

China to launch second lunar probe: state media

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Nov 27, 2009 | 5 / 5 (6) | 0

China will launch its second moon orbiter next October, state media reported Friday, as it powers ahead with a space programme that has sparked concerns abroad.