Tag Archives: Titan

ESA’s Cassini-Huygens Mission Probes the Saturn System

Posted on April 3, 2010 by admin

The Cassini-Huygens Saturn mission, a joint effort by NASA, the European Space Agency and Italy’s Agenzia Spaziale Italiana, is one of the most successful and long-lasting space projects ever launched. The probe is the largest interplanetary spacecraft ever built, and … Continue reading →

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The Hunt for Extraterrestrial Life Hits the High Seas

Posted on November 11, 2009 by admin

Life on earth began in the ocean, so it just stands to reason that if life exists on other planets it may be found not on the land but in the sea. Expanding the search for extraterrestrial life to the … Continue reading →

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A Brief History of Astronomy

Posted on October 13, 2009 by admin

Astronomy (from Greek, ‘laws governing the stars’) is an incredibly fascinating science, and arguably the first true form of science that mankind has even known, since it started several thousands of years ago. It’s also a vast discipline, and is … Continue reading →

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