Taking a major step forward in the search for Earth-like planets
beyond our own solar system, a team of astronomers has announced
the discovery of the smallest extrasolar planet yet detected. About
seven-and-a-half times as massive as Earth, with about twice the
radius, it may be the first rocky planet ever found orbiting a
normal star not much different from our Sun.
New Date And Time For Space Shuttle Discovery's Rollout
Space Shuttle Discovery is set to roll out to Launch Pad 39B at
NASA's Kennedy Space Center (KSC), FL, with an upgraded External
Tank. First motion is currently targeted for 0001 EDT Wednesday,
June 15.
Griffin Prepares To Put His Own People In Leadership Roles
New NASA Chief Michael Griffin is busy -- even before he can
make personnel changes -- planning personnel changes. As a result,
two more top agency officials say they're either leaving or
changing jobs.
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