Monday, December 2, 2013

Today's Space News: China's Rover Journey and Training as a Space Tourist

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China Launch
China's 1st Moon Rover Launches On Lunar Journey

China launched its first moon rover mission, Chang'e 3, on early Monday (Dec. 2) local time, marking the country's first lunar landing attempt. See how Chang'e 3 and the Yutu rover will explore the moon.

Best Space Photos
Best Space Photos of the Week - Dec. 1, 2013

From a stunning image of the Dragon's Head Nebula to a photo of Comet ISON as seen by a NASA Mercury Probe, don't miss these amazing space photos of the week for Dec. 1, 2013.

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Comet Ison

Comet ISON Gets Roasted by Sun and Vanishes, But Did It Survive?

The much-anticipated Comet ISON appears to have survived its Thanksgiving Day roasting by the sun during a Nov. 28, 2013 solar encounter. See the latest news of Comet ISON here.

China Launch

Launch Photos: China's Chang'e 3 Moon Rover Mission Blasts Off

See launch photos for China's Chang'e 3 moon lander and Yutu rover on Dec. 2, 2013 local time (Dec. 1 EST) from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center.

Space Tourist

How Do You Train to Become a Space Tourist?

Flying fighter jets, floating in zero gravity and spinning in a centrifuge are not the things a regular tourist is asked to do, but a space tourist will need to accomplish all that and more.

Earth Radiation

Giant Electric Fields May Supercharge Particles In Earth's Radiation Belts

Twin probes sent to investigate Earth's Van Allen Radiation belts have found a possible explanation for why some electrons zip around at speeds close to that of light.

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