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January 29, 2014

Evidence exposes space trips real toll on immune systems
Moscow (Voice of Russia) Jan 29, 2014
Evidence is now shining a spotlight on how much space missions take a toll on humans' immune systems. At least 29 cases of infectious diseases being contracted on board a spacecraft were reported on during a 2012 study that looked into 106 flights and 742 crewmembers. Head colds, fungal infections, and gastroenteritis were just some of the ailments that overtook the participants of the study. What may be worse is the fact that they are million miles away from home and do not get to have sufficient bed-r ... read more

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				Russia's NORD device may travel to Mars A device created by Russian scientists is bidding for a chance to travel to Mars aboard NASA's Mars 2020 rover. In about five months or so, it will be clear whether NORD, the brainchild of the Mosco ... more		1Ten years on Mars leads to liveable mud Some of the oldest minerals ever analysed by NASA's Mars Opportunity Rover show that around four billion years ago Mars had liquid water so fresh it could have supported life. The findings wer ... more

CubeSats, SmallSats and MicroSats

Happy Tenth anniversary Opportunity Ten years ago, on Jan. 24, 2004, the Opportunity rover landed on a flat plain in the southern highlands of the planet Mars and rolled into an impact crater scientists didn't even know existed. The m ... more		Russia plans three spacewalks from ISS in 2014 - Energia Russian astronauts will go on three spacewalks from the International Space Station (ISS) this year; next time in August, Energia Corporation scientific and technological center head Alexander Kaler ... more		U.S.military ramps up tech capabilities to improve effectiveness Maintaining US space dominance requires rapid and reliable delivery of new systems India signs $7 bn deal for 97 domestically made fighter jets		Space Station 2024 Extension Expands Economic and Research Horizons When it comes to potential, sometimes a little space to grow can make a big difference. For the International Space Station, a little more time in space provides that room to flourish. The announcem ... more
				Space-raised flies show weakened immunity to fungus Venturing into space might be a bold adventure, but it may not be good for your immune system. Now a study by researchers at the University of California, Davis and published Jan. 24 in the journal ... more		New results on the geologic characteristics of the Chang'e-3 exploration region An article entitled "Geologic characteristics of the Chang'E-3 exploration region"was published online for SCIENCE CHINA Physics, Mechanics and Astronomy on January 21, 2014. It presents some new re ... more

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Athena-Fidus receives its "kick" for Arianespace's upcoming Ariane 5 launch

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NASA Receives Mars 2020 Rover Instrument Proposals for Evaluation

In the Eye of the Beholder

China's moon rover experiences abnormality

Yutu moon rover has 'abnormality': Xinhua

New results on the geologic characteristics of the Chang'e-3 exploration region

Countdown to Pluto

A Busy Year Begins for New Horizons

The Sounds of New Horizons

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Constellation is Back

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