SPACE.com Update for August 17, 2006
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August 17, 2006
  
  TOP STORY posted: August 17, 2006 10:49 am EDT 
Orion Unveiled: Spitzer Telescope Spies Nebula’s Infrared Secrets
The Spitzer Space Telescope has taken an unprecedented look at the wispy Orion nebula to find a cornucopia of stars and dust with the recipe build planets.
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 MISSIONS/LAUNCHES
Elon Musk: SpaceX Rocket Plans Outlined
Space Shuttle Atlantis to Launch Aug. 27, NASA Says
 
 SCIENCE/ASTRONOMY
Contact: What Happens if a Signal is Found
Astronomers Support 12-Planet Solar System
 
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Nine Planets Become 12 with Controversial New Definition
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U.S. Military Sees Promise in Faster, Cheaper TacSats
posted: 16 August 2006 06:46 am EDT
Roaring Jets of Carbon Dioxide Solve Mars Mystery
posted: 16 August 2006 01:00 pm EDT
 
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Gallery: The New Solar System
The IAU has proposed a new definition for planets that brings the tally to 12. See them all!
 
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