SETI bioastro: Save the Hubble Space Telescope past 2010

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Science/Astronomy:

* Despite Pleas From Fans, Hubble's Days Are Numbered

http://www.space.com/businesstechnology/technology/hubble_future_0306731.html

Despite pleas from a parade of astronomers that NASA consider extending the life and capabilities of the Hubble Space Telescope (HST), the U.S. space agency appears unlikely to change its plans to deorbit the space borne astronomy platform in 2010.

* Mars Set for Brightest Appearance in History This Month
http://www.space.com/spacewatch/mars_august_030801.html

Just ahead of an historically close approach to Earth later this month, Mars has become the "star" of the night.

* Space Mailbag: I Found Some Dark Matter in My Basement
http://www.space.com/scienceastronomy/space_mailbag-1.html

Stephen Beres writes: Cleaning out my basement, I came across some Dark Matter. I couldn't sweep it up, or vacuum it or anything. It just lay there, very dark

* Astronotes: NASA Mulls Mars Scout Project
http://www.space.com/astronotes/astronotes.html

A decision is expected shortly by NASA regarding its selection of a 2007 Mars Scout project. Four innovative missions have faced intense scrutiny as to technical merit, cost, and science output.

* Image of the Day: Orion's Fire
http://www.space.com/imageoftheday/image_of_day_030801.html

The Orion Nebula is a favorite of backyard astronomers because it can be seen with binoculars and small telescopes under dark skies.

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Recent Headlines:

* NASA Astronaut: Returning Hubble To Earth, Too Risky
http://www.space.com/businesstechnology/technology/hubble_grunsfeld_0306731.html

* Exploding Stars Create Clouds of Cosmic Dust
http://www.space.com/scienceastronomy/supernova_dust_030731.html

* Diamond in the Rough: Looking for Life in Rocks
http://www.space.com/searchforlife/seti_rocks_030731.html

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