Great Lakes of Titan
Welcome to Saturn's Lake District: wide methane ponds, a never-ending drizzle, and a chance of torrential downpours. (Jul. 28)
SOFIA Saved!
The Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy, slated for cancellation in NASA's 2007 budget, has been spared and should begin flying soon. (Jul. 20)
Saturn's Spare Tire
A thick bulge from a thin ring: Cassini spots a whole new kind of feature around Saturn. (Jul. 17)
Senators Step In to Save Space Science
The US Senate is moving to boost NASA's budget and restore funding for a host of space-science missions now on the chopping block. (Jul. 14)
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