Kirk to Spock: Tiny Pluto moon to be named Vulcan
http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/wireStory/capt-kirks-vulcan-top-pluto-moons-18590689
William Shatner's 'Star Trek' suggestion tops poll to name two moons. SETI cites its mythological link to dwarf planet.
Dying stars may have planets with life
http://www.upi.com/Science_News/2013/02/25/Dying-stars-may-have-planets-with-life/UPI-73101361841528/
A new study finds that we could detect oxygen in the atmosphere of a habitable planet orbiting a white dwarf (as shown in this artist's illustration) much more easily than for an Earth-like planet orbiting a Sun-like star.
India launch puts Canadian microsats into orbit
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/science/PSLV-C20-launches-seven-satellites-Pranab-witnesses-event/articleshow/18676987.cms
With India's successful PSLV (Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle) lift-off on February 26, Canada is now boasting the deployment of the world's first dedicated asteroid-hunting satellite.
Mars rover ingests rock powder for tests
http://www.upi.com/Science_News/2013/02/25/Mars-rover-ingests-rock-powder-for-tests/UPI-27651361843682/
This image from NASA's Curiosity rover shows the first sample of powdered rock extracted by the rover's drill. Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/MSSS.
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