United Nations reviewing asteroid impact threat
http://www.themoscowtimes.com/news/article/rogozin-tasked-with-meteorite-prevention/475678.html
The Russian fireball and the close flyby of the asteroid 2012 DA14 on Friday came at a moment in time when the United Nations is discussing international response to the near-Earth object impact concern.
NASA Puts $5 Million Towards Asteroid Detection
http://www.scienceworldreport.com/articles/5013/20130217/nasa-funds-5m-meteor-tracking-system-atlas.htm
In the wake of a meteor exploding over Russia, Hawaii's KHON is reporting on a NASA investment in a system for early asteroid detection.
VIDEO: Fireball in Northern California sky caught on camera may have been a ...
http://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/watch-fireball-calif-sky-caught-camera-article-1.1266382
The great ball of fire that blazed across the skies of Northern California was caught on camera - an astonishing sight that occurred just hours after another meteor sent shock waves over Russia and injured hundreds.
See the Moon Pass Jupiter Tonight and Monday
http://www.kpopstarz.com/articles/20922/20130217/moon-passing-jupiter-celestial-hug.htm
The moon will appear to sail past the bright planet Jupiter in the night sky tonight (Feb. 17) and Monday in the latest celestial encounter of Earth's natural satellite and the largest planet in the solar system.
Viral boom: Russian meteor memes explode on the Internet
http://www.latimes.com/business/technology/la-fi-tn-russian-meteor-77-million-views-viral-meme-20130215,0,7392179.story
It took a rock from space to derail the viral supremacy of the "Harlem Shake," but that's exactly what Friday's Russian meteor has accomplished.
NASA's 'Mohawk Guy' Explains the Thrill of Exploring Mars
http://www.scientificamerican.com/article.cfm?id=nasas-mohawk-guy-mars-curiosity
WASHINGTON, D.C.-- Not too many NASA engineers get to sit with the First Lady at the State of the Union address. But having an unusual haircut certainly doesn't hurt in getting you noticed, especially if you are the flight director for the Mars Curiosity mission.
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