Nearest Alien Planet Gets New Name: 'Albertus Alauda'
The closest known alien planet beyond our solar system has a new unofficial name: Albertus Alauda. Full story
Controversy Over Planet-Naming Contest Heats Up
The company behind an exoplanet-naming contest says it's fighting to restore its business and its reputation in the wake of some disapproving words from the International Astronomical Union. Full story
Private firm plans "affordable" lunar mission for $1.5 billion
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - A Colorado start-up run by former NASA managers plans to conduct missions to the moon for about $1.5 billion per expedition, a fraction of what a similar government-run operation would cost, company officials said on Thursday. Full story
Private Company Aims for Manned Moon Missions by 2020
A new private venture aims to sell manned trips to the moon by 2020, its founders announced today (Dec. 6). Full story
Pluto's moons pose risk for spacecraft
The moons of Pluto, and a potential set of rings, may create dangerous debris zones for a NASA spacecraft currently speeding toward the distant world, researchers say. Full story
Uwingu space startup set to unveil 1st product
A new startup company called Uwingu, which aims to offer an alternative funding source for space projects, is gearing up to launch its first product soon. Full story
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Planetary scientist Alan Stern has been training for spaceflight on a suborbital space vehicle for research purposes.
