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Io's internal structure and magnetic field lines (image NASA/JPL/University of Michigan/UCLA)

An ocean of magma under the surface of Jupiter’s moon Io

Massimo Luciani May 13, 2011 0

A new analysis of the data gathered by the Galileo space probe has revealed the presence of a partially molten magma ocean which is a layer about 30 miles thick below the surface of Io, one of the biggest Jupiter’s moons.

Microsoft acquires Skype

Massimo Luciani May 11, 2011 0

Yesterday a rumor had become insistent about an agreement with Microsoft which was confirmed later in the day. Bill Gates’ company has signed an agreement to buy Skype for $8.5 billion in cash.

Artist concept of Gravity Probe B in orbit (image NASA/MSFC)

New confirmation to the theory of relativity from the Gravity Probe B space mission

Massimo Luciani May 6, 2011 0

The Gravity Probe B space mission has confirmed two predictions derived from Albert Einstein’s theory of general relativity measuring the geodetic and frame-dragging effects.

The stamp that celebrates Alan Shepard's flight

50 years ago Alan Shepard’s first American space flight

Massimo Luciani May 5, 2011 1

On May 5, 1961 Alan Shepard became the first American to make a space flight on the spacecraft Freedom 7. Today that mission is celebrated with a stamp.

Part of the VacuSEN sensor (photo ESA / ESCUBE)

A space sensor to produce eco-friendlier glass

Massimo Luciani May 3, 2011 0

A sensore developed for ESA capable of measuring the level of atomic oxygen around a spacecraft at the time of its reentry into the atmosphere was used to produce glass with better insulating qualities.