Space News for May 14, 1999
Hubble Finds Gravitational Lens
The Hubble Space Telescope has found a series of gravitational lenses – caused when the gravity of a massive object focuses the light of an object behind it. The lenses can take the shape of strange patterns, arcs, rings and crosses, and can be used by astronomers to calculate universe parameters.
Astronomy Now
Chinese Planning Manned Launch
The Chinese Space Agency is planning to join other countries in sending astronauts into orbit. Official announcements claim that development of its space program is well ahead of schedule, with an unmanned launch as early as next year, with a manned launch shortly after.
BBC News
Space Chronicle
Mars Express Budget Approved
A five-year budget for an unmanned probe to Mars has been approved by European Governments. Equipped with a series of scientific instruments, the spacecraft will help determine if Mars has water – and with it, the possibility of life.
SETI@home Will be Ready Monday For Windows/Mac
It’s been over a month since the UNIX version of SETI@home was released to an initial group of 12,000 volunteers. Now Windows and Mac users will be able to join the search when the software is released on these platforms Monday.
SETI@home Home Page
MSNBC
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