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Eye On The Bay - Chabot Observatory

Bay Area Viewers Attempt Glimpse Of Passing Asteroid

According to Oakland-based Chabot Space and Science Center astronomer Ben Burress, the asteroid missed Earth by about 17,230 miles, closer than many of earth’s satellites.

2013/02/15

San Jose State University (San Jose State University)

NASA Awards San Jose State $73 Million For Air Traffic Control Research

NASA has awarded $73 million to San Jose State University to participate in research on how people interact with new technology that will be introduced during an overhaul of the nation’s air traffic control system.

2012/02/03

Microsoft Xbox 360 gaming console and Kinect sensor

Tech Watch: Microsoft Delays Xbox Update

CNET Editor at Large Brian Cooley said Microsoft may still be working out the kinks after delaying the launch of a new user interface for the Xbox 360.

2011/12/06

Artist's rendering of the Upper Atmosphere Research Satellite, or UARS, burning up as it re-enters earth's atmosphere. (NASA)

NASA Satellite Crashes To Earth, Visible From California Skies

A NASA satellite was visible in the skies over California as it entered the atmosphere, before crashing into Earth.

2011/09/24

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