Pilot William McCool (L) points at a video camera as Commader Rick Husband (R) sits at the controls of the space shuttle Columbia on the orbiter's flight deck during the final moments of its ill-fated return to earth in this February 1, 2003 video frame grab. There was no way the crew of the Columbia could have survived the loss of their ship, but a NASA report aimed at making future accidents more survivable revealed on December 30, 2008 that their safety harnesses and helmets had failed. Reuters Pictures 10 months ago

Pilot William McCool (L) points at a video camera as Commader Rick Husband (R) sits at the controls of the space shuttle Columbia on the orbiter's flight deck during the final moments of its ill-fated return to earth in this February 1, 2003 video frame grab. There was no way the crew of the Columbia could have survived the loss of their ship, but a NASA report aimed at making future accidents more survivable revealed on December 30, 2008 that their safety harnesses and helmets had failed.

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  1. In this image provided by NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory the surface Saturn's moon, Enceladus, captured by Cassini on its Nov. 2, 2009, flyby of Enceladus. The camera was pointing toward Enceladus from approximately 14,000 kilometers (9,000 miles) away.
  2. Ben Shelef, left, and David Bashford of the LaserMotive discuss their entry into the $2 million Space Elevator Games after the device was weighed-in at the end of the day at the NASA Dryden Flight Research Center at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009. In a the test of the concept, robotic machines powered by laser beams will try to climb a cable suspended from a helicopter, on a course 900 meters (2,953 feet) high.
  3. Thomas Nugent, left, and Jordin Kare of the LaserMotive team talk about their entry in the $2 million Space Elevator Games at the NASA Dryden Flight Research Center at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009. In a the test of the concept, robotic machines powered by laser beams will try to climb a cable suspended from a helicopter, on a course 900 meters (2,953 feet) high.
  4. This handout photo from NASA shows the KC Space Robots robot climbing a cable suspended from a helicopter, not shown, in the $2 million Space Elevator Games at the NASA Dryden Flight Research Center at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009. In a the test of the concept, robotic machines powered by laser beams will try to climb a cable suspended from a helicopter, on a course 900 meters (2,953 feet) high.
  5. This handout photo from NASA shows the LaserMotive robotic climber nearing the goal on a cable suspended from a helicopter, not shown, in the $2 million Space Elevator Games at the NASA Dryden Flight Research Center at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009. In a the test of the concept, robotic machines powered by laser beams will try to climb a cable suspended from a helicopter, on a course 900 meters (2,953 feet) high.
  6. A member of the University of Saskatchewan dozes off after spending most of the night preparing the team's entry into the $2 million Space Elevator Games at the NASA Dryden Flight Research Center at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009. In a the test of the concept, robotic machines powered by laser beams will try to climb a cable suspended from a helicopter, on a course 900 meters (2,953 feet) high.
  7. Photovoltaic cells, temporarily protected by colored plastic, are seen below as Andrew Williams of the University of Saskatchewan works on his team's entry into the $2 million Space Elevator Games at the NASA Dryden Flight Research Center at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009. In a the test of the concept, robotic machines powered by laser beams will try to climb a cable suspended from a helicopter, on a course 900 meters (2,953 feet) high.
  8. This handout photo from NASA shows David Bashford, right, lead of the LaserMotive team, preparing their robotic climber entry in the $2 million Space Elevator Games at the NASA Dryden Flight Research Center at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009. After three years without a winner in a NASA-backed competition to develop the science fiction space elevator concept, the team from Seattle on Friday, Nov. 6, 2009 collected $900,000 after its laser-powered robotic machine raced up more than 2,950 feet (nearly 1 kilometer) of cable dangling from a helicopter.
  9. This handout photo from NASA shows David Bashford, right, lead of the LaserMotive team, preparing their robotic climber entry in the $2 million Space Elevator Games at the NASA Dryden Flight Research Center at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009. In a the test of the concept, robotic machines powered by laser beams will try to climb a cable suspended from a helicopter, on a course 900 meters (2,953 feet) high.
  10. KC Space Pirates team member Dan Leafblad is reflected in the mirror of the laser used by his team in the $2 million Space Elevator Games at the NASA Dryden Flight Research Center at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009. In a the test of the concept, robotic machines powered by laser beams will try to climb a cable suspended from a helicopter, on a course 900 meters (2,953 feet) high.
  11. Photovoltaic panels, which convert laser light into electrical energy similar to solar panels, are seen on the bottom of the LaserMotive entry in the $2 million Space Elevator Games at the NASA Dryden Flight Research Center at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009. In a the test of the concept, robotic machines powered by laser beams will try to climb a cable suspended from a helicopter, on a course 900 meters (2,953 feet) high.
  12. An electric motor powered by photovoltaic cells below provides the lifting force for the LaserMotive entry into the $2 million Space Elevator Games at the NASA Dryden Flight Research Center at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009. In a the test of the concept, robotic machines powered by laser beams will try to climb a cable suspended from a helicopter, on a course 900 meters (2,953 feet) high.
  13. Team leader David Bashford, right, prepares the LaserMotive robotic climber during the $2 million Space Elevator Games at the NASA Dryden Flight Research Center at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009. In a the test of the concept, robotic machines powered by laser beams will try to climb a cable suspended from a helicopter, on a course 900 meters (2,953 feet) high.
  14. This handout photo from NASA shows Dan Leafbflad, left, and other members of the KC Space Pirates preparing their robotic climber entry in the $2 million Space Elevator Games at the NASA Dryden Flight Research Center at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009. In a the test of the concept, robotic machines powered by laser beams will try to climb a cable suspended from a helicopter, on a course 900 meters (2,953 feet) high.
  15. This handout photo from NASA shows Brian Turner, left, and Dan Leafblad preparing the KC Space Pirates robotic climber for its run in the $2 million Space Elevator Games at the NASA Dryden Flight Research Center at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009. In a the test of the concept, robotic machines powered by laser beams will try to climb a cable suspended from a helicopter, on a course 900 meters (2,953 feet) high.
  16. CAPE CANAVERAL, FL - OCTOBER 28: NASA's Ares 1-X test rocket lifs off from launch pad 39-b at the Kennedy Space Center October 28, 2009 in Cape Canaveral, Florida. NASA has designed the Ares to be the replacement to the aging space shuttle fleet.

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  1. LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 10: (UK TABLOID Ben Drew attends the European premiere of Harry Brown held at the Odeon Leicester Square on November 10, 2009 in London, England.
  2. Papal Nuncio in Israel, Archbishop Antonio Franco (L), Custos of the Holy Land Fr. Pierbattista Pizzaballa and mayor of Assisi, Italy Claudio Ricci, unveil the name of a street named after the Franciscan Order in the central Israeli town of Ramle on November 10, 2009 during celebrations marking 800 years since the formation of the First Franciscan Order. The Franciscan order, which since 1334 has been the �Custodian of the Holy Land,� is charged with the safekeeping of Roman Catholic rights and properties in Jerusalem. Today, some 300 friars are present the in the following Middle Eastern countries: Israel, Palestinian territories, Jordan, Syria, Lebanon, Egypt, and the islands of Cyprus and Rhodes.
  3. Israeli Arab Christian youths carry a statue of Saint Francis of Assisi as they march on the streets of the central Israeli town of Ramle on November 10, 2009 during celebrations marking 800 years since the formation of the First Franciscan Order. The Franciscan order, which since 1334 has been the �Custodian of the Holy Land,� is charged with the safekeeping of Roman Catholic rights and properties in Jerusalem. Today, some 300 friars are present the in the following Middle Eastern countries: Israel, Palestinian territories, Jordan, Syria, Lebanon, Egypt, and the islands of Cyprus and Rhodes.
  4. WASHINGTON - NOVEMBER 10: Senate Banking Committee Chairman Christopher Dodd (D-CT) talks about his proposed financial reform legislation during a news conference at the U.S. Capitol November 10, 2009 in Washington, DC. Dodd said the legislation will give government new authority to prevent another economic collapse, protect consumers and dismantle institutions described as 'too big to fail.'
  5. Real Madrid's French midfielder Lassana Diarra (R) vies with Alcorcon's Ernesto (L) during a Spanish KIng Cup second leg football match at Santiago Bernabeu stadium on November 10, 2009 in Madrid.
  6. French Actor Dany Boon receives the 'Chevalier de la Legion d'Honneur' award from French President Nicolas Sarkozy on November 10, 2009 at the Elysee Palace in Paris.
  7. Action Democratique du Quebec (ADQ) leader Gilles Taillon looks on during a news conference at the National Assembly in Quebec City, November 10, 2009. Taillon, who was elected ADQ leader on October 18, called for a new race for the leadership of the party.
  8. French actor and director Dany Boon and his wife Yael pose on the steps of the Elysee Palace after a ceremony, November 10, 2009. France's President Nicolas Sarkozy awarded Boon with the Chevalier de la Legion d'Honneur.
  9. Real Madrid's Alvaro Arbeloa controls the ball during their King's Cup soccer match against Alcorcon at Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid November 10, 2009.
  10. Action Democratique du Quebec (ADQ) leader Gilles Taillon speaks during a news conference at the National Assembly in Quebec City, November 10, 2009. Taillon, who was elected ADQ leader on October 18, called for a new race for the leadership of the party.
  11. Real Madrid's Fernando Gago of Argentina, right, vies for the ball with Alcorcon's Mario Sanchez, center, and Real Madrid's Pepe of Portugal, left, during a Copa del Rey soccer match at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid on Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2009.
  12. Real Madrid's coach Manuel Pellegrini of Chile is seen before a Copa del Rey soccer match against Alcorcon at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid on Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2009.
  13. Real Madrid's Lassana Diarra of France, left, vies for the ball with Alcorcon's Ermesto Gomez, right, during a Copa del Rey soccer match at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid on Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2009.
  14. People inspect a damaged car after a bomb attached to the car exploded at Raheem Awah area northern part of Kirkuk city, 290 kilometers (180 miles) north of Baghdad, Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2009, wounding one civilian, the police said.
  15. A Palestinian boy lights a candle next to the grave of the late leader Yasser Arafat, at President Mahmoud Abbas' compound, during a rally a day before to mark the fifth anniversary of Arafat's death, in the West Bank city of Ramallah, Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2009. Palestinians mark the fifth anniversary of Arafat's death. Arafat died Nov. 11, 2004, in a Paris hospital at age 75.
  16. Leisel Jones of Australia on her way to win the Women's 100m Breaststroke heat during the short course World Cup swimming competition in Eriksdalshallen in Stockholm, Sweden, Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2009.