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10 Reasons Why Space Exploration Matters to You
Yes, we have some amazing inventions thanks to space exploration, and we're curious about life on other planets. But the cosmos also touches a deeper part of our psyches.
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SPACE EXPLORATION
Space exploration is a broad topic covering many facets of deep-space and planetary science. Learn about space probes, Mars Rovers, SETI and other out-of-this-world subjects.
Stuff You Should Know
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How the Doomsday Ark Works
If the Earth is struck by calamity, will survivors find salvation in the proposed Doomsday Ark? The lunar-based vault will contain information that could help jumpstart a new civilization. See more »
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How the James Webb Space Telescope Will Work
It'll journey 1 million miles from Earth and look deeper into space than ever before. It may even observe light from the very first stars. Ready to meet the mighty Webb? See more »
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How the Mars Curiosity Rover Works
Martians, there's a spiffy, new rover in town. If you want to meet this nuclear-powered, laser-toting monster truck of science, head on over to the Gale Crater to get a glimpse. See more »
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How the Mars Exploration Rovers Work
Of course we want to go to Mars. Until we figure it out though, roving robots with names like Spirit, Opportunity, Sojourner and Curiosity are our best bet for digging up dirt on our nearest planetary neighbor. Want to go along for the ride? See more »
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How the Space Launch System Will Work
Have you met the driving force behind the U.S. space program for the foreseeable future? Take a second to get acquainted with the proposed blasting behemoth. See more »
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How Voyager Works
The Voyager space probes took dazzling pictures of planets no one had ever seen. And they're still on the move, carrying golden records with a message for aliens -- complete with bagpipes and Louis Armstrong. See more »
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Is China winning the new space race?
Between the cancellation of the U.S. space shuttle program and the launch failures that have plagued Russia, you may have given up hope on space. China hasn't. See more »
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Lunar Landings Over the Decades
Explore the historic space voyages, technology and people that have shaped 50 years of NASA. See more »
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Manmade Universe Coming Soon?
Scientists might be able to create a universe in a laboratory. How is this possible? See more »
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NASA Inventions You Might Use Every Day
Although most people today will never set foot on the moon, it's likely you come into contact with a NASA byproduct every day. See more »
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