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Space
Explore the vast reaches of space and mankind’s continuing efforts to conquer the stars, including theories such as the Big Bang, the International Space Station, plus what the future holds for space travel and exploration.
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Can a Helicopter Fly on Mars? NASA Says Yes
NASA has built a lightweight robotic helicopter capable of flying in the thin atmosphere of Mars.
Why Does Jupiter Have 79 Moons When Earth Just Has One?
Scientists recently found 12 more moons revolving around Jupiter, bringing its total to 79. Why does Jupiter have so many darn moons? Is there any advantage to that?
Why Are Planets Almost Spherical?
Why not cylindrical? Or even cube-shaped?
Two for Teegarden: Pint-sized Star System Discovered Right Next Door
And one of the exoplanets in the Teegarden star system could have a temperature range between 32 and 122 degrees Fahrenheit.
Worm, Strawberry, Blue: Every Full Moon Has a Name
Everyone's heard of the blue moon and the harvest moon, but did you know every full moon of the year has a name? What are the names and when do the moons occur?
$58 Million Could Land You on International Space Station
And an additional $11,000 will allow you to use the space toilet.
NASA Is Sending an Atomic Clock Into Deep Space
Will this groundbreaking clock revolutionize space travel? NASA is banking on it.
Want to Find Past Life on Mars? Dive Deep Into Earth First
The mysterious microbes living more than half a mile beneath the deepest ocean floors could have something to teach us about Martian life.
NASA Sets Launch Times With Science and Precision
Launching a rocket into space takes all types of precision and physics. And knowing the exact time to get the launch right is a science in itself.
White Dwarfs Can Shred Planets to Pieces
So what does that mean for good ol' Earth someday?
The Truth Behind the Rogue Planet Nibiru
The idea of planet Nibiru has captivated doomsday prophets and conspiracy theorists for decades, but nobody has proven its existence. What's the deal?
How Will We Colonize Other Planets?
We've been cruising to and from the International Space Station since 2000. Isn't it about time we started moving on to other space destinations and establishing human outposts?
Eugene Shoemaker: The Only Human Buried on the Moon
Eugene Shoemaker's contributions to lunar science were legendary. In a fitting tribute, NASA sent his ashes to the moon.
NASA's InSight Mission Detects Its First Marsquake
The wait is over. NASA confirms Mars is seismically active.
The First Image of a Black Hole Is Here
It may be supermassive, but snagging this one-of-a-kind pic was no easy feat.
Do Astronauts Need Sunscreen in Space?
We know space is awash in ultraviolet radiation. So how are astronauts protected from all those UV rays?
The Superb Moon Quiz
In the darkness of space, we’re comforted by our moon, the circular inspirer of song lyrics, poetry, and wannabe astronauts. But what do you really know about the moon and its history? Take this quiz to find out.
One Family Has Sent Flowers to NASA for More Than 30 Years
The Shelton family from Texas sent their first bouquet in 1998 after the Challenger disaster. And they haven't stopped since.
The Lunar Library: A Backup of Human Knowledge Is Going to the Moon
The moon's getting a new, space-proof library that will serve as an archive for all humanity.
Hunting for Martians in the Most Extreme Desert on Earth
Rovers are getting some practice hunting for microbes here on Earth before they head to Mars in 2020.
NASA Preps to Send People Back to the Moon
NASA is hoping to begin sending scientific probes to the moon in 2019 on private spacecraft, in preparation for a manned lunar mission in 2028.
The World Cries as 'Oppy' Dies
NASA's Mars rover Opportunity's last words were: "My battery is low and it's getting dark."
Lava Tubes on Earth Could Prepare Us for Life on the Moon and Mars
By studying these geological formations here on Earth, we may be able to learn how to live on other planets.
Our Milky Way Is Warped Like an Old Vinyl Record
It's tricky to see the true shape of the Milky Way when you're stuck inside it. So how did scientists figure it out?
Earth's Oldest Rock May Have Been Discovered (On the Moon!)
The Apollo 14 mission landed on the moon in January 1971, but what the astronauts brought back could be making history now.
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