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Spring Equinox
It's the first day of spring! Learn about the spring equinox and see what it looks like from space!
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Snowstorm from Space
There was a snowstorm in the northeastern United States, and scientists were able to see pictures of it from space!
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Google's Space Contest
Google had a competition to see who could create a robot to send to space to take pictures and come back. They selected five cool finalists for the competition! Learn about them now!
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Supermoon
There will be a record-breaking supermoon on the eve of November 14th! It's the closest to moon will be to the earth until 2034, so it's definitely a cool opportunity! Learn all about…
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Wow! Signal
Do you think there are aliens out there? Well, the Wow! Signal makes it seem like there are. However, there are other possible explanations that scientists are hypothesizing. Learn ab…
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Earth After the Sun
The sun is going to die eventually, but what happens to the earth when the sun dies? Well, the sun won't just stop shining; the earth will explode. However, this is over 7 billion yea…
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Are there Aliens?
Do you think there are aliens? Well, if there are, Stephen Hawking says we probably won't find them within the next 20 years. Learn more now!
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Laser Shield
If there are aliens, do you want them to know we're here, or would you rather hide the earth from them? Well, with a laser, you can do both! You could either tell them there are human…
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Laser Shield
If there are aliens, do you want them to know we're here, or would you rather hide the earth from them? Well, with a laser, you can do both! You could either tell them there are human…
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Mars Life Hunt
Scientists are hunting for life on Mars, but what they found may be the remains of an ancient biosphere! Learn more about this now!
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Magnetic Field
Watch the sun's magnetic field as it twists and turns!
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B.o.B vs. Neil Tyson
B.o.B recently released a track that challenged Neil Tyson and the belief that the Earth is round. Learn about how we know that Earth is in fact round!
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Maintenance Spacewalk
Astronauts go into space, but before they do that, they must make sure everything is safe and working properly. Learn about the recent fixes that astronauts, scientists, and engineers…
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NASA Space Telescope Installation
The video describes the installation of the first mirror on the new NASA Webb Space Telescope!
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Mars Views
View Mars this month to get prepared for the amazing views of the red planet next month!
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Space Images
The images you see of space are edited, but they are edited to be able to see what's going on between planets! Learn about how and why astronomers edit the photos, and learn the story…
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Life in Space
Are you interested in life in space? Well, watch this talk about life in space and learn more now!
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Can Fish Swim in Space?
Watch this video from StarTalk Radio about whether or not fish would be able to swim in space! Astro Mike says that they have tried this with candy fish, but not yet with real fish!
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The Rings of Mars?!
Mars may have rings similar to Saturn's one day! Learn more about how and why this may happen!
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NASA Update
Watch this video now to see NASA's weekly update about the International Space Station!
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New Technology for Mars
Because NASA wants to have a mission to Mars, they need to develop new technology! This video talks all about the new technology they are developing at NASA to get to Mars!
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Giant Hole in the Sun
Did you every think the sun could have a hole in it? Well, it does! And this hole is the size of FIFTY Earths!
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Farming Water on Mars
There's water on Mars, but there's a lot less water on Mars than there is on Earth. This means that Martians are going to have to be water farmers!
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Feral Cat Tracking in Space
Did you know that feral cats can be tracked from space? Well, a new study found that they can! Learn more about this now!
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Water on Mars
Do you think that there is life on Mars? Well, scientists found liquid water which shows that there is a possibility!
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Supermoon
There was a supermoon yesterday! Did you see it? If you missed it, or if you just want more information, read this article!
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Exploded Star
The Hubble Telescrope looked at an exploded star and zoomed in on part of it! This can tell us about the formation of future stars and planets, or even life!
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NASAs MAVEN
The video shows NASA's MAVEN which is flying above Mars to see how Mars lost its atmosphere and water!
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Unusual Solar System?
Do you think our solar system is unusual compared to others? Well, this depends on masses of planets, age, location, and more! The article states that our solar system is pretty normal!
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Giant Hexagon on Saturn
Did you know that there's a giant hexagon on Saturn? Well, there is, and scientists think they may have an explanation!
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Super Moon
There is going to be a super moon this Sunday, September 27th at night!
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Speeding Hot Jupiter
Because of a possible shock on Jupiter that can cause a large electromagnetic field there. Learn more about it now!
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NASAs Journey to Mars
Do you want to leran more about NASA's journey to Mars? Watch this video and find out!
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Oceans On Saturns Moon
Scientists have found that Saturn's moon has an ocean on it! This means that there could be life there! Learn more about it now!
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NASA Spinoff
How does space exploration impact your daily life? Find out how now!
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Twins Separate in Space and on Earth
One twin is an astronaut and is going up into space for a year. The other is staying on Earth. This will allow scientists to study exactly how going to space affects the human body by…
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Russian Fireball
There was a fireball that exploded over Russia this past year, and scientists have found out that it shares an orbit with an asteroid that is going to pass by the moon in 2017. Learn …
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One Year Space Mission
An American astronaut and a Russion cosmonaut were launched into space for a year long space mission a few days ago! This is a huge accomplishment! Learn more about this mission!
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Directions in Space!
Do you wonder how astronauts are able to navigate in space? Now, you can learn how! A NASA engineer explains exactly how they give directions!
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Cloud Spotted on Mars
Did you know that there is a mysterious cloud on Mars? It was discovered by an amateur Mars observer! This means that you can watch the planets and discover new things too! Learn more…
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Space Elevator
Rockets and spacecraft are not the only ways to get to space! Scientists have been contemplating the idea of an elevator! They asked attendees of a conference to come up with some ide…
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Bizarre Space Discoveries
Just how big is space? What lies in some of those cool looking galaxies you see in your telescope? Is there another planet like earth somewhere? Find out the answers to these question…
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Facts About the Sun
Did you know that the sun lies at the heart of our solar system? Learn more about how the sun works and the role it playes in the solar system.
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Ebola Helps Space Exploration?
Mars is a planet that could host aliens, but are humans prepared to handle aliens? Scientists are researching the safety precautions used to handle Ebola. They say that these precauti…
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What is Outer Space?
Everything is different in outer space! Nobody can hear you scream in space. Learn more about space, and what's different.
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Air That Helps Aliens
Do you believe aliens exist? Scientists believe they do! They have found that aliens can thrive on different forms of carbon dioxide! This means that aliens may actually exist!
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Success in Space
Have you ever wondered what happens on comets? Scientists have too! Scientists sent a small probe into outer space, and it landed on a comet! Learn more about how this probe will expl…
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Marvelous MAVEN
Is there life on Mars? Well to find that answer NASA has launched a new unmaned mission to the red planet, and it's name is MAVEN. Find out what exactly this robot will be doing on Ma…
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Stellar Strength
Thanks Jupiter! You'll be saying that after you read how the largest planet in our solar system helps save our planet! Without the big planet we'd be in danger of a large number of as…
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Peggy is the latest moon
A new moon has been discovered around Saturn, and it's name is Peggy! However it's a rather small, mini-moon. There are lots of theories about this small moon, and you can find out ab…
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Space Walk
A leak at the space station! What did the astronauts onboard do to face this issue? Find out how astronauts deal with these types of emergencies when in space!
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Eye on the Storm
Do you think hurricane season is bad? Try sitting through Saturn's giant storm, which has been going on for at least 10 years and doesn't look to slow down anytime soon. Check out thi…
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Jumbo Black Hole
As if black holes weren't big enough, right? Well now there is a group of three in the center of a galaxy and they're about to destroy some solar systems! Read about this crazy phenom…
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Landing on a Comet
How can you land on a comet? Well one space agency is set to land a robot on a comet! Find out how they plan to do it in this article!
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Water on another Planet?
Could there be life on another planet? Well scientists have found another planet that shows signs of water. Some think that there maybe life on this world. Look at the findings right …
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'Blood Moon' will be a sight to behold during total lunar eclipse
There will be a total lunar eclipse soon that will turn the moon copper red. Such moons are called blood moons. There will be four of them within a year and a half and many in the 21s…
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The Universe is Expanding but How Quickly?
You can't see it happening on Earth, but space itself is stretching. Ever since the Big Bang happened 13.8 billion years ago, the universe has been getting bigger. Sicentists are disc…
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Signs of Underground Ocean Found on Saturn Moon
NASA discovered an ocean at least as large as Lake Superior that lies below a thick layer of ice on a moon of Saturn. There is a possibility that Saturn's sixth largest moon could be …
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Now for the weather on Luhman: Cloudy with a chance of molten iron rain
Can you imagine what would happen on Earth if it rained other compounds than just water? Well, scientists have discovered that on the planet Luhman, it rains molten iron!
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Three new planets found and one orbits a twin of our sun
It's rare for astronomers to spot a planet in a star cluster. That's partly why a cluster called Messier 67 is so special. Now it is known that it has three planets orbiting stars. On…
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Was Your Ancestor a Ball of Jelly? Evolution Study Surprises Experts
Have you ever wondered what human beings evolved from exactly? The traditional view of evolution to this point had suggested that sponges are our ancient ancestors, but now a new gene…
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Hubble Spots Water Plumes on Europa
Mars isn't the only planet body besides Earth that is showing evidence of water. Scientists have seen water being spewed from Jupiter's moon Europa! This is NASA's next target for ali…
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Secrets of Ancient Mars revealed in Meteorite
Do you think life could have possibly existed on the planet of Mars? Research is giving more and more information about the Red Planet, making scietists think that there could have po…
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Video: How Mars Looked 4 Billion Years Ago
With the landing of the Mars rover Curiosity, scientists have discovered traces of water in Mar's atmosphere. Scientists have created an animation of what Mars looked like as a habita…
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Inside The Hunt For Dark Matter
What is dark matter? Everyone knows that this exists, but what is it exactly? Scientists are slowly moving closer and closer to the answer of this second reality that keeps the univer…
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Space-Born Jellyfish Hate Life on Earth
Did you ever wonder what would happen if a child was born in space but then returned to Earth? How would they behave? Scientists have seen this in action with baby jellyfish! Jellyfis…
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Diamonds may be produced on other planets
Diamonds might be expensive and hard to find on planet Earth, but scientists are theorizing diamonds might be plentiful on Saturn, Uranus, Jupiter, and Neptune! These gaseous planets …
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5 Sky Events This Week: Comet Buzzes Mars, False Dawn, Green Giant
Do you like watching the night sky with your telescope? With the coming of a new month, you will get to see a lot of cool amazing astronomical happenings! See what you should look out for!
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Northern Lights in a Lab?
Can't make it to the north pole to see the Northern Lights? That's ok, just head over to NASA's Langley Research Center in Hampton, Virginia to see their recreation of the artistic ph…
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The Star In You
Did you that the elements inside of you were once part of stars? Yes, you are made from from material billions of years old.
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Aurora Borealis Explained
Do you know all about the Aurora Borealis? Watch these beautiful lights and learn how the sun is involved in their creation.
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Northern Lights
Learn about the Aurora Borealis! See just what it is and where you can see it!
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What is an asteroid, a planetoid, a meteoroid?
On May 31st, 2013, an asteroid made its closest approach to earth in the next two centuries. But what on earth (or rather, in space) is an asteroid? This article explains what makes a…
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NASA Funding 3D Food Printer Research (The Replicator!?)
The world of 3D printer has expanded from making simple polymer objects to making weapons, and now to printing 3D food for astronauts? NASA is investing over $100,000 in research to c…
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Space X Dragon capsule splashes down with ton of space station cargo
With the NASA's space exploration fleet ageing, new hope is now avaliable for other ways of exploring space. Learn about the Space X Dragon!
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Space Shuttle Pictures: NASAs Last Launch a Success
View these amazing pictures of NASA's last space shuttle launch!
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Whoa! Mini-Supernovas Discovered
Read this article and learn how scientists have discovered mini super novas!
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A Planet Made of Diamond, Twice the Size of Earth
Imagine a planet make of diamands! That is just what scientists have found! Learn more by reading this article.
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Radar reveals traces of monstrous Martian flood millions of years ago
Learn how new evidence suggests that Mars may have had huge floods!
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Beyond NASA: Meet the folks who are planning trips to moon and Mars
Did you know that people are planning trips to the moon and even Mars? Come dive into this article and meet them!
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Steer a spaceship with your brain? Its a thought
Did you know that scientists are working on a way for astronauts to control spaceships with their minds? Learn all about it in this article.
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Lunar Eclipses for Beginners
You've heard the term lunar eclipse, but what does that really mean? This article lays down the basics.
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Daredevil Makes Free Fall From Space
Have you heard about the man who made a free fall from space? In this article, you can learn more about his record-setting mission!
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How to Time Travel
Learn about the relationship between wormholes and time travel in this video from National Geographic.
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Kepler - A Search for Habitable Planets
In this video, you can learn more about Kepler and NASA's search for other worlds.
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Black Hole Destroying a Star
Have you ever wondered who happens to a star caught by a black hole? In this video, you can find out.
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Mars Curiosity Rover Mission Animation
Find out what big plans are in store for the Mars Science Laboratory (Curiosity Rover) through this exciting animation. Watch it fly through space, descend onto the surface of the re…
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Scientists Studying Moon Reflected Light Have Discovered Life on Earth
In this article you will learn how scientists 'discovered' life on Earth by looking at the moon!
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New NASA Mission to Investigate How Mars Turned Hostile
Did you know some believe there was once life on Mars? In this article you will find out what NASA is doing to understand why Mars is such a hostile place today.
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Hubbles Science Legacy
Do you know what the Hubble telescope is and why it's important? In this video you will find the answers to these questions and more.
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Apollo 11 Moon Landing
In this video you will watch amazing footage of the first moon landing!
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Mars Rover: Opportunity
In this video you will learn all about one of the Mars Rovers and the planet it is exploring!
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Withholding Hubble Space Telescope Data
Did you know that the general public doesn't have real-time access to data from the Hubble telescope? In this article, you will find out why that's a good thing!
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Video: Space Shuttle Endeavour Blasts Toward International Space Station One Last Time
In this article you can read about the last space shuttle mission and its effect on the past few decades of space exploration.
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First-Ever Photos of Space Shuttle Docked at Space Station
In this article you will learn why the first ever photos of the Space Shuttle docked at the International Space Station weren't taken until 2011!
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ISS Could Serve as Base Camp for Future Moon Missions
Now that we have the International Space Station (ISS), what should we do with it? In this article, you will learn about some potential plans for the ISS!
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As Humans Take Leave of Space, Robot Explorers Will Go Farther and Look Closer Than Ever
The age of the space shuttle may be over, but that doesn't mean NASA's mission stopped! In this article you will learn about what NASA's focus is right now.
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Ten Tech Innovations From NASAs Space Shuttle That Trickled Down to Non-Astronauts
Did you know that discoveries made in space often help us improve our daily lives? In this article, you can learn about ten inventions made because of space exploration that you prob…
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China Launches Its First Space Station Module Into Orbit
Did you know that China is beginning to join the US in the space age? In this article you will learn more about China's space exploration accomplishments!
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FYI: What Does Space Smell Like?
Have you ever wondered what space smells like? In this article, you will find out why a stroll in space might smell like a barbecue!
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Ground-Based Laser Cannon Turn Space Debris into Self-Powered Flaming De-Orbiting Rockets
Did you know that there is a huge amount of debris orbiting the Earth? In this article you can read about someone's proposed solution!
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Apollo 13: Houston, We have a Problem
Have you heard of Apollo 13? In this video, you will learn about the moon mission that put the saying, "Failure is not an option" to the test. See how mission control managed to saf…
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The Spacecraft that Keep Going and Going...
In this article you will learn about two spacecraft that are flying to the edges of the Solar System!
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Moon Landing Facts: Apollo 11 at 40
In this article celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing, you will learn about how humans came to walk on the moon and whether or not we can again!
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How Many Planets are in Our Solar System?
When were the planets first discovered? How did astronomers decide what were planets and what weren't? Who discovered the asteroid belt? In this video, you can find out the answers…
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Too Weird to be Believed: A New Planet in the Solar System?
What do astronomers do when they find a new object orbiting the sun? How do they determine if it's a planet? This video will provide the answers to these questions and many more.
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Smog on Titan Moon May Hold Ingredients For Life, New Study Says
Do you believe life exists on other planets in our Solar System? If not, could there be life outside of planet Earth someday? Read this article to find out more.
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Gallery: Auroras as They Appeared from Across the Hemisphere
Do you know what causes the phenomenon known as the Northern Lights? You will find the answer to this question and more through the following article and virtual gallery of pictures.
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Dwarf Planet Eris Is Icy Double of Pluto
In this article you will learn about Pluto's twin and why it's important to our solar system!
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Earth Escapes Obliteration by Comet
In this article, you will learn about a comet that "almost" hit our planet Earth.
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King of the Ice Dwarfs
Did you know that Pluto used to be a planet? In this article you will learn more about this demoted celestial body.
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Why does Saturn have Rings?
Have you ever wondered why the planet Saturn has rings? In this article, you will explore some of the theories about what Saturn's rings are made of and how they came to be.
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Planet X-treme Weather
Sometimes Earth has extreme weather, but is there anywhere in the Solar System where the weather is better? Read this article to learn more.
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So, what are we REALLY doing about Mars?
Will we ever know more about Mars? In this article you will learn more about NASA's future exploration goals of this planet.
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Will the Real First Moon Mapper Please Stand Up?
Who mapped the moon first? In this article, you can find out!
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1969 Earths Moon Map
Do you want to learn more about the moon? Have you ever wondered what it's like to walk on the moon? In this article, you can do the next best thing and explore a detailed online ve…
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A New Look at Newtons Second Law Could Explain Away the Existence of Dark Matter
Is dark matter for real? Read one scientist's take on it in this article.
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Astronomers Make Extraordinarily Detailed Map of the Universes Dark Matter
In this article, you can learn about dark matter and how scientists at NASA are beginning to map its locations.
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How interstellar pile-ups create the huge black holes at the center of galaxies
Huge black holes can often be found at the very center of galaxies--we even think the Milky Way has one! In this article, you can find out how and why they form.
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Galaxy X, an Invisible Satellite Made of Dark Matter, Could be Lurking at the Milky Ways Edge
Did you know that some astronomers think there might be a galaxy made of dark matter only 300 light years from the Milky Way? Learn more in this article!
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Pretty Space Pics: A Skywatcher Captures the Cosmos Blowing a Beautiful Gas Bubble
Learn about what stars can do in this article!
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How Comets In Distant Solar Systems Could Deliver Oceans to Exoplanets
How did the Earth first get water? Can other planets do the same thing? In this article, you can find out!
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The Solar System
Do you want to learn more about the solar system? You can use this interactive map to learn about everything from the planets to the sun!
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Cosmic Journeys: The Search For Earth-Like Planets
The search for Earth-like planets is reaching a fever-pitch. Does the evidence so far help shed light on the ancient question: Is the galaxy filled with life, or is Earth just a beaut…
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Stars: Life and Death
Did you know that stars are born and die? In this video, you can learn all about the life cycle of a star.
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Going Out with a Bang: The Death of a Massive Star
What happens when stars die? In this video, you can find out!
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What Would Happen If You Fell into a Black Hole?
Have you ever wondered what would happen if you were ever caught by a black hole? In this video, you can learn all about it!
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Black Hole Caught Killing Star (and Eating it for Lunch)
In this video, you can see what happens to stars that have the misfortune to get caught by the gravity of a black hole.
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Why are Planets Round?
Have you ever wondered why planets are round? In this article, you can find out!
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What is in Space?
When you look into the night sky, you can see stars, sometimes the moon, and if you're lucky, some of the brighter planets. However, in this book from NASA, you can learn about every…
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Cosmic Car Crash
In 2005, NASA intentionally crashed the spacecraft Deep Impact into Comet Tempel 1. In this article, you can find out why!
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Black Holes: Stranger Than Fiction
The concept of black holes has intrigued scientists for hundreds of years. This video narrated by StarDate's Sandy Wood provides an introduction to black holes, explains the different…
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Search for Other Earths
Do you want to know what scientists are doing to look for other planets like Earth all around the universe? In this article from National Geographic, you can read all about it!
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Milestones in Space Photography
You've seen pictures of space, but where do they come from? In this collection from National Geographic, you can see some of the most magnificent images of space and learn about when…
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Kepler Discovers a Planet with Two Suns
Did you know that scientists have discovered a planet with two suns? Learn all about in this article from NASA!
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