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Is NASA Actually ‘Killing’ Life on Mars?
The idea of Mars being host to extraterrestrial life, either currently or long ago in the past, has beguiled scientists for centuries.The discovery of frozen water on the Red Planet…
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2024’s Final Supermoon: When Best To See It
This week's supermoon will be the last this year.This fourth and final supermoon of the year will appear larger and brighter than a typical full moon as it reaches roughly…
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Back from space, NASA crew discusses mission, but declines to address post-flight medical issue
Three NASA astronauts who just wrapped up a 235-day mission to the International Space Station discussed their flight with reporters Friday, but steadfastly refused to comment on a medical issue…
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Radio Blackouts Could Hit US Today Due to Solar Flares
The sun just erupted with a powerful X-class solar flare, causing radio blackouts across the Atlantic Ocean.The flare, which hit X2.3-class in strength, was emitted at 8:40 a.m. ET from…
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Why Japan Just Launched the World’s First Wooden Satellite
The world's first wooden satellite has been launched into space, in a step toward sustainable space exploration.The project by scientists at Kyoto University is intended to be a potential solution…
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Cargo ship launched to space station with supplies, science gear and holiday treats for crew
SpaceX launched an unpiloted Dragon cargo ship Monday evening, an election eve flight to deliver three tons of crew supplies, science gear and other equipment to the International Space Station,…
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Michigan’s Majestic Fall Leaf Display Captured From Space
A stunning satellite image captured on October 19 reveals Michigan's spectacular autumn transformation as vibrant fall colors paint the state's Upper and Lower Peninsulas in a remarkable display of natural…
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4 space station fliers return to Earth after record-setting 235-day mission
Strapped into the SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule Endeavour, three NASA astronauts and a Russian cosmonaut returned to Earth early Friday, splashing down in the Gulf of Mexico to close out…
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Astronaut Captures How One of Australia’s Biggest Cities Looks From Space
A U.S. astronaut has captured an image of Australia's second most populated city from the International Space Station.Don Pettit captured the image of Melbourne from the space station on October…
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Four space station fliers undock and head for Friday splashdown to wrap up extended mission
Wrapping up an extended 235-day mission, three NASA astronauts and a Russian cosmonaut strapped into their SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule and undocked from the International Space Station on Wednesday, targeting…