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Discovery of the Solar System Planets
Thanks to generations of astronomers, now backed up by space exploration, the solar system has an...
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What Occurs When Living Organisms Encounter Deep Space Radiation?
NASA is planning to send living organisms beyond low Earth orbit to learn about deep space...
Science
Jupiter’s Moon Europa: A Moon With an Ocean — and Possibly Life
What does ordinary table salt have to do with Jupiter's moon Europa and destination of NASA's...
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Raining Diamonds on Saturn, and Other Stories of Weather in Space
The weather in space could help with weather here on Earth as well as direct interplanetary...
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When Quantum Mechanics and Relativity Collide
The two greatest achievements of modern physics — quantum mechanics and Einstein's theory of general relativity...
Pioneers
Celebrating Edwin Hubble, Legendary Astronomer
Edwin Hubble's legacy continues to grow as today's scientists use the telescope that was named in...
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Mars Exploration? 3 Problems Science Needs to Solve First
Humans have long fantasized about Mars exploration and colonization. That dream could become a reality now...
Science
The Hunt for Planet X
Dimly lit by a far distant sun, a world much larger than Earth may orbit in...
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Five Strange Stars That Keep Astronomers on Their Toes
Strange stars are at the heart of these interesting space facts.
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Scientists Wonder If Extraterrestrial Life Has Visited Earth
Many scientists believe that humans need to work even harder to determine whether extraterrestrial life even...
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Milestones to Moonshots: The Past, Present and Future of Space Exploration
Here's a look at 10 milestones that helped shape the future of space exploration and expand...
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Building the Impossible: The Apollo Lunar Module
Fifty years ago, the Apollo Lunar Module helped humans touch the moon — here's a look...
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Deep Space Exploration Isn’t a Far-Fetched Possibility
A real-life Millennium Falcon and other scientific gains that take advantage of light speed will determine...
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The Future of Space Exploration: 50 Years of Innovation, Inspiration and Achievement
Fifty years ago, Apollo 11 made history. From past contributions to present innovation, Northrop Grumman continues...