Antares Rocket Erected at Virginia Pad for Inaugural April 17 Launch – Photo Gallery

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1st fully integrated Antares rocket - decaled with huge American flag - stands firmly erect at seaside Launch Pad 0-A…

Official Confirms NASA Plan to Capture an Asteroid

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Rumors have been leaking out for over a week, but now according to Alan Boyle at NBC News’ Cosmic Log,…

Was the Repeating Passage of Halley’s Comet Known of in Ancient Times?

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An interesting and largely unknown tale of ancient astronomy recently came our way while reading author and astrophysicist Mario Livio’s…

Terran Fleet at Mars Takes a Break for Conjunction – Enjoy the Video and Parting View

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Curiosity and Mount Sharp - Parting Shot ahead of Mars Solar Conjunction Enjoy this parting view of Curiosity's elevated robotic…

‘Green Peas’ Offer Tiny Clues to Early Universe

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Today, we see an unobstructed view of the cosmos in all directions. But, a time existed near the Big Bang…

This Week in Space Pics – April 5, 2013

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So much space awesomeness this week. Satellites collect more than just pretty pictures. NASA's Earth Observatory website released this temperature…

Some of the Best Images of Earth from Space

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This video compilation from the Goddard Space Flight Center takes a look back at the best views of our planet…

Hydrogen Peroxide Could Feed Life on Europa

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According to research by NASA astronomers using the next-generation optics of the 10-meter Keck II telescope, Jupiter's ice-encrusted moon Europa…

Join International Dark Sky Week (April 5-11, 2013)

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Take the next few nights to celebrate the stars! The International Dark Sky Week is a worldwide event, and part…

Comet PANSTARRS Meets the Andromeda Galaxy — More Amazing Images

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More of our readers had success in capturing the awesomeness of seeing Comet PANSTARRS encounter the Andromeda Galaxy (M31) in…